From France to Japan: Eric the WineGuy’s Journey and Business Insights
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Eric (aka the WineGuy), the founder of Wine Prospérité K.K., to explore his journey from France to Japan, his passion for wine,…
How to Attract Top Talent in Japan: Elevate Your Employer Branding
In the dynamic and competitive Japanese business landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is essential for companies to achieve their strategic goals. Employer branding, the art of shaping a company’s…
Unleashing the Power of Dad Jokes in Japanese Marketing
Japan’s love for ダジャレ (Da-ja-re) or 親父ギャグ (Oyaji-gyagu), known most commonly as “Dad Jokes” in English, shows that simple wordplay and humour can be powerful in marketing. The best part…
Top Japan Business and Professional Life Podcasts in 2023
For many ex-pats and foreign entrepreneurs, Japan offers a land of opportunity blended with unique cultural intricacies. Starting and nurturing a business here can often feel like navigating a maze…
Exploring Freelancing in Japan: Opportunities and Insights
Gone are the days when a “job for life” was the standard. With Japan’s evolving business landscape embracing temporary employment and independent contractors, both foreign nationals and Japanese citizens have…
Effective Coaching Approaches for Leaders in Japan
Japan has a unique business culture that can pose challenges for outsiders, especially for incoming and emerging leaders. With Japan’s increasing diversification of its workforce through immigration and locals seeking…
Where the rubber hits the road with LinkedIn, Social Media
Why are you interested in Business Networking at all? The mindset that will help you on LinkedIn more than any other I believe, is that it’s an Active sport, not just a…
What is your Business Model for Japan?
Recently, I got a question from a follower on my LinkedIn profile. The follower wanted to know about my Japanese business model. However, I think I may have disappointed him…
5 Strategies for Startups to Successfully Navigate the Japanese Market
For startup founders looking to expand their business into Japan, there are a number of unique challenges to navigate. From language barriers to cultural differences, there are many factors to…
The Art of Networking in Japan
Japan is a country with a rich and unique culture that has developed over thousands of years. Business culture in Japan is no exception, and building strong business relationships, or…
How to Sell on Amazon Japan BIJ Webinar
Watch our replay of the recorded Business in Japan (BIJ) Webinar on How to Sell on Amazon Japan. Featuring Amazon E-Commerce Entrepreneur Gary Huang – Founder and Host of the…
Uncovering Japan’s Best Cities for Entrepreneurship
As a founder exploring entrepreneurship beyond your home country, Japan may initially seem like a challenging destination. The country’s hierarchical business culture, resistance to disruption, and emphasis on long-term employment…
Japan Market Entry
Introduction Japan is one of the U.S.’s most significant trade and investment partners. In 2021, the bilateral trading of goods and services between the U.S. and Japan was valued at…
Find BIJ Events or Rooms on Clubhouse!
Clubhouse is great for connecting with people in Japan I have learned, in a very short time indeed. In January 2021, when I joined Clubhouse, I knew immediately the platform…
Chambers of Commerce in Japan (Foreign & Domestic)
If you’re like many people, a ‘Chamber of Commerce’ can conjure up images of Networking events, food spreads, juggling a plate, a drink and trying to get your meishi (Business…