The Real Reason Japan Can’t Innovate & What To Do About It
Key points: Japanese companies are too conservative They have the ability to enter new markets but they have a lack of motivation Emerging external solution: shifting investment from R&D to…
App Development in Japan, A Love Story II
The second in a series of articles by Marc Cellucci covering smartphone app development in Japan, from the very beginning up until today. Highlights of this article include: An analysis of…
Political Storm Sweeps Through Tokyo
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike has started a political storm which has caused Japan’s main opposition party to collapse. Her followers will now present the main challenge to Prime Minister Shinzo…
The Case for Excluding Japan from Your Asian Market Strategy
With Japan currently in its longest economic expansion in more than a decade, there is renewed interest by multinationals in doing business here and now is a good time for…
Global Companies in Mie: Promat Japan Corp.
There are many global companies in Mie prefecture. I would like to introduce one of those companies. What are the reasons why they decide to operate in Mie? Promat Japan…
Hitachi weathers the Brexit storm
Hitachi is one of Japan’s most skilful problem-solvers. It’s now discovered a way to run waterproof high speed trains along one of the stormiest railway lines in Europe. Hitachi is…
Foreign Tourism Is Reinventing Hiking in Japan – Yamap
Key points: Yamap is a hiking app that was invented in 2011 What’s special about the app is its ability to serve as a map function even without an internet…
App Development in Japan, A Love Story
The first in a series of articles by Marc Cellucci covering smartphone app development in Japan, from the very beginning up until today. Highlights of this article include: An exploration of…
The Benefits of Staying in a Serviced Apartment in Tokyo
It’s no secret the way people are traveling is changing, especially when it comes to accommodations. More and more travelers, whether the purpose of their trip is business or…
Effectively Globalized Japanese Companies’ Habit #1: Aim to be ‘Glocal’ Market Leaders
Focus on Global Markets Our first and most important “globalization” habit for a Japanese organization is to think global and act local, in a “go glocal” strategy, as first expressed…
Global Companies in Mie: Cabot Microelectronics Corporation
There are many global companies in Mie prefecture. I would like to introduce one of those companies. What are the reasons why they decide to operate in Mie?
Tokyo’s Peak Tourism Problem and How to Solve It
If you haven’t visited Asakusa in the last few years, you’ll probably be surprised by how much things have changed. At least if you are identifiably western in appearance, you’ll…
5 Lessons I Learned From Starting a Business in Japan
Can foreigners start and build successful businesses in Japan? Is it worth risking a comfortable full-time job and heading down a path of uncertainty? The answer I think is a…
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Japanese Global Companies
Inspired by the title of the influential Seven Habits of Highly Effective People bestseller by Dr. Stephen Covey, I will look at the underlying mindset and behaviors necessary for the…
The Demand for Smaller Units in Japan’s Second Tier
With the trickle-down effect of investments into the second tier markets, we analyze why smaller units in this fast-paced market only last a few weeks, or sometimes just days. Investment…