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March 29, Wed, 8:00 am Tokyo time: Challenges for country managers in Japan with Frank Foley, Next Big Thing KK

April 2 , Sun, 8:20 am Tokyo Time : Japanese Politics with Timothy Langley, CEO of Langley Esquire kk

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Japanese Politics with Timothy Langley, CEO of Langley Esquire kk

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This week, Timothy Langley talks about the increasing domestic and geopolitical pressure on PM Kishida, his visit to Kiev and possible developments before the local elections in April. Today's session is all audio, complete with Q&A.

Sumo, Samurai & Sony: Differentiation as a key to success in Japan with Frank Marton

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Expatriates face many challenges while working abroad and one of them is difference vs. acceptance. Although it exists everywhere, this paradigm is especially pronounced in Japan. In this clubcast, Frank Marton talk about how his being different helped him succeed in his work with Japanese partners.

Five Common Misconceptions About The Japanese

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For outsiders, the Japanese are among the most misunderstood people in the world. There are many myths and misconceptions about who the Japanese are — that they are distinctly different from all others. To some extent, the Japanese themselves are to blame, maintaining a face to the rest of the world that has hidden their true nature and preserving a mystique that protected the country for centuries. Here are five of the most commonly held misconceptions about the Japanese of today that will surprise many.

Robotics in Japan - Part 1 with Jovan Rebolledo

Why don't Japanese people have a negative attitude towards machines and robots? Jovan Rebolledo, researcher and innovator in the field of exponential technology, AI and robotics, talks about the history of "soul" in objects and the history of manga and anime and how they have influenced the Japanese people's appreciation of robots.

Getting Your Japan Market Research Right, First Time: Tips For Success

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How to avoid making mistakes when you’re doing international market research – or, put more proactively, how to get the most out of your project?
Many foreign companies that are consistently successful in their home markets often start from a low base of experience in Asia, particularly Japan. The knowledge gaps tend to relate to the unique characteristics of Japanese consumer behavior, domestic marketing strategies, and differing styles of communication as well as some unique points in the way market research is typically carried out.

The Inscrutable Salaryman

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For many westerners the Japanese psyche is an enigma...

For all who know anything of Japan, every Japanese wears a mask. The mask presents a face of sameness, where the many emotions and individual traits of self are hidden. Like all people the Japanese experience the whole spectrum of human emotion, but history taught them that concealment was the much safer option for survival in a highly hierarchical and harsh feudal system.

Wabi-Sabi – Japan’s Simplistic Way Of Life

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Wabi-sabi is Japanese acceptance of imperfections as both meaningful and in their own way, beautiful – a refuge from the modern world’s obsession with perfection. Wabi-sabi is a concept of aesthetics, which helps us see the world in a whole new way. With roots in Zen as well as the tea ceremony wabi-sabi serves to remind us that everything in nature is impermanent, imperfect and incomplete. It promotes imperfection as the natural...

Follow The Money: Understanding Suga's Priorities In Japan's Next Record Budget

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This year’s budget will focus on measures to combat the new coronavirus pandemic. The Finance Ministry, which typically seeks to restrain additional spending, told other government agencies that it would not apply its usual budget caps to measures aimed at mitigating the pandemic.

Business Ethics In Japan

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Japan is truly unique. While it is common for professionals in Japan to struggle to convey the depth of this concept to their uninitiated overseas counterparts, it really is true: Japan is just so very different on so many levels, ethics being a prime one. In Japanese society, as in the corporate culture here, ethics is calibrated and evaluated differently; toss in the foreign element and it is no wonder there is confusion and perplexity… and tons of mistakes.

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Hourensou, It Does A Business Good

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When you look up “hourensou,” the Japanese dictionary points you to “spinach.” But there is another reference that applies to business, and it is an acronym that stands for three words: report, communication, consult/discuss.

Fracking The Japanese Market: Using Market Segmentation To Uncover Hidden Opportunities

Segmentation of the Japanese market reveals new opportunities

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You may have heard that the Japanese market, despite being the third biggest economy in the world, is past its prime. But with a more detailed analysis and segmentation of the Japanese market, massive opportunities reveal themselves in Japan. This reminds me of discussions around ten years ago, about a concept...

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Japanese Politics with Timothy Langley, CEO of Langley Esquire kk

Sumo, Samurai & Sony: Differentiation as a key to success in Japan with Frank Marton

Expatriates face many challenges while working abroad and one of them is difference vs. acceptance. Although it exists everywhere, this paradigm is especially pronounced in Japan. In this clubcast, Frank Marton talk about how his being different helped him succeed in his work with Japanese partners.

Five Common Misconceptions About The Japanese

Robotics in Japan - Part 1 with Jovan Rebolledo

Getting Your Japan Market Research Right, First Time: Tips For Success

The Inscrutable Salaryman

Wabi-Sabi – Japan’s Simplistic Way Of Life

Follow The Money: Understanding Suga's Priorities In Japan's Next Record Budget

This year’s budget will focus on measures to combat the new coronavirus pandemic. The Finance Ministry, which typically seeks to restrain additional spending, told other government agencies that it would not apply its usual budget caps to measures aimed at mitigating the pandemic.

Business Ethics In Japan

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Hourensou, It Does A Business Good

When you look up “hourensou,” the Japanese dictionary points you to “spinach.” But there is another reference that applies to business, and it is an acronym that stands for three words: report, communication, consult/discuss.

Fracking The Japanese Market: Using Market Segmentation To Uncover Hidden Opportunities

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