Cross Border Startups at Go Global Hub: Sponsoring Global Entrepreneurship
On Monday, 27 October 2025, we at The Delphi Network were proud to sponsor the second session of the Go Global Hub, the Cross Border Startup Match Salon organized by Startup Lady Association in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Tokyo Networking Redefined at the Andaz
On a cool autumn evening, more than sixty senior leaders gathered high above Toranomon Hills for a Tokyo networking experience unlike any other. There were no flashing cameras, no forced introductions, just meaningful conversation in the warm glow of the Andaz Tokyo’s Tavern bar.
A Strategic Guide for Country Managers in Japan: Navigating the Takaichi Policy and New Labor Rules
For Country Managers in Japan, a new directive from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration represents one of the most significant potential shifts in the nation's operational landscape in years.
The Policy Disconnect: Japan’s Immigration Debate and Business Reality
A recent political debate in Japan immigration policy has become a development of note for international business leaders and country managers. As highlighted in a recent Mainichi Shimbun interview with migration expert Naoko Hashimoto, all five candidates in the LDP's leadership race, including eventual winner Sanae Takaichi, called for stricter foreigner policies.
Japan’s Political Shift: What Sanae Takaichi’s Leadership Means for Business
The landscape of Japan politics is facing its most significant test in years. The upcoming Diet vote for a new prime minister follows the stunning collapse of a decades-old political coalition. At the center of this uncertainty is Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
Japan Overhauls Business Manager Visa: What Foreign Entrepreneurs Need to Know
Japan is fundamentally reshaping its landscape for foreign entrepreneurs. In a landmark move, the Immigration Services Agency (ISA) has announced a sweeping overhaul of the Japan Business Manager visa (経営・管理), with the changes set to take effect on October 16, 2025.
Komeito Exits Ruling Coalition: A New Era for Japanese Politics?
A significant development is altering the Japanese political landscape as the LDP Komeito coalition has officially ended. The junior partner, Komeito, announced its withdrawal from the ruling coalition on Friday, with its leadership citing concerns over corruption within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
Sora2's Challenge to Japan: How a Copyright Crisis Forged a New Path for Creators
The recent Sora2 incident in Japan serves as a critical case study for understanding the broader AI business impact, highlighting the urgent need for clear AI Copyright Governance.
Sanae Takaichi's Victory: What Her Conservative Policies Mean for Business and Foreigners in Japan
The rise of Sanae Takaichi to Japan's highest political office signals a significant shift, bringing a renewed focus on the conservative policies in Japan. This transition raises critical questions for the international business community and every foreigner residing in or planning a move to the country.
Navigating Japan's New Driver's License Gauntlet: A Briefing for Foreign Executives
Japan is implementing a significant overhaul of the rules for obtaining a Japanese Drivers License, a move that directly impacts the foreign business community.
Conversational Commerce in Japan: How OpenAI Could Reshape E-commerce
A new frontier in online shopping is opening in the United States, and its tremors are already being felt across the Pacific. The launch of "Instant Checkout" on ChatGPT, powered by a partnership between OpenAI and Stripe, signals the dawn of a new era.
Japan's Immigration Shift: A Guide for Foreign Business Leaders
A palpable sense of uncertainty is rippling through Japan’s foreign business community as significant shifts in Japan Immigration Policy come into view. Recent updates to the Business Manager Visa and new draft rules targeting Permanent Residency Japan status have sparked a critical debate.
My Philosophy on Connecting Tokyo's Leaders
As the founder of the Delphi Network, I’ve built my career on a simple belief. The highest level of leadership is forged not in isolation, but in conversation. It requires a constant flow of strategic business insights, the kind you cannot get from a report.
Forging Connections: September 2025 Cocktail Party Recap
In a dynamic global city, the quality of your network determines the scale of your success. The Delphi Network’s Autumn Cocktails on September 24th was a powerful demonstration of high-level executive networking in Tokyo.
Can You Manufacture Luxury?
There are moments in business that crystallize a complex problem into a single question. For me, that moment arrived over a typically tasty lunch at The Oak Door in Tokyo, and the question was this: Can luxury be manufactured? More specifically, can you take a product born from science and imbue it with the “soul of“ luxury?
A New Era for Business in Japan: Navigating the 2025 Visa Changes
Successfully launching a business in Japan is a goal for many global entrepreneurs, representing a gateway to one of the world's most advanced economies. However, this venture now requires a far more strategic approach to Japanese market entry and a significantly larger capital investment due to major policy shifts.
Delphi Select: The Executive's Guide to Vetted Venues and Peace of Mind
For senior leaders, effective Executive Venue Selection is not a luxury; it is a critical component of professional success. The choice of a venue can dictate the outcome of a high-stakes negotiation, influence a client's perception of your brand, or determine the productivity of an entire afternoon.
The Japan Paradox: Key Insights for Foreign Business from Q1 2025
The landscape for foreign business in Japan presents a critical paradox, according to key findings from Q1 2025. Global headquarters are rediscovering the market, pouring in capital with high expectations for growth.
The Shifting Sands of Entrepreneurship in Japan: Navigating New Realities
The landscape for foreign entrepreneurs in Japan is undergoing a significant transformation. Recent changes to the Japan Visa Rules, particularly concerning the Business Manager visa, are creating new biz challenges and forcing a re-evaluation of strategies for both aspiring and established foreign business owners.
Founder's Journal: Navigating Japan's Q2 Business Climate
The second quarter of 2025 has been defined by a palpable sense of volatility and strategic reassessment. For any CEO operating within the current Japan Business Climate, the challenges are multifaceted, ranging from turbulent financial markets to a fracturing Global Supply Chain.