The Power of Curated Networks in Tokyo’s Startup Ecosystem
Tokyo's business environment is experiencing rapid transformation, becoming a magnet for global talent and investment. For international founders, business owners, and country managers based in Japan, the strategic value of curated networks is soaring.
Rewriting & Optimizing: Immigration Reform in Japan
The new Cabinet-level panel, led by Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara, will review "foreign national-related issues that warrant urgent attention and propose specific solutions by January." This initiative marks a crucial moment for Immigration Reform in Japan, particularly for established Foreign Residents.
Driving Growth: Key Takeaways from the French-Japan Business Summit
The recent Japan Summit in Tokyo was a resounding success, affirming the deepening economic ties between France and Japan. This critical event brought together titans of industry, innovative entrepreneurs, and high-level policymakers, creating a dynamic forum for strategic dialogue.
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.
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.
Seizing the Moment: Your Guide to the Japan Investment Opportunity
While many foreign executives grapple with the defensive measures required by a cheap yen, a far more compelling narrative is unfolding for the forward-thinking investor. Beyond the immediate balance sheet pressures lies a generational Japan investment opportunity, one that transforms macroeconomic headwinds into a powerful tailwind for growth.