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.
Country Manager Insights: The Strategy for Brand Success in Japan
The role of a Country Manager in Japan is one of the most demanding executive positions in the world. Success requires navigating a market famous for its unique complexities, sophisticated consumer base, and intense competition.
A Speculative Look at the Proposed Roadmap for Foreign and Domestic Capital
The early days of the Takaichi Administration offer fascinating, albeit tentative, insights into a potentially distinct governing style that could ripple through Japan Business Trends.
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?