An Exclusive Morning with Akira Morikawa, CEO of LINE Corp

We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the Breakfast Club, Tokyo’s first-ever community dedicated to fostering authentic relationships and collaboration between Western and Japanese executives. Co-hosted by Dan Slater and Takeshi Ueno, our mission is to break down cultural and linguistic barriers, replacing "awkwardness" with genuine friendship and strategic insight generation.

Our inaugural event features Akira Morikawa, the visionary leader behind LINE Corporation. In a landscape where Japanese firms are often viewed as stagnant, Line has achieved transformational growth, amassing over 600 million users worldwide by blending "kawaii" culture with cutting-edge mobile innovation.

Schedule

8:00 Event Launch & Introductions

8:15 Breakfast is Served

8:30 Interactive Presentation by Akira Morikawa (CEO, Line Corp)

9:00 Brainstorming & Executive Networking Session

9:30 Event Concludes

Join a curated group of luminaries from Muji, Lawson, and beyond to gain critical intelligence on the Japanese market. This is your opportunity to establish the long-term, person-to-person relationships essential for navigating the complexities of local business and achieving global success.