Japan is home to a thriving startup ecosystem including a rapidly growing number of business owners, investors, and support organizations. It has an extensive history of technological innovation, and this tradition is reflected in the variety of startups in Japan that are now flourishing. Robotics, healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, and gaming are some of the most […]
Japan, a global technology leader, also boasts a thriving creative sector that has flourished over decades. With a rich tradition of creativity, Japan is home to a dynamic landscape of creative agencies catering to diverse industries. These agencies are the driving force behind innovative marketing campaigns, branding strategies, and creative business solutions. But here’s the
Your company can only grow as fast as the leader. Business professionals such as c-suite executives, VPs, and other senior-level employees might need assistance from executive coaches at certain challenging points in their careers. During that time, they may consider hiring an executive coach to help them find clarity in where to take the organization,
Listen to us on: Spotify┃Apple Podcasts┃Castbox┃Google Podcast┃Player FM┃Radio Public | YouTube As more cities in Japan are developing programs to support and attract entrepreneurs, we have a speical guest, Akiko Nakagawa from the Fukuoka City Global Startup Center, who will be introducing the support that Fukuoka city provides. In this episode of the Scaling Japan podcast,
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Japan is one of the largest economies in the world and it is a key market for international business. As of 2022, Japan is ranked third in the world in terms of gross domestic product (GDP). Depending on the business location in Japan, the organization will also have easy access to other major markets in
Exchanging Japanese Business cards is a significant part of Japan’s work culture. If you meet a Japanese person, even casually, chances are they’ll give you their business card when you first meet. This simple gesture is a big deal – in Japan, you are unlikely to make a solid first impression unless an individual has
At this time when Japan is most affordable and welcoming to foreigners, the global interest in its culture and media rapidly grows. For those unable to visit, Japanese podcasts offer a unique road into the country’s heart. This selection of podcasts, covering everything from business content to cultural insights and language learning, provides an experience
Japan’s fascinating high level of business professionalism and quality customer service as well as giving importance to appearance are recognized around the world. So, assumptions from foreign business professionals, such as having an aesthetically amazing Japanese office to meet such high expectations from potential Japanese clients, are not a surprise. Many foreigners think that having
In Japan, a survey conducted by the Asahi Shimbun shows that 47.1% of the respondents have started to listen to podcasts as of 2020. As the popularity of podcasts is rapidly rising, here are some amazing podcasts on business in Japan, in no particular order, that you should check out. Scaling Japan The Scaling Japan
This article was written by HeiKin Wong Starting and maintaining a business is challenging, especially if you own a start-up. As an owner of a small business, you will be respoadcnsible for both crucial and mundane tasks. Whether it’s time management or coming up with cost-saving measures, these are all tasks that could take your