Business Success Japan
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -This podcast is made for those who want to develop or strengthen the communication skills, cultural savvy, insights into current trends and conditions, and mindsets essential in a Japanese business environment. The helpful, practical suggestions and engaging insights offered here provide listeners with the in-depth cultural context to achieve their own version of success while collaborating with their Japanese counterparts.
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On Professional Success and Establishing Boundaries in Japan with Rosa Aldridge [Replay]
May 26, 2024 22:14 - 48 minutes - 71.5 MB[This interview was originally published on November 29, 2021.] Rosa Aldridge is an American who has had her entire professional career in Japan, and she is passionate about creating sustainable culture practices while promoting Japanese hospitality to the world. At the time of recording, she worked in an environment that dealt with event planning and promoting international understanding, and she has successfully navigated job searching in Japan and has held a variety of positions through ...
Cross-Cultural Connections: Marketing Strategies for Success in Japan with Anthony Griffin [encore interview]
April 21, 2024 18:11 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBAnthony Griffin is a marketer and communications coach who helps Japanese companies market to international audiences. Before founding Saga Consulting, he served as the marketing and communications manager for the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan. As a communications coach, he has helped Fortune 500 executives earn global-level promotions. Before moving to Japan in 2009, he managed the workflow of over 250 marketing projects a year for the City of Riverside, California. As a marketing ...
On Japanese Management, Servant Leadership, and Rice Paper Ceilings with Rochelle Kopp [Replay]
March 12, 2024 09:47 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBThis episode is a replay of an interview originally published on March 14, 2022. Rochelle Kopp is the founder and managing principal of Japan Intercultural Consulting, an international training and consulting firm focused on Japanese business. Her area of expertise is Japanese culture and business practices, particularly Japanese communication style and organizational behavior and decision-making in Japanese firms. She’s also a prolific writer and actively posts much of her practical and in...
Comedy, Culture, and Entrepreneurship in Japan with BJ Fox
February 11, 2024 16:38 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBBJ Fox is a Tokyo-based British comedian and business-owner. Having first arrived in Japan in a corporate role within the video games industry, he has now written and starred in Japan's first language sitcom, launched Amazon Music's first original podcast and founded Tokyo Comedy Bar, Japan's first stand-up club! BJ's Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-fox-760b032/ Tokyo Comedy Bar: https://www.tokyocomedybar.com/ Urawaza Eigo: https://www.urawazaeigo.com/ Want to support th...
[Replay] On Building the Business, Lifestyle, and Body You Want in Japan with Menya Hinga
January 07, 2024 16:16 - 1 hour - 99.9 MB[This interview was originally published on January 10th, 2022.] Menya Hinga is an American who immigrated to Japan over a decade ago. He now works as a health and performance coach to high-performers who are struggling to manage stress and weight gain, learn to eat better, move more and stress less in order to transform their health and performance. Some topics covered in this episode include the importance of focusing on providing value as a content creator, the power of small shifts in m...
Successfully Navigating a Japan-Focused Career in an Ever-Changing World with Dan Nestle
December 10, 2023 16:14 - 1 hour - 107 MBDaniel Nestle, Leader of Communications for LIXIL Americas, is an award-winning global communications and marketing leader with over 20 years of success in the B2B services, manufacturing, finance, and education sectors. His broad areas of expertise include digital communications (CommTech), integrated marketing communications, content marketing, social media strategy, and brand storytelling. Earlier in his career, Daniel spent 16 years living and working in Japan, first as an educator and l...
[Replay] Japan's Six Megatrends and Why They Matter with Richard Katz
November 12, 2023 17:06 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MB[This interview was originally published on November 11th, 2021.] UPDATE: Richard Katz is publishing a new book on entrepreneurship in Japan. If you're interested in pre-ordering, be sure to subscribe to his substack to get 30% off the hardcover version. It's one of the best ways to support writers, as it signals interest to publishes and encourages them to do larger prints and invest more in advertising: https://richardkatz.substack.com/p/30-off-for-my-book-on-japan-entrepreneurship Today...
Chasing One Rabbit: A Podcast Update
November 05, 2023 21:43 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBA brief update on the podcast publishing schedule in the coming months. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
Building a Successful Career as an Intercultural Bridge with Kasia Lynch [encore interview]
September 17, 2023 15:26 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBKasia Lynch is a trilingual American who spent 8 years in Japan, including high school, college, graduate school, and her professional career. She earned her Bachelor’s from Boston University and Master’s from Tokyo’s Ochanomizu University. Kasia’s career utilizing Japanese language and cultural skills began in 2003 with concert promotion, and later moved to interpreting/translating, electronics, and the automotive industry. She was able to do this while living in Japan, Poland, Italy, and...
On Life and Pregnancy as a Foreign Woman in Japan with Nicki Van Ingen Schenau [pt. 2]
August 14, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBNicki is a single mother and entrepreneur with one leg firmly planted in Amsterdam and one in Tokyo. Back in 2011 she moved with her then husband to Tokyo as a trailing wife. Unable to find a job and reach her objective to be at a native level in her Japanese ability two years in, she decided to start her own company called “Tokiotours”. 10 years later she’s had a child, is divorced and has her “home base” back in Amsterdam from where she runs her tour guide business together with a business...
How Culture Kills Your Business in Japan with Nicki Van Ingen Schenau [pt. 1]
July 10, 2023 04:48 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBNicki is a single mother and entrepreneur with one leg firmly planted in Amsterdam and one in Tokyo. Back in 2011 she moved with her then husband to Tokyo as a trailing wife. Unable to find a job and reach her objective to be at a native level in her Japanese ability two years in, she decided to start her own company called “Tokiotours”. 10 years later she’s had a child, is divorced and has her “home base” back in Amsterdam from where she runs her tour guide business together with a business...
How Culture Kills Your Business in Japan with Nicki Van Ingen Schenau
July 10, 2023 04:48 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBNicki is a single mother and entrepreneur with one leg firmly planted in Amsterdam and one in Tokyo. Back in 2011 she moved with her then husband to Tokyo as a trailing wife. Unable to find a job and reach her objective to be at a native level in her Japanese ability two years in, she decided to start her own company called “Tokiotours”. 10 years later she’s had a child, is divorced and has her “home base” back in Amsterdam from where she runs her tour guide business together with a business...
To Found a Japanese Unicorn with DC Palter [pt. 2]
June 12, 2023 04:14 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBDC Palter is the author of the mystery novel To Kill a Unicorn about Japanese culture in Silicon Valley, and the Tuttle guidebook on Kansai-ben, Colloquial Kansai Japanese. He's also editor of Japonica, the journal of Japanese culture. He previously lived in Kobe as an engineer at Kobe Steel before founding two tech startups and returns to Japan frequently to visit sake breweries and eat nikuman. Check out part 1 of our conversation here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/AUM3DHLZYzb T...
Communicating in Japan the Engineer Way with D.C. Palter [pt. 1]
May 15, 2023 09:11 - 28 minutes - 26 MBDC Palter is the author of the mystery novel To Kill a Unicorn about Japanese culture in Silicon Valley, and the Tuttle guidebook on Kansai-ben, Colloquial Kansai Japanese. He's also editor of Japonica, the journal of Japanese culture. He previously lived in Kobe as an engineer at Kobe Steel before founding two tech startups and returns to Japan frequently to visit sake breweries and eat nikuman. Topics covered in today's episode include: -how communication still fails even when speaking t...
Succeeding in Japan Through Your Thoughts with Richard Berger
April 10, 2023 20:04 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBRichard Berger was born and raised in the United States but has spent almost 35 years in Japan, first as a university student in the mid 1980s, and then for work since 1990. He spent 20 years working at Canon’s global headquarters in Tokyo, where he was in charge of global PR, and later moved to Link Global Solution, an intercultural communication training company, where he was director of communications. Richard now works on a freelance basis, doing translation, transcreation, writing, an...
Surviving the Growing Pains of Professional Development in Japan with Parissa Haghirian
March 12, 2023 15:54 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBParissa Haghirian is Professor of International Management at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan. She has lived and worked in Japan since 2004 and is an internationally renowned expert in international management practices with a focus on Japan. She has published numerous books, academic papers, and articles on the topic of Japanese management. In addition to academics and research, Professor Haghirian advises major multinational companies on intercultural understanding and cooperation, and s...
Founding a Company Through Finding Community in Japan with Robert Heldt
February 12, 2023 21:22 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBAfter a career in hospitality and advertising, Robert co-founded Custom Media, an award-winning, integrated digital marketing and strategic communications agency in Tokyo in 2008. He regularly advises global brands on their market entry and expansion strategies for Japan. He has a passion for high-quality creative work and delivering strategic marketing solutions with a results-driven approach. Robert has an MBA from McGill University and a certificate in Digital Transformation Platform Str...
Creating Financial Success In Japan with Ben Shearon
January 15, 2023 15:39 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBBen Shearon was a university lecturer in Sendai who retired from formal work in March 2022. He has been in Japan since July 2000, and has run the RetireJapan website since 2013. RetireJapan is the best (and quite possibly only) place to find trustworthy information in English on personal finance, investing, and retirement in Japan, with a wealth of free information and a supportive online community. Be sure to keep listening to hear more about his insights into what you can do to improve yo...
Succeeding in Japan With Ease With Helen Iwata
December 11, 2022 15:22 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBHelen Iwata is known as The Less Effort More Impact Coach. She’s an award-winning bilingual coach based in Tokyo. Helen helps women in business to excel in their work without feeling exhausted, through the power of the Sasuga! Success Cycle. Originally from England, Helen has lived and worked in Japan for over 30 years. After two decades in education, local government, and the corporate world, Helen established her own business in 2013 and is now obsessed with helping overworking women to ...
Running a Purpose-Driven Startup in Japan with Manabu Goto
November 13, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBManabu Goto is a Japanese native and world traveler whose mission is to create a more inclusive world. He's the founder of Helte, which created a unique Japanese conversation platform called Sail to connect Japanese learners with elderly volunteers in Japan. Topics covered in today’s episode include: -how companies can balance a focus on profitability with social contribution -balancing a focus on diversity with a company’s culture in a startup setting -why it’s important to be mindful o...
Connection is Key for Solo Founders in Japan with Philippe Khin
October 09, 2022 15:43 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBPhilippe Khin is the founder of the language exchange app SewaYou. Fluent in Cambodian, French, English, and Japanese with an N1 certification, his app focuses on helping people connect in-person to build stronger language and communication skills. Topics covered in today's episode include: -How (and why) to speed up your eligibility for permanent residency in Japan. -Time management and avoiding burnout as a solo founder. -Why it’s most effective to focus on addressing people’s pain po...
Unraveling Innovation, Marketing, and Culture in Japan with Adam Acar
July 12, 2022 19:47 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBDr. Adam Acar is a native of Turkey who moved to Japan from the United States 15 years ago. He has since worked as a professor and in the education, innovation, and marketing sphere. Topics covered in this episode include: -why Japanese women rank among the lowest worldwide in self-esteem, and what it means -why konbin are so innovative, where there’s room for change, and why trust is such a valuable force in Japan -why sales tactics and incentives successful in other countries may not b...
Transcreation: Going Beyond Translation with Heidi Karino
June 19, 2022 21:50 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBHeidi Karino is a native of the UK who has just returned to her home country after spending twenty-four formative years living and working in Japan. She currently runs her own business as a Japanese to English translator specializing in transcreation for content marketing, where she works with clients to ensure that their Japanese content really resonates with their English-speaking customers. Topics discussed in today's interview include: -transcreation, how it differs from translation, a...
Navigating Your Ikigai in Japan with Jennifer Shinkai
May 08, 2022 21:09 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBJennifer Shinkai is a British born, Oxford educated, Tokyo based Ikigai and Inclusion facilitator and coach. She is also the host of the Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai podcast, the founder of the free online community for business owners “Make March Matter,” and the author and illustrator of the book “Can Giraffes Swim?” Topics covered in today's episode include: -why cultural scales and dimensions, while useful, aren’t enough to find true connection and success in Japan -why everyone is a...
On Podcasting, Entrepreneurship, and Making a Life in Japan with Jayne Nakata
April 11, 2022 10:47 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBJayne Nakata is the creator of PodLauch with Jayne, a company that helps podcasters around the world to launch and run their own show. She is also the award winning host of the #1 podcast for international women living in Japan: Transformations with Jayne. Originally from New Zealand, Jayne has lived in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan for nearly 20 years. Because of this, she has a wealth of experience for anyone hoping to live, work, start a business, or raise a family in Japan. Additional to...
On Japanese Management, Servant Leadership, and Rice Paper Ceilings with Rochelle Kopp
March 13, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBRochelle Kopp is the founder and managing principal of Japan Intercultural Consulting, an international training and consulting firm focused on Japanese business. Her area of expertise is Japanese culture and business practices, particularly Japanese communication style and organizational behavior and decision-making in Japanese firms. She’s also a prolific writer and actively posts much of her practical and insightful work on LinkedIn. Just a few topics covered in today's conversation incl...
Establishing a Portfolio Career in Entertainment and the Travel Industry with Chiara Terzuolo
February 14, 2022 21:15 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIn today’s episode of the Business Success Podcast, I chat with Chiara Terzuolo. Chiara is a polyglot, musician, narrator, writer, editor, and actor who has been living and working creatively in Tokyo since 2011. She has successfully established herself as an independent freelancer who has amassed a unique portfolio-style career that is well off the beaten path for the stereotypical office worker. Just a few topics covered in today’s conversation include: -Exploring and building income str...
On Building the Business, Lifestyle, and Body You Want in Japan with Menya Hinga
January 09, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBMenya Hinga is an American who immigrated to Japan over a decade ago. He now works as a health and performance coach to high-performers who are struggling to manage stress and weight gain, learn to eat better, move more and stress less in order to transform their health and performance. Some topics covered in this episode include the importance of focusing on providing value as a content creator, the power of small shifts in making big changes, why time management is the key to maintaining a...
An Update: The Podcast in 2022
December 19, 2021 21:18 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MBI've finally made it to Japan! To continue bringing consistently high-quality content to my listeners, however, I've decided to transition to a monthly publishing schedule. Thank you all for your support, and I can't wait to see what new opportunities 2022 will bring! Can't wait for more content? Check out some of this past year's interviews: Japan's Six Megatrends and Why They Matter with Richard Katz: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Japans-Six-Megatrends-and-Why-They-Mat...
Catching Up as a Late Bloomer and Scaling Your Business in Japan with Tyson Batino
December 12, 2021 21:59 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBTyson Batino is a native of Hawaii who came to Japan as an English teacher, worked in human resources, and ultimately founded three companies in Japan. He now coaches founders who want to scale their businesses. Some topics covered in today's interview include investing in relationships with mentors, the importance of being clear on what you want in order to be successful in any field, and the importance of understanding the sales cycle of your prospective clients before launching into busin...
On Professional Success and Establishing Boundaries in Japan with Rosa Aldridge
November 28, 2021 22:54 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBRosa Aldridge is an American who has had her entire professional career in Japan, and she is passionate about creating sustainable culture practices while promoting Japanese hospitality to the world. She is currently working in an environment that deals with event planning and promoting international understanding, and she has successfully navigated job searching in Japan and has held a variety of positions through various companies and institutions in Japan. Some topics discussed in today's...
Tackling Law, Entrepreneurship, and a Purposeful Life in Japan with Catherine O'Connell
November 15, 2021 02:54 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBCatherine O’Connell is a bilingual, in house legal counsel-experienced lawyer operating a boutique law firm in Tokyo. She is a lawyerpreneur who provides legal counsel solutions for a wide range of clients, big and small. She also hosts her own podcast, "Lawyer on Air," has a wide range of experiences, certifications, and awards in and outside of Japan. Just a few of the topics discussed in today’s conversation include some big-picture differences between law in Japan versus many western cou...
Japan's Six Megatrends and Why They Matter with Richard Katz
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBToday's guest Richard Katz has worked for decades as a journalist working on the Japanese economy, and he has written two books on Japan: "The System That Soured" and "Japanese Phoenix." He is now working on a third, about how to nurture a new generation of high-growth, innovative small and medium enterprises in Japan. He has published various op-eds and essays in publications such as "Foreign Affairs," The "Financial Times," Toyo Keizai, and the "Wall Street Journal Asia." A few of the topi...
Mastering Powerpoints, Communication, and Yourself in Japan with Colin Savage
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn today's episode, I'm chatting with Colin Savage. Colin is a globally-minded, locally-focused leader with over 20 years' experience with Japan, including eight years in-country. He specializes in business development, communications and marketing, digital development, leadership, research, and strategy. Some topics covered in today's conversation include the proper use and function of powerpoint presentations in a Japanese context, dealing with the phenomenon of not being heard when speaki...
Exploring and Thriving in the Changing World of Startups in Japan with Fuminori Gunji
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBIn today's episode, I'm chatting with Fuminori Gunji, CEO of TokyoMate. Fuminori Gunji was a founding team member of Softbank Robotics from 2013 to 2016, leading Softbank's domestic B2B businesses and overseas expansion efforts. In 2017, Fuminori Gunji headed business development for MakeLeaps. By the end of 2018, Gunji had successfully closed MakeLeaps’ M&A deal with Ricoh and went on to lead MakeLeaps in 2019 as COO. In June of 2021, Fuminori Gunji accepted the role of chief executive offi...
Why You Need a Global Mindset to Succeed in Japan with Rie Eichmann
September 20, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBIn today's episode, I'm chatting with Rie Eichmann, a global skills and mindset coach, intercultural trainer and consultant who is passionate about teaching “a global mindset” to professionals and the next generation to give them the confidence and skills for success in an increasingly-globalized world. While Rie is a native of Japan, she is currently based in Brisbane, Australia, and has years of experience living and working abroad in the UK, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United States. Some t...
Finding Success in Japanese Universities, Startups, and Beyond with Austin Zeng
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBIn today's episode, I’m sharing a conversation with Austin Zeng, a native of Singapore who first came to Japan on the MEXT scholarship, and is now actively involved in the startup space there. He’s a developer, translator and interpreter, blogger, and even participates in a Japanese think tank. Some topics covered in today's episode include the ways in which the Japanese government is trying (and in some ways failing) to support foreign students who want to work in Japan, the common pitfalls...
Learning the Dance of Effective Cross-Cultural Communication in Japan with Kevin Crowell
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBIn today's episode, I’m sharing a conversation with Kevin Crowell. He is president of Asia Business Group, a company that he started nearly thirty years ago, and is the Chief Cross-Cultural Outreach Officer of the organization Pacific Tango group. Kevin has decades of experience working in Japan and with Japanese people and companies, so be sure to listen in to learn more about his background and what he’s learned from his wide-ranging experiences with Japan. Some topics he discusses in thi...
Evolving Trends in Japanese Subsidiary Companies and the Lasting Power of Monozukuri with Francis Pacheco
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBIn today's episode, I get to share a conversation with Francis Pacheco, a native of the Philippines. His work with the agency GMI POST has involved creating and publishing investment guides for Foreign Affairs Magazine of the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City and The Japan Times, which is Japan's oldest and largest English language daily newspaper. Today, he shares the importance of the concept of monzukuri in Japanese niche manufacturing today, the growing role that universities...
Entrepreneurship and Content Creation as a Digital Nomad in Japan with Cindy Bissig
July 26, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIn today's episode, I chat with Cindy Bissig of Obsessed with Japan and the new YouTube channel, Let’s Travel and Eat. Cindy is an experienced content creator who has more than 15 years of experience in hospitality. The focus of her work lies in travel, events, food and beverage, and she is also a professional sake sommelier. Today, she will also share some of her experiences as a digital nomad in Japan, so be sure to listen in to hear more about what that looks like in Japan. Today's Langu...
Building Lasting Relationships Amidst the Covid-19 Digital Transformation in Japan with Will Jasprizza
July 12, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIn today's episode, I’m chatting with Will Jasprizza, the managing director of Japan at the international business development consultancy, Intralink. Although born in Australia and educated as a lawyer, Will found himself starting a new life teaching English in Japan that eventually brought him to his current role, where he and his team works to make the expansion of foreign companies into Japan fast, easy, and cost effective. During the episode, Will discusses the importance of prioritizin...
Gained in Translation: Interpreting Design in Japan and Beyond with David Tonge
June 28, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBIn today’s episode, I’m chatting with David Tonge, a designer and owner of the London-based design studio The Division, who has worked extensively in Asia and in particular has a long relationship with Japan. David has 30 years experience as Designer, Director and Advisor to some of the worlds most successful brands. He’s also a Visiting Professor at Kanazawa Art University in Japan. Topics that we discuss today include his experiences as an industrial designer in Japan and with Japanese co...
The Power of Self-Reflection, Storytelling, and Finding Authentic Balance in Japan with Tim Sullivan
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBIn today's episode, I share a conversation with Tim Sullivan. He is a bilingual cross-cultural educator who connects people through storytelling by using a combination of monologue and interactive exercises. Now semi-retired, he has decades of experience working in Japan and offering training in cross-cultural communication and Japanese manufacturing management techniques to a laundry list of international companies. Some topics we discuss include the role that personal reflection plays on i...
How to Make it Big in Japan: Navigating Culture, Burnout, and Entrepreneurship with Misha Yurchenko
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn today’s episode, I chat with Misha Yurchenko, founder of the global coaching startup platform, Carrus. He was previously based in Tokyo where he worked for several years as a recruiter helping tech companies like Facebook, Netflix and Amazon hire top talent. Today's Language: たんしんふにん ta-n-shi-n-fu-ni-n 単身赴任 meaning: a job transfer away from home (domestic or abroad), typically without one's family Misha's Links: Blog: https://mishayurchenko.me/ Career Coaching Platform: https://ca...
Surviving the Salaryman Lifestyle in Japan with Michael Howard Thuresson
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIn today's episode, I chat with Michael Howard Thuresson, a former Japan-based consumer electronics product manager who is currently working as a U.S.-based marketing manager for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. He is also the author of the memoir “The Salary Man,” which documents some of the experiences and misadventures he accumulated over the course of a decade as a foreign サラリーマン in Japan. Today's Language: サラリーマン sa-ra-ri-i-man meaning: full-time (male) employee at a Japanese comp...
Obstacles, Trends, and Ideas for Addressing the Japanese Talent Shortage with Alan Acosta
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBIn today's episode, I chat with Alan Acosta of Workshift Solutions, Japan's largest platform of registered overseas freelancers. Workshift Solutions allows companies to quickly and inexpensively access talented, multilingual overseas freelancers online for inbound and E-Commerce support, multi-language translation, overseas market surveys, overseas market research, telephone appointment assistance, sales channel expansion, design and much more. Alan himself grew up spending many years of his...
Communicating Your Value in the Japanese Job Market with Sam Thornton
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBIn today's episode, I chat with Sam Thornton: a self-described bridge to Japan for startups and enterprise software vendors. He works to fuel growth in Japan for software companies by working to help employers acquire the talent they need for success in an ever-shrinking working population. In the episode, Sam shares his experiences transitioning from an English teacher to a recruiter, some of the "why"'s behind the talent crunch many companies face in Japan (and what that means for job-seek...
Covid-19's Influence on Travel and Finding Your Place Professionally in Japan with Maya Matsuoka
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIn today's episode, I chat with Maya Matsuoka, who is the assistant director at the Japan Association of Travel Agencies, or JATA. Maya is a multilingual professional who has worked in Japan for 19 years with extensive experience in the travel industry. She has also recently launched a great new website called Discover Deep Japan, which provides a bank of high-quality resources to help readers better understand the Japanese marketplace and what is needed to find success in Japan. If you’re i...
Setting Yourself Up to Thrive in Japan with Katheryn Gronauer
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBIn today's episode, I get to share a conversation I had with Katheryn Gronauer, founder of the company Thrive Tokyo. Katheryn is a professional trainer, coach, and content writer who helps high-level professionals understand Japanese business culture through training and coaching programs. She’s a graduate of Sophia University with a degree in International Business & Culture, a qualified Trainer and Change Management Facilitator, and a wellness coach. In the conversation, we discuss the str...
On Refugees, Diversity, and Revitalization: Making Room for Growth in a Shrinking Country with Seira Yun
March 08, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBIn today’s episode, I chat with Seira Yun. Seira is the founder and CEO of Discover Deep Japan, and a social entrepreneur with years of experience leading teams across countries in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. He holds a Master's in Social Innovation from the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, and is also fluent in Japanese, Korean, English, French, Spanish, and Arabic. Japanese of the Day: もったいない mo-tta-i-na-i meaning: wasteful, waste Seira's Links: LinkedIn: https://...