Japan is no stranger to natural disasters. As a nation situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, it lives with the […]

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Insights for Foreign Entrepreneurs
Reflections on Japan’s Business Environment, Expense Optimization, and Starting a Business in Japan
With over 30 years in corporate management, I have engaged with a diverse range of businesses in Japan. This blog is planned as a repository of practical reflections and real-life experiences. It is not a service offering, but rather a collection of observations for those considering starting a business in Japan.
In many parts of the world, the idea of inherited status evokes images of aristocracy, nepotism, and systemic […]
Japan’s logistics network is often cited as one of the most efficient and reliable in the world. Spanning a co […]
The Japanese proverb “Gō ni ireba, gō ni shitagae,” often translated as “When in Rome, do as the Romans do,” c […]
In Japan, the labor market operates under a set of rigid rules that distinguish it sharply from countries like […]
Japan is home to more centuries-old companies than any other country in the world. From small family-run inns […]
Japan’s universal health insurance system, known as kokumin kaihoken, is a foundational pillar of the country’ […]
Japan’s healthcare system is widely regarded as one of the most equitable and efficient in the world. Built on […]