For many Japanese people, land is not just a financial asset—it is a legacy, a source of identity, and a quiet […]

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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.
Walking through the streets of central Tokyo, it’s hard to imagine that Japan once suffered the worst real est […]
Japan’s demographic landscape is shifting rapidly, and nowhere is this more apparent than in its childcare env […]
When planning a trip to Japan, many first-time visitors assume that a “hotel” is a hotel—clean sheets, a front […]
In Western cultures, hierarchy often takes the form of corporate structure or merit-based seniority. But in Ja […]
In Japan, business success has never depended solely on hard metrics or polished presentations. Beneath the su […]
In an increasingly globalized world, English is often considered the default language of international busines […]
The Japanese word “omotenashi” is often translated as “hospitality,” but such a definition only scratches the […]