In Japan, the term “compliance” has entered common discourse only relatively recently. For decades, social har […]

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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.
Japan has long been described as a society where “the nail that sticks out gets hammered down.” This saying—kn […]
Japan stands as one of the most advanced examples of a society grappling with both declining birthrates and an […]
For many foreigners studying Japanese, nothing induces more anxiety than the language’s complex system of poli […]
Navigating Tokyo, one of the most populated and efficient cities in the world, offers a fascinating challenge. […]
For anyone living in or working with Japan, there is perhaps no cultural value more essential to grasp than th […]
To many foreigners, Japan’s obsession with punctuality can feel both admirable and exhausting. Trains arriving […]
Japan is often perceived as one of the safest countries in the world. Visitors are struck by the sight of chil […]