For many people visiting Japan, the concept of public bathing may seem unusual, even uncomfortable. Yet for ge […]
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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 the world of travel accommodations, few experiences rival the cultural depth and emotional resonance of sta […]
So, you’re coming to Japan and want to ride the famous bullet train — the Shinkansen. Good news: it’s fast, cl […]
Part 2: What It Was Like Inside a Shinkansen on 3.11 March 11, 2011, 2:46 p.m. — a moment etched into Japan’s […]
Part 1: The Quake That Stopped Time: How the Tohoku Shinkansen Survived Japan’s Darkest Day March 11, 2011, 2: […]
The Shinkansen is often praised as a marvel of Japanese engineering—a bullet train of unrivaled speed, safety, […]
When people speak of the Shinkansen, or bullet train, in Japan, there’s often a quiet reverence attached—not j […]
When you step onto a Shinkansen, you’re stepping into something far greater than just a mode of transportation […]