Export to Japan

Export to Japan is the web's richest resource for companies doing business in the Japanese market. In the Export to Japan podcast, we give you a clear picture of what is happening in the Japanese market by bringing you conversations with people who are at the heart of the Japanese business community. https://exporttojapan.co.uk/

24. On the Money with Takuma Tanaka 05/20/2022

24. On the Money with Takuma Tanaka In this episode, Steve talks financial services with Takuma Tanaka, Deputy Director of the Strategy Development Division of the Financial Services Agency in Japan (JFSA). The two discuss the opportunities in Financial services in Japan, recent policy changes and the challenges that still remain in the market. Helpful links: International Financial Center Japan https://www.fsa.go.jp/internationalfinancialcenter/en/ JFSA on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/financial-services-agency-japan/ /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/23175071

23. Overcoming Japan's 'Galapagos Syndrome' with Dr. Lei Liu 03/24/2022

23. Overcoming Japan's 'Galapagos Syndrome' with Dr. Lei Liu Japanese business is often compared to the ecosystem on the Galapagos Islands: unique due to its isolation. Can changes in regulation provide a shot in the arm for Japan's economy? Steve talks to Dr. Lei Liu from AstraZeneca Japan about some the challenges and opportunities being brought about by this period of rapid change. /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/22554833

22. Market Research in Japan with Rupert Sutton 02/25/2022

22. Market Research in Japan with Rupert Sutton In this episode, Steve talks to Rupert Sutton from Weben Partners. Rupert is an experienced FMCG Commercial Director. He has global expertise in strategy development, consumer and trade marketing, CRM, research, and sales category management. Rupert explains some key concepts to understand about the Japanese consumer that companies should consider before entering the Japanese market. /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/22251680

21. Japan’s Electronics and IT Sector with Mitch Chihara 02/10/2022

21. Japan’s Electronics and IT Sector with Mitch Chihara In this episode, Steve talks to Mitch Chihara, International Relations Advisor at Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/22086947

20. Building Your Brand in Japan with Tajinder Banwait 02/04/2022

20. Building Your Brand in Japan with Tajinder Banwait In this episode, we interview Tajinder Banwait, Founder and Managing Director at Urban Apothecary London. Tajinder shares some great insight into her company's journey into the Japanese market. /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/22020809

19. Japan's Energy Market with Dan Shulman 09/30/2021

19. Japan's Energy Market with Dan Shulman Today we explore some of the opportunities in Japan's energy market with Dan Shulman, CEO at Shulman Advisory. /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/20667341

18. Fintech in Japan with Takeshi Kito and Yuki Kishi 09/09/2021

18. Fintech in Japan with Takeshi Kito and Yuki Kishi In today's episode, Steve speaks to Takeshi Kito and Yuki Kishi from the Fintech Association of Japan about the emerging trends in financial technology. They discuss some of the bigger picture of the Japanese fintech market, give examples of foreign companies having success in the market, and explore some of the current opportunities. /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/20416733

17. Smart Cities in Japan with Takehiko Nagumo 08/20/2021

17. Smart Cities in Japan with Takehiko Nagumo In this episode, Steve explores the emerging trends in smart cities in Japan with Takehiko Nagumo, director at the Smart Cities Institute of Japan. /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/20202356

16. Food, Drink and Agriculture Part 4 with Jonathan Eckley 06/03/2021

16. Food, Drink and Agriculture Part 4 with Jonathan Eckley In the final installment of our mini series on Food, Drink and Agriculture, Steve talks to Jonathan Eckley, Head of Asia Pacific at AHDB, about the UK Japan Free Trade Agreement (CEPA) /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/19338752

15. Food, Drink and Agriculture Part 3 with Phil Hadley 04/22/2021

15. Food, Drink and Agriculture Part 3 with Phil Hadley In part 3 of our mini series on Food, Drink and Agriculture, Steve talks to Phil Hadley, International Market Development Director at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) about the UK Japan Free Trade Agreement (CEPA). /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/18818774

14. Food, Drink and Agriculture Part 2 with Robert Sheasby 04/16/2021

14. Food, Drink and Agriculture Part 2 with Robert Sheasby In part 2 of our mini series on Food, Drink and Agriculture, Steve talks to Robert Sheasby, CEO at Agricultural Industries Confederation about the UK Japan Free Trade Agreement (CEPA). /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/18745703

13. Food, Drink and Agriculture Part 1 with Dominic Goudie 04/16/2021

13. Food, Drink and Agriculture Part 1 with Dominic Goudie In part 1 of our mini series on Food, Drink and Agriculture, Steve talks to Dominic Goudie, Head of International Trade at Food and Drink Federation about the benefits of the new UK Japan Free Trade Agreement (CEPA). /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/18745301

12. Navigating Japanese Business Culture with Wakako Yamaguchi 04/01/2021

12. Navigating Japanese Business Culture with Wakako Yamaguchi In this episode, Steve is joined by colleague Wakako Yamaguchi, Account Manager at Business Link Japan. Over her career, Wakako has helped shape the Japan market entry strategy and business development for many international companies, particularly in the tech sector. As a native Japanese speaker with many years of experience introducing brands to the Japanese market, Wakako gave us her take on how to go about doing business in Japan. /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/18563756

11. The Story of an Iconic British Brand in Japan with Jim Walker 03/12/2021

11. The Story of an Iconic British Brand in Japan with Jim Walker Jim Walker is co-managing director of Walker's Shortbread Ltd, whose products are now a staple of souvenir shops up and down Japan. In this episode, Jim gives us some great insight into his company's journey into the Japanese market. /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/18293096

10. The Healthcare Market in Japan with Harry Kang and Christina Scaduto 03/05/2021

10. The Healthcare Market in Japan with Harry Kang and Christina Scaduto Harry and Christina are with EY-Parthenon's strategy consulting practice, with a focus on life sciences and healthcare. /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/18197933

09. Ecommerce in Japan with Mike Nguyen 02/05/2021

09. Ecommerce in Japan with Mike Nguyen In this episode we are joined by Mike Nguyen, Global Partnerships Planner at Rakuten, to explore the rapidly growing world of Japanese ecommerce. /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/17830454

08. Shipping Goods to Japan with David Van Turton 12/17/2020

08. Shipping Goods to Japan with David Van Turton In this episode, we interview David Van Turton, Director at Cavelier Logistics. David shares some of his vast experience and we ask him some of the common questions we get from viewers about sending products over to Japan. /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/17229995

07. Setting up a Company in Japan with Yoko Majima 11/20/2020

07. Setting up a Company in Japan with Yoko Majima Today we interview Yoko Majima, a certified Japanese gyosei shoshi lawyer who specialises in market entry for international companies. /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/16883531

06. Finding the Right Candidates with Kevin Holdaway 10/29/2019

06. Finding the Right Candidates with Kevin Holdaway Today we dive into the world of recruitment in Japan with Kevin Holdaway, Sales Director at Gplus media. We discuss the available recruitment methods, cultural differences, typical employee benefits and many other topics companies need to be aware of before hiring their team. Watch on YouTube /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/11824823

05. Breaking Trade Barriers in Japan with Sue Kinoshita 03/08/2019

05. Breaking Trade Barriers in Japan with Sue Kinoshita Steve is joined by Sue Kinoshita, Minister Counsellor for Economic Affairs at the British Embassy in Tokyo, to discuss the role the embassy plays in helping UK companies enter the Japanese market. /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/8926100

04. Lessons from Thirty Years of Selling in Japan 03/01/2019

04. Lessons from Thirty Years of Selling in Japan In this episode, we take a close look at how can foreign exporters sell to Japanese buyers and how to avoid fatal business pitfalls. Our guest, Dr. Greg Story, author of Japan Sales Mastery, is a well-known leader in academia, consulting, investments, trade representation, international diplomacy, retail banking and people development. Greg has lived in Tokyo for 28 years and joined Dale Carnegie Training Japan as president in October 2010. His book Japan Sales Mastery is the product of 30 years in the trenches, experiencing real-world pain, frustration, disappointment, and elation selling to Japanese buyers. Listen in to some valuable advice on how to choose distributors and sales partners in Japan, how to work with Japanese consumers and how to navigate the Japanese mindset and business culture. Japan Sales Mastery is available on Amazon: (not affiliated). /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/8836886

03. Social Media in Japan with Robert Heldt 03/01/2019

03. Social Media in Japan with Robert Heldt Today, Steve talks to Robert Heldt, co-founder of Tokyo based online media agency Custom Media, about the intricacies of social media in Japan. Robert gives us some great insight into the numbers of users and demographics of each platform, as well as explains what to look out for before diving into the world of Japanese social media management and marketing. /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/8836742

02. "Ichi-go Ichi-e, Seize the Moment" with Lori Henderson MBE 03/01/2019

02. "Ichi-go Ichi-e, Seize the Moment" with Lori Henderson MBE Steve Crane interviews Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan, Lori Henderson MBE, on the role of the Chamber and the work that it does. They also discuss current trends and opportunities in Japan, as well as providing some tips for those interested in getting into the market. /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/8836679

01. The World of Japanese Startups with Tim Romero 03/01/2019

01. The World of Japanese Startups with Tim Romero For our first podcast, Export to Japan CEO Steve Crane sits down with four-time company founder Tim Romero to discuss the changes in the Japanese startup world and their implications for foreign companies looking to trade in the Japanese market. Produced by Ben Morrow /episode/index/show/exporttojapan/id/8834684

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