Global Dining Feb. 13, 2012 - 06:55AM JST ( 8 ) Anyone who has lived in Tokyo for even a short period of time has no doubt dined in one of Kozo Hasegawa’s restaurants. As president… Read
Shirai Group Executive Impact Feb. 06, 2012 - 06:20AM JST ( 3 Comments ) Early in the morning, blue garbage trucks can be seen all over Tokyo crisscrossing the streets in the city’s 23 wards. In all, some 50 companies collect the city’s garbage. About 100 of those trucks belong to the Shirai Group, a family-owned company that has been collecting corporate and residential… Read
British Chamber of Commerce in Japan Executive Impact Jan. 30, 2012 - 06:00AM JST ( 5 Comments ) This year is shaping up to be a big year for Britain and also for the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan. With Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics ahead, as well as the UK government’s newly launched “Great” campaign underway, the BCCJ has a lot of… Read
ANZCO Foods Japan Executive Impact Jan. 23, 2012 - 06:00AM JST ( 10 Comments ) Tucked away in Tokyo’s Higashi-Azabu is a New Zealand restaurant by the name of Wakanui. The restaurant, which opened last April, is part of an ambitious marketing strategy by ANZCO Foods Japan to showcase New Zealand beef and lamb to Tokyo chefs, meat buyers and consumers. The restaurant was the… Read
Visa Worldwide (Japan) Co Ltd Executive Impact Jan. 16, 2012 - 06:09AM JST ( 13 Comments ) Although there were over hundreds of millions of credit cards in circulation in Japan, credit card usage is actually quite low. For cultural, regulatory and other reasons, Japan still remains a predominantly cash society. Furthermore, the way credit cards are used in Japan differs from overseas: in Japan, consumers use… Read
Ogilvy & Mather Japan Executive Impact Jan. 09, 2012 - 03:00AM JST ( 0 Comments ) One hundred years after the birth of its founder David Ogilvy, advertising giant Ogilvy & Mather still follows one of his core philosophies -- sell or else. Times change, technology changes but the challenge remains to figure out what is going to sell. With over 450 offices in 120 countries,… Read
Wendy's Japan Executive Impact Jan. 02, 2012 - 06:00AM JST ( 28 Comments ) Two years after exiting the Japanese market, American fast-food restaurant Wendy’s returned to Japan on Dec 27 with the first store opening in Omotesando. It is the result of a joint venture agreement between Wendy’s/Arby’s International Inc and Higa Industries Co Ltd, a successful food importer and distributor based in… Read
Outdoor Japan Media Executive Impact Dec. 19, 2011 - 06:00AM JST ( 0 Comments ) Adventure, travel, fun, culture, lifestyle – that’s what Outdoor Japan Media is all about. The company, founded by American Gardner Robinson, is best known for its Outdoor Japan website, celebrating its 11th anniversary this year, and Outdoor Japan Traveler magazine, marking its 6th year of publication. Outdoor Japan also publishes… Read
Harley-Davidson Japan Executive Impact Dec. 12, 2011 - 05:00AM JST ( 20 Comments ) One of the most iconic symbols of American lifestyle is the Harley-Davidson motorcycle. For over 100 years, the large motorcycles -- with their distinctive design and customization -- have been a fixture on highways. Clubs and events organized by HOGs (Harley Owner Groups) have created a loyal community in many… Read
Tokyo International School Executive Impact Dec. 05, 2011 - 07:11AM JST ( 40 Comments ) After visiting Tokyo International School and experiencing the positive energy in the classrooms, you can’t help wishing you could go back to school again at TIS. In fact, many visitors feel that way, says school founder and vision navigator Patrick Newell, a dynamic individual with an infectious enthusiasm. A resident… Read
Computec Executive Impact Nov. 28, 2011 - 07:00AM JST ( 0 Comments ) Entrepreneur John Lemkuil has been through the worst of times in Japan since he started his company in 1991 – he’s experienced the end of the bubble era, 20 years of recession, the Lehman shock and the March 11 disaster. But his company, Computec, has continued to grow, thanks to… Read