RSS Feed for Japan Today http://www.japantoday.com/feed Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:57:59 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/bubbling-with-enthusiasm Mina Ishiwatari thought her mission in life was to find a groom, but changed her mind when her father received a license to brew craft… Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:10:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/shaking-up-cost-conscious-market-with-quality-products At a time when people are looking to purchase low-cost items in areas ranging from daily commodities to clothing and furniture, Japanese industrial and car… Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:02:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/home-away-from-home-2 Serviced apartments are becoming a much more attractive option than hotels for long-term guests. One of the leaders in the field is Oakwood, which pioneered… Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:25:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/nothing-lost-in-translation When big companies get involved in mergers & acquisitions, as well as takeovers, the volume of documents that need to be translated can be enormous.… Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:56:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/master-shoemaker-mimura-starts-his-own-brand Hitoshi Mimura, 61, a master shoemaker who retired from sports goods manufacturer Asics Corp in March, has started his own brand called ''M Lab'' and… Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:25:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/getting-the-right-message-out Despite the recession – or maybe because of it, companies still need to get their message out so good PR is more essential than ever.… Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/evolving-the-recruiting-process While many recruiting companies have taken a hit amid the recession, some companies have seized the opportunity to continue to evolve their business model and… Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:00:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/the-ritz-experience These are tough times for the hotel industry but if you have a good product, then guests will come. The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, is proving that.… Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:24:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/business-concierge-for-foreign-companies Many foreign companies that wish to do business in Japan for the first time often do not know how to go about it. If they… Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:30:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/the-spirit-of-hospitality As the high-end hotel industry continues to suffer amid the ongoing recession, business hotels and inns are doing much better, offering value for money. Among… Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/harley-davidson-gains-popularity-in-japan 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… Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:07:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/learnign-english-through-drama Many English schools have come and gone over the years but one has remained strong since it was established in 1974 -- the Model Language… Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:50:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/if-the-shoe-fits As soon as you walk into the offices of Reebok Japan, you can feel a buzz in the air. There is an enthusiasm and energy… Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/on-the-move Since the recession started hammering Japan last year, many companies have cut back on staff, creating an exodus of expat workers and their families …… Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/switching-to-virtual-servers It’s a simple and yet complex concept - a virtual server. The idea of pulling out the clunky piece of hardware that is at the… Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:48:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/taking-the-heat-off-fried-foods For a long time, it has been known that deep-fried foods cause health problems. Not only do French fries, a guilty pleasure for many, increase… Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/managing-currency-exchange-online Currency Online was established as Elldridge Lynch in New Zealand in 1986 and since then, has offered businesses and individuals an easy and secure way… Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/premium-wheels When consumers think of an icon brand for premium cars, one name frequently comes to mind – Mercedes-Benz. In 2008, the German automaker sold 37,001… Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/teaching-japan-a-lesson Despite the recession, there are some companies that are doing very well thanks to innovative strategies and cutting-edge software. One of those is Dean Morgan… Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:12:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/keeping-companies-secure For over 35 years, Kroll has helped clients prevent, investigate and recover from fraud. With 65 offices in 33 countries and territories, Kroll offers a… Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100