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This podcast is made for those who want to develop or strengthen the communication skills, cultural savvy, insights into current trends and conditions, and mindsets essential in a Japanese business environment. The helpful, practical suggestions and engaging insights offered here provide listeners with the in-depth cultural context to achieve their own version of success while collaborating with their Japanese counterparts.

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BJ Fox is a Tokyo-based British comedian and business-owner. Having first arrived in Japan in a corporate role within the video games industry, he has now written and starred in Japan's first language sitcom, launched Amazon Music's first original podcast and founded Tokyo Comedy Bar, Japan's first stand-up club! BJ's Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-fox-760b032/ Tokyo Comedy Bar: https://www.tokyocomedybar.com/ Urawaza Eigo: https://www.urawazaeigo.com/ Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated and making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at ⁠⁠⁠businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
Daniel Nestle, Leader of Communications for LIXIL Americas, is an award-winning global communications and marketing leader with over 20 years of success in the B2B services, manufacturing, finance, and education sectors. His broad areas of expertise include digital communications (CommTech), integrated marketing communications, content marketing, social media strategy, and brand storytelling. Earlier in his career, Daniel spent 16 years living and working in Japan, first as an educator and later as a corporate marketing and communications professional. He speaks Japanese. Daniel obtained his MS in Internet Marketing from Full Sail University as well as a BA in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania. An active content creator, in 2020 he launched his weekly podcast, The Dan Nestle Show. Listen in to hear Dan’s thoughts on  -why networking and making connections is especially important early on -how writing careers may change, and what you should do about it -why adapting your approach in the workplace isn’t inauthentic -why understanding culture is fundamental to building trust in the workplace -the unique power of the “outsider-insider” in an organization Subscribe to The Dan Nestle Show wherever you listen to podcasts or at https://dannestle.show Connect with Dan on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/nestle Follow Dan on X-formerly-known-as-Twitter at https://twitter.com/dsnestle Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated and making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at ⁠⁠businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com⁠⁠. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
Kasia Lynch is a trilingual American who spent 8 years in Japan, including high school, college, graduate school, and her professional career. She earned her Bachelor’s from Boston University and Master’s from Tokyo’s Ochanomizu University.  Kasia’s career utilizing Japanese language and cultural skills began in 2003 with concert promotion, and later moved to interpreting/translating, electronics, and the automotive industry. She was able to do this while living in Japan, Poland, Italy, and the US.  Since starting Ikigai Connections in 2018, Kasia has been featured in various Japan-related podcasts, websites, and webinars, including the US-Japan Bridging Foundation, the US JET alumni association, Laurasian Institution, and BFF Tokyo. Her goal is for NihongoJobs.com to become the go-to job board for all Japanese jobs in the US. Topics covered today include: -finding a Japan-focused job outside of Japan -how to build a career as a successful 架け橋人材 (or “cultural-bridge employee”), and why it’s so valuable -getting your desired role even when you don’t fit the job description Kasia's Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kasiaikigai/ikigaiconnections.com  Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated enough to keep making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at ⁠⁠businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com⁠⁠. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
Nicki is a single mother and entrepreneur with one leg firmly planted in Amsterdam and one in Tokyo. Back in 2011 she moved with her then husband to Tokyo as a trailing wife. Unable to find a job and reach her objective to be at a native level in her Japanese ability two years in, she decided to start her own company called “Tokiotours”. 10 years later she’s had a child, is divorced and has her “home base” back in Amsterdam from where she runs her tour guide business together with a business partner located in Tokyo. What started out as a simple side business has grown into a flourishing business with 50 local guides working for her from various destinations. Not only does she offer private guided tours to tourists, but she also focuses on market explorations for the B2B market where she helps companies take their first steps on the Japanese market. Topics covered in today's conversation include: -how and why pregnant foreigners in Japan struggle to get their needs met -how and why the famously high-quality customer service in Japan can be so inflexible -differences in relationship-building and privacy in Japan -how expatriation can impact a couple’s relationship -how family and the “domestic sphere” is viewed differently in Japan Nicki's Links: -⁠www.tokiotours.nl⁠ -⁠www.tokiotours.com⁠ -⁠www.facebook.com/tokiotours⁠⁠www.facebook.com/verkenjapan⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/tokiotours/⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/verkenjapan⁠⁠https://Instagram.com/tokiotours⁠⁠https://Instagram.com/verkenjapan⁠⁠https://instagram.com/Nicki_Amsterdam⁠ ⁠=https://twitter.com/tokiotours⁠ -⁠⁠Nicki@tokiotours.com⁠⁠ Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated enough to keep making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at ⁠⁠businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com⁠⁠. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
Nicki is a single mother and entrepreneur with one leg firmly planted in Amsterdam and one in Tokyo. Back in 2011 she moved with her then husband to Tokyo as a trailing wife. Unable to find a job and reach her objective to be at a native level in her Japanese ability two years in, she decided to start her own company called “Tokiotours”. 10 years later she’s had a child, is divorced and has her “home base” back in Amsterdam from where she runs her tour guide business together with a business partner located in Tokyo. What started out as a simple side business has grown into a flourishing business with 50 local guides working for her from various destinations. Not only does she offer private guided tours to tourists, but she also focuses on market explorations for the B2B market where she helps companies take their first steps on the Japanese market. Topics covered in today's conversation include: -how not understanding Japanese culture will sabotage your business prospects –Nicki’s experience moving from a trailing spouse to entrepreneur in Japan -what it takes to be a successful tour guide -why leaving ambiguity almost always results in a “no” from clients -how to manage your expectations and make the most of your time in Japan Nicki's Links: -www.tokiotours.nl -www.tokiotours.com -www.facebook.com/tokiotourswww.facebook.com/verkenjapanhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/tokiotours/https://www.linkedin.com/company/verkenjapanhttps://Instagram.com/tokiotourshttps://Instagram.com/verkenjapanhttps://instagram.com/Nicki_Amsterdam =https://twitter.com/tokiotours -⁠Nicki@tokiotours.com⁠ Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated enough to keep making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at ⁠businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com⁠. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
DC Palter is the author of the mystery novel To Kill a Unicorn about Japanese culture in Silicon Valley, and the Tuttle guidebook on Kansai-ben, Colloquial Kansai Japanese. He's also editor of Japonica, the journal of Japanese culture. He previously lived in Kobe as an engineer at Kobe Steel before founding two tech startups and returns to Japan frequently to visit sake breweries and eat nikuman. Check out part 1 of our conversation here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/AUM3DHLZYzb Topics covered in today's episode include: -the many things that haven’t changed in Japan since the 80’s -why the successes of the Japanese education system may be holding it back -simple fixes that could allow for startups to succeed -why there’s no substitute for in-person communication in Japan DC Palter's Links: To Kill a Unicorn: ⁠https://amzn.to/3sD2SGH⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dc-palter/⁠ Japonica: ⁠https://medium.com/japonica-publication⁠ Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated enough to keep making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at ⁠businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com⁠. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
DC Palter is the author of the mystery novel To Kill a Unicorn about Japanese culture in Silicon Valley, and the Tuttle guidebook on Kansai-ben, Colloquial Kansai Japanese. He's also editor of Japonica, the journal of Japanese culture. He previously lived in Kobe as an engineer at Kobe Steel before founding two tech startups and returns to Japan frequently to visit sake breweries and eat nikuman. Topics covered in today's episode include: -how communication still fails even when speaking the same language -why Japanese is easier than Spanish (for Engineers, at least) -how to effectively manage cross-cultural communication -why there’s (still) no substitute for meeting with Japanese counterparts in-person -what’s changed about life in Japan since the 80’s DC Palter's Links: To Kill a Unicorn: https://amzn.to/3sD2SGH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dc-palter/ Japonica: https://medium.com/japonica-publication Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated enough to keep making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
Richard Berger was born and raised in the United States but has spent almost 35 years in Japan, first as a university student in the mid 1980s, and then for work since 1990. He spent 20 years working at Canon’s global headquarters in Tokyo, where he was in charge of global PR, and later moved to Link Global Solution, an intercultural communication training company, where he was director of communications. Richard now works on a freelance basis, doing translation, transcreation, writing, and video work, including animated educational movies. Be sure to keep listening to learn more about his experiences and insights into working in Japan and learning Japanese. In today's episode, Richard shares some of what he’s learned about successfully navigating life in Japan: -Engaging the culture with an open mind (and closed mouth) goes much further than you might expect. -Forcing yourself to think in Japanese can break through dreaded language-learning plateaus.  -Networking in Japan will get you far, but only if you’re willing to take it slow. Richard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-berger/ Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated enough to keep making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
Parissa Haghirian is Professor of International Management at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan. She has lived and worked in Japan since 2004 and is an internationally renowned expert in international management practices with a focus on Japan. She has published numerous books, academic papers, and articles on the topic of Japanese management. In addition to academics and research, Professor Haghirian advises major multinational companies on intercultural understanding and cooperation, and she coaches top global managers for success when working across cultures by providing new perspectives and skills. Professor Haghirian is a regular keynote speaker at conferences and corporate events in Europe, Japan, and Asia. Topics covered in today's episode include:  -evaluating the unique strengths of Japanese corporate culture and management styles -the power of taking cultural breaks to cope with the stress of life abroad -why living and working in a foreign culture is invaluable for your professional development -why and how conflict is managed so differently in Japanese companies -how embracing the role of a “one-woman circus” could get you further than fighting to project competence in Japan Parissa's Links:  Website: www.haghirian.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parissa-haghirian-7399554/ Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated enough to keep making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
After a career in hospitality and advertising, Robert co-founded Custom Media, an award-winning, integrated digital marketing and strategic communications agency in Tokyo in 2008. He regularly advises global brands on their market entry and expansion strategies for Japan. He has a passion for high-quality creative work and delivering strategic marketing solutions with a results-driven approach. Robert has an MBA from McGill University and a certificate in Digital Transformation Platform Strategies from MIT Sloan. He has launched several successful media and content platforms, the most recent being GoConnect (https://goconnect.jp/), an award-winning, digital marketplace platform that features interesting content, great offers and experiences for foreigners living or visiting Japan. He is one of four judges at the annual Japan Market Expansion Competition (https://jmec.gr.jp/) and a deputy chair of Animal Refuge Kansai (https://www.arkbark.net/) an NPO established in 1999 dedicated to the rescue of unwanted, abused, and homeless animals with an aim to rehabilitate them and to find them permanent loving new homes. Topics covered in today's episode include: -the power of using Chambers of Commerce, societies, and volunteer organizations to build a strong and meaningful network in Japan -Robert’s experience founding the first exclusively bilingual content firm in Japan -expectations for the coming travel boom in Japan -travel tips and resources for the savvy and frugal Robert's Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertheldt/ Company: https://goconnect.jp/ Travel: -https://www.sportsjourney.jp/ -https://www.jnto.go.jp/ -https://www.japan.travel/en/ NPOs: -https://www.arkbark.net/ -https://rei-npo.org/en/ -https://sokids.org/ -https://mirai-no-mori.jp/ -https://youmewenpo.org/ -https://www.kiwl.net/ -https://tokyo-yamathon.com/ Chambers and societies: -https://www.accj.or.jp/ -https://www.anzccj.jp/ -https://bccjapan.com/ -https://www.cccj.or.jp/ -https://ebc-jp.com/ -https://www.ijcc.jp/ -https://www.saccj.com/ -https://ajstokyo.org/en-home/ -https://www.japanbritishsociety.or.jp/en/ -http://janz.jp/en/ Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated enough to keep making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
Ben Shearon was a university lecturer in Sendai who retired from formal work in March 2022. He has been in Japan since July 2000, and has run the RetireJapan website since 2013. RetireJapan is the best (and quite possibly only) place to find trustworthy information in English on personal finance, investing, and retirement in Japan, with a wealth of free information and a supportive online community. Be sure to keep listening to hear more about his insights into what you can do to improve your financial health and set yourself up for future success and stability while living in Japan. Topics covered in today's episode include:  -four simple principles to improve your financial health -why not having an emergency fund is an emergency -how to think about saving money without reducing quality of life -how to get started as an investor -Japan-specific tools for retirement savings (and why Americans shouldn't use them) Ben's Links:  RetireJapan site: https://www.retirejapan.com/welcome/ RetireJapan forum: https://www.retirejapan.com/forum/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@retirejapan_OG Twitter: https://twitter.com/retirejapan_OG LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benshearon/ Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated enough to keep making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
Helen Iwata is known as The Less Effort More Impact Coach. She’s an award-winning bilingual coach based in Tokyo. Helen helps women in business to excel in their work without feeling exhausted, through the power of the Sasuga! Success Cycle. Originally from England, Helen has lived and worked in Japan for over 30 years. After two decades in education, local government, and the corporate world, Helen established her own business in 2013 and is now obsessed with helping overworking women to use their time, energy, and expertise for less effort and more impact. Helen is a TEDx speaker and coach, Nikkei Style columnist, author of the Japanese book Eigo no Shigoto-jutsu, host of The Sasuga! Podcast (with over 200 episodes), wife, mother, and a karate world champion. Topics covered in today's episode include:  -the power of choosing your thoughts -the key to improving your presentations skills in any culture -coping with and preventing burnout -the dark sides of ganbaru and gaman Helen's Links: Website: https://sasugacommunications.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heleniwata Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sasugacommunications Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heleniwata YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HelenIwata Sasuga! VIP Women’s Program: https://sasugacommunications.com/vip Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated enough to keep making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
Manabu Goto is a Japanese native and world traveler whose mission is to create a more inclusive world. He's the founder of Helte, which created a unique Japanese conversation platform called Sail to connect Japanese learners with elderly volunteers in Japan. Topics covered in today’s episode include: -how companies can balance a focus on profitability with social contribution -balancing a focus on diversity with a company’s culture in a startup setting -why it’s important to be mindful of the “mask” you’re using when addressing different kinds of stakeholders in a purpose-driving company -how something as simple as a conversation can work toward eliminating bias Manabu's links:  Helte: https://helte.jp/en/service/ Sail App: https://sailglobal.helte.jp/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manabu-g-93066920b/ Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated enough to keep making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
Philippe Khin is the founder of the language exchange app SewaYou. Fluent in Cambodian, French, English, and Japanese with an N1 certification, his app focuses on helping people connect in-person to build stronger language and communication skills. Topics covered in today's episode include:  -How (and why) to speed up your eligibility for permanent residency in Japan. -Time management and avoiding burnout as a solo founder. -Why it’s most effective to focus on addressing people’s pain points to influence them. -The staying power of in-person networking, especially in the Tokyo startup community. Philippe's Links: SewaYou: https://www.sewayou.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippe-khin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philippekhin Twitter: https://twitter.com/philippekhin Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
Dr. Adam Acar is a native of Turkey who moved to Japan from the United States 15 years ago. He has since worked as a professor and in the education, innovation, and marketing sphere. Topics covered in this episode include: -why Japanese women rank among the lowest worldwide in self-esteem, and what it means -why konbin are so innovative, where there’s room for change, and why trust is such a valuable force in Japan -why sales tactics and incentives successful in other countries may not be effective in Japan -how SNS and SEO functions differently in the Japanese market -the drain of zombie companies on the Japanese economy Adam Acar's Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-acar-phd-9b8b871b/ Youtube Channel on Innovation and Digital Marketing: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQ7Gx5T-MADuIDO3mAEwXQ/videos Youtube Channel on Samurai and Zen Culture: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC30GfLisrnQHeogVmdgcVTw/videos Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
Heidi Karino is a native of the UK who has just returned to her home country after spending twenty-four formative years living and working in Japan. She currently runs her own business as a Japanese to English translator specializing in transcreation for content marketing, where she works with clients to ensure that their Japanese content really resonates with their English-speaking customers. Topics discussed in today's interview include: -transcreation, how it differs from translation, and what makes it valuable -strategically using social media to educate and find clients, as well as cultivate a community of professionals -differences between freelance and in-house translation work Heidi's Links:  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/heidikarino Website (Japanese): www.kotonohabloom.com Related Episodes:  Gained in Translation: Interpreting Design in Japan and Beyond with David Tonge: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Gained-in-Translation-Interpreting-Design-in-Japan-and-Beyond-with-David-Tonge-e117ji8 Learning the Dance of Effective Cross-Cultural Communication in Japan with Kevin Crowell: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Learning-the-Dance-of-Effective-Cross-Cultural-Communication-in-Japan-with-Kevin-Crowell-e153r78 The Power of Self-Reflection, Storytelling, and Finding Authentic Balance in Japan with Tim Sullivan: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/The-Power-of-Self-Reflection--Storytelling--and-Finding-Authentic-Balance-in-Japan-with-Tim-Sullivan-eul6jr Mentioned in the Episode:  Blog on Transcreation: https://www.transcreationexperts.com/ Hemingway App: https://hemingwayapp.com/ Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
Jennifer Shinkai is a British born, Oxford educated, Tokyo based Ikigai and Inclusion facilitator and coach. She is also the host of the Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai podcast, the founder of the free online community for business owners “Make March Matter,” and the author and illustrator of the book “Can Giraffes Swim?” Topics covered in today's episode include:  -why cultural scales and dimensions, while useful, aren’t enough to find true connection and success in Japan -why everyone is at least partially right, and why that’s important -addressing authenticity vs. competency challenges -why ikigai may not be what you think it is -how to make effective rules in mixed-culture teams Jennifer's Links:  Website: https://jennifershinkai.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifershinkaicoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ikigaiwithjennifershinkai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifershinkai/ Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai Podcast: https://ikigai-with-jennifer-shinkai.captivate.fm/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ikigaiwithjennifershinkai/ Related Episodes:  On Japanese Management, Servant Leadership, and Rice Paper Ceilings with Rochelle Kopp: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/On-Japanese-Management--Servant-Leadership--and-Rice-Paper-Ceilings-with-Rochelle-Kopp-e1fkmqd Why You Need a Global Mindset to Succeed in Japan with Rie Eichmann: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Why-You-Need-a-Global-Mindset-to-Succeed-in-Japan-with-Rie-Eichmann-e16qlee On Podcasting, Entrepreneurship, and Making a Life in Japan with Jayne Nakata: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/On-Podcasting--Entrepreneurship--and-Making-a-Life-in-Japan-with-Jayne-Nakata-e1ggdel Recommended Books and Podcasts:  The Culture Map (Erin Meyer): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22085568-the-culture-map?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=YuYrxmBkX4&rank=1 Global Dexterity (Andy Molinsky): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15824353-global-dexterity?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=d3kuogsfUs&rank=1 The Ikigai Podcast (Nick Kemp - Ikigai Tribe): https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/the-ikigai-podcast/id1488566034 Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
Jayne Nakata is the creator of PodLauch with Jayne, a company that helps podcasters around the world to launch and run their own show. She is also the award winning host of the #1 podcast for international women living in Japan: Transformations with Jayne.  Originally from New Zealand, Jayne has lived in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan for nearly 20 years. Because of this, she has a wealth of experience for anyone hoping to live, work, start a business, or raise a family in Japan. Additional topics covered in today's episode include: -working to build a business to suit the lifestyle she wanted as a mother -successfully creating and sustaining a remote team -why dressing professionally in Japan can be a challenge for foreigners, especially women Jayne's Links:  PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting Transformations with Jayne podcast: https://transformationswithjayne.captivate.fm/ Jandals in Japan podcast:  https://www.jandalsinjapan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformationswithjayne/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformationswithjayne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podlaunch-with-jayne Related Episodes: Tackling Law, Entrepreneurship, and a Purposeful Life in Japan with Catherine O'Connell: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Tackling-Law--Entrepreneurship--and-a-Purposeful-Life-in-Japan-with-Catherine-OConnell-e19j77p Entrepreneurship and Content Creation as a Digital Nomad in Japan with Cindy Bissig: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Entrepreneurship-and-Content-Creation-as-a-Digital-Nomad-in-Japan-with-Cindy-Bissig-e13rdl0 Setting Yourself Up to Thrive in Japan with Katheryn Gronauer: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Setting-Yourself-Up-to-Thrive-in-Japan-with-Katheryn-Gronauer-er360q Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
Rochelle Kopp is the founder and managing principal of Japan Intercultural Consulting, an international training and consulting firm focused on Japanese business. Her area of expertise is Japanese culture and business practices, particularly Japanese communication style and organizational behavior and decision-making in Japanese firms. She’s also a prolific writer and actively posts much of her practical and insightful work on LinkedIn. Just a few topics covered in today's conversation include: -Servant leadership and why it could be a good fit in a Japanese business context. -What is the rice paper ceiling, and what should non-Japanese people do when they encounter it? -How HR traditionally functions in Japan, why, and how it should change. -An example of how to effectively deepen work relationships with Japanese counterparts without meeting in-person. Rochelle's links:  Japan Intercultural Consulting: https://japanintercultural.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JapanIntercult Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochellekopp/ Related Episodes: Learning the Dance of Effective Cross-Cultural Communication in Japan with Kevin Crowell: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Learning-the-Dance-of-Effective-Cross-Cultural-Communication-in-Japan-with-Kevin-Crowell-e153r78 Building Lasting Relationships Amidst the Covid-19 Digital Transformation in Japan with Will Jasprizza: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Building-Lasting-Relationships-Amidst-the-Covid-19-Digital-Transformation-in-Japan-with-Will-Jasprizza-e12dldf Evolving Trends in Japanese Subsidiary Companies and the Lasting Power of Monozukuri with Francis Pacheco: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Evolving-Trends-in-Japanese-Subsidiary-Companies-and-the-Lasting-Power-of-Monozukuri-with-Francis-Pacheco-e14ne9c Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated and making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
In today’s episode of the Business Success Podcast, I chat with Chiara Terzuolo. Chiara is a polyglot, musician, narrator, writer, editor, and actor who has been living and working creatively in Tokyo since 2011. She has successfully established herself as an independent freelancer who has amassed a unique portfolio-style career that is well off the beaten path for the stereotypical office worker. Just a few topics covered in today’s conversation include: -Exploring and building income streams on the side to use as a springboard before leaving full-time employment. -Focusing on providing quality to establish a robust network in Japan. -Why Japanese language skills aren’t necessary to do entertainment work in Japan, but you should learn it anyway. -How life as a vegan in Japan is changing. Chiara's Links: Website: https://www.museandink.co/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/chiara.tokyo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terzuolochiara/ Related Episodes: Entrepreneurship and Content Creation as a Digital Nomad in Japan with Cindy Bissig: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Entrepreneurship-and-Content-Creation-as-a-Digital-Nomad-in-Japan-with-Cindy-Bissig-e13rdl0 Communicating Your Value in the Japanese Job Market with Sam Thornton: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Communicating-Your-Value-in-the-Japanese-Job-Market-with-Sam-Thornton-ervoi9 Navigating Gender, Race, and Culture in the Japanese Workplace with Jessica Kennett Cork: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Navigating-Gender--Race--and-Culture-in-the-Japanese-Workplace-with-Jessica-Kennett-Cork-enu4ro Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated and making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message
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