Japanese women chime in with #MeToo Protests
As the #MeToo movement spreads, Japanese women are challenging old ideas on gender. They are angry at harassment and discrimination. The issue of motherhood is also entering the debate. With…
As the #MeToo movement spreads, Japanese women are challenging old ideas on gender. They are angry at harassment and discrimination. The issue of motherhood is also entering the debate. With…
Outlined below are some tips and practical advice for anyone considering working in Japan or are here already wondering how to go about job hunting. How much Japanese do you…
Prime Minister Abe made a sweet gesture to the South Korean President Moon Jae-in this week: he gave him a cake to celebrate his first year in office. Although there…
There are many talented people in Japan such as the Asia’s Got Talent stars XTRAP (see above). Talent is seen in a different way in Japan to other countries. Personal…
In this Summary of an article by Joe Peters; managing director and recruiting specialist for insurance, e-commerce, and consumer goods at I Search Worldwide K.K., Joe gives us the 10 commandments……
For weeks, everyone in Tokyo has been talking about whether the Prime Minister will resign. Tens of thousands of people have been out on the streets chanting for him to…
Shoin Wolfe has been investigating the best workspaces that you can find in Tokyo to work remotely. In his blog post he is offering us a regularly updated list of…
Shinzo Abe says he should be included in the meeting between the US President and North Korean leader After North Korea’s leader made a surprise trip to Beijing, Shinzo Abe…
He continues to face allegations linking him and his wife to a right-wing organisation which appears to be hostile to China and South Korea. Protests have been taking place outside…
This post is a summary of a Podcast originally published at the Excellent https://www.disruptingjapan.com/ by Tim Romero Executive Summary written by Dakota Midoux, while an Intern at J-Global institute, a company founded by…
Most people in Japan are familiar with a cool white dog who has an unusual name: Otosan, which means “father.” He’s the mascot of Softbank, founded by the hugely ambitious…
While Japan’s appeal, compared to other destinations, is very strong, its performance in terms of FDI has been weak at times. After a slowdown following the 2009 global financial crisis,…
Foreign visitors to Japan are often surprised by all the drunk men they see late at night. Many of them have been drinking with their colleagues and even their boss….
To succeed globally, Japanese organizations may need to ensure that the best workers are rewarded and promoted, regardless of diversity factors, and that all employees want to take responsibility, and…
For some reason business leaders in Japan often say they are economic animals. Perhaps this humility prepares them for criticism when economic growth, measured by GDP, looks weak or sluggish….