The Future of B2B Starts Now: Launch of AIM B2B
AIM B2B is a Tokyo-based PR and marketing agency helping global B2B brands grow across Asia—blending AI, data, strategy and storytelling to transform how businesses connect and scale.
Helping Expats Grow Their Wealth in Japan
Argentum Wealth Management helps expats in Japan navigate investing, entrepreneurship, and real estate with expert, tailored financial guidance.
The Weak Yen: A Double-Edged Sword for Japan
Japan’s yen has dropped to a 30-year low, attracting a surge in foreign tourism while straining local residents. Tourists are enjoying record affordability, but rising import costs and stagnant wages are making daily life harder for those living in Japan.
AI in Japan: Challenges, Ethics and Innovation
Japan confronts deepfake threats with new laws, advances ethical AI safeguards, and harnesses cutting-edge HR tech.
“We Arrived as Investors. Left as a Part of The Community.”
PlanetDAO co-owners visit Irokawa, Wakayama, and turn from investors into true community members, discovering local resilience, heritage and shared purpose.
JMEC 31 Awards: Celebrating Innovation and Teamwork in Tokyo
On June 6, the Japan Market Expansion Competition (JMEC) marked its 31st anniversary with a vibrant awards ceremony at the Tokyo American Club.
Which Countries Have the World’s Biggest Black Markets?
Explore the globe’s largest underground economies—discover which countries top the list and what fuels their black markets.
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025: Innovation in Urban Sustainability
Tokyo once again positioned itself at the forefront of urban innovation with SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025, a three-day international event held from May 8–10 at Tokyo Big Sight.
Leadership by Design: A Breakfast Roundtable with Daniel Hewett
Daniel Hewett is a globally recognized design strategist and co-founder of Rhode Island School of Design’s Center for Complexity.
English-Friendly Banks in Japan
Moving to Japan comes with plenty of exciting experiences—exploring different cities, trying new foods and diving into the culture.
An African Success Story—Earthbound: Nzambi Matee
Nzambi Matee transforms plastic waste into durable paving bricks, tackling Nairobi’s plastic crisis in an inspiring sustainability success story.
Beyond Hotels: How Travelers Are Becoming Co-Owners of Japan’s Heritage Properties
PlanetDAO bridges global travelers with Japan’s cultural treasures, transforming neglected spaces into thriving, community-driven assets.