Explore the timeline of the Japan-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), highlighting tariff reductions, trade diversification, and rising Japanese foreign direct investment in Dubai.
Discover what the Japanese business title komon actually means, why translating it simply as “advisor” creates cross-cultural confusion, and how to build global trust.
Are you a US expat in Japan facing brokerage account restrictions or closures due to FATCA? Learn why it’s happening and how to protect your portfolio.
Setting up a business in Japan? Compare Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Osaka by real estate costs, visa incentives, and target industries to find your ideal launchpad.
Facing extended rental vacancies? Learn how smart investors use proactive Tokyo property management to avoid hidden market pitfalls and maximize asset occupancy.
Explore the critical differences between Japanese defensive cash management and Western offensive value creation in global business.
Join us at the 2026 Tokyo Renovation Industry Fair. Discover the latest home improvement trends, AI integration and the hidden environmental costs of innovation.
Explore why the title “consultant” carries suspicion in Japan but not the West. Discover the importance of function, integrity and expectations in Japanese business culture.
Discover how everyday observations reveal deep differences in business values, startup culture and investment strategies between Japan and the West.
Tokyo executive coach Paul Dupuis on why so many assumptions about Japanese leadership don’t hold up, and how the E5 Movement framework he built while running Randstad India and Randstad Japan still drives his work today.
Discover expert advice on managing rental property in Japan from overseas. Learn how to avoid repair traps and choose the right property manager before you buy.
The 32nd Japan Market Expansion Competition (JMEC) awards in Tokyo highlight innovative Japan market entry strategies, including the winning business plan for All Here and a case study on elder care in Japan.