Listen to us on: Spotify┃Apple Podcasts┃Castbox┃Google Podcast┃Player FM┃Radio Public | YouTube This is a special episode of Scaling Japan Podcast as we would like to introduce two guests today, Erdinç Ekinci and Yu Li Shein. They are the co-founders of Openfor.co, a company which helps startups through strategic partnerships, and they are running the Founder […]
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Japan is a serious B2B market for foreign companies, but it is rarely a quick market. Japanese companies do buy from overseas suppliers. They buy foreign software, machinery, consulting, professional services, marketing tools, HR systems, training, and specialized products. The challenge is that a good product is rarely enough by itself. Buyers need to believe
Exchanging Japanese Business cards is a significant part of Japan’s work culture. If you meet a Japanese person, even casually, chances are they’ll give you their business card when you first meet. This simple gesture is a big deal – in Japan, you are unlikely to make a solid first impression unless an individual has
Japan’s fascinating high level of business professionalism and quality customer service, as well as giving importance to appearance, are recognized around the world. So, assumptions from foreign business professionals, such as having an aesthetically amazing Japanese office to meet such high expectations from potential Japanese clients, are not a surprise. Many foreigners think that having
This article was written by Bao. P (Alvin). Introduction To be able to run a company, manage a group, or control any system, or even have the ability to start a business, you need to understand your capabilities on a scale of 1 – 5 with one being chaotic and 5, a world-class fine-tuned machine.
This article was written by Bao. P (Alvin). Excellent communication is a significant factor determining success in life, and especially in business. Having good communication skills makes matters like managing individuals and running projects easier (as seen in Figure 1). It can become more and more complicated as you expand your company and add more
Written by Estelle Nocos | Revised August 2025 Are you interested in expanding your business to Japan? Whether you’re an international company looking to broaden your reach or a foreign entrepreneur aiming to establish a presence in the Japanese market, this article is tailored to your needs. Japan boasts the world’s third-largest GDP, offering abundant
Please consult a licensed tax attorney in Japan or the website of the Japanese tax authorities (the NTA) to get the most up to date and accurate information on short-term prepaid expenses. Now with that said, let’s dive in. Disclaimer : Please note the information provided on this website does not, and is not intended
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You are running a business in Japan. You have listened to all the episodes of Disrupting Japan and you are looking for more information from quality entrepreneurs on how to scale your business in Japan. There are some gems in the other podcasts in Japan done by foreigners and Japanese, but for those who can