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Silicon Valley vs Japan: A Reality Check on Japan’s Startup Culture with Kenneth Jeng

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Listen to us on Spotify┃Apple Podcasts┃Castbox┃Player FM┃YT Music ┃Radio Public┃YouTube In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we’re joined by Kenneth Jeng, a veteran of Japan’s startup ecosystem and long-time builder across both the U.S. and Japan. Recorded in November 2024, this is Part 1 of our conversation with Kenneth, where we examine the […]

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Honne and Tatemae: The Silent Forces Shaping Japanese Business Communication with Rina Sakuraba

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Listen to us on Spotify┃Apple Podcasts┃Castbox┃Player FM┃YT Music ┃Radio Public┃YouTube In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we’re joined once again by Rina Sakuraba, Founder and CEO of Coaching Leaders Japan, for Part 2 of our deep dive into Japanese communication culture. This time, we explore Honne (true feelings) and Tatemae (public façade) the

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Ne-mawashi and Coaching for Japanese Leadership with Rina Sakuraba

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Listen to us on Spotify┃Apple Podcasts┃Castbox┃Player FM┃YT Music ┃Radio Public┃YouTube In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome back Rina Sakuraba, Founder and CEO of Coaching Leaders Japan. Rina is a certified ontological leadership coach with deep experience working with Japanese executives and multicultural teams. She unpacks the cultural nuance of ne-mawashi, Japan’s

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B2B Content Marketing in Japan Report for 2025 – with Robert Heldt

Marketing, Marketing, Podcast, Podcast for Japanese Business / By / / 2 minutes of reading

Listen to us on Spotify┃Apple Podcasts┃Castbox┃Player FM┃YT Music┃Radio Public┃YouTube In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome Robert Heldt, CEO of AIM B2B (formerly Custom Media), one of Japan’s leading integrated marketing and PR firms helping global brands scale across Japan and Asia. Robert shares key insights from the newly released 2025 State

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Retail Distribution in Japan with Bela Schweiger

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Listen to us on Spotify┃Apple Podcasts┃Castbox┃Player FM┃YT Music ┃Radio Public┃YouTube In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we’re joined by Bela Schweiger, President & CEO of Enter Japan K.K. and former executive at Coca-Cola, Häagen-Dazs, L’Oréal, and Nokia. Japan’s retail ecosystem is notoriously complex, and entering the market without insider knowledge can lead to

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Work-Life Balance Tips for Foreign Entrepreneurs in Japan

10 Work Life Balance Tips for Foreign Founders in Japan

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If you’re looking at work life balance as a foreign founder in Japan, you’re most likely not burned out, you’re rather building smart. You want to know how successful founders are remaining innovative, leading well, and living fully in one of the most demanding work cultures on Earth. This article is a valuable guide to

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Guide To Venture Capital in Japan

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Despite a relatively small market compared to many other countries, startups in Japan have a very unique ecosystem that contributes to the global economy. Because of various initiatives fueled by the government to drive Japan’s innovation and entrepreneurship, and the deep money pockets of both institutional investors and large Japanese corporations, the industry of venture

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How to Update Existing Content for SEO and Boost Your Rankings

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Knowing how to update existing content for SEO is essential if you want to maintain rankings, improve engagement, and stay ahead of competitors. Google prioritizes fresh, relevant, and accurate content, meaning pages that are regularly maintained are far more likely to stay visible. Without consistent updates, your articles risk falling victim to content decay —

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Japanese Economic Review: Key Trends and Developments

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Did you know that Japan was overtaken as the world’s third-largest economy in 2024? This shift prompted the government to roll out bold reforms to regain its economic strength. These changes bring both challenges and opportunities for businesses. With strategic policies and a renewed focus on boosting domestic demand, Japan’s economy is starting to recover.

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Guide to Conversion Rate Optimization in Japan

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Ever wondered why companies work so hard to increase site traffic? Increased traffic can lead to higher engagement, but the real impact comes from how well that traffic converts into valuable actions (sales). In this article, we will explore the importance of Conversion Rate Optimization in Japan, localization strategies, key performance indicators (KPIs), and professional

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