Welcome to the year of the tiger! In the Chinese zodiac, the tiger is the king of beasts. The tiger replaced the lion when the Jade Emperor needed to curtail... read more →
We wish all of you a Wonderful 2022! 2021 has taught us so much, and now we are ready to keep up the momentum of our renewed industry energy. Thank... read more →
We celebrate Thanksgiving this month, and as our industry comes back, "Thanksgiving" has never meant more. A renewed optimism for meeting in person takes on global dimensions as people on... read more →
Japan has a love affair with retail. The country is the second-largest global retail market and accounts for 55% of all the retail in Asia, Home to many high net-worth... read more →
Japan's unique cultural norms often perplex Westerners – not because these norms exist but because Westerners are eager not to offend through ignorance. High on the list is the etiquette... read more →
Some Insights into Japanese Culture With the world opening up, you might find a trade show in Japan on your schedule. If you're reading this newsletter, you know there's no... read more →
I'm not going to repeat what you've been reading everywhere else. But, the fact is this past year, as brutal as it has been for all of us, was also... read more →
Every year the cherry blossoms emerge from the sakura trees, and for most of us who live in Japan, this is an extraordinary time. It’s a time to reflect, renew,... read more →
If you're on our newsletter list, you know that trade shows are back in Japan. If you or your clients are participating in these shows, you are most likely working with... read more →
Welcome to the year of the Ox! The most loyal and steadfast sign of the zodiac, the Ox is honest and hard-working, never interested in being the center of attention.... read more →