JETRO – Collaborate & Invest Japan is a series of podcasts from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) for businesspeople interested in the Japanese market or thinking about doing business in Japan. JETRO is a governmental organization promoting investment in Japan and business partnerships between Japan and the world. In this series, we introduce stories from global companies with established bases in Japan to bring you inspiration on how to seize business opportunities and useful insights and information for setting up business in Japan and collaborating with Japanese companies.
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Expert Perspectives | Prospects for the Future of the Japanese Market
Why is Japan so attractive to investors and startups?
Join Ms. Fabiana, Chief Investment Officer at M&G
Investments, a global asset management firm, for an insightful discussion.
The Japanese corporate sector has undergone structural
enhancements, resulting in significantly improved profitability.
According to her, Japan's intellectual property framework is
propelling growth in crucial sectors and is anticipated to uphold profitability
in the long run.
Take your first step into Japan's vibrant business
environment!
Guest: Fabiana Fedeli
Host: Mayu Yoshida
Recorded:
Jan 16, 2024
JETRO Invest Japan: https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/ (https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/)
LinkedIn：https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetro-collaborate-and-invest-japan/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetro-collaborate-and-invest-japan/)
Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/JETRO.InvestJapan/ (https://www.facebook.com/JETRO.InvestJapan/)
X：https://twitter.com/JETRO_InvestJP (https://twitter.com/JETRO_InvestJP)
Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/jetro.investjapan/ (https://www.instagram.com/jetro.investjapan/)
22 Mar 2024
Expert Perspectives | Attractiveness and Prospects of the Japanese Startup Market
Why is Japan so attractive to startups?
Join us as we uncover insights with Dr. Tony Raven, a distinguished entrepreneur and global authority on commercializing university research outcomes, investment funds, and the startup ecosystem. Delve into his passionate discussion on how Japan’s university research is at a global level and the strategic expansion opportunities through partnerships with Japanese companies. Discover why he emphasizes that now presents an exceptionally attractive moment to venture into the Japanese market.
Take your first step into Japan's vibrant business environment!
Guest: Tony Raven
Host: Yuko Fukushima
Recorded: January 19, 2024
JETRO Invest Japan: https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/
LinkedIn：https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetro-collaborate-and-invest-japan/
Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/JETRO.InvestJapan/
X：https://twitter.com/JETRO_InvestJP
Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/jetro.investjapan/
1 Mar 2024
Expert Perspectives | Climate Tech's View on Japan's Business Potential
Why is Japan so attractive to investors and startups?
Mr. Murat Aktihanoglu, who has been supporting early stage startups for many years will delve into the Japanese climate tech market as well as the latest SU support system and the similarities of the legal system with Europe and the US. This will help you understand the first steps into Japan's vibrant business environment!
Guest: Murat Aktihanoglu
Host: Yuko Fukushima
Recorded: November 14, 2023
JETRO Invest Japan: https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/ (https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/)
LinkedIn：https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetro-collaborate-and-invest-japan/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetro-collaborate-and-invest-japan/)
Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/JETRO.InvestJapan/ (https://www.facebook.com/JETRO.InvestJapan/)
X：https://twitter.com/JETRO_InvestJP (https://twitter.com/JETRO_InvestJP)
Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/jetro.investjapan/ (https://www.instagram.com/jetro.investjapan/)
1 Mar 2024
Expert Perspectives | Startup Ecosystem Formed by Japan's Regions
Why is Japan so attractive
to investors and startups?
Join Christine Tsai, who,
having assisted over 2,800 companies over the years, offers a revealing
perspective. Additionally, explores the untapped potential in the regional areas
previously unknown to many in the startup industry. What are the possibilities
of regional industry-academia collaboration and startup ecosystems, such as
programs in Kobe and Aichi? Take your first step into Japan's vibrant business
environment!
Guest: Christine Tsai
Host: Yuko Fukushima
Recorded: November 22,2023
JETRO Invest Japan: https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/ (https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/)
LinkedIn：https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetro-collaborate-and-invest-japan/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetro-collaborate-and-invest-japan/)
Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/JETRO.InvestJapan/ (https://www.facebook.com/JETRO.InvestJapan/)
X：https://twitter.com/JETRO_InvestJP (https://twitter.com/JETRO_InvestJP)
Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/jetro.investjapan/ (https://www.instagram.com/jetro.investjapan/)
16 Mar 2023
Doing Good, Doing Well｜Unleashing the Potential of Women in Japan
Today’s society confronts many problems, including climate change, energy issues and a growing elderly population. Companies around the world are tackling fresh challenges in efforts to solve these problems.
In this Doing Good, Doing Well episode, we interview forerunners at foreign-affiliated companies that have established bases in Japan and are working on solutions.
Today we’re speaking with Ms. Kozue Sawame, Director of the Japan Program of the Fish Family Foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The Japan Program manages a wide range of programs, including the Japanese Women’s Leadership Initiative, which provides training in Boston, and other programs to develop and support leadership among Japanese women.
What positive impact do the Fish Family Foundation operations have on woman leaders active in Japan? In a wide-ranging conversation, we chatted with Kozue about how the Foundation’s programs impact Japanese women and society, and Kozue’s experiences setting up a base of operations in Japan.
Guest: Kozue Sawame, Fish Family Foundation
Host: Ayaka Kadotani
Narrator: Cyrus Nozomu Sethna (intro and outro)
Recorded: December 9, 2022
JETRO Invest Japan website: https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/ (https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JETRO.InvestJapan/ (https://www.facebook.com/JETRO.InvestJapan/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetro-collaborate-and-invest-japan/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetro-collaborate-and-invest-japan/)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JETRO_InvestJP (https://twitter.com/JETRO_InvestJP)
16 Mar 2023
Doing Good, Doing Well｜Bringing Smiles to Logistics Businesses
Today’s society confronts many problems, including climate change, energy issues and a growing elderly population. Companies around the world are tackling fresh challenges in efforts to solve these problems.
In this Doing Good, Doing Well episode, we interview forerunners at foreign-affiliated companies that have established bases in Japan and are working on solutions.
Our guest on this episode is Mr. Keiichiro Araihara, Country Manager of Wise Systems Japan, which is the Japanese affiliate of Wise Systems, a US-based startup. Wise Systems offers a delivery route automation solution, also called Wise Systems, which uses AI technology to create optimal delivery plans and capture real-time situations for the logistics industry.
What positive change is Wise Systems Japan’s business making on the way drivers work? We chatted with Keiichiro about the transport industry’s unique problems, his experiences setting up a company in Japan and the fruits of his labors so far.
Guest: Keiichiro Araihara, Wise Systems Japan
Host: Ayaka Kadotani
Narrators: Cyrus Nozomu Sethna (intro and outro), Hiroyasu Chi (interview）
Recorded: December 20, 2022
JETRO Invest Japan website: https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/ (https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JETRO.InvestJapan/ (https://www.facebook.com/JETRO.InvestJapan/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetro-collaborate-and-invest-japan/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetro-collaborate-and-invest-japan/)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JETRO_InvestJP (https://twitter.com/JETRO_InvestJP)
16 Mar 2023
Doing Good, Doing Well｜Sustainability Starts with Good Taste
Today’s society confronts many problems, including climate change, energy issues and a growing elderly population. Companies around the world are tackling fresh challenges in efforts to solve these problems.
In this Doing Good, Doing Well episode, we interview forerunners at foreign-affiliated companies that have established bases in Japan and are working on solutions.
Today’s guest is Mr. Travin Singh, CEO of Crust Group, a startup out of Singapore. Crust Group specializes in “upcycling,” turning surplus food into beverages and other value-added products, such as beer, juice and so on.
What ideas does Crust Japan, the Crust Group’s company in Japan, have for furthering the reduction of food waste? In this episode, Travin shares the background to the start of this business, his experiences setting up business in Japan, and what makes the Japanese market distinctive.
Guest: Travin Singh, Crust Group
Host: Ayaka Kadotani
Narrator: Cyrus Nozomu Sethna (intro and outro)
Recorded: December 16, 2022
JETRO Invest Japan website: https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/ (https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JETRO.InvestJapan/ (https://www.facebook.com/JETRO.InvestJapan/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetro-collaborate-and-invest-japan/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetro-collaborate-and-invest-japan/)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JETRO_InvestJP (https://twitter.com/JETRO_InvestJP)
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