Louis Poulsen Lands in Tokyo

Now that is has opened a store in Tokyo, the Danish company will turn its focus to the U.S., China and South Korea. ( read original story ...)

The Founder of Uniqlo Has a Wake-Up Call for Japan

A key barrier is psychological. Japan’s business culture is rooted in the concept of nemawashi, or “consensus building,” an informal process of quietly gathering support and feedback for any proposed project or directional shift. By contrast ... ( read original story ...)

Fake news, hate-filled sites are big business in Japan

You needn’t feel hate to spew it. “Chinese clothing factory swarms with noxious insects!” “China’s bedbugs invading Japan!” “Thirty percent of Japan’s sex criminals are South Korean!” “Transgender man ... ( read original story ...)