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Creating advertising in Japan – Ogilvy & Mather

January 10th, 2012By GaijinPotCategory: Work Tips

One hundred years after the birth of its founder David Ogilvy, advertising giant Ogilvy & Mather still follows one of his core philosophies -- sell or else. Times change, technology changes but the challenge remains to figure out what is going to sell. With o ... » Continue Reading
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Foreigners in business: Harley-Davidson Japan

December 12th, 2011By GaijinPotCategory: Work Tips

One of the most iconic symbols of American lifestyle is the Harley-Davidson motorcycle. For over 100 years, the large motorcycles -- with their distinctive design and customization -- have been a fixture on highways. Clubs and events organized by HOGs (Harley Ow ... » Continue Reading
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Foreigners in business: Computec

November 29th, 2011By GaijinPotCategory: Work Tips

Entrepreneur John Lemkuil has been through the worst of times in Japan since he started his company in 1991 – he’s experienced the end of the bubble era, 20 years of recession, the Lehman shock and the March 11 disaster. But his company, Computec, has continued ... » Continue Reading
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Foreigners in business in Japan: Syn

November 21st, 2011By GaijinPotCategory: Events, Work Tips

When songwriter Nick Wood came to Japan for a month in 1988, he had no idea that his musical talents would quickly find a niche in Japan and that he would soon establish one of the first international music production companies in Japan. Originally from Liverpoo ... » Continue Reading
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Foreigners in business in Japan: KEEN Footwear

November 15th, 2011By GaijinPotCategory: Shopping, Work Tips

Create, play, care – that’s the mantra of U.S. company KEEN Footwear, a 9-year-old company that is growing rapidly. Based in Portland, Oregon, the KEEN brand originated as a sandal that could also protect the toes, making it ideal for outdoor and water-related a ... » Continue Reading
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Foreigners in business in Japan: Finnair

November 7th, 2011By GaijinPotCategory: Work Tips

If you’re planning a trip to Europe, the fastest way is certainly with Finnair. The flight from Narita to Helsinki only takes 9 1/2 hours. From there, Finnair has an extensive network across Europe.The airline has made great strides in the Japanese market in recent ye ... » Continue Reading
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Things to know if your employer is on verge of bankruptcy

September 25th, 2011By GaijinPotCategory: Work Tips

The end of September will mark the midway point in the 2011 fiscal year, and -- due to economic repercussions from the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear plant meltdown -- some economists are predicting more bad news, in the form of ruinous mid-term financial re ... » Continue Reading
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Foreigners in business: Ikon Europubs KK

September 20th, 2011By GaijinPotCategory: Work Tips

If you drop in at BierVana some evenings, you might run into an affable Irishman. That’ll be Trevor Allen, CEO of Ikon Europubs KK and BierVana. Allen will be greeting guests or working with general manager Cohen Eyal to make BierVana one of the hottest places to visi ... » Continue Reading
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Foreigners in business: Park Hyatt Tokyo

August 31st, 2011By GaijinPotCategory: Work Tips

One of the most iconic hotels in Tokyo is the Park Hyatt in Shinjuku. Since it opened in 1994, it has become famous for its Sunday brunch at the New York Grill; it’s a favorite hotel for celebrities and it is in demand for weddings. The hotel was made internationally ... » Continue Reading
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Businesses in Japan: Nihon Kraft Foods

August 22nd, 2011By GaijinPotCategory: Work Tips

When most people hear the name Kraft Foods, they think of cheese. Yet cheese accounts for only 14% of the company’s sales worldwide. In Japan, Kraft Foods is much more successful with gum and candy brands such as Clorets, Stride, Recaldent, Halls, Mentos, Xylicrystal, ... » Continue Reading