What are the opportunities for international companies to acquire or merge with Japanese companies? We talk with expert, Yuuichiro-san, from Crimson Phoenix, about the global trends and current landscape for …

In this episode we delve into your digital reach in Japan. Jeff Crawford, as well as running his agency, Zo Digital, also runs a marketing meet-up in Tokyo to bring …

In our 50th episode we catch up with Miura-san from Deloitte. He is representing the GI3 group, which is an organisation that has launched an initiative – Japan Incentive Insights …

As part of the the Department of Business & Trade’s (DBT) International Trade Week in the autumn of 2024, Steve and guest Matthew Kyle, hosted a live version of the …

Market research expert, Dominic Carter, tells us about the challenges and opportunities arising due to the ageing demography of Japan.

Recorded toward the end of October – in anticipation of the recent launch – Steve got the chance to talk with Kanako Kato and Li Sakina from the Station AI …

How a UK Tech Start up successfully built a partnership with one of Japan’s leading insurance firms. A fascinating example of the unexpected and complex ways in which ventures can succeed in Japan!

A welcome return to the Export to Japan world for Roger Berman. Around 9 years ago, Roger spoke to Export to Japan for one of our live webinars. We are …

Want to start selling online in Japan? Rakuten is a giant in the market. Hear from Senior Business Development Manager, Koki Araga, for expert advice!

As hosts of the Expo 2025, the global spotlight will be shining on Japan, and the Kansai region. In anticipation of this major event, We bring you an episode introducing …

Learn about how Free Trade Agreements like CEPA and CPTPP can benefit your business in the Japanese market. DBT’s Free Trade Agreement Utilisation team talk to us about the work they are doing to support UK business export.

Steve caught up with Naomi Takegoshi in her capacity as Relationship Manager of FinCity.Tokyo. The conversation was a fascinating dive into the promotion of Tokyo as a global financial hub, …

In this episode we talk with Mark Dytham. The Klein Dytham architectural practice is behind award winning projects. He has over 30 years of experience from first encounters with Japanese …

In this episode we reconnect with our very first guest, Tim Romero, who brought his insights from the world of start-ups. Today we have him back for a fascinating chat …

In this episode Steve chats with experienced lawyer, Hiroshi Chiba, of Uchisaiwaicho Law Firm. With his speciality in employment law, Chiba-san provides key insight on the subject. From recruiting and …

Kicking off a new season of episodes with this conversation about IP in Japan with Satoru Mori of Shiga International Patent office.

The UK-Japan Digital Partnership was signed at the end of 2022. Steve talked to Jana Psarska earlier in the year to discuss the implication of the agreement, the priorities and …

Professor Joe Howe and Richard Lyle talk to Steve about the hydrogen economy in Japan. Useful links The Intralink report on the Hydrogen Economy Smart Energy Week in Japan

The technology behind every payment choice. The second part of Steve’s chat with Anil Malhotra, Chief Marketing Officer (and co-founder) speaking from the UK, and Andy Suzuki, SVP for APAC, …

The technology behind every payment choice. Steve talks to Bango’s Anil Malhotra, Chief Marketing Officer (and co-founder) speaking from the UK, and Andy Suzuki, SVP for APAC, based in Tokyo. …

Luxury hand-stitched bridle leather bags – Made in the UK, Sold to Japan. How lost English traditions are revived by the Japanese market. Rutherford’s bags are a success story of …

Steve catches up with Gary Waterfall, Senior Defence Advisor to Clarion Defence & Security (not to mention a packed military career retiring as Air Vice Marshall, including being part of …

Nanako Aramaki, Chief Localisation Officer, from the Tokyo/London content marketing agency Tamlo, joins Steve in a chat that covers the specific considerations for digital content in Japan. Copying and pasting …

Join Steve for the second half of his conversation with Dylan and Hollie. Hollie compares marketing and PR in the digital sector in the UK and Japan. Dylan provides more …

How a 17-year-old British programmer brought to Japan by Nintendo went on to found one of the most successful independent games development studios in Japan! Steve talks with Dylan Cuthbert …

Steve talks to two experts about opportunities around OSAKA EXPO 2025 and beyond.

Episode 26 sees Steve chatting with new(ish) president of BCCJ, Richard Lyle. Giving us an introduction to the aims and initiatives of BCCJ and the value gained through membership.

In episode 25, the first of a new run of our podcast series, Steve talks to the President and CEO of SPACETIDE Foundation, Mr Masayasu Ishida.

In this episode, Steve talks financial services with Takuma Tanaka, Deputy Director of the Strategy Development Division of the Financial Services Agency in Japan (JFSA).

Japanese business is often compared to the ecosystem on the Galapagos Islands: unique due to its isolation. Can changes in regulation provide a shot in the arm for Japan’s economy?

In this episode, Steve talks to Rupert Sutton from Weben Partners. Rupert explains some key concepts to understand about the Japanese consumer that companies should consider before entering the Japanese …

In this episode, Steve talks to Mitch Chihara, Trade Policy Committee Chair of Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

In this episode, we interview Tajinder Banwait, Founder and Managing Director at Urban Apothecary London.

Today we interview Yoko Majima, a certified Japanese gyosei shoshi lawyer who specialises in market entry for international companies.

Today we explore some of the opportunities in Japan’s energy market with Dan Shulman, CEO at Shulman Advisory.

In today’s episode, Steve speaks to Takeshi Kito and Yuki Kishi from the Fintech Association of Japan about the emerging trends in financial technology.

In this episode, Steve explores the emerging trends in smart cities in Japan with Takehiko Nagumo, director at the Smart Cities Institute of Japan.

In part 4 of our mini series on Food, Drink and Agriculture, Steve talks to Jonathan Eckley, Head of Asia Pacific at AHDB, about the UK Japan Free Trade Agreement …

In part 3 of our mini-series on Food, Drink and Agriculture, Steve talks to Phil Hadley, International Market Development Director at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) about the …

In part 2 of our mini-series on Food, Drink and Agriculture, Steve talks to Robert Sheasby, CEO at Agricultural Industries Confederation about the UK Japan Free Trade Agreement (CEPA).

In part 1 of our mini-series on Food, Drink and Agriculture, Steve talks to Dominic Goudie, Head of International Trade at Food and Drink Federation about the benefits of the …

In this episode, Steve is joined by colleague Wakako Yamaguchi, Account Manager at Business Link Japan. As a native Japanese speaker with many years of experience introducing brands to the …

Jim Walker is co-managing director of Walker’s Shortbread Ltd, whose products are now a staple of souvenir shops up and down Japan. In this episode, Jim gives us some great …

Harry and Christina are with EY-Parthenon’s strategy consulting practice, with a focus on life sciences and healthcare. Harry specializes in the life sciences industry in Japan & Christina specializes in …

In this episode, we interview David van Turton, Director at Cavelier Logistics. David shares some of his vast experience and we ask him some of the common questions we get …

Today we dive into the world of recruitment in Japan with Kevin Holdaway, Sales Director at Gplus media. We discuss the available recruitment methods, cultural differences, typical employee benefits and …

Steve is joined by Sue Kinoshita, Minister Counsellor for Economic Affairs at the British Embassy in Tokyo, to discuss the role the embassy plays in helping UK companies enter the …

In this episode, we take a close look at how foreign exporters can sell to Japanese buyers and how to avoid fatal business pitfalls. Our guest, Dr. Greg Story, author …

Today, Steve talks to Robert Heldt, co-founder of Tokyo based online media agency Custom Media, about the intricacies of social media in Japan. Robert gives us some great insight into …