Export to Japan

Jan 27 2025 49 ep. 33 mins 8

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Export to Japan is the web's richest resource for companies looking to trade in the Japanese market. In the Export to Japan podcast, we give you a clear picture of what is happening in the Japanese market by bringing you conversations with people who are at the heart of the Japanese business community.

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49. Succeeding in Japan - Live episode (ITW 2024) - with Matt Kyle

Jan 27 2025 56 mins

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 podcast with an added Q&A. We have scrubbed up the recording and tagged on a little extra intro from Steve, and here it is for you! Matt Kyle, CCO at WeConnect Japan, has years of experience supporting businesses set

48. Opportunity in Japan's Ageing Population with Dominic Carter

Jan 14 2025 40 mins

Market research expert Dominic Carter took time to talk to us about the ageing population in Japan and the challenges and opportunities rising from the unique demography of the country. Dominic introduced us to his Living Best initiative and paints us a picture of the 'slow-moving emergency' and the increasing space for assistive technology and aging relating innovation. Having bee

47. Startup support at Japan’s largest incubation hub: STATION Ai

Dec 14 2024 25 mins

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 Open Innovation Promotions Department. We learn about the incubator hub established in Aiichi prefecture, and in the third biggest city in Japan, Nagoya. With already over 400 sign ups, the innovation centre is set to provide t

46. Partnering in Japan: Aioi & Mind Foundry

Nov 24 2024 32 mins

How a UK Tech Start up successfully built a partnership with one of Japan’s leading insurance firms. Mind Foundry is a company that develops responsible and ethical AI solutions for various industries. Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance is the Japanese company with that teamed with them, bringing insurance expertise. Together they have formed the Aioi R&D Lab. Spinning out of Oxford Uni

45. Licensing in Japan with Roger Berman of ZenWorks

Nov 08 2024 41 mins

This episode sees us catch up with Roger Berman of Zenworks. With over 30 years of experience in Japan, as both licensing agent and consultant, Roger is very well placed to help us understand what licensing is, and the state of the Japanese market for generating brand recognition. A very informative conversation, and some very useful information for anyone looking to bring their br

44. E-commerce in Japan 2024 with Rakuten

Oct 18 2024 39 mins

Wanting to sell online to the Japanese market? Essential listening for consumer and retail exporters! A new chat with Rakuten to talk about selling online in Japan. Steve talks with Senior Business Development Manager for Rakuten Group, Koki Araga. Koki gives us the tips and advice for approaching e-commerce in Japan. Rakuten landing page: https://marketplace.rakuten.net/ Kok

43. Promoting UK Business through Expo 2025 with Rupert Daniels and Carolyn Davidson

Oct 07 2024 20 mins

GUESTS: Rupert Daniels, Director, Creative, Consumer, Sport and Education, Department for Business & Trade. Carolyn Davidson, Commissioner General for the UK Pavilion, Osaka Kansai Expo 2025. As hosts of Expo 2025, the global spotlight will be shining on Japan, and the Kansai region. In anticipation of this major event, we bring you and episode introducing the vision for Expo, lo

42. UK-Japan Free Trade Agreements - with DBT's FTA Utilisation team

Aug 25 2024 40 mins

Kicking off a new season of conversations for 2024-25, Steve has a really valuable with Valeria Vigilante and John Austin-Sheridan from the Free Trade Agreement Utilisation (FTAU) team within the Department of Business and Trade (DBT). The CEPA (UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) was the first trade agreement made after the UK left the EU. The conversation delve

41. Financial Services in Japan - With Naomi Takegoshi of FinCity.Tokyo

Apr 25 2024 34 mins

Steve caught up with Naomi 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, great opportunities for UK companies in the sector and the support offered by the FinCity.Tokyo and its members. With members comprising financial institutions, operating companies, industry groups and go

40. Construction, Interior Design, Architecture in Japan - with Mark Dytham

Jan 29 2024 48 mins

The Klein Dytham architectural practice is behind award winning projects. Mark Dytham has over 30 years of experience from first encounters with Japanese architecture heroes, through establishing a practice in Japan and the myriad relationships built across the creative and construction industries and the wider business community in Japan. Here, among many keen insights, Mark sheds