Category: Interviews

SmartNews Software Engineer on His Remote-Work Routines
Bohdan Tereta on his systems-thinking approach to handling remote-work challenges, his favorite tools and processes, what it’s like to work at SmartNews, and more.
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Brian Lim on Accelerator Success Markers and More
Insights on the challenges founders face as they deal with “accelerator fatigue,” success metrics while running Scale Osaka’s accelerator program, and much more.
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Philippe Khin on Cracking Japan’s PR Visa in 4 Years and More
Philippe Khin, at only 25, cracked Japan’s permanent residence visa in 4 years—which usually takes 10 years to obtain. Read about his journey, his startup, and his inspiring work philosophy.
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BIJ’s Jason Ball on the Value of an Online Community
Enjoy this candid conversation on growing and leading the BIJ online community!
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Kokoro Media’s Editor Talks About Her Process And More
What is it like as an editor of a media company in Japan? How does one choose which stories to pursue and publish? And much more.
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The Strategist Behind Mentos Japan on Marketing and More!
What people often get wrong about marketing, the most recent marketing campaign that caught his eye + prompted action, and much more.
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Mental Health Challenges in Japan and How TELL Helps
Everything expats should know about TELL, the hotline & counseling service, saving lives and championing better mental health in Japan.
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Kiyoshi Matsumoto on the Struggles of Modern Japan
Cross-cultural specialist Kiyoshi Matsumoto on Japan’s feudalist past and how it shows up in present-day Japan, the bizarre movement of 1867, and what Japan can—and should—do better.
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Coffee Enthusiasts, Have You Tried Juan Valdez Coffee?
A premium Columbian coffee brand enters Japan, tips on importing goods, the importance of finding the right partners, and how to create a stellar morning coffee ritual.
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Apartment Hunting in Tokyo, Insider Tips, and More!
Enjoy this candid conversation with Golden of Apts.jp, a real estate agency that focuses on simplifying the apartment-renting process for expats in the Tokyo area.
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