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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How to Pick the Right Bilingual Accounting Office in Japan
Ichiro Kawai of Accounting Intelligence on the 3 questions to ask to determine if an accounting firm is the right fit and more industry insights you’ll want to know.
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Clubhouse: Solving Pain-Points for Foreign Execs in Tokyo
Did you miss the Clubhouse event? Get the quick recap of incisive insights on how TokyoMate is changing the landscape for foreign executives doing business in Japan.
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Secrets to the Hive Jinnan's Top-Rated Coworking Space
Q&A with the Community Lead at the Hive Jinnan, to discover the secrets of the Hive's consistently 5-star reviews and their growing popularity in Shibuya.
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A Day in the Life: Directing a Tokyo-Based Startup
David Gallagher on directing a Tokyo-based startup, things he loves about his job, and an inside look at what TokyoMate offers Japan’s foreign community.
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Profile Feature: Luke Bridgford of Overland Campers Japan
We interview the founder of Overland Campers Japan, and a long-time user of TokyoMate’s assistant services, Luke Bridgford, to find out how a passion for off-road travel turned into a business centered on taking you wherever your heart desires.
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