by carterjmrn | Jun 14, 2010 | Japan Market Entry, Uncategorized
The anniversary of my arrival in Japan 25 years ago approaches, auspiciously this year on June 25th, and I can’t help but reflect on some of the key changes since 1985. It has been fascinating to observe Japan and Japanese consumers since the champagne-infused “bubble...
by carterjmrn | Jun 1, 2010 | Society and Culture, Uncategorized
The arena is Tokyo, Japan, the style-savvy information capital of the world. In this media-driven society, the hot topic of the morning news can quickly become the hot gossip of the entire country. This being so, stars may have it rougher than it seems as they try to...
by carterjmrn | May 10, 2010 | Carter Group Viewpoints, Uncategorized
After years of being billed as “the world’s 2nd largest economy,” it appears that 2010 may be the year in which Japan’s economy will officially be surpassed by China’s. Since GDP comparisons are made in dollar terms, foreign exchange movements may impact the exact...
by carterjmrn | Apr 13, 2010 | Society and Culture, Uncategorized
Walking up and down the streets of Shibuya on a Saturday afternoon, Yuuji Morimoto was surprised at what he saw. Things seemed quite different to the way they were 5 years ago when he left Japan to attend university in the United States. Everywhere he looked, there...
by carterjmrn | Apr 5, 2010 | Aging Technology, Super Aged Society
Japan may be a long way from the 24-hour, drive-through pharmacies that one sees in the U.S., but a recent flurry of activity to create “new types of drugstores” shows that innovation is alive and well. Several large players last year announced their intentions to...
