When I first came to Japan in the late 1990s, one of the most telling signs of the country’s consumer technology progress versus...
Kizuna, the Japanese word meaning “bond,” was undoubtedly one of the most-used words over the past year.
Any of us who experienced the events of March 11, 2011 and their aftermath will understand just how intrinsic social media platforms have...
Coming from a land of suburban castles, it’s sometimes a little surprising for Americans to see the relative lack of focus Japanese place...
Given that the market for luxury in Japan has been shrinking in recent years, Hankyu’s decision to double down by opening a luxury...
Luxury brands are one of the most interesting of all consumer products here, since the Japanese have long prized them, and indeed, still...
Two recent high-profile information security breaches — Sony and U.S. marketing firm Epsilon — have once again highlighted the critical importance of information security.
Two recent high-profile data breaches — at Sony Corp. and U.S. marketing firm Epsilon — have once again highlighted the critical importance of information security.
At the beginning of this year, I predicted a “perfect marketing storm” in terms of the rapid evolution of both sales/distribution channels and...
I am filled with hope as I watch literally everyone I know scrambling to find ways to contribute to the rebuilding of the...
On March 13th, 2011, I sorrowfully opened a folder on my laptop called “earthquake.” One week later, it is as full of documents,...
Japan is without a doubt the hottest consumer laboratory in the world for consumer connectivity. Looking at “mobile” subscribers, there are some 69...
