Consumer
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It is already beyond a cliché to use the term ‘new normal’ when it comes to describing our business and personal lives since the Covid crisis began. Nevertheless, it’s simply a...
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Did you celebrate September 16, Respect for the Aged Day? If you’re selling products or services in Japan, you should!
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Luxury brands are one of the most interesting of all consumer products here, since the Japanese have long prized them, and indeed, still...
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The anniversary of my arrival in Japan 25 years ago approaches, auspiciously this year on June 25th, and I can’t help but reflect...