tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:17:50 +0000JapanTokyoentrepreneurmeetupbusinessJapanese managementTokyo Motor Show 2007doing business in japandvdebookhumormanagementupdateCreating contacts and solutions for companies doing business in Japan and Asia.http://japanexperts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Blogger18125en-usnocopyright 2007business,japan,ACCJ,JETRO,Foodex,BioFach,organic,consumer,products,food,agriculture,retail,marketing,start,up,office,space,incorporation,staffing,rental,propertyDoing business in Japan since 1988Doing business in Japan since 1988Donald Nordengjapanexpert@gmail.comDonald Nordengtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-6504192982922645456Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:50:00 +00002008-06-23T13:51:42.415+09:00Is it just me or does someone else notice the irony of the new Mac.com Me.com name? It must stand for Microsoft Exchange. Mobile Me is nothing more than what Apple says it is: Microsoft Exchange for the rest of us.http://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2008/06/apple-sells-microsoft-x-perience.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-3291168600794293504Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:46:00 +00002008-06-17T22:48:53.215+09:00Graham Street has volunteered to present about the company he just joined, Nichiai. Stay tuned for details.7:00 Greetings - Introductions7:10 Presentation - Michael Reber7:45 Feedback / Questions8:10 Next meeting planning (request for speakers)8:15 ClosingInformal networking 8:15 to 8:50 (doors close at 9:00pm)($6 means ¥600)http://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2008/06/japanexperts-tokyo-small-business-group.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-606675837934141491Mon, 19 May 2008 01:28:00 +00002008-05-19T10:33:20.913+09:00This month our speaker, Michael Reber is a returnee to Japan and is trying to break new ground in the confectionery and cafe business. He will give a brief talk about his distant cousins' Reber Chocolate Company and what he hopes he can do to assist the company to increase business, sales, and promotion if things come to fruition.http://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2008/05/tokyo-small-business-may-meeting.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-1719992581031826759Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:31:00 +00002008-04-18T17:31:09.560+09:00Japanexperts is being recreated as a social networking site for entrepreneurs in Japan who want to grow their business.We will offer free and paid membership, services for all members and referrals.Check here for updates!  Coming June 1st, 2008!http://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2008/04/hired-web-design-company.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-6974715078602857309Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:44:00 +00002008-04-18T10:44:30.657+09:00Please sign up for the monthly japanexperts meetup online.http://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2008/04/small-business-meetup-april-23-2008.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-4036462962474729753Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:59:00 +00002008-02-28T11:59:11.751+09:00The Tokyo Small Business Meetup will be held March 26, 2008 in Shinagawa at 7:00 p.m.  Please check out meetup.com for details.http://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2008/02/tokyo-small-business-meetup-march.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-5041326127561136603Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:26:00 +00002007-10-25T15:16:07.723+09:00Tokyo Motor Show 2007Makuhari Messe - The 40th Biannual Tokyo Motor show kicked off today with over 10,000 members of the press converging on the Makuhari Exhibition center. All of the major Japanese car manufacturers were present and all featured either hybrid hydrogen - gasoline vehicles or lightweight concept cards.Looking at the show from a purely environmental aspect some things are impressive. The emphasis ishttp://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2007/10/40th-tokyo-motor-show.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-7303106418274464910Tue, 03 Apr 2007 01:14:00 +00002007-04-03T10:19:52.706+09:00managementManagers need all the help they can get to do their jobs, and manager-tools.com is one of the best places to go for step by step how to do management anywhere. Mike and Mark put out a weekly podcast that should not be missed. I recommend it to anyone serious about improving their performance.http://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2007/04/tools-for-managers.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-7368765867465860692Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:03:00 +00002007-03-30T16:10:33.589+09:00businessentrepreneurJapanmeetupTokyoThirteen of us met on Wednesday at Japanport.jp where we meet the 4th Wednesday of every month. Our guest speaker Maya was a no show, but it turns out she had been hit by a car in Hakone but is fine. We watched a Dragon's Den episode, which is a great BBC show about making a business plan pitch. The meeting started promptly at 7 and ended on time at 8:15. We chatted until around 9 then http://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2007/03/small-business-meetup-report.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-4444048149662297229Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:21:00 +00002007-03-30T16:09:10.620+09:00entrepreneurmeetupTokyoThere will be a Small Business Meetup in Shinagawa March 28 at 7p.m. One of the members will present her business plan to the group for feedback. We have had 4 meetings so far, with an average of 10 members attending. It is a great group with a lot of business experience in Japan. The meeting costs ¥500 for the room. You must sign up at meetup.com.http://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2007/03/small-business-meetup-tokyo-march-28.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-3992452450826399196Tue, 27 Feb 2007 05:41:00 +00002007-03-30T16:09:36.500+09:00entrepreneurJapanmeetupTokyoThere will be a meeting in Shinagawa Feb. 28 from 7 - 8:15. Informal networking to follow.http://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2007/02/tokyo-small-business-meetup-group-feb.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-116967906538169409Wed, 24 Jan 2007 22:47:00 +00002007-03-30T16:10:09.016+09:00entrepreneurJapanmeetupTokyoI started a meetup group for people in or visiting Japan to get together and talk about doing busines in Japan. We have met twice in two months and have over 20 members. If you are in Japan and visiting Tokyo, check out the group!http://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2007/01/tokyo-small-business-meetup-group.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-114725500153555294Wed, 10 May 2006 09:50:00 +00002007-03-30T16:14:51.328+09:00doing business in japanJapanese management"Nihon no kaigi wa ikagen ja arimasen ka?" The hottest topic in Japan is the economy. "Is it really as bad as it seems?", "Will there be a recession?", "Will Hashimoto's (Koizumi's) economic package make a difference?" are the questions in the news. Beware of analysts who ask such questions, they are unfocused and unaware. http://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2006/05/arent-japanese-meetings-such-waste-of.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-114725455668441070Wed, 10 May 2006 09:40:00 +00002007-03-30T16:15:14.391+09:00humorJapan"It isn't always what you say, its how you say it." - Archie Poole, co-founder, Japan Experts. Editors Note: As a foreigner living in Japan, I have heard and said my fair share of jokes at the expense of the Japanese. Here we poke fun at ourselves. -AP Thousands of Westernhttp://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2006/05/immigrants-foreigners-and-japan.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-114724679724279980Wed, 10 May 2006 07:37:00 +00002007-03-30T16:13:55.042+09:00updateI finally spent the time to learn how to switch web hosts and revise my site. The next project is setting up a store so I can offer reports to interested parties.http://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2006/05/japanexperts-revisited.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-108199310461183402Thu, 15 Apr 2004 01:38:00 +00002007-03-30T16:12:59.257+09:00businessebookJapanJapanExperts is just finishing up the first of a series of ebooks on Doing Business in Japan. It will be a shareware book, meaning you are free to download and read it in pdf or palm book format, but are free to pay or not to pay the shareware fee based on the value you get from the book. The title of the first book is 'How to Plan a Successful Business Trip in Japan'. Other books in the http://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2004/04/japanexperts-is-just-fininshing-up.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-92779346Thu, 17 Apr 2003 14:36:00 +00002007-03-30T16:13:30.337+09:00dvdI just watched the movie, 'Time Machine' on DVD. The question 'What if?' drove him to find the answer to his question, but not the answer he wanted. I want to think more on that and come back to that question.http://japanexperts.blogspot.com/2003/04/i-just-watched-movie-time-machine-on.html0japanexpert@gmail.com (Donald Nordeng)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291515.post-92767193Thu, 17 Apr 2003 08:19:00 +00002007-03-30T16:10:58.325+09:00businessentrepreneurJapanTokyo