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My last entry was written in October 2025, and before I knew it, 2026 had arrived. In fact, after back-to-back business trips to Japan and Houston in November, I developed acute cholecystitis. At the time, I did not take symptoms as seriously as I should have. I felt extremely unwell, but having always considered myself […]
― From “Headquarters-Driven” to Locally Led Hiring ― In Part 1, we discussed how the decline and aging of the Japanese population in the United States—accelerated by the Lehman Shock, the COVID-19 pandemic, and shifts in U.S. visa policies—has made Japanese–English bilingual talent increasingly scarce. In this second part, drawing from the July 2025 JETRO […]
Did you know that among developed countries, Japan has the highest number of national holidays? New Year’s Day, Coming of Age Day, National Foundation Day, the Emperor’s Birthday, Vernal Equinox Day, Showa Day, Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Children’s Day, Marine Day, Mountain Day, Respect-for-the-Aged Day, Autumnal Equinox Day, Sports Day, Culture Day, and Labor […]
When Japanese people think of well-known U.S. states, California and New York (more precisely, New York City) often come to mind. Hawaii is also popular, at least for tourism. But what about from a business perspective? To many Japanese, states that are famous for sightseeing often seem to overlap with those assumed to be best […]
In recent years, there seems to be an increasing number of expatriates who wish to change jobs within the United States without returning to Japan. The reasons for this vary. For some, working at a local subsidiary means they can avoid the intricate interpersonal and hierarchical dynamics often present in Japanese headquarters (though not everyone […]