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Jandals in Japan

Jayne Nakata & Catherine O"Connell

The best show about New Zealanders doing business in Japan, bringing The Land of the Long White Cloud to The Land of the Rising Sun How do you build a brand in Japan and nurture a loyal customer base? What do you need to have in your tool belt if you are thinking of coming to Japan to launch a business here? Japan is often considered to be in the "too hard" basket but we are here to open up the black box of doing business in Japan. We will share stories from successful Kiwis selling their products

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01:05:13

Zespri: Doing big business in Japan with a small team...

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2023/05/21

Ichiro Anzai shines a light on the potential for New Zealand fresh produce in Japan with his enthusiasm for our “tiny little fruits” that are achieving big things here. Zespri is a giant NZ company in Japan and what they are achieving may look unattainable to those just starting out, but Anzai san’s tips and information will be of value to anyone at any stage of growing their business in Japan because it’s all about getting the basics right.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of

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51:22

New Zealand helping Japan to boost geothermal energy...

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2023/05/07

Do you know the percentage of energy in New Zealand generated from geothermal sources? In this episode we talk with Yoshifumi Imamura who is working to help New Zealand support Japan with its geothermal energy development. There is huge potential for development of geothermal energy in Japan as it tries to become more sustainable in energy production.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in JapanIf you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear

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01:08:51

Adventure tourism opportunities in Japan with Mike...

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2023/04/23

Mike Harris arrived in Japan in the 90's to find a wonderland of adventure tourism opportunities. Listen to hear how he was able to persuade local stakeholders to see that adventure tourism is a good thing for an area and how he is helping struggling small towns to create their own destinations. If you are in adventure tourism and looking to expand to Japan or enhance your adventure tourism business in New Zealand, then this is the episode for you.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode

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51:57

Urban farming as a business in Tokyo with Jon Walsh

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2023/04/09

Jon Walsh never knew he was dreaming of becoming an urban farmer in Tokyo, until one day when he bought some seeds, a pot and some soil and started growing his own food. Now he inspires the next generation of kids to do the same at schools across Tokyo and has built a garden for a major hotel chain as well. Jon shares how he made his surprise passion for growing food into a business in Japan.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in JapanIf you enjoyed this episode and it

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01:10:41

Behind the scenes of the Japanese TV industry with...

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2023/03/26

Jessica Gerrity is one of our most recognised Kiwi faces in Japan, a regular on Japanese TV shows as well as a PR ambassador for her Japan home province of Saitama Prefecture. She does not stop there, because she has found a niche place in the world of the traditional martial art of archery or Kyudo. We hear from Jess, how Japan is now opening up the martial arts world to invite more people from around the world through “Martial Arts Tourism” to try out Kyudo in Japan. Jess shares how she was able

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56:17

Jamie Joseph: Leadership lessons and insights from...

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2023/03/12

Jamie Joseph, Head Coach of the Japanese rugby team, made time to speak with us about how he manages to bring the the team to higher and higher levels of success. As we approach the 2023 Rugby World Cup, it was great to hear Jamie’s insights into what makes a successful coach and player here. If you’ve ever wondered how he got to be where he is today, then this is the episode for you.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in JapanIf you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you

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01:00:30

Future trends for wine and sake in Japan with top...

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2023/02/26

Wayne Shennen is not only a top class sommelier but also incredibly knowledgeable about sake. Jayne and Catherine pepper him with questions about food matches and how to best order sake when you are starting out. Wayne has started to build bridges between New Zealand and Japan in his area of the hospitality industry, which we think is fantastic and an inspiration for other New Zealanders in Japan.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in JapanIf you enjoyed this episode and it

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54:40

Top contract negotiator in Japan, Tim Harvey, tells...

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2023/02/12

Tim Harvey has negotiated over 1000 contracts including 500 rugby players into Japan over his time at one of the leading sports agencies in Japan. We ask Tim how he has been so successful and what he’s up to now, and how you can work with Tim to fast track your entry to the Japanese market.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in JapanIf you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple

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52:35

A new frontier of collaboration, Japan and NZ in...

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2023/01/29

New Zealand has a burgeoning space industry and in this episode with Dr Aglietti, Director of the Space Institute, Te Pūnaha Ātea, at the University of Auckland, we find out how New Zealand actually has a lot of the goods to be a great collaborative partner in space ventures. Dr Aglietti also recently travelled to Japan to attend the JNZBC conference in Beppu so make sure you listen for Catherine and Jayne’s tips for launching your first mission to Japan.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an

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01:05:54

Getting your dream rugby job in Japan with Jess Souchon

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2023/01/15

Do you want to be part of the up and coming professional rugby scene here in Japan? Jess Souchon, Performance Analyst for the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars shares her story of how she not only became a performance analyst but was offered a position of a lifetime here in Japan. Jess shares how she overcame initial frustration to accept and embrace the cultural challenges of working in Japan and finding that things were different to what she was used to in New Zealand but different can also be

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01:01:15

Jayden Toa-Maxwell on becoming a celebrity in Japan...

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2022/12/18

Jayden Toa-Maxwell filled out a questionnaire for a TV show and then found his life turned around when he was one of 17 men selected for the reality show: The Bachelorette Japan - Season 2. We hear from Jayden what it’s like when you become famous in Japan and how he is managing this as well as his rugby career. You’ll love this holiday episode of Jandals. Thank you to Jess Tisch at NZTE for the introduction!Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in JapanIf you enjoyed this

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24:16

JNZBC Conference 2022 in Beppu: Key learnings

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2022/12/11

The Japan New Zealand Business Council (JNZBC) is an organisation with a wealth of connections and knowledge in the New Zealand and Japanese business environment. Catherine and Jayne were able to attend the 48th conference held in Beppu, (Kyushu) Japan in November 2022. If you are wondering about joining the JNZBC or attending the Christchurch, New Zealand conference in 2023, this is the episode for you.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in JapanIf you enjoyed this episode

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01:06:56

Les Mills is in Japan but they don’t own a single...

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2022/12/04

Not all businesses in Japan have to be a physical product. Licensing your IP (Intellectual Property) can be another way to do business in Japan and in this episode we hear from Les Mills Japan, Managing Director, Ly Nguyen on what it’s been like growing the market in Japan around licensing exercise and training programmes.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in JapanIf you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest

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01:10:01

Localising your brand in Japan and becoming the #1...

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2022/11/20

Iconic 30 year old Kiwi brand ecostore joins us on Jandals and they go above and beyond to share the story of their journey of entering the Japan market. Now becoming known as a leading brand in the refill market in all of Japan, ecostore is encouraging Japanese consumers to put their growing interest in SDGs into practice and making an effort to help consumers understand how their products support people and the environment.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in JapanIf

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52:14

Committing to the tackle: Kiwi Rugby in Japan with...

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2022/11/06

Heiden Bedwell-Curtis plays for the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries rugby team “Mitsubishi Dynaboars”, a division one team, in Japan. Heiden shares his transition from Super Rugby in New Zealand, to becoming captain of his team, and now finding other opportunities in business in Japan in addition to his rugby career. Many of his observations are relevant off the rugby field too.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in JapanIf you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some

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01:03:17

Cogo enters Japan to help reduce carbon footprints...

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2022/10/23

Carbon emissions are on everyone’s minds right now and in Japan, the commitment is to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Kiwi company Cogo is already starting to help Japan reach its goals. 785 local governments including Tokyo, Kyoto, and Yokohama announced their commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. These local governments represent 119 million people (94.3% of Japan's population). Cogo is a startup that is making it easy for everyone to know what kind of emissions you are creating and

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57:37

Your guide to food exporting to Japan with Chisa...

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2022/10/09

We have a true expert on the agriculture industry and food and beverage market in Japan in this episode, Chisa Ogura of Meros Consulting. It’s great to find specialist advisors in organisations who can guide you through entering the Japanese market so you don’t waste your time or funds in the process. Make sure you check out the guides for exporters.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in JapanIf you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear

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45:31

Coming to Japan on business? Start studying now!...

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2022/09/25

If you are coming back to Japan on business in the near future, you will want to study up on what to do, who to talk to and how to act. Greg Cross has many years of experience representing New Zealand fresh produce in Japan and shares his takeaways from his recent visit to Japan. Check out our other episodes for loads of great information about preparing well before you come to Japan on business.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in JapanIf you enjoyed this episode and it

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56:36

Creating an anchor for the community in Japan with...

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2022/09/11

Selling New Zealand in Japan might not necessarily be a stand-alone product, it could also be combined with an atmosphere or a Kiwi style sense of community. We had such a great first “Jandals in iki”meet up recently and now we are thrilled to bring you Kim Harase, co-owner and co-creator of iki Espresso. Iki Espresso are coffee and cafe specialists with many years of experience in both New Zealand and now Japan, too. If you are wondering how you can bring your slice of Aotearoa to Japan, then this

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54:32

Naive and Clumsy? Perceptions of New Zealanders in...

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2022/08/28

Guardians of the brand of New Zealand, New Zealand Story Group CEO David Downs shares the latest information about how New Zealand and its people are perceived in Japan and what New Zealand Story is doing to help move the brand forward. If you are a Jandal in Japan you are a brand ambassador for New Zealand and along with that honour, you have a part to play in how our country is perceived so this episode is not to be missed!Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in JapanIf

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