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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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01:04:38

BBQs to Mānuka Honey: Leveraging local infrastructure...

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2022/08/14

What if you could create a single origin brand for mānuka honey, much like Central Otago pinot noir? We learnt that was absolutely possible and has actually happened, from our guest Adam Hall’s work in the Japanese market. He’s a seller extraordinaire having sold premium NZ wine, brand-name barbeques and now mānuka honey. We loved hearing about how his focus is on leaving the New Zealand brand in a better place than where he found it!Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in

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48:28

Playing the long game at all stages of business in...

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2022/07/31

We are thrilled to bring former New Zealand Ambassador to Japan, Ian Kennedy to you today who is sharing ALL the golden jandals he has learnt during his more than 40 year history with Japan. We are very much looking forward to seeing so many Jandals on the ground in Beppu, Kyushu in November 2022 for the first face to face conference of the Japan New Zealand Business Council (JNZBC) to be held in three years. Find out how you can join us and you might even get to meet Catherine and Jayne, too

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59:18

Kaizen your Kiwi business to success in the Japanese...

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2022/07/17

Hold onto your jandals, Dave Mair is on the show talking about why Japan is so good at what it does and how Kiwi companies can connect and work more effectively with Japanese business partners. He has some great anecdotes from his time in Japan and how he took that learning back to Aotearoa New Zealand to generate great success at Skellerup. We all know of Skellerup as the iconic NZ maker of Red Bands gumboots - another iconic NZ footwear, as well as their groundbreaking rubber products used

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42:46

The Japan market is not as hard as you think with...

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2022/07/03

Greg Lane has proved over many years in Japan that it’s possible for a foreign company to be successful. Despite the challenges of Covid Tokyo Cheapo and Japan Cheapo are still serving the local community and tourists visiting Japan wanting to find good value. Greg shares his insider knowledge of how to tackle the bureaucracy of Japan like water off a duck’s back, and how he actually doesn’t mind the paperwork, as well as his golden jandals of where Kiwi businesses could find opportunities.If you

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37:59

Doing business in Japan with Kiwi Kindness with Mayu...

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2022/06/19

As an exchange student at Kapiti College at 14 years old, Mayu Suzuki helped her family to start what is now a successful business exporting high quality mānuka honey to Japan. Mayu shares how she is influenced by Māori culture and the care of future generations in driving how her business operates on its three pillars: care, kindness (“mariri”) and honestyIf 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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06:20

Jandals in Japan 8 Mini with Mayu Suzuki

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2022/06/19

Welcome to our first Jandals in Japan "Mini" episode, where we share some of the great parts of our interview with our guest that we weren't able to put into our main episode. Listen to the full episode here. You'll hear: How being an international student changed Mayu's lifeHer message to young people considering a working holiday in New Zealand or an "OE"How Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has inspired Mayu to take on the role of director in her businessOur guest is Mayu Suzuki. Mayu is a business

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38:03

Communicating your Kiwiness with Louise George Kittaka

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2022/06/05

If you haven’t visited Japan for a while due to the Covid-19 pandemic then you might find Japan to be quite different from when you were here last. Our guest is Louise George Kittaka, a writer and cross cultural trainer. Louise has been a proud supporter of Kiwis in Japan for many years and we wanted to introduce her to our growing Jandals community!If 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 Podcasts to

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35:34

Enhancing the potential of NZ meat products in Japan...

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2022/05/22

Some of our most passionate Jandals are also originally from Japan. Makoto Kinjo has a wealth of experience in bringing New Zealand products to Japan. From ice cream to tomato paste, and even dog food, Makoto is now creating a premium brand of new kinds of New Zealand meat products in the Japanese market. Leveraging Japan’s world class delivery network, almost anything can arrive in the hands of consumers in no time, and still FROZEN!Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in

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59:39

Unwrapping Japan with Cookie Time’s Jason Allen

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2022/05/15

Cookie Time is a loved brand in New Zealand for nearly 40 years and we are thrilled that guest, Jason Allen, is on the show with us to share his insights into bringing an iconic Kiwi brand to Japan. As Kiwis far from home, being able to reconnect with New Zealand by finding a Cookie Time in a huge chain store in Japan really has been a gift through these last few years of not being able to get back to New Zealand. Jason is very transparent about exactly how it all happened, so go listen!Subscribe to

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01:02:05

Cracking the can in Japan: Japanese beverage market...

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2022/05/08

Native Sparkling is making a splash in Japan and we cannot wait to introduce you to two of the team behind it, Matt and Guy Hobson. We’ve been following their journey of getting business entry visas, and how they have carried themselves as NZ brand ambassadors during their short time in Japan. We wanted to bring their voice to the show while their memories are still fresh of what it’s been like to embark on their first sales tour of Japan. A must listen for anyone who is considering doing the same

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40:27

Leading the flock in New Zealand merino products to...

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2022/04/24

This is Part 1 of a 2 part episodeJacqui Miyabayashi is importing New Zealand merino + possum products to Japan and has found a way to appeal to a niche target market that also suits her own lifestyle. Merino wool garments do not have to be just for high performance outdoor activities. As Jacqui explains, with the right gear, anyone can be “outdoorsy”. New Zealand merino mixed with possum fibre is perfect for making very Japanese activities like viewing cherry blossoms and visiting temples much more

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28:31

Leading the flock in New Zealand merino products to...

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2022/04/24

This is Part 2 of 2 part episode. Part One is here. Jacqui Miyabayashi is importing New Zealand merino + possum products to Japan and has found a way to appeal to a niche target market that also suits her own lifestyle. Merino wool garments do not have to be just for high performance outdoor activities. As Jacqui explains, with the right gear, anyone can be “outdoorsy”. New Zealand merino mixed with possum fibre is perfect for making very Japanese activities like viewing cherry blossoms and visiting

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21:24

Jandals Live in Japan April 19th

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2022/04/18

Catherine and Jayne are LIVE in Tokyo together this week, catching you up on some of the exciting developements between Japan and New Zealand.

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50:57

Spilling the Sparkling on New Zealand Wine in Japan...

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2022/04/10

Did you know that one out of every three bottles of New Zealand wine sold in Japan are from just one brand? Our latest Jandal in Japan pops the cork on New Zealand wine in the Japanese market. Carl Robinson shares with us his 25+ years of experience and wisdom of working in all aspects of the Japanese wine market. Grab a glass of your favourite tipple and join us!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

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15:43

Jandals Live in Japan April 7th

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2022/04/06

We catch you up on: The upcoming Episode 2Quakey rumbles continueJapan entry visas are starting to be processedEpisode 1 Don Roxburgh reflectionsEpisode 2 releases Monday 11 AprilTwo takeaways from NZTE “Made With Care – Storytelling Workshop”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 Podcasts to leave a review and we’d love it if you

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38:43

Creating a successful business importing New Zealand...

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2022/03/27

How do you begin to start to export products to Japan?If you are already in Japan how do you succeed in getting a foothold in the Japanese market?Don Roxburgh gives us his insights into the things that have helped him to bring products such as Aotea Skincare, ViBERi and Kiwi Quinoa to the Japanese market.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in Japan If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head

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17:50

Jandals Live in Japan March 23rd

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2022/03/23

Join us for our first "Live" show which is a warm up for our very first episode coming out on March 28th, 2022. Subscribe to our list for the latest info from Jandals in Japan. You'll hear: About the upcoming episode with our first guest What's happening since the big earthquake hit Japan last weekSome of our favourite NZ snacks you can buy in Japan Some great resources for Kiwis doing business in Japan Mentioned in the show:

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07:11

Welcome to the Jandals in Japan Podcast

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2022/02/28

Welcome to Jandals in Japan, the best new show about doing business in Japan, bringing the Land of the Long White Cloud, Aotearoa New Zealand, to the Land of the Rising Sun.We are here to help unveil some of the Kiwi success stories and share them as we really noticed Kiwi businesses are so quiet about their achievements and the amazing products that they have managed to get into the most difficult market place in the world.And especially if you are looking to emulate their success, this is where

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