In this exclusive interview, Yoshiharu Hoshino, CEO of Hoshino Resort, sheds light on Japan's tourism dynamics, emphasizing the resilience of the industry amidst challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussing the importance of diversifying tourism beyond major cities, Hoshino shares insights into strategies to promote regional tourism, leveraging nature attractions and unique local cultures. The interview also explores Hoshino Resort's distinctive approach, relying on local teams to craft unique experiences and the significance of direct bookings in the competitive resort market. Hoshino delves into the seasonality challenge, advocating for year-round tourism to ensure stable demand and enhance employee job security. The conversation concludes with Hoshino's aspirations for the company's future growth and seamless leadership transition.
In this exclusive interview, Yoshiharu Hoshino, CEO of Hoshino Resort, sheds light on Japan's tourism dynamics, emphasizing the resilience of the industry amidst challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussing the importance of diversifying tourism beyond major cities, Hoshino shares insights into strategies to promote regional tourism, leveraging nature attractions and unique local cultures. The interview also explores Hoshino Resort's distinctive approach, relying on local teams to craft unique experiences and the significance of direct bookings in the competitive resort market. Hoshino delves into the seasonality challenge, advocating for year-round tourism to ensure stable demand and enhance employee job security. The conversation concludes with Hoshino's aspirations for the company's future growth and seamless leadership transition.
EcoCycle Corporation has developed a comprehensive approach with a key strategy of ‘in-situ remediation’ – which has revolutionized the process of cleaning soil and groundwater contaminated with toxic chemicals.
EcoCycle Corporation has developed a comprehensive approach with a key strategy of ‘in-situ remediation’ – which has revolutionized the process of cleaning soil and groundwater contaminated with toxic chemicals.
In this exclusive interview with The Worldfolio, Mr. Hiroyuki Okada, President of Kokka Co., Ltd., shares insights into the success and challenges of the Japanese textile industry. Focused on quality and craftsmanship, Okada discusses Kokka's commitment to delivering high-quality products rooted in the unique Japanese concept of "monozukuri." He addresses the impact of Japan's demographic shift on manufacturing, explores strategies for international expansion, and reflects on the company's future goals. From adapting to e-commerce trends amid COVID-19 to potential growth in India, Okada provides a comprehensive perspective on Kokka's journey and future aspirations in the ever-evolving global market.
In this exclusive interview with The Worldfolio, Mr. Hiroyuki Okada, President of Kokka Co., Ltd., shares insights into the success and challenges of the Japanese textile industry. Focused on quality and craftsmanship, Okada discusses Kokka's commitment to delivering high-quality products rooted in the unique Japanese concept of "monozukuri." He addresses the impact of Japan's demographic shift on manufacturing, explores strategies for international expansion, and reflects on the company's future goals. From adapting to e-commerce trends amid COVID-19 to potential growth in India, Okada provides a comprehensive perspective on Kokka's journey and future aspirations in the ever-evolving global market.
Established by Dr. Kichul Cha, InBody stands out as a captivating success story from South Korea, evolving into a globally recognized body composition analyzer company widely used in sports centers worldwide. With a robust foundation of over two decades of accumulated data, CEO Rami Lee is now motivated by the aspiration to provide support to doctors, influence medical research, and take additional steps in advancing healthcare progress.
Established by Dr. Kichul Cha, InBody stands out as a captivating success story from South Korea, evolving into a globally recognized body composition analyzer company widely used in sports centers worldwide. With a robust foundation of over two decades of accumulated data, CEO Rami Lee is now motivated by the aspiration to provide support to doctors, influence medical research, and take additional steps in advancing healthcare progress.
Explore the insightful interview with Akiyoshi Yoshimoto, President of Yoshimoto Sangyo Co., Ltd, as he delves into the challenges and opportunities faced by Japanese firms in the dynamic global industry. Discussing the unique advantages of Japanese companies amidst macroeconomic shifts, Yoshimoto provides a candid perspective on the impact of Japan's demographic challenges on his manufacturing firm. Discover the pioneering role played by Yoshimoto Sangyo in the artificial marble market, particularly the success of BMC material, and the development of the revolutionary Ultra Surface. Gain insights into the company's commitment to elevating housing conditions in Japan through the Fabbrica Yoshimoto brand, blending aesthetics and durability. Yoshimoto also shares his global expansion strategy, emphasizing the importance of understanding local needs and fostering partnerships. As he envisions a legacy of enhancing people's quality of life worldwide, this interview offers a glimpse into the innovative spirit driving Yoshimoto Sangyo's success.
Explore the insightful interview with Akiyoshi Yoshimoto, President of Yoshimoto Sangyo Co., Ltd, as he delves into the challenges and opportunities faced by Japanese firms in the dynamic global industry. Discussing the unique advantages of Japanese companies amidst macroeconomic shifts, Yoshimoto provides a candid perspective on the impact of Japan's demographic challenges on his manufacturing firm. Discover the pioneering role played by Yoshimoto Sangyo in the artificial marble market, particularly the success of BMC material, and the development of the revolutionary Ultra Surface. Gain insights into the company's commitment to elevating housing conditions in Japan through the Fabbrica Yoshimoto brand, blending aesthetics and durability. Yoshimoto also shares his global expansion strategy, emphasizing the importance of understanding local needs and fostering partnerships. As he envisions a legacy of enhancing people's quality of life worldwide, this interview offers a glimpse into the innovative spirit driving Yoshimoto Sangyo's success.
Discover how Unity, a leading Japanese luminaire company, navigates global competition, leverages brand differentiation, and pioneers unique lighting solutions in a rapidly changing market landscape.
Discover how Unity, a leading Japanese luminaire company, navigates global competition, leverages brand differentiation, and pioneers unique lighting solutions in a rapidly changing market landscape.
In this interview with Kenta Nishimura, President of SHIFFON, unveils the dynamic and expansive business model of SHIFFON, positioned as a decathlon entity covering diverse sectors beyond fashion. Nishimura discusses the company's unique approach, emphasizing the synergies between low-end and high-end fashion, brand management strategies, and strategic international expansion. He outlines SHIFFON's three core pillars for future growth, focusing on the PHENIX skiwear brand, the traditional school bag business, and a mutual cross-border platform. With sustainability in mind, Nishimura highlights the importance of adding value to brands and outfits, steering away from fast fashion, as the company aims to become a publicly traded entity by 2026.
In this interview with Kenta Nishimura, President of SHIFFON, unveils the dynamic and expansive business model of SHIFFON, positioned as a decathlon entity covering diverse sectors beyond fashion. Nishimura discusses the company's unique approach, emphasizing the synergies between low-end and high-end fashion, brand management strategies, and strategic international expansion. He outlines SHIFFON's three core pillars for future growth, focusing on the PHENIX skiwear brand, the traditional school bag business, and a mutual cross-border platform. With sustainability in mind, Nishimura highlights the importance of adding value to brands and outfits, steering away from fast fashion, as the company aims to become a publicly traded entity by 2026.
SHO-BOND MATERIAL boasts a portfolio of some 500 products for civil construction projects, including pipe couplings, resins, expansion devices and adhesives.
SHO-BOND MATERIAL boasts a portfolio of some 500 products for civil construction projects, including pipe couplings, resins, expansion devices and adhesives.
In an interview with Toshiki Sumitani, President of Kobe Institute of Computing, insights into Japan's educational landscape emerge. Sumitani underscores Japan's welcoming, safe environment for international students, promoting cultural integration and a unique Eastern perspective on education. Addressing critiques about institutional distinctiveness, Sumitani emphasizes Kobe Institute of Computing's focus on social innovation through ICT, empowering students to address real-world issues. Discussions encompass Japan's technological evolution, AI's role in education, and KIC's strategy to attract diverse global talent, particularly from Africa. Sumitani envisions KIC as a catalyst for societal advancement, fostering continuous improvement through technology and human collaboration to address global challenges.
In an interview with Toshiki Sumitani, President of Kobe Institute of Computing, insights into Japan's educational landscape emerge. Sumitani underscores Japan's welcoming, safe environment for international students, promoting cultural integration and a unique Eastern perspective on education. Addressing critiques about institutional distinctiveness, Sumitani emphasizes Kobe Institute of Computing's focus on social innovation through ICT, empowering students to address real-world issues. Discussions encompass Japan's technological evolution, AI's role in education, and KIC's strategy to attract diverse global talent, particularly from Africa. Sumitani envisions KIC as a catalyst for societal advancement, fostering continuous improvement through technology and human collaboration to address global challenges.
In a period marked by supply chain realignments and disruptive technological advancements, Mitsubishi Corporation has chosen to leverage its global network and diversified operations to transform into a “value chain creation” enterprise. To explore this concept, The Worldfolio sat down with Mr. Katsuya Nakanishi, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation.
In a period marked by supply chain realignments and disruptive technological advancements, Mitsubishi Corporation has chosen to leverage its global network and diversified operations to transform into a “value chain creation” enterprise. To explore this concept, The Worldfolio sat down with Mr. Katsuya Nakanishi, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation.
