Amid Japan's aging infrastructure, seismic risks, and population decline, the construction industry faces a pivotal moment. From seismic retrofitting to urban redevelopment, the sector grapples with diverse challenges, while also embracing digitalization and global expansion.
Amid Japan's aging infrastructure, seismic risks, and population decline, the construction industry faces a pivotal moment. From seismic retrofitting to urban redevelopment, the sector grapples with diverse challenges, while also embracing digitalization and global expansion.
Japanese manufacturing faces stiff competition from emerging regional players, however, Taiko Sangyo, a leading name in shipbuilding solutions, has managed to thrive.
Japanese manufacturing faces stiff competition from emerging regional players, however, Taiko Sangyo, a leading name in shipbuilding solutions, has managed to thrive.
The interview provides an insightful discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the Japanese cosmetics industry, highlighting its emphasis on meticulous quality and safety while acknowledging challenges such as conservative marketing approaches and demographic shifts. Opportunities in men's cosmetics and overseas markets are explored, alongside strategies for understanding diverse consumer needs and leveraging unique ingredients like Chaga extract.
The interview provides an insightful discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the Japanese cosmetics industry, highlighting its emphasis on meticulous quality and safety while acknowledging challenges such as conservative marketing approaches and demographic shifts. Opportunities in men's cosmetics and overseas markets are explored, alongside strategies for understanding diverse consumer needs and leveraging unique ingredients like Chaga extract.
Muromachi Chemicals, a Japanese firm engaged in pharmaceuticals and environmental solutions, adapts to market changes by diversifying its offerings, all while striving for global health and environmental impact.
Muromachi Chemicals, a Japanese firm engaged in pharmaceuticals and environmental solutions, adapts to market changes by diversifying its offerings, all while striving for global health and environmental impact.
Adoption of Kyowa Kako's cutting-edge technologies will naturally result in a decreased reliance on chemical fertilizers.
Adoption of Kyowa Kako's cutting-edge technologies will naturally result in a decreased reliance on chemical fertilizers.
Founded in 1958, DOWA Thermotech’s main customers are in the rapidly-changing automotive industry. As carmakers seek lightweight parts for EVs, DOWA Thermotech’s ability to work with the heat treatment of metals such as aluminum is increasing in demand, and its next-generation Z-TKM furnace represents a leap in the sustainability of the automotive industry.
Founded in 1958, DOWA Thermotech’s main customers are in the rapidly-changing automotive industry. As carmakers seek lightweight parts for EVs, DOWA Thermotech’s ability to work with the heat treatment of metals such as aluminum is increasing in demand, and its next-generation Z-TKM furnace represents a leap in the sustainability of the automotive industry.
The interview delves into NTC International's approach to global development projects, highlighting their emphasis on sustainability and local capacity building. They address challenges like changing local mindsets by involving communities in projects and advocating for ownership.
The interview delves into NTC International's approach to global development projects, highlighting their emphasis on sustainability and local capacity building. They address challenges like changing local mindsets by involving communities in projects and advocating for ownership.
JGI offers unique technology packages that produce high-resolution subsurface models for a variety of applications, from oil and gas exploration to carbon storage projects.
JGI offers unique technology packages that produce high-resolution subsurface models for a variety of applications, from oil and gas exploration to carbon storage projects.
In the 55 years since it was first established, manufacturing company Atect Corp. has produced buttons for clothes, made objects from plastic molds and even worked on the development of submarines.
In the 55 years since it was first established, manufacturing company Atect Corp. has produced buttons for clothes, made objects from plastic molds and even worked on the development of submarines.
The interview highlights the growing foreign investment in Japanese real estate, driven by factors such as stable interest rates and post-pandemic economic recovery. It delves into various sectors like tourism, housing, and offices, discussing their resilience and potential for growth. Additionally, it explores Mori Trust's role in developing high-end tourism, diversifying its overseas operations, and seizing investment opportunities, particularly in the US market.
The interview highlights the growing foreign investment in Japanese real estate, driven by factors such as stable interest rates and post-pandemic economic recovery. It delves into various sectors like tourism, housing, and offices, discussing their resilience and potential for growth. Additionally, it explores Mori Trust's role in developing high-end tourism, diversifying its overseas operations, and seizing investment opportunities, particularly in the US market.
