by carterjmrn | Nov 29, 2022 | Carter Group Viewpoints, Internationalization, Japan Sentiment Tracker, Japan Values Segmentation
Living in ‘fortress Japan’ Every country has them, and Japan is no different. I’m talking about “the fearful fringe.” These are the people who fundamentally lack trust in their security, either personally or for the country at large. They view their nation as being...
by carterjmrn | Jul 29, 2021 | Ageing and Generations, Carter Group Viewpoints, Changing World of Work, Green Consumer, Internationalization, Japan Mega Trends, Japan Sentiment Tracker, Women Power
On many levels, Japan appears to ignore key elements of what westerners consider to comprise social modernity. One classic example is the profound lack of progress women have made in gaining meaningful roles in management. In this area, to name only one, Japan seems...
by carterjmrn | Jul 16, 2019 | Internationalization, Japan Market Entry
You have heard it before: Their diet endows Japanese people with centennially long lives, slender figures, and generally good health. The designation of washoku (Japanese cuisine) by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization’s...