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Jandals in Japan

Di: Jayne Nakata & Catherine O'Connell
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  • 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 and services here in Japan. They'll tell you their tips for success and pitfalls to avoid. They'll share their challenges and what they did to overcome them. They will tell you things you can't find in textbooks or on the internet. We will also be sharing the latest intel and insights on Japan from our on-the-ground presence And you'll hear some super business culture and other tips from us sprinkled throughout. Grab a glass of sake and let's get into it.
    Copyright 2024 Jayne Nakata & Catherine O'Connell
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  • Peeling back the layers of the fresh produce market in Japan with Jessica Tisch

    Peeling back the layers of the fresh produce market in Japan with Jessica Tisch
    Apr 21 2024

    Jessica Tisch, Japan Country Manager for Freshco, joins us to share the lay of the land in the fresh produce sector in Japan. We traverse the topics of the “biggest lake in Japan”, Lake Biwa to candid conversations with Kansai taxi drivers. In this episode, we “peel back the layers” of this market in Japan. As the Country Manager in Japan, Jess shares how she is navigating the intricacies of the Japanese produce market.

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    In this episode you’ll hear:

    • Jessica’s journey from a curious student of Japanese to leading Freshco in Japan as Country Manager
    • The nuances of Japanese consumer behavior around fresh produce
    • Jessica’s mission to revolutionise Japan's apple consumption habits
    • The NZ and Japan collaborations helping to innovate processes through kaizen and help maintain the future fresh food supply
    • Her invaluable advice for women looking to break into the Japanese market

    About Jessica Tisch

    Jessica Tisch is Country Manager – Japan for Freshco. Freshco are a fully integrated produce company based in Auckland who specialises in apples, squash (kabocha) and cherries).

    Prior to Jess starting in the role a year ago, she spent five years working for NZTE; the latter 3.5 years based in Tokyo, as a Business Development Manager.

    Jess’ commercial background is in the meat industry, in supply chain management roles; she’s a Chartered Accountant and was a JET participant based in Shimane.

    Jess is very passionate about supporting the growth of NZ companies in Japan and has an Instagram page (link below) where she highlights NZ products she finds in Japan.

    Connect with Jessica

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyo_retail_things/

    Links

    Freshco: https://www.freshco.co.nz/

    Jandals in Japan is brought to you by Catherine O’Connell Law and PodLaunch with Jayne


    Connect with Jayne and Catherine

    Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jandals-in-japan-podcast/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jandalsinjapan/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jandalsinjapan

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jandalsinjapan

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    55 min
  • Barking up the right tree! The K9 Natural success story of selling premium pet food in the Japan market

    Barking up the right tree! The K9 Natural success story of selling premium pet food in the Japan market
    Apr 7 2024

    We dive into the fascinating world of pet ownership and dog trends in Japan with our guest, Takayuki Ichikawa, from K9 Natural, a premium New Zealand pet food product being sold in the Japan market. Takayuki shares insights into the growing humanization trend for pets in Japan, where they are treated as valued family members. We also explore the success of K9 Natural in the Japanese market, the power of word-of-mouth promotion, and the importance of understanding the Japanese market for New Zealand businesses. Tune in for an engaging conversation that sheds light on the evolving pet industry in Japan and the potential for international collaboration.

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    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 leave a review and we’d love it if you would come and say hi (or Kia Ora or Konnichi Wa!) over on @jandalsinjapan on Instagram.

    In this episode you’ll hear:

    • Why Takayuki decided to try his hand at dog food after working with premium brands
    • His top three things to keep in mind when entering the Japanese market
    • How to avoid a huge marketing budget and build a community of loyal customers
    • His top tip of all for what will make your product a success in a mature market like Japan

    About Takayuki Ichikawa

    Before joining K9 Natural Japan, in July 2023, Ichikawa san had a wealth of experience in the F&B industry in Japan in Sales and MD roles with household brand names such as Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Godiva Japan Inc. Nestle Nespresso K.K. and MHD Moet Hennessy Diageo K.K.

    Links

    https://www.naturalpetfoodgroup.com/

    https://www.k9natural.jp/

    Jandals in Japan is brought to you by Catherine O’Connell Law and PodLaunch with Jayne

    Connect with Jayne and Catherine

    Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jandals-in-japan-podcast/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jandalsinjapan/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jandalsinjapan

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jandalsinjapan

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    39 min
  • New Zealand forestry and Japan with Tony Clifford

    New Zealand forestry and Japan with Tony Clifford
    Mar 10 2024

    We are thrilled to bring you a wonderful Jandal: Tony Clifford, who is sharing his experience of working with a Japanese corporation for 30 years. That’s quite some dedication to the relationship between both countries that we don’t often see. You will love Tony’s insights, tips and advice for those who are just getting started, levelling up, or wondering if you are doing the right thing. Let’s get into it!

    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 over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we’d love it if you would come and say hi (or Kia Ora or Konnichi Wa!) over on @jandalsinjapan on Instagram.

    In this episode you’ll hear:

    • Tony, Catherine and Jayne’s favourite foods to have when they get off the plane in Japan
    • The challenges of having NZ Radiata pine recognised as a high quality wood in Japan
    • What is really happening when there is silence in a business meeting with your Japanese partners
    • “Yes” is not a “yes”, and “difficult” is a “no”.
    • Tony’s crystal ball predictions for areas of growth and opportunities with Japan

    About Tony

    Tony Clifford is the Managing Director of Pan Pac Forest Products Limited.

    Pan Pac is based in the Hawke’s Bay and Otago region of NZ and is owned by OJI Green Resources, which is a subsidiary of OJI Holdings Corporation in Japan.

    Tony has had a long connection with Japan through his 30 years work with Pan Pac.

    Jandals in Japan is brought to you by Catherine O’Connell Law and PodLaunch with Jayne

    Connect with Jayne and Catherine

    Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jandals-in-japan-podcast/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jandalsinjapan/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jandalsinjapan

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jandalsinjapan

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    51 min

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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 and services here in Japan. They'll tell you their tips for success and pitfalls to avoid. They'll share their challenges and what they did to overcome them. They will tell you things you can't find in textbooks or on the internet. We will also be sharing the latest intel and insights on Japan from our on-the-ground presence And you'll hear some super business culture and other tips from us sprinkled throughout. Grab a glass of sake and let's get into it.
Copyright 2024 Jayne Nakata & Catherine O'Connell
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