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Jandals in Japan®

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 2026 Jayne Nakata & Catherine O'Connell Economia Gestione e leadership Leadership Politica e governo
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  • Give It Some Jandal: The Business of Motor Racing in Japan with Liam Sceats

    Give It Some Jandal: The Business of Motor Racing in Japan with Liam Sceats
    Jul 26 2026
    Liam Sceats is 20 years old, a New Zealand Grand Prix champion, and a racing driver who describes himself first as a startup founder. In this episode, Liam shares candid stories about his visits to Japan to race, giving insights to the motor racing world in Japan which is becoming an increasingly popular destination for racers. Jayne and Catherine also weigh in with some of their best advice and the reminder that arriving in Japan means leaving your ego behind, no matter how well known you are at home.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in Japan Jandals in Japan is brought to you by Catherine O’Connell Law and PodLaunch with JayneVisit ON Consulting for in depth articles in Japanese and EnglishIf 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 Liam Sceats approaches his racing career like a startup founderHow Liam built one of the strongest relationships of his racing career with a Japanese engineer who didn’t speak EnglishPractical tips for Kiwis building business relationships remotely in JapanWhy international drivers are increasingly focusing on Japan for long-term professional racing careers.About LiamLiam Sceats is a 20 year old Kiwi racing driver and New Zealand Grand Prix Champion. Competing in the Lamborghini Asia series, Liam raced at Fuji Speedway in Japan and scored two podium finishes in 2026.Off the race track, Liam is building a business around his racing career. With a focus on fundraising, partnerships, brand building, and premium corporate hospitality experiences, he is taking a business-first approach to progressing in one of the world’s most brutal sporting environments, being the world of Motorsport.As a young Kiwi chasing opportunities across Asia, Liam is passionate about building genuine long-term relationships in Japan and the wider region.Connect with LiamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-sceats-86276021a/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liamsceatsmotorsportInstagram: http://instagram.com/liamsceatsWebsite: https://liamsceats.com/Connect with Jayne and CatherineLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jandals-in-japan-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jandalsinjapan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jandalsinjapanYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@jandalsinjapan
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    52 min
  • Peri Drysdale Shares Untouched World’s Japan Market Entry Story

    Peri Drysdale Shares Untouched World’s Japan Market Entry Story
    May 17 2026

    Peri Drysdale is Founder of the internationally renowned sustainable fashion brand Untouched World. From growing up on a sheep farm in the Rakaia Gorge to becoming a registered nurse, and then launching a global wool business with just $200 in the bank, Peri's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Discover how she broke into Japan's notoriously difficult department store market, the power of persistence, and why being a foreign woman in Japanese business turned from a double negative into a surprising advantage.

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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:

    • How Peri started a global wool business with $200 in the bank
    • The jaw-dropping story of how Peri got her products into prestigious Japanese retailers
    • The "two minuses make a plus" philosophy
    • Peri’s Essential lessons for doing business in Japan

    About Peri

    Peri was born in Christchurch with a first career as a nurse before starting a small home-based knitwear business while raising her young family.

    Over the decades, that cottage industry evolved into the internationally recognised brand Untouched World, known for its innovative natural fibres and commitment to environmentally responsible fashion.

    The company exports globally including Japan and has earned international recognition for its leadership in sustainability.

    Alongside building her business, Peri founded the Untouched World Foundation,and her contributions to business, exports, and sustainability have been widely recognised, including induction into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame and numerous national awards.

    Links

    Untouched World: https://www.untouchedworld.com/en-int

    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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  • The Kiwi Brothers Origin Story: Transforming Zespri Marketing in Japan with Kanako Inomata

    The Kiwi Brothers Origin Story: Transforming Zespri Marketing in Japan with Kanako Inomata
    Apr 19 2026

    Kanako Inomata is the Head of Marketing APAC for Zespri International, one of the world's most recognised fresh produce brands. Working remotely from her hometown in Aizu, Fukushima, she leads marketing strategy across Japan, Korea, Singapore, Australia, Vietnam, and beyond.

    Kanako reveals the fascinating story behind the Kiwi Brothers characters, which have become so iconic in Japan that they've been rolled out globally across Europe, the Americas, and even back to New Zealand. Whether you're interested in brand building, cross-cultural marketing, or living a purpose-driven career, Kanako's wisdom will resonate.

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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:

    • What drew Kanako to move her career to a kiwifruit company from New Zealand
    • How Kanako and her team created the now-iconic Kiwi Brothers characters (and now their little sister “Ruby”)
    • The importance of being consumer centric marketing
    • Kanako’s experience working remotely from Fukushima and leading teams across APAC

    About Kanako

    An international marketing leader with extensive experience across Consumer, Shopper and Digital marketing. Starting her career at Unilever in Japan, her international marketing experience expanded into South Africa, and now extends across all of Asia Pacific

    where she leads a multinational marketing team of Japan, Korea, Singapore, Australia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and India at Zespri International. Representing one of the world’s biggest fresh produce brands, Kanako has led the Zespri marketing team to receive regional recognition including Tangrams Strategy & Effectiveness Awards etc.

    Kanako is a talented consumer driven marketer with a strong sense of accountability and business acumen. She is passionate about developing her team’s capability, and contributing positively to society so she can leave the world in a better place.

    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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    54 min
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