May 2014
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Do You Have A Sales Philosophy?
Searching your heart for your true intentions could be the way to find success in sales.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/acumen_square-thumb.gif)
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Racist in the West, Cool in Japan
Canadian singer Avril Lavigne's "Hello Kitty" music video, set in Tokyo, sparks online debate.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/banner2.jpg)
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Open-book Management
Sharing financials with your team, as well as disclosing current, relevant information can motivate staff and empower companies to be accountable.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Publicity-RW_square.jpg)
Financial Services hiring going strong
Robert Walters' John McCrohon: The market in Japan is very much candidate-driven, rather than client-focused.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/BCCJ-Event_wide.jpg)
ONLINE PRESENCE
Experts highlight the importance of LinkedIn as a professional tool to represent your business and personal brand.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Book.jpg)
NOTHING SHORT OF GENIUS
Good short fiction has all the components of a fine novel: The shorter the story, the more skilful the writer needs to be.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Economy_wide.jpg)
WAVE OF OPTIMISM
New measures to kick life into the economy and promote "Cool Japan" are set to stimulate positivity and the country's wider appeal.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Lori2019-600x600-1-100x100.jpg)
RECORD-BREAKING YEAR
BCCJ rolls out its most competitive election in its 65-year history at its best ever attended annual meeting.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Health.jpg)
A necessary vaccine?
Doctor Tom Lomax advises on who needs to be immunised against Japanese encephalitis.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/IYAM_wide.jpg)
Death penalty: for and against
The release of a death row inmate following new DNA evidence shows the need for a review of executions.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Simon-Farrell-100x100.jpg)
Winds of change
Truly a readers’ magazine, BCCJ ACUMEN aggregates news, industry insights and cultural reports to both inform and entertain a broad audience of leaders and professionals.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/TS1.jpg)
Heavy metal
The rich heritage, branding and styling of British motorcycles are a strong selling point among Japanese consumers.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/EY1.jpg)
Anti-bribery and corruption considerations in M&A
Companies considering deals usually perform due diligence on operational, financial, tax and legal aspects.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Sector-Focus.jpg)
Mixed progress
Abenomics has created new opportunities for premium British cars but barriers to sales still remain.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Real-Estate_square.jpg)
Bridge to 2020
Residents and businesspeople of Nihombashi want to put their district back in the spotlight.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Media_square.jpg)
NEWS IN BRIEF
Your monthly digest of UK-Japan media reports.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Art6.jpg)
Arts
UK arts events in Japan.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Media-elite.jpg)
A look at elite restaurants
A recent survey shows London and Tokyo rank highly for dining venues.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Media-village.jpg)
English town in Kyushu
A hamlet on Japan’s third-largest island has been modelled in the image of the Cotswolds, England.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Media-tap.jpg)
High-tech taps enter market
Dyson Ltd. is banking on success for its Airblade range of sink fixtures in the Japanese market.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Media-Murder.jpg)
Plant drives man to murder spouse
A man living in the West Midlands murdered his wife and blamed Japanese knotweed for his and her deaths.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/JMedia-wine.jpg)
JAPAN NEWS
Mackintosh shops expand product lines; Retail deals counter tax hike; Growth seen in food delivery; More people enjoy drinking wine at home![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/James-Perachio.jpg)
Respect and fear not
IGS's James Perachio: In any merger or acquisition, there will inevitably be some hardship, but also endless possibilities.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Export-to-Japan.jpg)
market insight
Beware of corporate laws; Get wise to global jinzai![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Industry-LW_square.jpg)
Compliance-related risks in M&A deals
Conducting a review of a target’s business at the due diligence stage is crucial.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Asia-Strategy.jpg)
Fertile field
Government-business relations should be an essential element of any business strategy in Japan.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/TS3.jpg)
Exhausting resources
Motocross, or off-road competitive rider Luke Hall: It is a physically demanding sport.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Food_wide.jpg)
TASTE FOR QUALITY
British exhibitors at Foodex Japan see the enthusiasm for a taste of the UK.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Heritage_wide.jpg)
Memory lane for motors
Preserved or renovated British car classics gathered for the inaugural Great British Rally in Tokyo.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/David2019-600x600-100x100.jpg)