November 2012
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Engaging Japan’s Next Generation of Leaders
“Leadership” and “Japan”. Using these two words in the same sentence in conversation among expats often arouses a wry chuckle.
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Beyond the Cotton Fields
It all began on a doorstep in India. Patrick Hohmann, on a routine business trip for his Switzerland-based textile firm, Remei AG, spoke with a spinner and asked where he obtained his cotton.Procurement: Japan’s Developing World
The role of procurement has evolved a great deal in Japan over the past 10 years, with global and regional supply administration taking precedence over local sourcing systems.
Books for Smiles
To build on our record of executing impactful social responsibility (SR) initiatives, the BCCJ is creating a simple yet effective multi-stakeholder programme.
The British Chamber of Commerce (in Japan)
“In Japan”. The two words are part of the BCCJ name. However, they are two words that we often do not spend much time considering when we discuss the chamber.News in Brief
Your monthly digest of UK-Japan news.
UK Search for Oldest Carina
Toyota GB plc is looking for the UK’s oldest British-built Carina E, The Daily Telegraph reported on 22 October.
Branston Pickle Brand Sold
Mizkan Group Corporation has bought Branston for £92.5mn, The Daily Mail reported on 30 October.
Waitrose Launches Goku
The UK supermarket chain has started selling the native Japanese giant spring onion in over 150 of its stores, Talking Retail reported on 10 October.
Access to Success
The ninth annual Access to Success—Doing Business in Kobe promotional seminar introduced the superior working and living environment of the Hyogo-Kobe area.
Rare Samurai Armour to Be Sold
A full suit of female samurai armour will be auctioned in the UK, The Japan Daily Press reported on 22 October.
David Bowie and Me
Masayoshi Sukita’s 40-year collaboration with one of the music world’s most enduring and successful artists almost didn’t happen.
Supply Chain Managed Service Enables “Predictive Visibility”
Avnet Inc.’s role in high-tech supply chains enables it to co-ordinate information from start to end.
Goodman Japan
The logistics sector in Japan has shown solid growth in the past year.
Relocation, Relocation, Relocation!
The past four years have been a challenge for most foreign firms based in Japan.
UniGroup Worldwide UTS
Ongoing political issues between China and Japan are having a major influence on the relocation industry in Japan, according to Aki Nitta, general manager of UniGroup Worldwide UTS.
Takahisa Kashiyama
As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), OOCL Logistics Limited is one of the world’s largest integrated international container transport, logistics and terminal firms.
The Next Industrial Revolution?
As an engineer at heart, Hiroshi Komiyama feels that his profession holds the key to a more sustainable and comfortable life for mankind.
Inspired Lines
A British man who had never before penned a haiku, a form of Japanese poetry, won the 2012 Japan–EU English Haiku Contest.
Book Reviews
The Garden of Evening Mists and Milligan and the Samurai Rebels
Arts Events
Arts events compiled by Shoko Sekiya.
Transplanted!
British garden designer James Basson won a gold medal and the Peace and Flowers Award at the Gardening World Cup Flower Show 2012 in Japan.
Beyond the Bright Lights
It may have the bright lights, skyscrapers and 24-hour energy that accompanies a capital city, but Tokyo doesn’t have it all.
BCCJ 2012 British Business Awards
The annual British Business Awards continue to go from strength to strength, with a record number of nominees vying for this year’s titles.
What you missed in the Japanese Press
Leisure Consumption Still Falling, Where the Dankai Money’s Flowing, Snapping Back at Whingeing Clients, Geek Market Still Growing
Only Winners at the BBA
Best wishes from BCCJ ACUMEN to the winners and organisers of the fifth annual British Business Awards (BBA) on 2 November at the Conrad Tokyo. We postponed printing ACUMEN to cover this special event, which is splashed over seven pages of this issue.
Japan Scottish Highland Games
The Kanda University of International Studies hosted the 30th Japan Scottish Highland Games in early October to celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage.
