October 2016

The money mover
Forex firm’s cheap cash transfers arrive in Japan
What do BBA judges look for?
How this year’s experts will identify DRIVE
Shift up a gear
Busy month in UK–Japan ties
In the hot seat
Hope to meet you soon
Strong ties
BCCJ is a hub for collaboration and exchange
Iain Ferguson
President of Lloyd’s Japan talks about solutions for specialist business risks and the benefits of BCCJ membership
The Road Not Taken
Carmakers buckle up for Brexit as talks loom
Warm welcome for foreign firms
Tokyo in new bid to be Asia business capital
Making Good Things Happen
Corporate social responsibility offers benefits and challenges
Letter from Seoul
Ex-Tokyo trade envoy compares Japan and South Korea
Karma Chameleon
A life between contradictions
Opting Out
There may be fewer hikikomori, but social pressures will continue to create them
Unique publishing project
This is a seriously beautiful book that would make a fine addition to anyone’s library
Next Steps
Majid Riaz on how JET is still a springboard to the future
Beyond the bottom line
In healthcare, prioritising patient welfare yields benefits for all concerned
Diversity, Branding & Technology
How developments in real estate enhance new working cultures
Stage Fright Got You?
Hands and legs quivering, knees knocking together, face turning red, pulse racing, mind whiting out—this is stage fright
Boost your team
Corporate mystery-solving fun
Work, Rest and Play
The hotel designed for your schedule
Best interests
Client-first approach yields results
Benefits for Japanese of early-career posts abroad
Report on September Forum for Expat Management
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