Academic Insight as a Strategic Asset for Our Communication Work
With the academic period now concluded and final assessments completed, we would like to highlight a dimension of our work that plays a key role in how we understand communication, …
Public Broadcasting Funding Models: Japan in Perspective, Compared with France and Spain
Japan offers a distinctive and often controversial model for financing public broadcasting. Unlike countries such as France or Spain, where public television is largely funded through taxation and state budgets, …
Estonia’s Digital Innovation Path: A Strategic Reference for the Future of Governance and Business
Over the past two decades, Estonia has established itself as a global benchmark in digital innovation, transforming structural limitations into a competitive advantage. With no significant natural resources and limited …
Common Misconceptions Among Foreign Professionals in Japan and Japanese Companies Abroad
In our experience working with Japanese organizations and international professionals operating in and from Japan, a number of recurring misconceptions continue to affect cross-border projects, internal alignment, and long-term performance. …
Defending the Value of Original Content
In today’s digital ecosystem, high-quality content has become a strategic asset for media outlets, companies and organisations alike. However, situations still arise that reveal a persistent lack of respect for …
Expat Adjustment: Understanding Cultural Adaptation in Japan
An increasing number of foreign professionals in Japan encounter difficulties that are often attributed to specific incidents or misunderstandings, but which, at their core, stem from an underestimation of cultural …
Concepts (IV): Leadership, Responsibility and the Japanese Corporate Model
Last year, we began a series of reflections on professional and business-related concepts connected to Japan. These texts were never intended to offer lessons or prescriptions, but rather to share …
Concepts (II): Hierarchy and Professional Dynamics in Japan
Following the strong response to our previous article on key relational concepts in Japan, we would like to explore another fundamental aspect of Japanese professional culture: hierarchy. This topic remains …
Understanding Key Cultural Concepts in Japan
One of the most important lessons gained from long-term professional experience in Japan is that, while the country offers a high quality of life, living and working there is far …