最高の Day School ポッドキャスト (2024)

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How to launch a brand: talk with the founder of THREE 13:29

7y ago13:29

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66-year-old Mr Yasushi Ishibashi has a track record of launching popular cosmetic brands in Japan: RMK, SUQQU and THREE. They have strong presence in Japanese department stores, where large, traditional brands from Japan and abroad play strong. I interviewed him on his tactics on building a brand from scratch in such a competitive landscape.…

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Newly-opened Ginza Six aims not to be a department store 5:48

7+ y ago5:48

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Ginza Six, a new shopping complex opened in Ginza, Tokyo in late April aims not to be a traditional department store.The facility not only has flagship stores of high-end brands like Dior but also includes Noh Theatre and artworks by Kusama Yayoi.Japan's retail business is struggling due to the shrinking and aging population. Department store sales…

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Parcel delivery firm Yamato introduces pickup lockers in convenience stores 5:29

7+ y ago5:29

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Japan's leading door-to-door delivery service firm Yamato has introduced pickup lockers in 30 convenience stores around Tokyo. This is one of the solutions to the increasing cost of re-delivery due to the rise of online shopping. Japanese couriers offer free re-delivery service and consumers can designate date and 2-hour time slot to receive the pa…

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Primary school formerly associated with Japn PM's wife under scrutiny 5:10

7+ y ago5:10

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Primary school formerly associated with Japn PM's wife under scrutiny by Japan Business News with Yuzuha OkaJapan Business News with Yuzuha Oka による

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Airbnb regulation law to be discussed by the Japanese cabinet 4:15

7+ y ago4:15

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Airbnb regulation law to be discussed by the Japanese cabinet by Japan Business News with Yuzuha OkaJapan Business News with Yuzuha Oka による

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RCEP trade talks start in Kobe, Japan 4:10

7+ y ago4:10

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Sixteen Asian countries have gathered in Japan to negotiate a trade deal RCEP. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership entails a growing importance as a rival trade pact TPP is falling apart after the U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from the deal.However, countries are struggling to come into an agreed conclusion as the members including J…

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Would Premium Friday work in Japan? 6:39

7+ y ago6:39

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The Japanese government starts a new initiative called Premium Friday, which encourages employees to leave companies early, around 3pm, on last Fridays of each month.The government aims to boost consumption and eliminate the notoriously long working hours.Yuzuha looks at the Twitter timeline around 3.30pm to see how it's working.…

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Should Intl fashion retailers develop Japan-specific products? 6:51

7+ y ago6:51

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Today's episode features a story on a fast-fashion giant H&M's retail strategy. H&M don't develop a product specifically made for Japan, as global fashion trend doesn't change. Instead they cater to each market by tailoring the variety and volume of products they place in store. Would it be the best way to cater to Japanese consumers? Today's pick …

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Japanese universities outsourcing entrance exam questions 5:01

7+ y ago5:01

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Japanese universities are suffering from the lack of money and lecturers. Sometimes they turn to prep school to outsource entrance exam questions, according to an article from Nikkei Business Online.Today's pick - an article from Nikkei Business Onlinehttp://business.nikkeibp.co.jp/atcl/report/16/021700112/022100003/?rt=nocnt…