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CES 2010 – Look Good, Act Assured, Play Loud
It is so easy to get swept up in the excitement, the presentations of CES. This year was no exception because there was an event-wide feeling that things are improving and that the PC, CE, communications industry has not only rebounded but is set for a number of years of solid growth. Watch the presentations and it is almost easy to believe that the world really does evolve around us. There are still challenges mixed in with the opportunities. There are sound ideas and products amidst the noise and sometimes it is difficult to see which products and product categories will be immediate hits and which will take months (or longer) to gain traction. We looked at them all and give you a different look at which will rise to the top...and when. It's still Shapiro's Greatest Show on Earth.

Big Beautiful Bamboo
A trip overseas leads to a lesson in marketing that will never be forgotten. However, it doesn't begin where you think it might. Where you ask? A bamboo garden. Bamboo and business may not seem to go hand in hand, but over time you can see their common thread: Growth.

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Lesson #3: Mix Things Up
When Puck first began considering expanding his operations overseas in Japan, he claims he was drawn to the country because he loved “the culture, the food, the politeness of the people and the fact that I’ll always find new ideas for my profession.”

Mr. Electronics: Morita Brings Sony to Life
World War II may have ended, but for many countries, the years following proved to be the even more difficult ones. Japan was one of those countries. Almost every single large city in Japan had been damaged, along with their industries and transportation networks. Food shortages were rampant, not to mention the fact that nearly 3 million able bodied workers had been killed during the war. In short, Japan was devastated and, if it was going to recover, it would have to start rebuilding from scratch.

Lesson #4: Challenge Conventions and Break the Mould
In 1989, along with the outspoken Japanese politician Ishihara Shintaro, Morita co-authored a book about Japan’s economic rise called, “The Japan That Can Say No.” In it, Morita criticized American business for what he saw as the “hollowing out” of the country’s economy. Specifically, he thought their focus on mergers and acquisitions, and relocating operations overseas, was taking away from the creation of real manufacturing power.

The Art of Letting Bad Things Happen
Long time no see! I just landed back in CA from a long overdue mini-retirement through London, Scotland, Sardinia, Slovak Republic, Austria, Amsterdam, and Japan.
A Simple Friendship
An account of how relationships are formed in Japan. Good to consider such subtlety when you want to make a better relationship with someone.

Customer Service in Japan
When travelling to Japan it is hard not to notice the politeness of the people, especially in the shops, malls, restaurants and other businesses. It is well worth a look at how and why they seem to have or at least present perfect customer service. We could learn a lot from them!
The Bank of Japan will buy 1 Trillion Yen of Shares Held by Banks, But will it be enough?
The Bank of Japan is buying 1 trillion yen's worth of stocks from their banks to shore up their balance sheets and to encourage them to lend. But will it be enough? Read on...
Compromising Situations
Learn how an experience in Corporate Japan led to a life long lesson in problem solving in the business world.
Yen/Yang?
In this article, Mike Conlon expresses his opinion about the trend of the pair USD/JPY. There could be a major reversal technically due to the huge hammer price action. Fundamentally, Japan reported that consumer price fell a record 2.4% as deflation is putting further pressure on a already fragile Japanese economy. Also, Bank of Japan Officials and others are trying to talk down the Yen, whose strength could harm Japan’s export. Meanwhile, there is a vocal saying that the US will not going to let the US dollar completely tank.
Getting a Job in Japan Japanese Speaking Ability...While Not a Requirement, Has Its Advantages
Okay, well a common question I get when I meet people currently living in Japan as well as traveling through Japan is "do I need to speak Japanese to get a job in Japan?" To answer this question, it really depends on what exactly you mean by a job. Are you looking for something fun that will provide you with a salary and some freedom, or are you looking for something more, such as a career, something that will provide you with a nice salary and potential growth and career advancement?
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