The global video game market is poised to expand to a staggering $257 billion in 2023, according to PwC’s Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2022-26. For perspective, that’s more than 5.5 times the size of the global cinema industry. On track to exceed $321 billion in 2026, gaming shows no signs of slowing down.
Read MoreWith Japan tourism steadily increasing in the wake of the pandemic, there’s no better time to share a curated collection of my Kokoro Media (formerly Tadaima Japan) travel content that has withstood the test of time.
Read MoreAnthony Griffin joined Lucy Kikuchi, creator and host of The Business of Creativity podcast, for a virtual discussion in the fall of 2021. They weighed in on must-know global marketing tips, finding professional inspiration in Japan, and the importance of courage when learning Japanese.
Read MoreApril 2022 marks five years of working as a sole proprietor under the Saga Consulting brand. To commemorate the occasion, I decided to look back at the past, update you on the present, and hint at what to expect in the future. In addition to taking a moment to thank everyone who has helped me make it this far, I hope that sharing a few details about my journey will benefit anyone interested in doing something similar.
Read MoreApril 2022 marks the fifth anniversary of Saga Consulting, and naturally, moments like this prompt reflection. As a business inspired by Japan and built on the foundation of clear, professional writing, I figured that sharing the following interview—originally published in July 2020—was a good way to launch a series of upcoming announcements and content.
Read MoreI recently had the opportunity to share my Senpai Success Story with Ikigai Connections, a brand dedicated to connecting Japanese-speaking job seekers with global companies. Senpai Success Stories feature those who have “walked a unique career path using their Japanese language/cultural skills.”
Read MoreBrittany Arthur, creator and host of the Business Karaoke podcast, was kind enough to invite me on her show to discuss a variety of topics relevant to running a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Japan. More of a conversation than an interview, we covered the following and much more:
Read MoreI recently had the opportunity to share my story on the Small Business Japan Podcast, hosted by Josh Smith, a true global entrepreneur. In this wide-ranging interview, I explain how my career on both sides of the Pacific paved the way for Saga Consulting and my mission of helping Japanese companies and professionals communicate with global audiences.
Josh asked a variety of intriguing questions, and in this podcast you’ll learn how to:
Read MoreAlthough my services are primarily designed for small- to medium-sized Japanese companies that seek to engage global audiences, I’m often asked about what it takes to do business in the opposite direction: marketing to Japanese companies in Japanese.
To answer this question, I turned to a prominent member of my network, Takatomo Homma, who kindly agreed to write a guest blog post on this topic.
Read MoreThanks to a recent collaboration with LIFE.14, a Saga Partner, I’m excited to share content in a brand new format. Check out the video below for a brief overview of Social Networking and Personal Branding on the Global Stage, one of my most popular seminars.
Read MoreIf you study or experience Japanese culture, it’s only a matter of time before you come across the concept of tatemae, the feelings and attitude that one projects to the public. Tatemae may or may not conflict with one’s honne, or real feelings. When it comes to public speaking, embrace tatemae
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