Archive 2020/12
Towards a better tomorrow
Experts on learning from the past to create a brighter future
Unlock The Real Japan combines Nikkei Asia’s renowned insight into the business world with Time Out Tokyo’s knowledge of city life, ensuring that visiting executives can experience all sides of life in Japan. This special site is dedicated to looking back – commemorating 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake – and forward to Japan’s exciting green future.
Capital city
Yuriko Koike
Since being elected governor of Tokyo in 2016, the first woman to hold the city’s top post, Yuriko Koike has publicly called for the Japanese capital to reinstate itself as a global financial center on par with London and New York. In an exclusive interview, she tells Akio Fujii, Chair of Editorial Board, Nikkei Inc, how she plans to do it.
Walking into tomorrow
Chris Grimes
Christopher Grimes, executive editor of Nikkei Asia on how the Covid-19 pandemic provided him with an opportunity to take stock, look forward and fall in love with Tokyo all over again.
Taking the next step
Kazuhiko Yoshimatsu
Established in 2019 with the goal of boosting the attractiveness of Tokyo’s financial ecosystem, FinCity.Tokyo is aiming to transform Japan’s capital into a major global financial city to rival the likes of London and New York. General manager Kazuhiko Yoshimatsu tells Shun Tanabe the seven steps they plan to take to get there.
Success in the city
Partner content by Atsumi & Sakai
How law firm Atsumi & Sakai hope to empower the next generation of foreign businesses looking to grow in Japan.
Money matters
Tak Umezawa
Reinventing Tokyo as the leading financial hub in Asia is no easy feat. Management consultant and government advisor Tak Umezawa highlights the potential stumbling blocks.
Financial capitals
Infographic
We take the 10 leading financial cities according to the latest Global Financial Index (GFCI) and compare them in 10 key categories to find our global champion.
Access all areas
Barry Joshua Grisdale
Barry Joshua Grisdale, offes us some valuable insights about the role accessibility could play in Tokyo’s future as a global financial city
Smart thinking
Takuya Miyata
Takuya Miyata gives his tips on how Tokyo should adapt smart city practices to become a future financial hub
New school of thought
Matthew Wilson
The dean of Japan’s oldest and largest foreign university on how education will shape Tokyo’s tomorrow
International schools
Partner content by MEES/NEW IS
The current situation for international schools in Japan
Travel planning
Tomohiro Kaneko
Director General of the International Tourism Department, Japan Tourism Agency, Tomohiro Kaneko offers his vision for the future of travel to Japan.
Building a better tomorrow
Toshiko Mori
World renowned architect Toshiko Mori looks forward to the future of cities the world over.
Thinking differently
Shea Lih Goh
Trailblazing executive Shea Lih Goh, President of Philip Morris Japan, on why Japan needs to embrace diversity for a better tomorrow.
Building bridges
Daiki Fukushima
Daiki Fukushima CEO of technology, import and export company Toho International on how advances in remote business can bring Japan and China closer together.
Unlock: Haneda
Atsushi Kato
The Kajima Corporation’s General Manager Atsushi Kato explains how Haneda Innovation City will usher in a new era of robots, self-driving cars and immersive experiences.
Food for thought
Serkan Toso
Serkan Toso turned his passion for Japanese food into a business. Here’s his take on the future of Japan’s cuisine, travel and start-up scenes
Etiquette guide
Guide: Robert Orchard
The dos and don’ts of doing business in the age of Covid.