We aim to increase the network of Leaders & Readers through interviews with key people at top international companies and with ambassadors to Japan.
We seek to promote mutual understanding, exchanges and commercial connections between Japan and the rest of the world by appreciating the outlooks of people outside such careers.
New technologies, pure science made in paradise
Peter Gruss
German superstar Peter Gruss leads ‘extraordinary’ OIST in Okinawa
From music industry leader to director of TELL
Giles Duke
Giles Duke plans to expand Lifeline, needed now more than ever
Bradley Busetto: Green investments, great returns
Bradley Busetto
Cofounder of SDG Impact Japan applies years of global experience
SEGO Initiative creates connections in Kanagawa
Alana Bonzi
Not-for-profit organizes beach cleanups, citizen science/art, sailing
James Yamanaka: One purpose, many changes
James Yamanaka
BAT area director drives sustainability into every aspect of business
UAE Ambassador Alfaheem grew up with Japan
Shihab Alfaheem
Fascination with anime widened to respect for diversity, resilience
Kyoto Seika head Sacko flexes architecture for all
Oussouby Sacko
Community ownership central to sustainable design for Mali expert
Read the Air guides firms to sustainable ways
Trista Bridges
Principal Trista Bridges shows feasibility and value to shift mindsets
Japan helps small islands take oversize global roles
Puratos: Good food, good company, better future
Jean-Pierre Bernardino
Japan President Bernardino aims for company to lead on sustainability
Goldman partner Ben Ferguson in it for long term
Ben Ferguson
Banker sees virtuous psychology-finance loop to low-carbon future
Company rescues hardware with support alternative
Bob Van den Broecke
Evernex Japan keeps businesses running while helping environment
