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.
Offbeat career driven by desire to continue learning
Paul Chapman
Moneytree’s Paul Chapman on rejecting complacency in business pursuits
Vision for automotive tech merges safety, creativity
James Kuffner
James Kuffner draws on past experiences to create an inspiring workplace
Lifestyle and nature as a basis for global relations
Pekka Orpana Title: Ambassador of Finland
Finnish Ambassador Pekka Orpana shares thoughts on cultural affinities
Setting the pace: Career diplomat tackles latest role
Peter van der Vliet
Dutch Ambassador Peter van der Vliet on historical ties and marathons
Encouraging innovation among Japanese startups
Tom Kelley
Tom Kelley of D4V and IDEO on unlocking the country’s creative potential
Expanding the narrative of adjusting to life abroad
Ben Jennings
Ben Jennings on creative forays and his role in NHK’s ‘Home Sweet Tokyo’
Eye for architecture meets luxury hotel management
Matthias Sutter
Life abroad characterized by gratitude and diligence
Alison Beale
University of Oxford’s Alison Beale on community and cultural relations
Newest post met with open-minded enthusiasm
Hartmut Schick
Hartmut Schick reflects on over three decades of opportunity with Daimler
Enduring lessons on the importance of community
James McCready
Adobe’s James McCready reflects on childhood friendships and MLB days
Stand-up plans: Trading caricatures for awareness
Patrick Harlan (Pakkun)
Patrick ‘Pakkun’ Harlan’s push for diversity and tolerance through laughter
A lifelong commitment to cross-cultural appreciation
Dato’ Kennedy Jawan
Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Kennedy Jawan on bonds and beginnings
