Tokyo, Japan
Japanese brands with global potential. International partners ready to build. Glokyo brings the two into conversation and helps move the work forward.
Current focus: partnerships between Japan and the GCC.
You've probably had Japanese meetings where everyone agreed something was interesting, then nothing moved.
More than language, the culture here needs translation. Unspoken rules, reading the air, decision-making as a group. I'll help you navigate this.
Time is money in Japan too, except it's duration instead of speed. My reputation from 20 years here is put on the line every time we reach out.
The reason most Japan deals die is lost momentum. I'm the thread between meetings, in both languages. Decisions written down. Next steps clear. Nothing drops.
My role is agreed up front for each engagement. No standard package. The goal: a working relationship across the two sides, and a clear next step for both.
Iconic rugged Japanese watch brand (sounds like "Be flock"). Over 2,000 outlets worldwide and no manual until I came on. Produced and launched materials to solidify the branding across all markets. Franchise owners and their teams work from the same book all around the world.
Household name in Japan for premium baby gifts. Took them from 12 domestic stores to 16+ and wholesale distribution in 8 global markets. I handle their outbound to global buyers, train their shop staff for international customers, and keep their global ambitions moving forward to each new market.
I'm a native New Yorker and 20-year Tokyo resident. My life and work revolve around this edge between Japan and the rest of the world.
With Glokyo, I give global partners direct access to Japanese brands. I also run Hashi which helps brands connect with visitors to Japan.
Send me what you're working on. Your in-roads to Japan. The partner you need to find. The unknown unknowns you have. I'll tell you what I see, and where I can help.