Tag: Japan

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Simon’s Letter from Japan: A New Market Opportunity

The world is talking about risks and opportunities in America and China. But are we forgetting about Japan, the world’s third-largest economy?

Japanese Toasters Are Showing You the Future

Rice. Grilled fish. Miso soup. That’s what breakfast food used to be in Japan. But that’s not the case anymore. Some might tell you this is globalisation at work, yet I’d argue the opposite.

What We Can Learn from Japan’s Property Market

You can never lose money with real estate. Just ask the people in Japan. You can.

Make No Mistake, It’s All About Your Data

A Japanese company, Vaak, is looking at predicting crime before it happens. The company has developed a software that uses artificial intelligence and looks at predicting shoplifting.

Why the Future of Netflix Looks as Grim as Japan’s

Japan needs to make some structural changes. If they don’t they’ll be left severely disappointed, much like the investors buying Netflix today.