ビジネス日本語講座

Why are prices rising, and what can we do about it? In this episode, I explain the main causes of inflation in simple terms, without relying on complicated economic jargon. We explore how higher raw material costs, energy prices, labor shortages, wage growth, exchange rates, and ...

As AI transforms white-collar work, many people are turning toward blue-collar careers in search of security. But is fear the right reason to choose a profession? In this episode, I argue that the real question is not which job is safer, but how you can build lasting value throug...

Japan’s manufacturing industry is facing a serious labor shortage. In this episode, I explore four major strategies companies are using to respond: automation, labor-saving systems, foreign workers, and redesigning production processes. I also discuss why simply hiring more peopl...

In this episode, I discuss why success in the AI era depends less on gathering information and more on making better choices. AI can provide endless ideas, analyze data, and summarize knowledge, but it cannot decide what you should dedicate your life to. Our time, energy, and att...

In this episode, I compare today’s AI boom to the California Gold Rush. During the gold rush, many people searched for gold, but some of the most reliable profits came from selling tools, supplies, and services to the miners. I explore how a similar pattern is emerging in the AI ...

In this episode, I explain why AI is not a treasure map. AI can help us learn skills, generate ideas, summarize information, and improve efficiency, but it cannot tell us exactly what business will succeed or where the next opportunity lies. Markets are ultimately driven by human...

In this episode, I discuss why starting a business with the question, “What will make the most money?” can lead to losing sight of the customer. Profit is essential, but when it becomes the only goal, people gradually stop seeing customers as individuals and begin seeing them as ...

In this episode, I explore why people can easily copy templates but can never copy someone else's life. In the age of AI and social media, it has become simple to imitate successful content formats, attractive designs, and popular marketing strategies. However, true originality c...

In this episode, I examine whether the Japanese reputation for hard work is truly a virtue or has become a hidden trap. While many foreigners admire Japan's diligence, punctuality, and strong work ethic, these strengths also have a darker side, including overwork, burnout, and wo...

In this episode, I discuss why building a sales system is more valuable than relying solely on individual sales talent. Hard work and persistence are important, but they do not always create sustainable success. I explain why analyzing the real reasons behind sales—such as produc...

In this episode, I explore why presenting yourself as a “free spirit” may not resonate with many Japanese business owners. While traveling, changing careers, and living abroad can broaden your perspective, those experiences are often interpreted differently in corporate culture. ...

Why do so many salespeople end up focusing on closing deals rather than solving customer problems? In this episode, I explore how incentive systems, sales quotas, and performance evaluations can gradually shift attention away from creating value and toward chasing numbers. Rather...