Opportunities for Disruption and Collaboration in Japan and Germany with Johannes Budkiewitz

In today's conversation, NIHHON founder Johannes Budkiewitz shares his insights into a wide range of topics, including how the Japanese education system offers opportunities for disruption alongside the rise of startups, as well as the unique opportunities that exist for collaboration between Japan and Germany. He also speaks about sustainability issues and initiatives in both countries, as well as what mindsets are necessary to find lasting success in Japan.

Today's Word:

サークル

sa-a-ku-ru

meaning: a club, team, or informal hobby group, usually at school or university

Johannes' Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannes-budkiewitz-95083b1a3/
• Homepage: https://www.nihhon.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nihhon_/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nihhoncom-2791049817875596/

Book Recommendation:

• "Sharing a house with the Never-Ending Man" by Steve Alpert: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50489122-sharing-a-house-with-the-never-ending-man?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=nV2344VOuY&rank=1

Related Episodes:

• On Being an Effective Communicator in Japan with Anthony Griffin (https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/On-Being-an-Effective-Communicator-in-Japan-with-Anthony-Griffin-el1v9m)
• Discovering Ma: Finding Success in Japan by Learning to Pay Attention with Byron Barón (https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Discovering-Ma-Finding-Success-in-Japan-by-Learning-to-Pay-Attention-with-Byron-Barn-ejiru4)
• Pursuing Mastery of the Japanese Language with Graeme Lawrence (https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Pursuing-Mastery-of-the-Japanese-Language-with-Graeme-Lawrence-ekp1p5)

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