Maki Umemura

Pierre-Yves Donzé is a business historian based in Japan, and Maki Umemura, a Cardiff University academic, both delve into the dynamics of Japanese business history. They discuss the decline of Japanese scholarship in global platforms, contrasting firm-level histories with a global shift towards interdisciplinary approaches. Topics include labor narratives in nursing, the impact of westernization on breakfast cereals, and the rise of ethnic Korean entrepreneurship. They also explore the cultural ecosystems behind Pikachu's success and the evolving landscape of financial liberalization in Japan.