G1 Global Podcast

G1 Global 2014 - The Japan Brand: Promoting Japanese Culture to the World

Japan’s cuisine, fashion, and anime subcultures have already earned some faithful followers in different places of the world. But the multifaceted nature of Japan often seems to go overlooked – while being steeped in deep traditions and customs, Japanese culture is in a continual state of flux, with rapidly shifting fads and trends. How can Japan’s culture, lifestyles and values be effectively communicated on the global stage? This panel features a former Cultural Affairs Commissioner, a public diplomacy expert, and a renowned observer of Japan’s society and culture, moderated by one of the leading advocates of the Cool Japan initiative.G1 Global Conference 2014 Society Breakout Session held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, September 15, 2014.» https://g1.org/g1global/
The Japan Brand: Promoting Japanese Culture to the WorldPanelists:» Richard Collasse (President and Representative Director, Chanel KK)» Seiichi Kondo (Director, Kondo Institute for Culture & Diplomacy)» Nancy Snow (Abe Fellow, Visiting Professor, Keio University)Moderator:» Tak Umezawa (Japan Chairman, Director of the Board, A.T. Kearney)---Prefer to watch the video presentation? Find it on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTE77enhLSE---

G1 Global 2014 - Japan in the Media: How Should Japan Communicate its story?

Gone are the days when the phrase “Japan passing” was used to imply the lack of outside attention paid to Japan. The international media now seems to embrace all the hype of Abenomics, although it still remains to be seen whether Japan can add substance to the hype and regain its global significance. How are Abe’s leadership and policies viewed by the foreign media, and how should the priorities of changing Japan be communicated to the global audience? This panel features journalists from leading international media outlets as well as PR and public engagement experts.G1 Global Conference 2014 Society Breakout Session held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, September 15, 2014.» https://g1.org/g1global/
Japan in the Media: What Should Japan’s Story be, and How Should JapanCommunicate it?Panelists:» Tamzin Booth (Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Economist)» Fiona Chan (Senior Economic Correspondent, The Straits Times)» Adrian Monck (Managing Director, Head of Public Engagement, World Economic Forum)» Yumiko Ono (Managing Editor, WSJ Japan)Moderator:» Ross Rowbury (President and Representative Director, Edelman Japan KK)---Prefer to watch the video presentation? Find it on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HotCjN9LbKc---

G1 Global 2013 - Building Trust in Business and Government: Japan and Beyond

Japan has been suffering from a very low level of social trust since the aftermath of the 3/11 disaster. Although the decades-long deflation and underlying structural problems pose immense challenges, the Japanese economy is beginning to improve, and there is a general sense that Japan may finally be changing for the better. What can be done to restore public trust in the government and businesses? How can Japan improve its stature in the international arena? In this session, the creator of the "Edelman Trust Barometer" is joined by two prominent Japanese figures with backgrounds in politics, business and the nonprofit sector.G1 Global Conference 2013 Closing Plenary Session held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, September 16, 2013.» https://g1.org/g1global/
Building Trust in Business and Government: Japan and BeyondPanelists:» Richard Edelman (President and Chief Executive Officer, Edelman)» Ken Shibusawa (President and CEO, Japan Center for International Exchange; Chairman, Commons Asset Management, Inc.)» Yasuhisa Shiozaki (Member of the House of Representatives)Moderator:» Nik Gowing (Main Presenter, BBC World News)---Prefer to watch the video presentation? Find it on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiMdGA8hPX0---