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The Lost Decades Weren’t Lost: Ulrike Schaede on the Business Reinvention of Japan

For decades, the prevailing narrative surrounding the Japanese economy has...
For decades, the prevailing narrative surrounding the Japanese economy has...

How do users actually find stuff online in 2025?

TL;DR: From ChatGPT and Facebook to Amazon, podcasts, and community...
TL;DR: From ChatGPT and Facebook to Amazon, podcasts, and community...

Building an Empire of Modern Hospitality in Japan

Kato Pleasure Group owns Fufu Resorts, Tsuru Tontan restaurants, along with numerous other entertainment facilities, river cruise boats, high-end restaurants, and hotels. The discussion offers insights into service management practices typical of Japan, as well as recommendations for those who aspire to build a career in Japan.
Kato Pleasure Group owns Fufu Resorts, Tsuru Tontan restaurants, along with numerous other entertainment facilities, river cruise boats, high-end restaurants, and hotels. The discussion offers insights into service management practices typical of Japan, as well as recommendations for those who aspire to build a career in Japan.

The State of Search Engines in 2025 is Concerning

TL;DR: Search engines and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) have come...
TL;DR: Search engines and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) have come...

Why is AI Slop Flooding the Internet—and Can It Be Stopped?

AI Slop—a new term in the digital lexicon to describe a more recent influx of AI-generated content of poor quality—is on the rise, thanks to AI-powered tools that can churn out text, visuals, and audio with little to no effort. Many feel this mindlessly-generated content pollutes the internet with bad writing and misinformation—raising red flags about the legal and ethical repercussions of the unfiltered use of AI in the content creation space. 
AI Slop—a new term in the digital lexicon to describe a more recent influx of AI-generated content of poor quality—is on the rise, thanks to AI-powered tools that can churn out text, visuals, and audio with little to no effort. Many feel this mindlessly-generated content pollutes the internet with bad writing and misinformation—raising red flags about the legal and ethical repercussions of the unfiltered use of AI in the content creation space. 

Why Art is Popular in the Business World Today

On a cold summer day in San Francisco, I had...
On a cold summer day in San Francisco, I had...

Can Frozen Pizza Sales Predict a Recession?

Unusual hashtag #RecessionIndicator memes are everywhere on social media–a viral trend that, thankfully, has less to do with accurately predicting the future and everything to do with how we’re all feeling about living in economic uncertainty.
Unusual hashtag #RecessionIndicator memes are everywhere on social media–a viral trend that, thankfully, has less to do with accurately predicting the future and everything to do with how we’re all feeling about living in economic uncertainty.

Is a Career in Private Equity Worth the Investment?

What is private equity? Discover how to break into a top PE career. Our guide reveals strategies for landing a private equity job without prior experience.
What is private equity? Discover how to break into a top PE career. Our guide reveals strategies for landing a private equity job without prior experience.

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