What Art Can Teach Us about Innovation
Does innovation have a time and a place? Are some people fundamentally better at it than others? Japanese artists at the G1 Global conference weigh in on where innovation is falling short of its potential in business.
Japan in 2030: Actions For a More Connected World
Despite the many fractures in the world today, there are opportunities for connections. How can we seize these opportunities, and…
The Future of Work: Labor, Innovation, and Productivity
Technologies and business models are destroying some jobs and creating new ones. What will the world look like in 3…
Beyond Omotenashi? How to Showcase Japan to the World
When Christel Takigawa gave her famous “Omotenashi” speech to help Tokyo win the 2020 Summer Olympics bid in 2013, it…
Fintech: What’s New in Innovation in Finance
Is the fintech revolution already dead? Technological breakthroughs in AI, big data, and blockchain have revolutionized finance, giving rise to…
Tech Cold War: Opportunities and Challenges in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
One of the top risks set out for 2018 by Eurasia Group is that of a “Global Tech Cold War.”…
Preventing a Global Trade War: Is It Too Late?
Under President Donald Trump’s “America First” policy, the US has sought major trade renegotiatiations, including deals with the EU, negotiations…
New Generations of Entrepreneurs: From Tokyo to the World
Is Tokyo the next Silicon Valley? New policies by the Abe administration have led to more opportunities for entrepreneurs, including one-year startup…
Social and Political Fractures in America: Wounds, Remedies, and Scars
Japan may not recognize the America it sees today: issues over immigration, racism, Supreme Court nominations, taxation, Obamacare, guns, and…
Inclusive Growth and Sustainability: How to Create a Lasting Impact
Waves of globalization since the end of the Cold War have resulted in fractures throughout the world. In response, we…