Mr. Tajiri started his career at a trading company, then went on to help establish a Japanese subsidiary of a global financial institution and founded a venture company. He then taught at several European universities, including the University of Bucharest, before returning to Japan and establishing his own marketing company. He currently manages three companies based in Japan and overseas, including a marketing, human resource development, and environmental equipment manufacturer with patented technology. He is a specially appointed associate professor at Nagaoka University of Technology. He holds an MBA from the University of Wales, and a PHD from Babes-Bolyai University