THE JOURNAL
THE VOICE OF GLOBAL BUSINESS IN JAPAN
2021
VOL 58, ISSUE 9
COVER STORY
Diversity and Inclusion
ACCJ KANSAI D&I SUMMIT
Key takeaways shared over three days of focus on workplace equality
TIPPING POINT FOR CHANGE
Injecting diversity into corporate Japan through outside directors
HIDDEN TREASURES
Can women overcome obstacles to fill Japan’s tech gap?
SUPPLIER D&I
WEConnect International’s three-year journey in the Japanese market
COLUMNS
RESILIENCE, VISION, AND OPPORTUNITY
A challenging year has made the ACCJ stronger than ever
INNOVATION DESTINATION
US-led platform to provide healthcare traceability and stability in Japan
FEATURE STORIES
THIS TIME IS DIFFERENT
Jesper Koll on why a new and stronger Japan emerges
THANK YOU, NAOKO KITADA
After nearly three decades, we’ll miss an important member of our team
EXPLORE KUMAMOTO
Nature and culture await on the island of Kyushu
ADDED DISCLOSURES
Proposed reporting rules eye supplier finance arrangements
OF SAKE AND SCYTHE WEASELS
A surprising view of Tohoku with Alex Kerr and John Gauntner
2021 LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR
The ACCJ recognizes exceptional contributions from across its three chapters
IIYAMA WINTER WONDERLAND
Enjoy a family vacation or workcation off the beaten path
SUSTAINABLE CHANGE THROUGH ANIMATION
2018 ACCJ Volunteer of the Year eyes education through entertainment
D&I HIRING IN HEALTHCARE
Titan Consulting helps companies put diversity policies into action
A flagship publication of The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ), The ACCJ Journal is a business magazine with a 58-year history.
Christopher Bryan Jones, Publisher & Editor
BUSINESS INDEX - RECRUITMENT
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RGF Executive Search
“Our experienced consultants, based in Tokyo and Osaka, execute assignments with a proactive and targeted approach that presents our clients’ businesses and overall objectives effectively to qualified professionals.”
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