The popularity of social media use has made available various marketing resources that have enormous potential but may go under the radar for those accustomed to more traditional strategies. One…
Taihei Shimamine graduated from the Nagaoka University of Technology at the beginning of this year and is currently following his career in the cybersecurity industry. He majored in Information and…
As a single mom living in one of the most expensive cities in the world: Tokyo. I have gained enough experience to share with other parents. My experience is especially…
In this fast-paced life, nature and outdoors are some of the best places that can help reduce stress, and re-energize people physically and mentally. A memorable, worthwhile, and to a…
Design Thinking is no longer a new concept. Around the world, people are practicing the step-by-step approach to achieving creative problem solving. A concept popularized by IDEO, businesses are starting…
The relationship between business, the society, and the environment is intricate yet dynamic, continuously influencing each other to form an interactive social system. Business decisions are often driven by the…
Student Experiences: COVID-19 and its impact on education, social life and mental health of students
Two years. It is hard to believe it has been two whole years since we first started hearing of the Coronavirus. Harder still to think that we haven’t yet listened…
With manufacturing industries and institutions focused on top-level education and research, Nagaoka is considered home by over 2,500 foreign residents. These residents with foreign roots help fill the labor shortage…
At this moment, different kinds of technologies are developed and improved all around the world. They are implemented in excellent tools and resources we use every day. We cannot deny…
DESIGN THINKING is a human-centric solutions-based approach to solving problems. It encompasses a way of thinking coupled with an assortment of hands-on techniques to seeking solutions. Design Thinking is iterative…
The bulk of international students studying abroad in Japan came here to learn much more about their areas of expertise. The life of a typical graduate student in Japan is…
When speaking about successful companies who have "glocalized" well in their new market, Starbucks often comes to mind. From seasonal offerings like Pumpkin Spice Latte served in fall season in…
Traditional and modern techniques are often compared, but Japanese blades and cutting tools brand Suwada proved that both can be combined to produce the best products for consumers. Started as…
What is Augmented Reality to Businesses? One of the most talked about technologies today is that of Augmented Reality (AR), and we are seeing an increasing number of applications and…
Andra Grosu, CEO and Founder of Yashibe. Image via Yashibe Andra Grosu is the owner and founder of Yasibe, a successful Romanian restaurant based in Gifu, a landlocked area found…
If you are a product manager, digital marketer, or an entrepreneur aiming to get your business off the ground, chances are, you are working in a highly matrix team comprised…
Browsing through convenience stores in Japan, one would always chance upon the word Limited Edition (Gentei, 限定). Be it an item in the snack aisle, a drink in the chilled…
In a country like Japan that traditionally values permanent employment, flexible employment practices such as freelance or gig work have always been fairly uncommon. So ingrained is the concept of…
In a recent Enterprise Network update published by The Times, Magnus Boyd, a corporate reputation specialist and partner at Schillings, the law firm, warned that "It just got real, "what SMEs are…
Bill Gates’ 1996 essay called “Content is King” predicted that opportunities abound online for those who generate content. At a time when the number of Internet users was just beginning…
The third Sunday is also known as Father’s Day. First observed in the United States of America, it has been actively adopted by many countries over the years. In 2021,…
Authors
Michelle Lim
Editor-in-Chief, The Nagaoka Review
Lecturer, Nagaoka University of Technology and Creative Consultant, Japan Creative Enterprise
James Redmond Chua
Contributor, The Nagaoka Review
Lecturer, Nagaoka University of Technology and Executive Project Manager, Japan Creative Enterprise
Ana Damaschin
Senior Researcher, The Nagaoka Review
Lecturer, Nagaoka University of Technology and Cultural Intelligence Executive Consultant, Japan Creative Enterprise
Nil Postius Echeverri
Senior Researcher, The Nagaoka Review
Business Development Strategy for Smart Manufacturing Solutions Division, Yokogawa
Irina Taraban
Senior Contributor, The Nagaoka Review
JCE Japan Creative Enterprise Executive Consultant - Global Talent Operations
Kurtz Law
Senior Contributor, The Nagaoka Review
Associate Lecturer and PhD Candidate at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE)
Ioana Jago
Senior Contributor, The Nagaoka Review
Project Manager and Growth Marketing Consultant, IVENTUM
Thought Leaders
Fumiaki Tajiri
Founder & CEO, Worldvoice Communications Inc.
President, LIKEART RESOURCES and Lecturer, Nagaoka University of Technology
Keita Sugiyama
Global Business Services Consultant, IBM
Senior Lecturer, Nagaoka University of Technology
Christian Kuhna
Founder and CEO of USDC, Urban Society Design Consultancy, Shanghai (China)
Senior Lecturer, Nagaoka University of Technology
