The success story of the famous Japanese instant noodles began in the post-war period and has now reached a global dimension. In 1958, Momofuku Ando founded the Nissin company. Today, the cup noodle manufacturer's creations are available in almost every supermarket in this country. With its new “More Authentication” strategy and sustainable packaging, the company aims to boost … [Read more...] about Nissin„We want to become the market leader in Europe.”
FANUC“We are wherever our customers are.”
FANUC is the world's leading supplier of CNC controls, industrial robots, and automation technology. The Japanese company looks back on almost 70 years of history – shaped by visionary engineering, consistent automation, and close global cooperation with corporations such as General Motors and Siemens. J-BIG spoke with Ralf Winkelmann, Managing Director of FANUC Deutschland … [Read more...] about FANUC“We are wherever our customers are.”
Ursula Gräfe“The work of translators receives far more attention these days than it used to.”
Ursula Graefe is one of the most renowned German translators of Japanese literature, and a celebrity among literary enthusiasts. She is best known for her translations of Haruki Murakami's works and has been responsible for almost all German editions of the bestselling Japanese author's books for the past 25 years – a stroke of luck, as she puts it. She also enjoys translating … [Read more...] about Ursula Gräfe“The work of translators receives far more attention these days than it used to.”
Konishi“We are like one company: Sales in Germany, production in Japan.”
Almost 30 years ago, Martin Kammerer discovered his fascination with Koi and traveled to Japan for the first time, where he visited the Konishi Koi Farm in Hiroshima. His friendship with Joji Konishi, owner and president of the fish farm, led to a close and successful business partnership. Today, the German company even bears the same company name and is the exclusive European … [Read more...] about Konishi“We are like one company: Sales in Germany, production in Japan.”
Gerhard Wiesheu“Taking time is Japan’s strength.”
In an interview with J-BIG, Gerhard Wiesheu, CEO of Bankhaus Metzler and a central figure in the German-Japanese business community, shares the background to his long-standing professional and personal ties with Japan. In his roles, including as Chairman of the Board of the Japanese-German Business Association (DJW), supporter of the Nippon Connection Film Festival and regular … [Read more...] about Gerhard Wiesheu“Taking time is Japan’s strength.”
