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Bjoern Eichstaedt

Josef Goehlen“In the 70s, we produced German-Japanese anime cult series with love, poetry and humour.”

October 31, 2023 by Bjoern Eichstaedt

Josef Goehlen (91) is a former ZDF producer who brought cult anime series such as ‘Vicky the Viking’, ‘Maya the Bee’ and ‘Heidi’ to German television through German-Japanese co-productions and licensing deals with Japanese anime studios. He was a key figure in the first wave of anime in Germany. As such, he worked with Isao Takahata, one of the founders of Studio Ghibli, and … [Read more...] about Josef Goehlen“In the 70s, we produced German-Japanese anime cult series with love, poetry and humour.”

Rakuten “We want to bring Omotenashi to the world – on the digital path.”

January 31, 2023 by Bjoern Eichstaedt

"Rakuten always wanted to be more like Ameyoko Shopping Street in Tokyo's Ueno district. It's a real marketplace where traders and buyers bustle. There's shouting, it's a bit chaotic, but you have fun buying. Often you don't really know what you want beforehand. But then you find something that spontaneously appeals to you. There is a lot of inspiration. Our principle is to see … [Read more...] about Rakuten “We want to bring Omotenashi to the world – on the digital path.”

Audio-Technica “Everyone should be able to experience high-quality sound.”

November 30, 2022 by Bjoern Eichstaedt

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Goodpatch “Looking at the digital beyond borders.”

October 6, 2022 by Bjoern Eichstaedt

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Molten„Our aim is to contribute holistically to sport and to those who engage with it.“

Founded in 1958 in Hiroshima, Molten Corporation has grown from a small post-war rubber manufacturer into one of the world’s leading producers of sports balls. Today it is the exclusive …

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Toshiba“We have always been where technology changes society.”

Toshiba celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2025 and looks back on an equally eventful and influential history. It all began in 1875 with a telegraph workshop in Tokyo, which within …

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ITO EN“We want to bring unsweetened tea to the world – and create a healthier market.”

Founded in 1964, the Japanese tea company ITO EN, LTD. has grown from a small packaged-tea seller into a global group with a 37 percent market share for green tea …

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