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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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Interview Archive

Kazuko Yamakawa / Feiler“We weren’t just developing and selling products; we were creating art in everyday life.”

Together with her husband, Kazuko Yamakawa built a thriving business in Japan by introducing German chenille products manufactured by Feiler to the Japanese market, turning her chance encounter with a …

Continue Reading <span class="company-name">Kazuko Yamakawa / Feiler</span>“We weren’t just developing and selling products; we were creating art in everyday life.”

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 …

Continue Reading <span class="company-name">Konishi</span>“We are like one company: Sales in Germany, production in Japan.”

OMRON“We focus on expanding our business with Germany as the key market.”

Since its founding in Osaka in 1933, OMRON Corporation has grown into a global player operating in 130 countries around the world with its innovative “Sensing & Control” technology at …

Continue Reading <span class="company-name">OMRON</span>“We focus on expanding our business with Germany as the key market.”

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