Leadership Advisory Consultant Yoshiko Ogawa from Egon Zehnder and Bjoern Eichstaedt, Founder and Chief Editor of J-BIG and Co-owner and Managing Partner of communications agency Storymaker, are launching “Leadership Dojo” in 2026, an inspirational community for C-level executives in Japanese companies operating in Germany. In this dialogue, they reveal what it would take for … [Read more...] about Leadership Dojo “We’re creating a safe space for leaders to step beyond titles to explore deeper connection and cross‑cultural leadership mastery.”
Interview
NUKEM “In Germany, the nuclear debate is conducted ideologically. The Japanese take a more pragmatic view.”
The nuclear company NUKEM looks back on 65 years of history in Germany – from fuel element production in the 1960s to its current specialisation in nuclear power plant decommissioning and waste management. After turbulent years under Russian ownership, the company was taken over by the Japanese IT company Muroosystems in 2024. J-BIG spoke with NUKEM executive officers Thomas … [Read more...] about NUKEM “In Germany, the nuclear debate is conducted ideologically. The Japanese take a more pragmatic view.”
SBI Ventures Europe “With our investments we bring new technologies and innovative ideas across markets.”
SBI Holdings, born from SoftBank's investment division, has evolved from an online financial services pioneer in Japan to a global financial conglomerate with over 700 companies and 19,000 employees worldwide. The company has transformed the traditional financial services landscape in Japan by digitizing banking and brokerage services, before expanding its operations … [Read more...] about SBI Ventures Europe “With our investments we bring new technologies and innovative ideas across markets.”
Nissin„We want to become the market leader in Europe.”
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.”
