Toy manufacturer Sekiguchi, which is celebrating its 106th anniversary this year, is best known as the company behind the Monchhichi plush toy, which has enjoyed great popularity since its market launch in the 1970s. We spoke to the brothers Toshitaka Yoshino, who has headed the company as Managing Director since 2002, and the Global Manager Yoshitaka Yoshino about how the … [Read more...] about Sekiguchi“In the 1970s, German-speaking countries quickly became the central market for Monchhichis worldwide”
Interview
ANA“The Tokyo-Frankfurt connection is one of our highest-revenue routes worldwide.”
Anyone who has ever flown to Japan is probably familiar with All Nippon Airways (ANA). The Japanese airline was once again one of the top five airlines in the world in 2023. J-BIG spoke to Yuji Hino, Vice President & General Manager of the German branch, and Maria Petalidou, Head of Sales & Marketing for Germany and Eastern Europe. We found out how two helicopters … [Read more...] about ANA“The Tokyo-Frankfurt connection is one of our highest-revenue routes worldwide.”
Storymaker “In the beginning, I was incredibly naive.”
Long-term readers of J-BIG will not be surprised to learn that our publisher and editor in chief Bjoern Eichstaedt has a deep interest in everything related to the Japanese business world. But not everyone might be aware that his fascination with the Land of the Rising Sun goes way back – both in his professional and private life. In a change of pace, the interviewer becomes … [Read more...] about Storymaker “In the beginning, I was incredibly naive.”
JVCKENWOOD“It’s challenging to compete in the car audio market with two brands at the same time.”
In the 80s, nobody could get past the JVC VHS system, and hardly any stereo system could do without Kenwood components. The two formerly independent Japanese brands now operate as the joint company JVCKENWOOD, which offers car and home electronics, wireless systems for the global consumer electronics market, professional broadcasting, CCTV as well as digital and analog radio … [Read more...] about JVCKENWOOD“It’s challenging to compete in the car audio market with two brands at the same time.”
Daiichi Sankyo“A company that is only interested in profit will not be successful”
As an expert in oncology and cardiology, Daiichi Sankyo is tackling the most common causes of death in Germany and Europe: strokes, heart attacks and cancer. Formed by a merger, the Japanese pharmaceutical company develops innovative drugs and therapeutic approaches. J-BIG spoke to Dr Martina Witzel, Head of Oncology Germany, and Benoit Creveau, General Manager for Daiichi … [Read more...] about Daiichi Sankyo“A company that is only interested in profit will not be successful”