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Now and Zen Japan, 96 episodes.

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Alvin Tan: 6 Controversial Reasons Foreigners should work for Japanese Companies

2

Sean Nichols: Japan Entertainment industry insider & Ultraman actor

3

(Best of) Masafumi Otsuka: Intercultural Business Facilitator and Cultural Navigator

4

Yuko Tamura: Bi-cultural storyteller offering "rebellious" insights on Japan.

5

(Best of) Ed Thompson: Marketing Consultant and Educator

6

(Best of) Kaki Okumura: Japanese Principles to Live a Longer & Happier Life

7

(Best of) Robert Whiting Part 2: "Tokyo Junkie" Baseball Stories and more

8

(Best Of) Robert Whiting: "Tokyo Junkie" 60 Years of Bright Lights, Back Alleys, and Baseball - Part 1

9

Meshida: Japanese Stand-Up Comedian

10

Alex Debs: Luxury Travel Designer

11

Anthony Griffin: Global Communications Entrepreneur

12

Dr. Greg Story: Japan Business Expert, Author, Sales, Presentations and Communications Master Trainer

13

Matthias Sutter: Luxury Hotel GM & Hospitality Leader

14

Mac Salman: Customized tours, Japanese whiskey, and why Tokyo is the "Greatest Metropolis on Earth"

15

Deanna Elstrom: Japan Consumer Insights Specialist

16

Parissa Haghirian: Japanese Management Expert

17

Jeff Crawford: Digital Marketing Expert, has SEO advise for you

18

Timothy Langley: Renowned Japan Business and Political Advisor & Advocate

19

Taro Asano: Traditional Japanese Sword Maker

20

Guy Perryman: Award-Winning Broadcaster & Radio Personality

21

Loic Bizel: Japan Fashion Trends Expert / Founder of "Leo & Lea"

22

Brendhan Kelly: Hospitality Communication Manager

23

Katsura Sunshine: Master Rakugo Storyteller

24

Kaki Okumura: "Wa, the Art of Balance" Author

25

Joseph Delmastro: Author "Cultured Gaijin"

26

Alvin Tan: 6 Controversial Reasons Foreigners should work for Japanese Companies

27

Kiyoshi Matsumoto: Author of Japan Unmasked

28

Federico Fanelli: Swirl Wine the Personalized Wine Subscription Service

29

Dominic Carter: Japan Market Entry and Branding Expert (Rerelease)

30

Sean Nichols: Japan Entertainment industry insider & Ultraman actor

31

Masako Yamamura: Hospitality and Retail Training Professional

32

William Ryan: Japan Hospitality Consultants founder and Irish bar pioneer

33

Julien Rey: Leasing Director for "Thrillers & Fillers" at The Outlet! Company

34

Masafumi Otsuka: Intercultural Facilitator & Japan Expert

35

Ruth Jarman: CEO and International Cultural Connector

36

Diane Tincher: Specialist Japanese culture and history, writer, tour guide

37

Tyson Batino: Serial Entrepreneur & Small Business Advisor

38

Yuko Tamura: "Rebellious" Writer and Japonica Editor

39

Frank Packard: Alternative Investment Specialist

40

Nikhil Gupte: Managing Dir. Barilla Japan. Expanding Italian Pasta in Japan

41

David Clement: Corporate entrepreneur. Stories from 22 years of selling in Japan

42

Ugo Bataillard: Food & Beverage Consulting & Innovation CEO

43

Cynthia Usui: From part-timer to Country Manager of LOF Hotels in less than a year

44

Ed Thompson: Marketing Consultant and Educator

45

Evan Burkosky: Digital Transformation Evangelist

46

Yukie Kito: Award Winning Film Producer

47

Mats Lindstrom: Ducati Motorcycles President Japan

48

Karen Hill Anton: Author, The View from Breast Pocket Mountain

49

Mac Salman: Discovering the World of Japanese Adult Beverages and Customized Tours

50

Meshida: Japanese Stand-Up Comedian

51

Kaki Okumura: Japanese Principles to Live a Longer & Happier Life

52

Anthony Griffin: Global Communications Entrepreneur

53

Don Bunkenburg: Taking the Lufthansa Group in Japan to new heights

54

Frank Foley: Japan's "Next Big Thing"

55

Robert Whiting Part 2: "Tokyo Junkie" Baseball Stories and more

56

Robert Whiting: "Tokyo Junkie" 60 Years of Bright Lights, Back Alleys, and Baseball - Part 1

57

Andrew Hankinson: Leadership in Japan and stories from a 30-year Japan veteran

58

Alex Debs: Luxury Travel Designer

59

Parissa Haghirian: Japanese Management Expert

60

Paul Kraft: Gummy Bear President Japan

61

Jeff Crawford: Digital Marketing Expert & SEO advise for you!

62

Neil Butler: Metropolis Magazine CEO and "Aussie Beef" Marketing Virtuoso

63

Aiko Smith: On-Line Casino CEO wants you to win, big!

64

Katheryn Gronauer: Helping Foreigners Thrive in Japan

65

Dr. Greg Story: Japan Sales, Business, Presentations Master & Author

66

Deanna Elstrom: Japan Consumer Insights Specialist

67

Eric D'Ignazio: Hospitality Business Entrepreneur

68

Taro Asano: Traditional Japanese Sword Craftsman

69

Matthias Sutter: Luxury Hotel GM & Hospitality Leader

70

Timothy Langley: Renowned Japan Business and Political Advisor & Advocate

71

Guy Perryman: Award-Winning Broadcaster & Radio Personality

72

Seth Sulkin: Gourmet Food Delivery & Hotel Development Entrepreneur

73

Loic Bizel: Japan Fashion Trends Expert / Founder of "Leo & Lea"

74

Cynthia Usui: Author, Career Re-Inventor, and Female Empowerment Coach

75

Brendhan Kelly: Hospitality Communication Manager

76

Mike Howard: Life after publishing "The Salaryman"

77

Dominic Carter: Japan Market Entry and Branding Expert

78

Mary Reisel: "Compensated Dating" Researcher

79

Katsura Sunshine: Master Rakugo Storyteller

80

Jared Campion: Customized Camper Van Entrepreneur

81

Tim Sullivan's Hawaiian Airlines Story

82

Tim Sullivan: Cross-Cultural Educator & Authentic Storyteller

83

Paul Willis: Omotenashi Consultant

84

Alex Bradshaw: Kagoshima Ambassador for Award-Winning SENGAN-EN

85

Andrew Silberman: Leadership Expert and Chief Enthusiast

86

Brett Bull: Scandalous News Reporter

87

David Sweet quotes Dr. Seuss & what makes a great sales person

88

Ruth Jarman's Top 3 Japanese Cultural Traits

89

Ruth Jarman: Japan Internationalization Pioneer

90

Timothy Connor: Customer-Centric thinking Visionary

91

Rochelle Kopp: Japan Inter-Cultural & Communications Expert

92

Chris Thoma: Master Businessman & Story Teller

93

Michael Howard: "The Salaryman" Author

94

Masako Yamamura: Retail & Leadership Trainer Extraordinaire

95

Per Rasmussen: Brand Marketing Guru

96

David Sweet: Japan Entrepreneur & Sales Superstar