THE JOURNAL

THE VOICE OF GLOBAL BUSINESS IN JAPAN

APRIL 2021

VOL 58, ISSUE 4

COVER STORY

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JAPAN DIGITAL AGENDA 2030

11 big moves to restore digital competitiveness and productivity. READ MORE

DEVELOPING DIGITAL TALENT

How three big moves could transform Japan’s educational and business systems. READ MORE

FIRMWARE UPDATE

How government and business must digitize to move Japan forward. READ MORE

SUNSET SEAL

Will pandemic and digital agenda end the hanko? READ MORE

COLUMNS

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D&I

ACCJ President Jenifer Rogers looks at the role of diversity & inclusion in driving digital transformation.

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Innovating through Adversity

Ichiro Umeda, Chairman Institute for New Era Strategy (INES), explores three fundamental concepts for strengthening Japan’s medical system.

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As Easy As a Hanko

SignTime co-founder and CEO Jim Weisser looks at how cloud-based e-signatures solve the last mile challenge in digital transformation

Presented in partnership with SignTime K.K.

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Classroom Disconnect

Google’s Tim Romero looks at the true reason for Japan’s critical developer shortage.

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It’s only a paper moon

Might the dream of a digital society finally be hanging over Japan? ACCJ Publisher & Editor-in-Chief C. Bryan Jones.

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FEATURE STORIES

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PHARMACy

IN THE CLOUD

Mediframe aims to streamline and digitize Japan’s drug data.

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Tokyo 2020

Three months to go until the biggest sporting event of 2021—are you ready?

Presented in partnership with Sports Travel & Hospitality Japan.

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Location, Location, Location

Tokyo American Club Nihonbashi is a match made in heaven.

Presented in partnership with Tokyo American Club.

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Virtual Golf for a Cause

Take to the links safely and help children in need.

Presented in partnership with Jarman International.

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A flagship publication of The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ), The ACCJ Journal is a business magazine with a 58-year history.

Christopher Bryan Jones, Publisher & Editor

ACCJ NEWS & EVENTS

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Beat Breast Cancer Like a Boss

Looking ahead to a special ACCJ May event.

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Hitting the Ball out of the Park

Women in the business of sports.


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Chief of Staff

A strategic partner for your organization and boost for D&I.

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BUSINESS INDEX - RECRUITMENT

Robert Walters Japan“We put the interests of our clients and candidates first to achieve our business purpose: powering people and organizations to fulfill their unique potential.”

Robert Walters Japan

“We put the interests of our clients and candidates first to achieve our business purpose: powering people and organizations to fulfill their unique potential.”

RGF Executive Search“Our experienced consultants, based in Tokyo and Osaka, execute assignments with a proactive and targeted approach that presents our clients’ businesses and overall objectives effectively to qualified professionals.”

RGF Executive Search

“Our experienced consultants, based in Tokyo and Osaka, execute assignments with a proactive and targeted approach that presents our clients’ businesses and overall objectives effectively to qualified professionals.”

ReachExt K.K.Trust, transparency, responsiveness, and the delight of clients and candidates are the pillars on which we build relationships, not just business.

ReachExt K.K.

Trust, transparency, responsiveness, and the delight of clients and candidates are the pillars on which we build relationships, not just business.

 

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