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In this episode we talk with Mark Dytham.
The Klein Dytham architectural practice is behind award winning projects. He has over 30 years of experience from first encounters with Japanese architecture heroes, through establishing a practice in Japan and the myriad relationships built across the creative and construction industries and the wider business community in Japan. Here, among many keen insights, Mark sheds a light on the current state of construction and on market trends for office spaces.
For more information about Mark's work with Klein Dytham architecture, plus the great work building connections in the creative industries through the regular 'PechaKucha' events, visit their website: http://www.klein-dytham.com/

In this episode we reconnect with our very first guest, Tim Romero, who brought his insights from the world of startups.
Today we have him back for a fascinating chat covering a range of topics including changing receptivity to innovation and collaboration amongst industry and government in Japan, as well as touching upon the hot topic of digital transformation.
At the time of talking to Tim he is about to embark on his new role as Partner at JERA Ventures, investing in startups that can support the Japanese energy firm deliver on decarbonisation and digital transformation. Among his vast experience he also provides perspective from his recent position as Head of Google for Startups Japan. 
Tim is also the host of his own successful podcast focussing on startups changing Japans economic landscape: Disrupting Japan.
Disrupting Japan Podcast: 
https://www.disruptingjapan.com/disrupting-japan/
JERA Ventures: 
https://www.jera.co.jp/en/corporate/business/ventures
Our previous catch-up with Tim:
https://exporttojapan.co.uk/the-world-of-japanese-startups-with-tim-romero-2/
 

In this episode Steve chats with experienced lawyer, Hiroshi Chiba, of Uchisaiwaicho Law Firm. With his speciality in employment law, Chiba-san provides key insight on the subject. From recruiting and managing Japanese staff, through the particularities of Japanese employment law, what happens if something goes wrong, and how to avoid it in the first place!
Hiroshi Chiba can be found here:
http://chiba-lawfirm.com/english/
The webpage and access to all the other valuable resources of Export to Japan can be found here:
https://exporttojapan.co.uk/employment-law-in-japan-with-hiroshi-chiba/
There's also the YouTube version if you want to subscribe to the videos: 
https://youtu.be/RFElaBKtEmA

Welcome to the new season of episodes. Kicking off with a conversation about Intellectual Property with Mori-san from Shiga International Patent Office.
https://shigapatent.com/en/
 
 

The UK-Japan Digital Partnership was signed at the end of 2022. Steve talked to Jana Psarska earlier in the year to discuss the implication of the agreement, the priorities and collaboration in digital technologies, infrastructure and data.
Jana enlightens us on the complimentary strengths of the UK and Japan, the importance of commitment to like-minded partners to help drive the UK's digital strategy, and opening up opportunities for British companies.
techUK is a trade association bringing people, companies and organisations together to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. They create a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government and stakeholders. Find out more at: https://www.techuk.org/
 More about the UK-Japan Digital Partnership: https://www.techuk.org/resource/uk-and-japan-launch-new-a-digital-partnership.html

Professor Joe Howe and Richard Lyle talk to Steve about the hydrogen economy in Japan.
Professor Joe Howe is Executive Director of the Thornton Energy Research Institute of the University of Chester, Chair of the Northwest Hydrogen Alliance, and academic lead at Hynet, among other roles. He has strong connections with Japan and shares his valuable and extensive knowledge and experience on the status and progress in hydrogen technologies, and commercial opportunities. 
Richard Lyle appears again on the Export to Japan podcast, but this time in his role leading on energy sector projects for Intralink. Intralink were commissioned by the British Embassy Tokyo to report on the hydrogen economy in Japan. Richard brings his experience of supporting companies entering the Japanese market to offer advice on talking to potential partners. 
Useful links including the Intralink report on the Hydrogen Economy, can be found at episode notes on the Export to Japan Podcast page: https://exporttojapan.co.uk/podcast/