Jim's Japan

27/03/2025

Can do attitude.

>> The sinkhole appeared on November 8, 2016, near Hakata Station in Fukuoka.
>>> 30 meters wide and 15 meters deep…

21/03/2025

Haruka Nishimatsu, the former CEO of Japan Airlines, became a global symbol of ethical leadership, financial discipline, and corporate responsibility during one of the airline industry’s most challenging economic crises. Rather than imposing mass layoffs or prioritizing profit-driven executive perks, Nishimatsu made an unprecedented decision—he took a drastic pay cut, reducing his salary to just $90,000 annually, making less than some of the airline’s pilots. His commitment to financial prudence extended beyond just his paycheck; he also eliminated executive luxuries, opting to commute via public transportation, wear modest business attire, and work in an open office environment alongside employees, instead of isolating himself in an exclusive executive suite.

His transformational leadership approach was rooted in humility, employee well-being, and long-term corporate sustainability, setting a gold standard for financial management and ethical decision-making. At a time when many corporate executives focus on profit maximization, Nishimatsu prioritized workplace culture, employee retention, and sustainable business growth, fostering unwavering trust and loyalty within his organization. His people-first philosophy not only helped stabilize Japan Airlines but also earned him widespread recognition as an icon of responsible leadership and corporate governance.

Nishimatsu’s inspiring story underscores the power of selfless leadership, proving that true success is built on integrity, accountability, and a commitment to financial sustainability. His approach continues to serve as a blueprint for entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals seeking to achieve long-term business success without compromising ethical values.

18/02/2025

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10/01/2025

Feeling adventurous? Many non Japanese folk are buying inexpensive houses like this and starting a new life in Japan.

09/01/2025

Any one who said they had mastered Japanese language might be stumped by this one.
Those complex characters have multiple pronunciations - that's one level to understand which pronunciation to use. The first one could be ki, or moku, or ko.
The second one is either wata, hata, or bata. That is based on what is the best way to slide the sound "ko" into the sound "hata".

The same Kanji but different 3 stations and 3 pronunciations 😵‍💫

31/12/2024

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31/12/2024

明けましておめでとう御座います。
Happy new year. Best wishes for health, peace and contentment in 2025.

28/11/2024

An unlikely building in Tokyo.

Passers-by stop and stare at the ramshackle, hand-built concrete tower that looks like it has been lifted right out of a Japanese animation and dropped onto a real-life Tokyo street. Its creator, who spent almost 20 years making the distinctive four-story Arimaston Building, thinks his slow approach...

28/11/2024

A shopping street in Tokyo is now the longest in Japan, taking 50 or more minutes to traverse from end to end.

Tokyo has reached a new pinnacle with the opening of Asakusa Kokusai Street, which is now the country’s longest shopping street.