Best Doug Picken Podcasts (2024)

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Partnerships in Education: New Zealand and Japan collaborations with Misa Kitaoka 52:18

5d ago52:18

52:18

Misa Kitaoka is the Director of Education at Education New Zealand (ENZ) in Japan. She shares her experiences and insights into fostering educational exchanges between New Zealand and Japan. Misa highlights the role of lifelong learning and the changing dynamics of Japanese education that will surely influence what education exchange between New Ze…

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Ep.119 Japan Rugby League One Final 14:26

2M ago14:26

14:26

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week I review the Japan Rugby League One Semi-finals and the Promotion-Relegation Battles before previewing the Final for the 2024 season! I also breakdown what every team in the promotion relegation battles needs to do to get promoted/stay in their division for anoth…

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Ep.118 Japan Rugby League One Semi-finals 19:07

2M ago19:07

19:07

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week I preview the Japan Rugby League One Semi-finals and the Promotion-Relegation Battles! I also discuss the recently announced Japan Brave Blossoms training Squad. Thanks so much for all the messages and sorry if I cant get the eps out consistently! We hope to cont…

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Tackling Japan: Rugby Legends Beauden Barrett and Aaron Smith on life in Japan and playing for Toyota Verblitz 55:22

2M ago55:22

55:22

Join us for a face to face interview with Toyota Verblitz players Beauden Barrett and Aaron Smith. The boys share their insights into the deep-rooted respect within Japanese culture and sports, and how these athletes navigate their lives on and off the field in Japan. Plus, hear their personal journeys from small-town New Zealand to the internation…

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Peeling back the layers of the fresh produce market in Japan with Jessica Tisch 55:23

3M ago55:23

55:23

Jessica Tisch, Japan Country Manager for Freshco, joins us to share the lay of the land in the fresh produce sector in Japan. We traverse the topics of the “biggest lake in Japan”, Lake Biwa to candid conversations with Kansai taxi drivers. In this episode, we “peel back the layers” of this market in Japan. As the Country Manager in Japan, Jess sha…

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Barking up the right tree! The K9 Natural success story of selling premium pet food in the Japan market 38:36

3M ago38:36

38:36

We dive into the fascinating world of pet ownership and dog trends in Japan with our guest, Takayuki Ichikawa, from K9 Natural, a premium New Zealand pet food product being sold in the Japan market. Takayuki shares insights into the growing humanization trend for pets in Japan, where they are treated as valued family members. We also explore the su…

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Ep.117 Doug the Translator Update Episode 5:33

4M ago5:33

5:33

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week is a short and sharp ep to explain where I've been and what I've been up to! Thanks so much for all the messages and sorry if I cant get the eps out consistently! We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a lis…

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New Zealand forestry and Japan with Tony Clifford 51:02

4M ago51:02

51:02

We are thrilled to bring you a wonderful Jandal: Tony Clifford, who is sharing his experience of working with a Japanese corporation for 30 years. That’s quite some dedication to the relationship between both countries that we don’t often see. You will love Tony’s insights, tips and advice for those who are just getting started, levelling up, or wo…

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Hiring to help your business succeed in Japan with Kerry Ellis 42:42

5M ago42:42

42:42

We sit down with the insightful Kerry Ellis, a Senior Business Partner at Decipher Group in Christchurch, who has extensive experience in both New Zealand and Japan. Kerry shares fascinating stories and valuable insights about engaging with the Japanese market, understanding cultural differences, the importance of all kinds of diversity in business…

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From Fukuoka to Auckland - Technology collaborations between Japan and New Zealand with Pam Ford 41:07

5M ago41:07

41:07

We are getting the download on the tech collaborations between Japan and New Zealand in this episode with guest, Pam Ford from Tātaki Auckland Unlimited. Pam shares the potential that is waiting for New Zealand tech businesses in exciting markets like Japan and how cities like Auckland, Fukuoka and Tokyo are working together at this subnational lev…

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Ep.116 The Cross-Border Rugby Round 1 Preview 12:00

5M ago12:00

12:00

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week we preview the opening round of the Cross-Border Rugby between the Chiefs, Blues, Suntory Sungoliath and the Panasonic Wild Knights. I also react to the news that 3 new teams in the Yakult Levins, the Secom Rugguts and LeRIRO Fukuoka will be joining Japan Rugby L…

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Game Changers: Bridging language gaps in Japan rugby through translation with Doug Picken 57:49

6M ago57:49

57:49

Doug Picken is an exceptional individual with unique insights into the world of rugby translation and the cultural intricacies of Japan and New Zealand. In his position as a translator for the DynaBoars rugby team, Doug helps his team to tackle the linguistic and cultural differences daily. We love his passion for wearing the jersey in promoting Ja…

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Ep.115 Brave Blossoms fixtures, Canon Injury Woes, & ASMR 11:51

6M ago11:51

11:51

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week we review the 1st half of round 6 in the Japan Rugby League One season before previewing all the games in the second half on the round, as all games have been reshuffled to make room for the Cross Border Rugby fixtures. I also discuss Canon's injury woes and the …

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Ep.114 Eddie Jones, and the Fastest Team in the World 26:29

6M ago26:29

26:29

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week we discuss Eddie Jones and the style of Rugby he wants Japan to play, before reviewing the 5th round of the Japan Rugby League One season and also previewing all the games of round 6,which is only 3 games over all 3 divisions to accommodate for the Cross Border G…

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Costco as a distribution strategy in Japan with Jason Allen, Cookie Time 1:04:51

6M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Cookie Time is making waves in Japan and Jason Allen, Representative Director, shares how this came to be. If you are thinking of having Costco as part of your product distribution strategy then this episode is for you. We are so proud of the work that Cookie Time has done in Japan over the past 10 years and excited to see what they achieve next. S…

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Ep.113 Japan Rugby League One Round 5 Preview 23:04

6M ago23:04

23:04

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week we review the 4th round of the Japan Rugby League One season before also previewing all the games of round 5, including the Aaron Smith, Beauden Barrett vs Will Genia, Quade Cooper match up when the Verblitz take on the Liners!! Sorry about the Delay in the episo…

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Ep.112 Japan Rugby League One Preview/Review Show Round 4 16:54

7M ago16:54

16:54

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone! I'm Doug the translator, and this week I review all the games of round 3 before previewing round 4! I also explain some of Japan's year year/Christmas customs! We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have …

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Ep.111 Eddie Jones, Nicolas Sanchez & League One 33:54

7M ago33:54

33:54

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week I review news that Eddie Jones is coming back to Japan, news that Nicolas Sanchez is joining Suntory, as well as also reviewing round 2 of the Japan Rugby League One season before also previewing all the games of round 3! We hope to continue to bring you a wide v…

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Delivering excellence in Japan's freight industry with Motoko Murata 48:22

7M ago48:22

48:22

Motoko Murata is the country manager for Mainfreight in Japan. Together we delved into what is making Mainfreight stand out in the ultra competitive area of international freight in Japan. Motoko shares the importance of quality in cargo delivery, investment in technology, and the significance of collaboration and customer communication for smooth …

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Ep.110 Japan Rugby League One round 1 review/Round 2 Preview 36:08

7M ago36:08

36:08

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week we review the opening round of the Japan Rugby League One season before also previewing all the games of round two! We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, ever…

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Ep. 109 Japan Rugby League One R1 Preview! 28:29

7M ago28:29

28:29

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week we preview the opening round of the Japan Rugby League One season! A lot of big names joining our league this year so can't wait for what looks like it'll be another cracking season! We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the …

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Wai Mānuka's awesome adventure: From the America’s Cup to Tokyo's taste buds 37:14

8M ago37:14

37:14

Joe Harawira is co-founder of Wai Mānuka, a premium non-alcoholic beverage company. We　talk about Wai Mānuka's success in both New Zealand and Japan, their collaborations, and their plans for expansion. Join us as we dive into the world of business relationships, trust, and partnerships in Japan. In this episode you’ll hear: How the idea for Wai Mā…

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Ep.108 Cross-Border Rugby + JRLO Conference B New Signings 17:20

8M ago17:20

17:20

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week we review the Cross Border Rugby games scheduled to be played vs the Chiefs and the Blues from Super Rugby. We also go around the grounds to review last weeks preseason games before talking about the new signings in Conference B of Div 1 JRLO! We hope to continue…

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Ep. 107 Both Japan Sevens Team Qualify for the Paris Olympics ft. Brackin Henry 44:47

8M ago44:47

44:47

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm joined by Dynaboars and former Japan sevens international Brackin Henry as we talk about the Men's and Women's teams who have qualified for the Next Olympics in France! We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so …

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Five awesome moments from Jandals in Japan in 2023 18:26

8M ago18:26

18:26

We’re out of office this week, but we didn’t want you to miss your hit of “Jandals in Japan” while we are away, so we thought we would share our New Zealand Podcast Awards 2023 submission with you. You’ll hear five impactful moments from the last year of the show. Please support us in the “Listeners Choice Award”. You can find the links below. Subs…

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Ep.106 20 Minute Red Card Rule Coming to Japan Rugby League One 16:00

8M ago16:00

16:00

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week we discuss the news that the yellow card bunker review system will be coming to Japan with the 20 minute Red card rule. We also go around the grounds with all the pre-season action from Japan Rugby League One. We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of vi…

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Ep.105 Will Eddie Jones be the next Japan Coach? 13:01

8M ago13:01

13:01

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week we react to the news that Eddie Jones is interested in the Japan job, as well as going over the new signings in League One, including Sam Cane and Dane Coles. We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen …

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Inspiring the next generation: Taking the Sakura Japan Hockey team to new heights with Jude Menezes 45:24

8M ago45:24

45:24

Jude Menezes shares his experiences and insights as the new coach for the Japanese women’s hockey team: Sakura Japan. From discussing the challenges of recruiting players to the cultural nuances of coaching, Jude provides a fascinating perspective on this role and his challenge to bring the Japanese women’s team into the top 6 teams in the world. G…

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Ep.104 World Cup Final Review! 17:42

9M ago17:42

17:42

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week I review the Rugby World Cup Final between the All Blacks and South Africa! I also talk about the new 2027 WC format and about Eddie Jones leaving the Australian National team. We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future…

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Ep.103 Rugby World Cup Final Preview ft. Jess & John 52:57

9M ago52:57

52:57

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm re-joined by fan faves Jess and John as we review the semi-finals and the Final of the Rugby World Cup! We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share …

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Celebrating Episode 40, we let ChatGPT ask us the questions 32:48

9M ago32:48

32:48

In today's milestone 40th episode, Jayne and Catherine have plenty to chat about thanks to ChatGPT which has provided the thought provoking questions for this episode. We'll be sharing some Kiwi and Nihongo phrases and traditions that have captured our attention. So grab your own favourite bevvy and join us as we explore language, culture, and quir…

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Ep.102 Rugby World Cup Quarters Review ft. Jess & John 56:21

9M ago56:21

56:21

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm re-joined by fan faves Jess and John as we review the the Quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup! We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!! …

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Ep.101 Japan Knocked out of WRC + Quarterfinal preview! 31:41

9M ago31:41

31:41

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week we review Brave Blossoms game vs Argentina before previewing the Quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup! We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps…

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Insights on Japanese culture for life and business with Tim Bunting, the Kiwi Yamabushi 54:07

9M ago54:07

54:07

Tim Bunting, also known as the “Kiwi Yamabushi”, shares fascinating insights about his experiences as a Yamabushi practitioner and the philosophy behind their practices. Join us as we delve into Tim's love of an unfamous part of Japan which set him on the path to be invited to become a yamabushi. If you have ever wondered why? about many things tha…

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Ep. 100 Hundy Ep Special ft. Ben Paltridge & John Akiba 48:29

10M ago48:29

48:29

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week is our 100th episode! Thank you so much to everyone who has helped to keep this pod going for the last few years, and I hope to bring you more content in the future! Im joined this week by Ben Paltridge and also Dynaoars Analyst John Akiba as we review and previe…

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Diving into Japan's Aquaculture Landscape through the Global Fisheries Scholarship with Monique Holmes 53:11

10M ago53:11

53:11

Monique Holmes shares her insightful experiences during her time as a trainee at Nissui in Japan on the Global Fisheries Scholarship. Join us as we explore Monique's observations on the amazing hospitality she experienced in Japan, the importance of embracing new experiences, and the lessons she learned about the aquaculture industry. Let's dive in…

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Ep.99 Japan vs England World Cup Review 18:33

10M ago18:33

18:33

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week I review the news that Yamanaka Ryohei is joining the Brave Blossoms squad for the injured Semisi Masirewa, the Japan vs England game and the rest of the World Cup Action! We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so h…

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Ep.98 Brave Blossoms vs England Rugby World Cup Preview! 21:40

10M ago21:40

21:40

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week I review the weekend's RWC fixtures before taking a deeper dive into what the Brave Blossoms need to do to beat the England team who are now without Flanker Tom Curry! We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have …

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Embracing cultural nuances: Insights for successful business between Japan and New Zealand with Annette Azuma 57:06

10M ago57:06

57:06

Annette Azuma, Director at Baker Tilly Staples Rodway, in the Auckland office, shares her experiences in facilitating business between New Zealand and Japan. Annette has a long dedicated relationship with Japan and has worked hard to help support the Japan and New Zealand business environment. We are thrilled to share her knowledge with you in this…

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Ep.97 Rugby World Cup Japan Preview! 27:56

10M ago27:56

27:56

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week I preview the weekend's RWC fixtures before taking a deeper dive into the Brave Blossoms squad and their chances of getting out of Pool D against England, Argentina, Samoa and Chile. We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the …

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Ep.96 Changes to the Brave Blossoms WC Squad Ft. Jess Souchon & Ben Paltridge 34:31

11M ago34:31

34:31

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm joined by co-host Ben Paltridge as we discuss the news that Amato Fakatava and Kanji Shimokawa have been added to the Japan World Cup Squad as Uwe Helu and Shogo Nakano drope out! We also go around the grounds with the national fixtures of the week, talk abou…

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Ep.95 Owen Farrell's Red Card Ruling ft.Ben Paltridge 38:48

11M ago38:48

38:48

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm re-joined by co-host Ben Paltridge as we react to the recent red card rulings that are affecting the pre-world cup rugby scene. We also discuss the Barbarians game vs Samoa and congratulate Dynaboars Curtis Rona and Yusuke Sakamoto on their Baabaa's debut. We…

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Ep.94 Every New Signing in Japan Rugby League One Pt.1 18:54

11M ago18:54

18:54

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week I go through every new signing (so far) in conference A of Japan Rugby League One! I also react to news that the Harlequins and Mie Honda Heat have begun a new partnership. We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so …

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Ep.93 Red Card Impacts Another WC Warmup Game for Japan. Brave Blossoms vs Fiji review 13:05

11M ago13:05

13:05

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week I review the recent international fixture between Japan and Fiji, which was heavily affected by another Red Card before taking you around the grounds in International Footy and touching on the Japan Holiday Obon! We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of…

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Ep.92 Japan vs Tonga review, Season 4 is here! 12:36

12M ago12:36

12:36

Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast! I'm Doug the translator, and this week I review the recent international fixture between Japan and Tonga, before taking you around the ground and chat about the heat and cheap as chips dentists in Japan! We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a l…

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From petrol stations to diplomacy: Building bridges through people-to-people connections with Dom Walton-France 1:21:07

12M ago1:21:07

1:21:07

Embark on a journey of diplomacy as we delve into the role of the New Zealand Embassy in Japan. We speak with Deputy Ambassador, Dom Walton-France and discover how the embassy strengthens the relationship between our two countries through government connections, trade promotion, tourism initiatives and more. Dom shares his wealth of experience from…

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NEC today: working at a Japanese company in Aotearoa NZ with Mel Barber, Managing Director 53:56

1y ago53:56

53:56

You might be wondering what NEC actually does these days. We certainly were! Mel Barber, NEC New Zealand Managing Director, shares the range of activities that they are involved in and how NEC is helping to make life better with self sovereign biometrics. You will be seeing more of these applications in your daily life very soon! NEC is striving to…

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If you were starting over in Japan, what would you do? Catherine and Jayne explore opportunities for the future 31:32

1y ago31:32

31:32

On this episode of Jandals in Japan, join the hosts of the show, Jayne and Catherine as they dive into the various opportunities for intergenerational collaboration between New Zealand and Japan. After more than a year of hosting this show and learning all the dos and don’ts from their experienced guests, Jayne and Catherine surprise each other wit…

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Creating memorable hotel stay experiences through Kiwi and Japanese omotenashi with Rebecca Thorn 48:09

1y ago48:09

48:09

Rebecca Thorn, star General Manager for Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya, shares her experiences in the hotel industry in New Zealand and how she adjusted to the omotenashi of Japanese hospitality. Rebecca emphasizes the importance of immersing oneself in a new culture and how this is helping her as she opens the first Hotel Indigo brand property in Shib…

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Gaining traction long term in Japan through Manaakitanga with Miriana Stephens 58:24

1y ago58:24

58:24

We are thrilled to bring you Miriana Stephens, a director for Wakatū Incorporation and General Manager of AuOra™. Wakatū recently signed several MOUs with Japanese organisations to further business ties in education and Food & Beverage. They are approaching the Japanese market in a way that is resonating with their Japanese counterparts, so we are …

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