Best Jayne Nakata Podcasts (2024)

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New Zealand Seafood in Japan with Jason Plato, Sealord 44:07

1h ago44:07

44:07

Jason Plato is the General Manager for Sales at Sealord. Jason recounts his very unique bootcamp-like early experience of joining a Japanese bank as a new recruit which has been invaluable to him in his career. He also shares insights into Japan's seafood market, including the importance of preparation in business dealings, cultural nuances, and th…

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The Realities of Naraigoto: Afterschool Activities in Japan with Jacqui Miyabayashi 1:12:28

4h ago1:12:28

1:12:28

Jayne chats with Jacqui Miyabayashi about the intensive nature of afterschool activities, or 'Naraigoto,' in Japan and how to be more successful as a foreign parent. Jacqui and Jayne share their experiences with their children's involvement in activities like swimming, baseball, volleyball and violin, discussing the challenges, costs, and the impor…

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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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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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Reverse Engineering Your Child's Public Schooling in Japan with guest host Brittany Arthur! 1:04:06

2M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

In this enlightening episode of the Transformations with Jayne podcast, guest host Brittany Arthur takes the reins to delve into the complexities of navigating public education in Japan, particularly for foreign mothers. Jayne, usually the host, steps into the guest role to share her experience as a foreign mum guiding her children through the Japa…

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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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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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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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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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TWJ 2023 Wrap-Up: Unpacking a Year of Transformation with Jo and Jayne 43:47

7M ago43:47

43:47

In our latest episode, Jo and Jayne provide an end-of-year check-in for 2023. They discuss their personal transformations, from Jayne's newfound love for baseball and her refreshing "inner old lady" approach to life, to Jo's pursuit of her artistic passions and the importance of balancing work and leisure. We talk about: The health challenges that …

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

9M 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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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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Insights on Japanese culture for life and business with Tim Bunting, the Kiwi Yamabushi 54:07

10M 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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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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Summer homework and bringing the best of both worlds to Japan from Sweden with Kumiko Ekstedt 1:05:02

10M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Kumiko Nakajima Ekstedt and I are discussing the differences between life in Japan and Sweden where Kumiko has lived for more than 14 years. I am interested to learn more about where in the world women have the best life and are able to live the life they want, be a mother if they want, have a career if they want. Full disclosure, I was having a ve…

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

11M 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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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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Less Effort for More Impact with Women’s Success Coach, Helen Iwata 57:31

1y ago57:31

57:31

Helen Iwata, the Less Effort More Impact Coach, is back on the show after five years! Helen has done quite a few transformations herself since 2018, and I can’t wait for you to hear how she is helping international and Japanese women in Japan to have more ease and joy in their lives. Now that is something we all want!! In this episode you’ll hear: …

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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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Give me back my energy! Jayne speaks with Menopause Energy Expert Miyako Hazama 1:19:17

1y ago1:19:17

1:19:17

We are talking about all things peri-menopause and menopause in this episode with Menopause Energy Expert, Miyako Hazama. It’s a topic of discussion almost everywhere I go these days, even Oprah is talking about it! I really want more women to be aware of things they may be putting up with, not realising that it is something that we can get help fo…

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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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Zespri: Doing big business in Japan with a small team featuring Ichiro Anzai 1:05:13

1y ago1:05:13

1:05:13

Ichiro Anzai shines a light on the potential for New Zealand fresh produce in Japan with his enthusiasm for our “tiny little fruits” that are achieving big things here. Zespri is a giant NZ company in Japan and what they are achieving may look unattainable to those just starting out, but Anzai san’s tips and information will be of value to anyone a…

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Checking in with Violet Pacileo, Otoyo Strength CrossFit 46:47

1y ago46:47

46:47

We last spoke to Violet in May 2021 as she was about to embark on a project to build an amazing CrossFit facility in the mountain town of Otoyo in Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku Japan. Two years later we check in to see how it went and what challenges Violet now faces with running a business day to day as well as being a mother of three and a consultant…

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New Zealand helping Japan to boost geothermal energy production with Yoshifumi Imamura 51:22

1y ago51:22

51:22

Do you know the percentage of energy in New Zealand generated from geothermal sources? In this episode we talk with Yoshifumi Imamura who is working to help New Zealand support Japan with its geothermal energy development. There is huge potential for development of geothermal energy in Japan as it tries to become more sustainable in energy producti…

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Adventure tourism opportunities in Japan with Mike Harris 1:08:51

1+ y ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Mike Harris arrived in Japan in the 90's to find a wonderland of adventure tourism opportunities. Listen to hear how he was able to persuade local stakeholders to see that adventure tourism is a good thing for an area and how he is helping struggling small towns to create their own destinations. If you are in adventure tourism and looking to expand…

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Renovating? Buying Property in Japan? Blanka Kobayashi tells us about her way to live a life 40:48

1+ y ago40:48

40:48

I love meeting international women in Japan who are finding their way and creating things whether it is a new podcast or a bricks and mortar business like Blanka’s which actually does deal with things like bricks! Blanka shares how she came to be really enjoying running her family’s renovation company that helps foreigners get the services they nee…

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Urban farming as a business in Tokyo with Jon Walsh 51:57

1+ y ago51:57

51:57

Jon Walsh never knew he was dreaming of becoming an urban farmer in Tokyo, until one day when he bought some seeds, a pot and some soil and started growing his own food. Now he inspires the next generation of kids to do the same at schools across Tokyo and has built a garden for a major hotel chain as well. Jon shares how he made his surprise passi…

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Take care of yourself to help others with Mary Wanjohi 55:03

1+ y ago55:03

55:03

If you need a pick me up today, then turn this episode on and give yourself a boost thanks to the wonderful guest Mary Wanjohi! She tells us about how she adjusted to life in Japan having been born and raised in a small town in Kenya to negotiating the scramble crossing in Shibuya. Mary and I talk about how we can make sure we are taking care of ou…

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Behind the scenes of the Japanese TV industry with Jessica Gerrity 1:10:41

1+ y ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Jessica Gerrity is one of our most recognised Kiwi faces in Japan, a regular on Japanese TV shows as well as a PR ambassador for her Japan home province of Saitama Prefecture. She does not stop there, because she has found a niche place in the world of the traditional martial art of archery or Kyudo. We hear from Jess, how Japan is now opening up t…

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Collaboration for increased creativity and connection with Paige and Jordana 54:55

1+ y ago54:55

54:55

I’m always thrilled to find a new podcast by women with a nexus to Japan. Jordana Matsuda and Paige Baldwin Ando have both been guests on TWJ and now they have gone on to create their own show together: The Creativity Cafe Podcast. I love how their connection and collaboration has really brought joy to their lives that goes beyond just putting toge…

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Jamie Joseph: Leadership lessons and insights from Japan's Brave Blossoms Head Coach 56:17

1+ y ago56:17

56:17

Jamie Joseph, Head Coach of the Japanese rugby team, made time to speak with us about how he manages to bring the the team to higher and higher levels of success. As we approach the 2023 Rugby World Cup, it was great to hear Jamie’s insights into what makes a successful coach and player here. If you’ve ever wondered how he got to be where he is tod…

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We're talking about menopause in Japan 44:10

1+ y ago44:10

44:10

My gorgeous guest is Lindsey Sawada, founder of the Setagaya Yoga Studio. Not only do we talk about the wonderful Tuesday morning yoga classes that Lindsey holds each week online, but Lindsey also shares her experience so far with menopause. Jayne shares some of the symptoms that she has been noticing more and more recently that perhaps you’ve been…

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Future trends for wine and sake in Japan with top sommelier Wayne Shennen 1:00:30

1+ y ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Wayne Shennen is not only a top class sommelier but also incredibly knowledgeable about sake. Jayne and Catherine pepper him with questions about food matches and how to best order sake when you are starting out. Wayne has started to build bridges between New Zealand and Japan in his area of the hospitality industry, which we think is fantastic and…

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Top contract negotiator in Japan, Tim Harvey, tells how he did it 54:40

1+ y ago54:40

54:40

Tim Harvey has negotiated over 1000 contracts including 500 rugby players into Japan over his time at one of the leading sports agencies in Japan. We ask Tim how he has been so successful and what he’s up to now, and how you can work with Tim to fast track your entry to the Japanese market. Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jand…

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A new frontier of collaboration, Japan and NZ in space together with Professor G. Aglietti 52:35

1+ y ago52:35

52:35

New Zealand has a burgeoning space industry and in this episode with Dr Aglietti, Director of the Space Institute, Te Pūnaha Ātea, at the University of Auckland, we find out how New Zealand actually has a lot of the goods to be a great collaborative partner in space ventures. Dr Aglietti also recently travelled to Japan to attend the JNZBC conferen…

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Getting your dream rugby job in Japan with Jess Souchon 1:05:54

1+ y ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Do you want to be part of the up and coming professional rugby scene here in Japan? Jess Souchon, Performance Analyst for the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars shares her story of how she not only became a performance analyst but was offered a position of a lifetime here in Japan. Jess shares how she overcame initial frustration to accept and embrace…

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Jayden Toa-Maxwell on becoming a celebrity in Japan and caring for your supporters 1:01:15

1+ y ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Jayden Toa-Maxwell filled out a questionnaire for a TV show and then found his life turned around when he was one of 17 men selected for the reality show: The Bachelorette Japan - Season 2. We hear from Jayden what it’s like when you become famous in Japan and how he is managing this as well as his rugby career. You’ll love this holiday episode of …

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End of Year Show 2022 with Jayne and Jo 43:17

1+ y ago43:17

43:17

It’s that time again! It’s time for our end of year check-in with Podlaunch producer Jo, to see how our 2022 shaped up. Listen to the episode to hear how our year went, what we ticked off our yearly to-do list, how we left room for magic to surprise us, and what’s in store for 2023! Follow along at home as always, reflect on your 2022 and make fun …

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JNZBC Conference 2022 in Beppu: Key learnings 24:16

1+ y ago24:16

24:16

The Japan New Zealand Business Council (JNZBC) is an organisation with a wealth of connections and knowledge in the New Zealand and Japanese business environment. Catherine and Jayne were able to attend the 48th conference held in Beppu, (Kyushu) Japan in November 2022. If you are wondering about joining the JNZBC or attending the Christchurch, New…

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Lifeboats where there are none with Lin Nishitani from Atlantic Pacific 36:46

1+ y ago36:46

36:46

On the show this week we’re talking with Lin Nishitani, a university student and project manager for Atlantic Pacific. I loved hearing how she came to be involved with this great organisation that is doing fantastic work to help areas affected by the tsunami in 2011. Their work has now extended to teaching water safety skills as well as their Ocean…

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Les Mills is in Japan but they don’t own a single gym, how do they do it? Featuring Ly Nguyen 1:06:56

1+ y ago1:06:56

1:06:56

Not all businesses in Japan have to be a physical product. Licensing your IP (Intellectual Property) can be another way to do business in Japan and in this episode we hear from Les Mills Japan, Managing Director, Ly Nguyen on what it’s been like growing the market in Japan around licensing exercise and training programmes. Subscribe to our list so …

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Localising your brand in Japan and becoming the #1 refill retailer with ecostore’s Hamish McCaroll and Alice Lynch 1:10:01

1+ y ago1:10:01

1:10:01

Iconic 30 year old Kiwi brand ecostore joins us on Jandals and they go above and beyond to share the story of their journey of entering the Japan market. Now becoming known as a leading brand in the refill market in all of Japan, ecostore is encouraging Japanese consumers to put their growing interest in SDGs into practice and making an effort to h…

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