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The best show about New Zealanders doing business in Japan, bringing The Land of the Long White Cloud to The Land of the Rising Sun How do you build a brand in Japan and nurture a loyal customer base? What do you need to have in your tool belt if you are thinking of coming to Japan to launch a business here? Japan is often considered to be in the "too hard" basket but we are here to open up the bl... more

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Peri Drysdale is Founder of the internationally renowned sustainable fashion brand Untouched World. From growing up on a sheep farm in the Rakaia Gorge to becoming a registered nurse, and then launching a global wool business with just $200 in the ba... more

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Kanako Inomata is the Head of Marketing APAC for Zespri International, one of the world's most recognised fresh produce brands. Working remotely from her hometown in Aizu, Fukushima, she leads marketing strategy across Japan, Korea, Singapore, Austra... more

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Glen Argyle left Invercargill for what he thought would be a two or three-year teaching stint in Osaka. Twenty-eight years later, he is currently the CEO of Baxter Japan, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies. His jou... more

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Gareth Pidgeon is Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General at the New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo. From his roots in New Plymouth under the shadow of Mount Taranaki to his current diplomatic role, Gareth shares his incredible journey through Japan that... more

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Peri Drysdale
Founder of Untouched World; sustainability-focused entrepreneur
Untouched World
Episode: Peri Drysdale Shares Untouched World’s Japan Market Entry Story
Kanako Inomata
Head of Marketing APAC for Zespri
Zespri International
Episode: The Kiwi Brothers Origin Story: Transforming Zespri Marketing in Japan with Kanako Inomata
Glen Argyle
CEO of Baxter Japan, Southlander by origin
Baxter Japan
Episode: Staying When It Gets Tough: How Glen Argyle Earned Trust and Built a Sustainable Business in Japan’s Pharmaceutical Industry
Gareth Pidgeon
Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General at the New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo
New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo
Episode: Grassroots Diplomacy: New Zealand's Deputy Head of Mission on Life, Culture, and Connection in Japan
Brandon Jackson
General Manager of Growth Sectors at Bank of New Zealand
Bank of New Zealand
Episode: From Rugby Fields to Banking: Brandon Jackson on Building Bridges Between NZ and Japan
Sarah Hudson
New Zealand artist, Setouchi Triennale resident
New Zealand artist
Episode: Art, Ancestry and Adventure: Bridging Māori and Japanese Worldviews Through Artistic Creativity on Naoshima
Bryn Rowdon
Corporate Communications General Manager for Fonterra's North Asia region (Japan and South Korea)
Fonterra
Episode: Prosperous Partnerships through Protein: Fonterra's B2B Success Story in Japan with Bryn Rowdon
Tabs Matson
Head coach of the Ricoh Black Rams in Tokyo; former All Blacks and Fiji international player
Ricoh Black Rams, Japan
Episode: Lead Yourself First: Tabai Matson's Lessons from Rugby in Five Countries and Coaching the Ricoh Black Rams
Aaron Astle
Descendant of Noda Asajiro; musician and language learner
Independent musician/descendant of Noda Asajiro
Episode: Aaron Astle - Descendant of the first Japanese immigrant to New Zealand

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Catherine O'Connell
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Jayne
Co-host; co-hosts with Catherine and contributes guest questions

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Real New Zealand Voices

    Jandals brings you the unheard voices of New Zealanders doing business in Japan. Catherine and Jayne are fantastic hosts who bring out the best in their guests and have a bit of fun with it too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sjn200451
    Japan4 years ago
  • Kiwi Time in Japan

    Nifty wee podcast on NZ things in Japan and vice versa. Particularly recommended if you are a kiwi here in Japan, or a kiwi interested in flying over.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kurikurikun
    Japan4 years ago

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Kiwi Time in Japan: great NZ perspective for those in Japan or considering it.
Real New Zealand Voices: hosts bring out the best in guests and keep it light.
Listeners enjoy practical insights and the down-to-earth vibe.

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Skincare Secrets: Elizabeth Barbalich’s Formula for Success in Japan with Antipodes
Q: What is your advice for brands considering entering Japan?
Do due diligence on the sector and competition, ensure your product offers a unique value, and be patient—an overnight success in Japan is realistically about ten years. Focus on storytelling, regulatory transparency, and building trust through retailer education rather than chasing influencer-driven growth.
Peri Drysdale Shares Untouched World’s Japan Market Entry Story
Q: What motivated you to enter the Japanese market despite initial doubts?
Peri explains that a desire to even out seasonal production and tap a wealthy market drove her to investigate Japan herself, despite skepticism from others; she chose to go see the market firsthand instead of relying on external reports.
Lead Yourself First: Tabai Matson's Lessons from Rugby in Five Countries and Coaching the Ricoh Black Rams
Q: How has Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan impacted pathways for players at high schools and universities?
The World Cup raised visibility and viewership in Japan, enhancing pathways through university rugby and shifting recruitment dynamics; collaboration with university programs remains critical to talent development in Japan's unique rugby ecosystem.
Lead Yourself First: Tabai Matson's Lessons from Rugby in Five Countries and Coaching the Ricoh Black Rams
Q: Tell us a little about your rugby-infused upbringing and what brought you to Japan.
Tabs describes a global rugby journey—from Fiji and New Zealand through Europe and back to Japan—driven by love for the game, family decisions, and the evolving rugby landscape in Japan that welcomed a foreign coach to lead and develop players.
The Kiwi Brothers Origin Story: Transforming Zespri Marketing in Japan with Kanako Inomata
Q: What prompted the shift from celebrity-driven campaigns to a character-led approach like Kiwi Brothers?
Consumer feedback showed that people remembered the celebrities more than the product, so the team pivoted to a character-led approach that could tell broader stories about kiwifruit, quality, and health.

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A practical, punchy show focused on New Zealanders doing business in Japan. Episodes center on real-world market entry, brand building, and cross-cultural leadership, featuring founders, executives, diplomats, and industry experts sharing stories, tactics, and pitfalls to avoid when expanding into Japan. A standout theme is long-term relationship building, boots-on-the-ground presence, and values-led approaches that have helped Kiwi teams succeed in Japan's market, regulatory, and retail environments. The format tends to mix personal histories, actionable lessons, and cultural insights, making it useful for listeners planning entry or scale in Japan or seeking cross-border partnership ideas.

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3. Glen Argyle
4. Gareth Pidgeon
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6. Sarah Hudson
7. Bryn Rowdon
8. Tabs Matson

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