Expanding the narrative of adjusting to life abroad
Since arriving back in Japan in 2015, Ben Jennings, or B.J. Fox as he is known professionally, has built up an impressive body of work.
Eye for architecture meets luxury hotel management
Matthias Sutter, the newly appointed general manager at the Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo, is becoming more acquainted with the hotel than one would expect — he's living there.
Life abroad characterized by gratitude and diligence
Alison Beale has worked for more than 22 years in education and cultural relations between the United Kingdom and Japan, having left home a month after graduating university.
Newest post met with open-minded enthusiasm
German-born Hartmut Schick heads operations at Daimler Trucks Asia, bringing with him more than three decades of experience with the Daimler Group, the world’s biggest producer of commercial vehicles.
Enduring lessons on the importance of community
Throughout his career spanning close to 22 years in the technology business — the last year and a half at Adobe — James McCready has adhered firmly to lessons he learned at home, as well as during a six-year stint playing professional baseball.
Stand-up plans: Trading caricatures for awareness
A half-hour into chatting with Patrick Harlan over coffee at a Yotsuya bakery, two women grab seats nearby.
A lifelong commitment to cross-cultural appreciation
Malaysian Ambassador Dato' Kennedy Jawan is an experienced man of the open road with wisdom and practical advice for any aspiring or current world travelers.
Management, connections aided by long-lived passion
When thinking of sailing, the first things that come to mind for many people are likely freedom, open space and nature.
Championing widespread inclusion, gender equity
Fresh off a stint as Mexico's ambassador to India from 2015 to 2018, Melba Pria aims to "go wider and deeper" as Mexico's official envoy to Japan, a position she assumed earlier this year.
Extensive career entwined with industry innovations
Alitalia's Regional General Manager for East Europe and Asia Massimo Allegri had much to share during his recent interview with The Japan Times, but he wanted to start off on the right note.
Diplomatic legacy ties into nations' 'golden moment'
To say Jose C. Laurel V arrived in Japan at a pivotal moment in the country's history would be an understatement.
Diamonds and discovery: Navigating Japan's market
Daniel Perel has spent over 35 years working in the luxury goods market, most of that in Asia, but his passion for the field remains as strong as ever.
