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How Chinese / Foreign restaurant brands can succeed in the Japanese market -An interview with a restaurant opening support consultant in Kyoto- (Part 2)
By Qian Yuying, Akira Tsuruta, 2026.03.10 Recently, we had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Gao, who provides consulting services for starting restaurant businesses in Kyoto. In this post, I’d like to share some key takeaways from our conversation that I believe…
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From Kyoto to the World: Lessons in Global Branding from %Arabica & M Stand
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By Akira Tsuruta & Yuying Qian, 2025.07.07 Introduction Anker entered the Japanese market in 2013 and swiftly expanded through e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Rakuten. Within five years, its turnover approached 10 billion yen (approximately 490 million yuan). By 2023, Anker’s…
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