Japan #1 [Inbound and Outbound: Both Are Essential for Developing Global Talent]

On the first day after returning to Japan, I attended a lecture hosted by the Japan-China General Chamber of Commerce in Tokyo.
Although I will refrain from going into details, my honest impression was-
• The number of Chinese companies entering Japan is steadily increasing
• The number of Japanese subsidiaries led by Chinese nationals is also steadily increasing

Up to now, I have supported both the expansion of Chinese companies into Japan and Chinese students studying here.
That is why I understand the effort and excellence of those who have survived fierce competition in their home country.
This is a natural trend, and I will continue to support them.

At the same time, I frankly felt the declining presence of Japanese people.
The reason is simple: if excellent clients are not Japanese, then companies doing business in Japan have no need to hire Japanese talent.

Japan has the ability to earn foreign currency through inbound tourism,
but unless it also develops the ability to earn abroad—outbound—its economy will not circulate.
If tourism stops due to disasters, the country will suddenly be exposed to great risk.

That is why,
• Companies must operate with both inbound and outbound as two wheels
• Individuals must gain experience living overseas as foreigners

I believe these two elements are indispensable for the development and utilization of global talent.

Although the first day of my return to Japan left me with mixed feelings,
I believe that this very sense of urgency gives me the strength to take on even greater challenges.

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