Fuji Apples and Cross-Cultural Collaborations Ripe for the Picking

On this episode of Small Business Japan I have a Japanpreneur Spotlight on cross cultural collaborations as a way to expand your market, and we’ll be talking about apples. We have a few small apple trees out in the yard and this time of year the leaves have just started to pop out and a few flowers are on there too. I always start to think about how this is just the start for the small businesses in the apple orchard and hard cidery business. I understand it’s a year long agricultural process but...

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This is your spot for learning about starting or growing your Japan related business or side hustle. Interviews and conversations with Japan related entrepreneurs and small business owners, both in Japan and globally, provide education and entertainment in each episode. On the podcast I have solo episodes and also talk with successful entrepreneurs connected to Japan (what I call "Japanpreneurs") that motivate and inspire you to take the next step in creating your own version of success. Sometimes I have a section called "Japanpreneur Quick Tips" where I explore recent business trends that affect entrepreneurs, highlight businesses or people who provide inspiration and creativity, as well as offer recommendations, reviews, and small business tips.