Navigating the Business of Sake and Fermentation as a Female Entrepreneur in Japan w/ Kyoko Nagano

On this episode of Small Business Japan I talk with Kyoko Nagano, a female entrepreneur in Japan who is navigating the traditional worlds of Japanese culture, sake, and fermentation, adding elements of modernity to expand her businesses. Kyoko is a Japanese national who has lived overseas in countries such as South Korea, Saudi Arabia, USA, Thailand for 17 years as an expatriate together with her family. In 2018, After working for big companies like ITOCHU Corporation, AIG, UBS and MetLife, she felt that it’s time to launch her own businesses.

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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.