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    I'M VIK

     

     

     

     

     

    Founder & CEO at Toi Labs

    american founder

    writing about working in japan

  • My Japan Experience

    From 2015-2016, I worked for the largest domestic Japanese enterprise software vendor as one of the only Americans in the 5000-person company. I learned the language and worked with the CEO to develop their global product and establish a US presence.

     

    Having been in Silicon Valley for more than 15 years as both an entrepreneur and venture investor, I observed major differences.

  • Japan is Different

    Americans have little understanding of Japanese business culture and harbor numerous misconceptions. Disclaimer: My experience deals with only one Japanese company, one of the few large domestic enterprise software companies in Japan. There is significant variation amongst companies in Japan.

    I actually found myself for the first time in Japan in 2014. I was working on a project in the southern part of South Korea, a small city called Busan. Actually, not so small by world standards. But, from there I decided that I wanted to take a short trip to Japan. I was working on a project...
    One of the best aspects of visiting a different country is experiencing the culture and traditions that are specific to the region. Japan is a country full of unique history and people. As in most cultures, manners and customs play a considerable role in Japan. Before planning your next visit, it...
    A country known for its booming technology and bustling city life, Japanese culture is unique and full of history and tradition. One of the greatest ways to experience and immerse oneself into the culture of Japan is to visit the country during one of the many popular festivals or holidays. There...