Episode Synopsis "Learning Japanese to Run a Business in Japan with Mike Doan"

Today we spoke with Mike Doan (co-founder of Skydea in Tokyo, Japan and also owner of thebestjapan.com) about his experiences coming to the country, learning the language, and co-founding his own creative agency with a Japanese business partner. Growing up in the United States as a half Japanese American, he talks about what it's like to try and reconnect with the language, and how he has approached Japanese proficiency as a key part of being a business owner in Japan. Brought to you by Risu Press and Japan Switch.

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