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Episode Synopsis
Across Asia and the world, we are seeing an explosion of interest in the wellness space. From immune-boosting superfoods to online fitness classes, in light of the COVID-19 crisis everyone seems to be taking greater interest in their personal health with the spending to match it.
Long time Japan resident and kiwi entrepreneur Don Roxburgh delves into the peculiarities of the Japanese wellness space through his unique lens as the founder of Wholesum Japan, an importing and distribution business specialising in New Zealand health foods, and draws attention on elements to consider for companies looking to enter the Japanese market.
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TIMESTAMPS
02:15 - The Japanese Government’s moderate approach to the health crisis
04:40 - An opportunity for Japanese society to fully embrace the digital era
05:50 - The increasing respect for “Kiwi leadership” and its possible effect on our trading opportunities
09:10 - Immune-boosting superfoods the hot ticket online
11:50 - Rugby World Cup and Olympics providing added momentum to the Japanese wellness movement
14:45 - Challenges to marketing the technology behind health products
16:35 - Japan slow to pick up on alternative Western diets (plant-based, gluten-free, paleo, etc.)
19:30 - With labelling and packaging, the devil’s in the detail
22:35 - Don’s tips for kiwi companies looking to enter the Japanese market from building valuable partnerships to understanding the health specifics of your product
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LINKS AND REFERENCES
NZTE’s Japanese market COVID update
https://covid19.nzte.govt.nz/page/japan
Wholesum Japan
http://www.wholesumjapan.jp/home.html
Les Mills COVID online pivot (China)
https://www.chinaskinny.com/blog/case-study-coronavirus-china/
Long time Japan resident and kiwi entrepreneur Don Roxburgh delves into the peculiarities of the Japanese wellness space through his unique lens as the founder of Wholesum Japan, an importing and distribution business specialising in New Zealand health foods, and draws attention on elements to consider for companies looking to enter the Japanese market.
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TIMESTAMPS
02:15 - The Japanese Government’s moderate approach to the health crisis
04:40 - An opportunity for Japanese society to fully embrace the digital era
05:50 - The increasing respect for “Kiwi leadership” and its possible effect on our trading opportunities
09:10 - Immune-boosting superfoods the hot ticket online
11:50 - Rugby World Cup and Olympics providing added momentum to the Japanese wellness movement
14:45 - Challenges to marketing the technology behind health products
16:35 - Japan slow to pick up on alternative Western diets (plant-based, gluten-free, paleo, etc.)
19:30 - With labelling and packaging, the devil’s in the detail
22:35 - Don’s tips for kiwi companies looking to enter the Japanese market from building valuable partnerships to understanding the health specifics of your product
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LINKS AND REFERENCES
NZTE’s Japanese market COVID update
https://covid19.nzte.govt.nz/page/japan
Wholesum Japan
http://www.wholesumjapan.jp/home.html
Les Mills COVID online pivot (China)
https://www.chinaskinny.com/blog/case-study-coronavirus-china/
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