Category Archives: Japan

May 15, 2015

Production Honda Jet is ready !!!

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HondaJet makes maiden flight from Sendai to Tokyo !!!

https://youtu.be/oxhYtp6NMuw

Honda Motor Co.’s first jet plane made its maiden flight Thursday 23/04/2015 !!!

The seven-seat aircraft took off from Sendai and landed at Tokyo’s Haneda airport Thursday afternoon.

The company is in line to obtain final approval for the plane from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and plans to start deliveries to U.S. customers later this year.

Read more from:

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/04/23/business/corporate-business/hondajet-makes-maiden-flight-sendai-tokyo/

For the first time at EBACE2015, experience a production HondaJet!

The European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE), May 19–21, 2015, in Geneva, Switzerland, is Europe’s premier business aviation gathering. This year, a production HondaJet will be showcased for the first time in Europe!!!

“Visit our exhibit to experience the best-in-class performance, comfort and efficiency that make the HondaJet unique. We look forward to seeing you at Booth Z140 and at the Static Display” (Honda Aircraft)

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May 11, 2015

Are Japanese MAGLEV (Magnetic Levitation) Trains the next thing?

By GBMC

 

 

Japanese MAGLEV (Magnetic Levitation) Trains

Japanese MAGLEV (Magnetic Levitation) Trains

 

Why MAGLEV?

Magnetically levitated (MAGLEV) trains are considered as a future application of HTS development. To understand why, we must look briefly at the history of the railroads. The development of trains and rails began in the early 1800s. The modern conventional train is no faster (~110 mph) than those of the late 1890s. So conventional trains have reached the end phase of their development.

France, Germany, and Japan have developed “high-speed” or “bullet” trains capable of speeds of 150-180 mph. This improvement in speed is based upon improved rails and controls. However, this technology has also reached the end phase of its development. One limiting factor for these trains is the expensive and time-consuming maintenance of the rails. So it is the mechanical friction between train wheels and metal tracks that limit this technology. This leads us to the development of the magnetically levitated (no friction) trains.

Read more from:   http://www.lanl.gov/orgs/mpa/stc/train.shtml

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The Chuo Shikansen MAGLEV Project from JR Tokai – JR Central

While its fastest bullet trains can cut the transit time from Tokyo to Osaka from about 6 hours by car to about 2 hours and 20 minutes by bullet train, JR Tokai is dreaming of a next generation maglev system that could go even faster, completing the 500+ kilometer (310+ mile) journey in under an hour.

The Chuo Shinkansen Maglev, a $90B USD Project: a superconducting magnetically levitated (SCMaglev) train design (a type of electrodynamic suspension Maglev), which travels along a U-shaped track at speeds of up 505 km/hr (311 mph).

Read more from:

http://www.dailytech.com/Japanese+Maglev+Train+Begins+Full+Speed+Testing+at+310+mph/article33281.htm

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Want to see what it feels like in such a train (at 500 km/h)?

Check the following demo video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDmH7dfpl0Y

 

 

 

 

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May 4, 2015

Formations Interculturelles et “Business” Europe-Japon

By GBMC
GBMC cross-cultural training courses

GBMC cross-cultural training courses

 

Formations Interculturelles et “Business” EUROPE-JAPON:

 

Les Consultants en Affaires Europe-Japon de GBMC ont le plaisir et l’honneur de vous faire part du lancement de trois nouvelles séries de formations interculturelles et « business » Europe-Japon données dans le centre de Paris et bientôt à Bruxelles. En voici le détail.

 

Série 1: Formations Interculturelles pour Expatriés venant ou travaillant en Europe

Nous proposons les 3 séminaires suivants:

  • Séminaire A: Accompagnement des Expatriés dans leur processus de Relocalisation: (une demi-journée)
  • Séminaire B: Formation Interculturelle – « Travailler avec des Collègues Européens » (une demi-journée) 
  • Séminaire C: Formation Business – « Guide de Survie pour faire des Affaires en Europe » (une journée complète)

Nos Séminaires sont DISPONIBLES EN JAPONAIS ET EN ANGLAIS. Dans nos Centres de Formation GBMC, à PARIS et bientôt à BRUXELLES.

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Série 2: Formation Interculturelle pour le personnel européen des entreprises japonaises

Nous proposons le séminaire interculturel suivant:

  • Séminaire D: Formation Interculturelle – “Travailler avec des Collègues Japonais” (une journée complète)

Séminaire DISPONIBLE EN ANGLAIS ET EN FRANCAIS (tous les documents sont en anglais, toutefois). Dans nos Centres de Formation GBMC, à PARIS et bientôt à BRUXELLES.

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Série 3: Formations pour entreprises européennes approchant le Marché japonais ou travaillant avec des entreprises japonaises (clients ou partenaires japonais)  

Nous proposons les 4 séminaires « Business Japon » suivants:

  • Séminaire E: Formation Business – “Faire des Affaires avec le Japon + Comment se présenter à des interlocuteurs japonais” (une journée complète)
  • Séminaire F: Formation Business – “Communiquer, Faire des Réunions et Négocier avec les Japonais” (une journée complète)
  • Séminaire G: Formation Business – “Comment exporter vers le Japon et vendre vos produits au Japon (Marketing B2C et B2B)” (une journée complète)
  • Séminaire H : Formation Business – « Stratégies d’Entrée au Japon et Comment ouvrir un bureau au Japon”   (une journée complète)

Nos Séminaires sont DISPONIBLES EN ANGLAIS ET EN FRANÇAIS (tous les documents sont en anglais, toutefois). Dans nos Centres de Formation GBMC, à PARIS et bientôt à BRUXELLES.

 

Vous trouverez plus d’information sur notre site Internet aux Pages suivantes: http://www.gbmc.biz/Japan_Training.html et http://www.gbmc.biz/Training_-_Registration.html

Si nécessaire, envoyez-nous vos questions à l’adresse: seminar@gbmc.biz.

 

Au plaisir de vous y retrouver!

Le Team GBMC

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May 3, 2015

Japan Pavilion at SEAFOOD EXPO 2015 (Brussels)

By GBMC
JAPAN PAVILION AT SEAFOOD EXPO 2015 (photo by Motoko Huysveld)

JAPAN PAVILION AT SEAFOOD EXPO 2015 (photo by Motoko Huysveld)

JAPAN PAVILION AT SEAFOOD EXPO 2015 ( photo by Motoko Huysveld)

JAPAN PAVILION AT SEAFOOD EXPO 2015 (photo by Motoko Huysveld)

From Tuesday April 21st to Thursday April 23rd 2015, JETRO Brussels hosted a “Japan Pavilion” at the “Seafood Expo Global” that took place at the Brussels Expo exhibition site in Brussels, Belgium, . The Pavilion provided an unique opportunity to experience high quality Japanese seafood products brought by thirteen food and product vendors. Amongst the items displayed: yellowtail (or “Hamachi”), red sea bream (or “Madai”), scallop, Kelp/Sea grass/Konbu, farmed bluefin tuna (or “Hime Maguro”) as well as “sake”, a variety of seasoning products and “wasabi”!

We (GBMC) were there and attended to some “Sushi chef demos” (as can be seen on the pictures)!!

SEAFOOD EXPO: The World’s Largest Seafood Event !

Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is the world’s largest seafood trade event, featuring more than 1,700 exhibiting companies from over 70 countries. Exhibitors supply all types of fish, seafood and seafood-related products or services. Attendees travel from 150 countries to do business at the three-day event. More than 25,800 buyers, suppliers, media and other seafood professionals attended the fair in 2014.

This is your opportunity to:

  • Find new products
  • Source all varieties of seafood, seafood products, services and equipment from around the world
  • Connect with industry professionals and share best practices
  • And more… all in three days!

More information available from:  http://www.seafoodexpo.com/global/

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April 27, 2015

Giving B2B Customers What They Want !!

By GBMC
B2B business

B2B business

” B2B buyers today are knowledgeable and sophisticated, they need tailor-made solutions that address their unique needs.

It’s hard to find a major B2B product company that doesn’t offer some type of value-added solution to complement their standard product lines. However, most of the “solutions” are, at their core, simply pre-packaged offerings which are not specifically designed to target a customer’s true needs.

To truly distinguish themselves from competitors, deliver greater value to customers, and grow more profitably, B2B companies need to focus on understanding the unique and complex needs of their customers to design solutions that deliver a positive business impact. We call this approach “outcome selling”, and believe that it is the natural next step in the evolution of the traditional products business. ” (Accenture)

For more details, check Accenture’s report:

http://www.accenture.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/PDF/Accenture-Giving-Customers-What-They-Want-Selling-Business-Outcomes.pdf

and also:

http://www.accenture.com/us-en/Pages/insight-giving-customers-want-growth-selling-business-outcomes.aspx?c=glb_acnemalert_10001637&n=emc_0115&emc=20716159:emc-012315

 

 

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April 27, 2015

Production Honda Jet is ready !!!

By GBMC

 

HondaJet makes maiden flight from Sendai to Tokyo !!!

https://youtu.be/oxhYtp6NMuw

Honda Motor Co.’s first jet plane made its maiden flight Thursday 23/04/2015 !!!

The seven-seat aircraft took off from Sendai and landed at Tokyo’s Haneda airport Thursday afternoon.

The company is in line to obtain final approval for the plane from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and plans to start deliveries to U.S. customers later this year.

Read more from:

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/04/23/business/corporate-business/hondajet-makes-maiden-flight-sendai-tokyo/

 

For the first time at EBACE2015, experience a production HondaJet!

The European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE), May 19–21, 2015, in Geneva, Switzerland, is Europe’s premier business aviation gathering. This year, a production HondaJet will be showcased for the first time in Europe!!!

“Visit our exhibit to experience the best-in-class performance, comfort and efficiency that make the HondaJet unique. We look forward to seeing you at Booth Z140 and at the Static Display” (Honda Aircraft)

More details from:  https://www.hondajet.com/Event?eventName=ebace

 

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April 20, 2015

England (UK): Hitachi named preferred supplier of AT300 trains !

By GBMC
AT300 trains (Hitachi Ltd)

AT300 trains (Hitachi Ltd)

Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd. has been named the preferred supplier of 29 trains for a key intercity route operated by First Great Western in the southwest of England. Read more from:

http://ajw.asahi.com/article/business/AJ201503240056

 

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April 13, 2015

Strategic Alliances and Partnerships in Japan

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Strategic Alliances and Partnerships in Japan

Strategic Alliances and Partnerships in Japan

 

GBMC Article published by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation:

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1) in EU-JAPAN NEWS, in the March 2015 edition of the Centre’s Newsletter.
Article to be found page 34 of the Newsletter:
http://www.eu-japan.eu/sites/eu-japan.eu/files/march15.pdf

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2) permanently online, on the “EU Business in Japan” website:
http://www.eubusinessinjapan.eu/library/news/article-partnering-in-japan

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April 13, 2015

Renewable energy projects in Japan

By GBMC
Sakurajima solar plant

Sakurajima solar plant

 

Many local areas in Japan have natural features making them well suited for power plants using renewable energy such as solar, wind and biomass. A growing number of new facilities have been starting operations all over Japan. Here are three examples of them. (source: The Japan News / Yomiuri Shimbun)

Read more from:  http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0002043826?utm_source=digg

 

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April 7, 2015

Japanese real-time speech translation technology

By GBMC
Japanese real-time speech translation technology

Japanese real-time speech translation technology

“The Japanese Internal Affairs Ministry wants to provide real-time machine translation services at sightseeing, shopping and medical venues to help visitors who may feel hesitant about coming to Japan because of the language barrier.

The ministry’s vision reflects the government’s tourism goal, which is to raise the annual number of inbound travelers to 20 million by 2020, from 13 million in 2014.

It is planning to allocate ¥1.38 billion in fiscal 2015 to improve the overall quality of real-time speech translation technology and increase the available languages to 10 or more, including Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian, to cover 90 percent of the tourists who come to Japan.

The plan to host the Olympics has no doubt increased the urgency of the project, because public and private entities alike have started working together on it on an “all-Japan basis.” (Japan Times)

Read more at:  http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/03/31/reference/translation-tech-gets-olympic-push/#.VRu8nunGPIX

 

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