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A reporter for the New York Times since 2003, Motoko draws on her dual identity to bring nuance, empathy and “fresh eyes” to the publication’s coverage of Japan and the Koreas. Here, she discusses the challenges of interviewing Japanese people, her alternate dream job and how her two children help her see the world.
Whether the intense energy of Shibuya draws you inward or outward on any given night, it’s always wise to stop in to Aoyama Tunnel — an uncommon venue known as one of Tokyo’s finest for mingling with creative clientele and enjoying expertly-curated musical selections.
MISTERGENTLEMAN was founded in 2012 by Takeshi Osumi (aka Big-O) and Yuichi Yoshii.
Since 2013, the Tokyo-based menswear label has been presenting their collections in various styles such as runway shows and even short films at Tokyo Fashion Week.
The principle of “Kaizen” or “continuous improvement in business” is a core belief driving the unwavering energy of labor and pursuit of mastery throughout Japan.
It feels quite straightforward and sensible as a singular principle, but placed into the context of a hyper-competitive market such as Tokyo, it can seem downright daunting, even to the most seasoned executive.
Bring it a step further into the intense standards and experience-driven mandates of the luxury hotel industry and, well, godspeed to you.
At Park Hyatt Tokyo, they double down on Kaizen — perhaps, even triple — as they have chosen to create, operate and maintain one of the most spectacular hotels in Tokyo.