Guest Speaker
Business Seminar
For Osaka Innovation Hub: Expanding startup businesses in Singapore
Sep 2018
20 startup entrepreneurs and students from Osaka Innovation Hub visited WASABI Creation as part of their one week study tour in Singapore. Tong (Founder, CEO), together with Yuta Morita (Intern, SMU MBA student) conducted a seminar for the group on how they can expand their businesses from Japan to Singapore. They covered topics such as incorporation in Singapore, Singapore's demographic, consumer behaviour, influencer marketing, popup store marketing, etc. The participants were very interested in these topics and asked many questions such as "What are the common difficulties and errors Japanese companies have when doing business in Singapore." Tong was glad to have shared his experiences and expertise in these areas.
Japanese Lessons
For foreign domestic workers & caretakers
Sep 2018
WASABI Creation was requested by a nursing training school to conduct Japanese lessons to its students comprising of foreign domestic workers and caretakers. The students are attending the school to step up their skills in nursing care for the elderly. As Japan is seriously facing the hit of aging population, and lack of manpower in providing care to the elderly, they have opened up working opportunities in Japan to foreign caretakers.
In view of this, these foreign domestic workers are trying out learning Japanese to equip themselves with the language skill that will enable them to work in Japan in the future.
Guest Speaker
Seminar to Ryokoku University: How Singapore's policies have shaped a multiracial and international society.
2 Sep 2018
A group of 40 students from Ryokoku University, Japan visited WASABI Creation as part of their educational tour in Vietnam and Singapore. WASABI Creation founder, Tong conducted a seminar on Singapore policies that have shaped the country's multiracialism, and built an international society.
More and more Japanese companies realise the need to venture overseas market as its domestic market continue to string due to aging population and depopulation, however there is a lack of talent within Japan who has the experience, skills, and know-how to bring business across boarders. We hope the seminar will be able to share with the students some ideas and tips on how to be a global talent.
Guest Speaker
Seminars to Business Schools in Delhi, India
Aug 2018
WASABI Creation was invited by our partner, Intraversity in Delhi, to conduct talks to students of various business and management colleges in India. Over the week, we visited and met students from Jaipuria School of Business, JK Business School, Institute of Technology And Sciences, and Accurate Institute of Management & Technology. We shared with the students about our business, market trends in Japan and Singapore, and answered the students' questions on entrepreneurship.
WASABI Creation is also in talks with the schools to work with our partner in bringing students to Singapore for educational tour and internship.
Guest Speaker
"How SMU MBA Students can prepare themselves in working with the Japanese?"
6th Jul 2018
The Founder of WASABI Creation, Tong was invited by SMU MBA Class to speak at "Japanese Business Night". Tong shared about his experiences when he was working as a fresh graduate in Japan, and talked about Japanese business culture that is unique and special to non-Japanese people.
Tong also talked about basic Japanese business etiquette, such as exchanging business cards, and seating positions for Japanese business meetings. The MBA students shown great interest with many questions.
The event ended with a party serving Sushi for everyone.
Entrepreneurship Training Camp 2nd edition
"Partnership with SAI International College Bubhneshwar, India"
June 2018
WASABI Creation hosted 8 Indian students from SAI International College Bubhneshwar over 4 days for an intensive Entrepreneurship Training Camp at WASABI Creation's office. The students worked in groups of 2 on various topics such as coworking space business, India market entry, Japanese F&B market research, as well as overseas travel trends for India.
An extensive research in in these were done by the students, who also came up with creative proposals to implement new business into the fast growing market. Many presentations and discussions were held with the students to finalise the proposal.
At the end of the program, each student received a certificate of participation for their enthusiasm during the program.
WASABI Consulting
"What can Japanese students do to become international professionals?"
16th Mar 2018
The Founder of WASABI Creation, Tong was contacted by a group of students from Tokyo University, who are interested to learn about doing business internationally, as they planned their self-funded trip to Malaysia and Singapore. A sharing session was conducted over web conference, where Tong answered questions from the students, shared his own experiences, and gave advises to the students what they can do to groom themselves into international professionals.
Here are the reviews and comments from the students.
WASABI Insight vol.10
Business in Japan~
"Japanese Business Culture & Manners"
1st Mar 2018
The Founder of WASABI Creation, Tong held a seminar sharing his experiences and insights on doing business in Japan, in particular on the topic of "Japanese Business Culture & Manners".
Tong shared from his own personal experience overs the years while he has been working in Japan, and doing business with Japanese companies. As he grew up and went through the education system in Singapore, knowing the language didn't seem to have prepared him enough to work in Japan as a fresh graduate. Tong talked about the episodes he had encountered all these years, and cover some of the basics about "Japanese Business Culture & Manner".
Topics:
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Japanese business culture 101, how are the Japanese thinking?
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Exchanging business cards
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Visiting & hosting a Japanese company
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Useful Japanese expressions for business
More information: Business in Japan~ "Japanese Business Culture & Manners"
Guest Speaker
The Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Singapore (CLAIR, Singapore)
Feb 2018
The Founder of WASABI Creation, Tong was invited by The Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Singapore (CLAIR, Singapore) to share about WASABI Creation's business and its expertise in helping Japanese companies go global
Tong shared about his past, present, and future projects on how WASABI Creation is bridging Japan, Singapore, and the rest of Asia in terms on Business, Culture, and Tourism. In particular, Tong talked about his observation of how many Japanese companies are facing difficulty in presenting their products to the local markets overseas, and what could be so the solutions to better communicating with local consumers and making online connections for building relationships.
About CLAIR, Singapore
vol.6
"The Power of Influencer Marketing in Japan"
26th April (Wed) 7:00pm
WorkCentral @ Dhoby Ghaut
Connecting Japan & ASEAN for casual & stimulating exchange of ideas in business.
A truly cross-border business networking event, first of its kind in Singapore.
Influencer Marketing in Japan
Influencer marketing is more than a trend - digital influencers are the most
direct and effective way to reach Generation X, Z and millennials worldwide.
This highly engaged audience lives online on platforms like YouTube, Facebook
or Instagram and digital influencers are the new stars of this generation.
Being the market leader in influencer marketing in Japan, UUUM's head of
sales and global operations director will talk about the latest trends in Japan,
Asia and benefits of influencer marketing in general, as well as showing
a forecast of how global campaigns will shape the marketing industry
in Japan and Asia in the future.
Watch this Youtuber talking about Singapore's Laksa
About the Speakers
Mr. Mitsuhiro Nakao
Executive Director / Sales and Marketing
After graduating from university in 2001, Mr. Nakao started his career at a securities firm before transitioning to a digital advertising agency in 2003. His skill in sales operations, particularly in internet and mobile display, prepared him well for higher management and in 2011 his oversight was spun off as an independent entity from the parent company with him in an executive capacity.
After three years of management experience he joined UUUM Co., Ltd. in 2014 upon meeting Mr. Kamada (CEO, UUUM Co., Ltd.) where he manages media planning partnerships and oversees all sales operations.
Mr. Yoshinori Ichikawa
Operating & Sales Officer
Born in 1978, Mr. Ichikawa graduated from university in 2001 whereupon he began his career at a audio/visual production company. Bearing a rich experience in production he transitioned in 2006 to focus on internet media representation, specializing in portal site and social media management as well as video display, which in 2009 partnered with a major advertising firm for digital campaign planning efforts.
In 2014 he started an internet-focused advertising service, with a focus on expanding digital video offerings; and taking that same vision to heart he joined UUUM Co., Ltd. in 2015.
Mr. Rene Paulesich
Youtuber, Head of Global Operations
After successfully managing the localisation efforts for Nintendo Co., Ltd's hit titles including The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and Xenoblade Chronicles, Mr. Paulesich joined Spicysoft Corporation as a producer for the Bike Rider series of games.
He joined UUUM Co., Ltd in 2015 as Operations Lead for the "UUUM Network" creator cultivation service. In May of 2016 he transitioned into his current capacity as Global Alliance Lead.
Rene is also a Youtuber himself with over 13K followers and 150K view per month at his Youtube channel 朝の外人 (The Morning Foreigner), making and sharing videos about his life and interesting topics as a foreigner living and working in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Check out Rene's channel HERE.
About UUUM
UUUM is Japan's first and largest YouTube influencer network with over 2 billion views/month and more than 4,000 influencers including Japan's No.1 YouTube stars HIKAKIN, Hajime and Yuka Kinoshita. Specialising in influencer marketing, management and video content production, UUUM has
strong strategic partnerships both local and global, that enable UUUM to access a worldwide network of over 60,000 top influencers.
UUUM is the market leader in influencer marketing in Japan, with over 500 brand partners worldwide. Located in Roppongi Hills, also home of the YouTube Space in Japan, UUUM operates from the heart of Tokyo to deliver amazing and entertaining content.
Event detail
Date: 26th April (Wed) Evening: 1900~2130 (opening 1830)
Venue: WorkCentral, Brew House
Singapore Shopping Centre
190 Clemenceau Avenue
#06-03 Singapore 239924
Capacity: 50 people max
Fee: $50 (advance tickets $40),
Refreshment, drinks, beer, wine included
Language: English (some Japanese)
Dress code: Smart casual
Registration: HERE
Programme
1830~1915 Registration, Refreshment & Networking
1915~1945 Introduction & short presentation by speakers
1945~2000 Panel discussion by speakers and special guests
2000~2015 Questions & discussion from the participants
2015~2030 Quiz & Prizes
2030~2130 More drinks & Networking
2130 The End
About WASABI Insight
WASABI Insight is a regular social networking event for bridging Singapore & Japan in terms of Business, Culture, & Talents, in order to enhance interaction & exchange of ideas between Singaporeans, Japanese, as well as other expatriate professionals.
About the Host
Mr. Tong Cheuk Fung
Founder, WASABI Creation~ Creating Awesome Projects between Japan & Singapore
Tong started learning Japanese as third language at age 13. After graduating from National University of Singapore with a degree in Chemical Engineering, Tong packed his bags and flew to Kyoto for his first job, and began his new life in Japan. In 2014, after spending 5 years in Japan, Tong returned to Singapore to set up WASABI Creation, for “creating awesome projects between Japan and Singapore”.
Tong’s goal is to make WASABI Creation the catalyst for creating business opportunities, developing close relationships, and explore possibilities between Japan and Singapore, as well as the ASEAN region. WASABI Creation’s mission is to spice up ASEAN with a sprinkle of Japan’s wonders, just like the overwhelming taste and burning sensation of the green Wasasbi. (Read more)
Organizers:
Media Partner
Supporting Partners
Media Community Community Community Venue Community
Registration:
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by 20th April 2017 by clicking on"GET TICKET" on the right.
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イベントレポート by 坂井きららさん(早稲田大学 4年生 人間科学部 人間情報科学科 日本語教育副専攻)
WASABI Insight vol.6 "The Power of Influencer Marketing in Japan" April 26th (Wed) @WorkCentral
今回のWASABI Insight は人気You Tuberが多数所属する、今注目のUUUM様をお招きし、"The Power of Influencer Marketing in Japan" を開催いたしました。
YouTuber?インフルエンサー??
そもそも「You Tuberって仕事なの?」「インフルエンサーって何?」と思われた方もいらっしゃるのではないでしょうか。馴染みのない方にとってはどのようなビジネスなのか想像がつかないと思うのですが、驚くことに小学生の将来の夢ランキングで”YouTuber”がサッカー選手や医者に次いで第3位になったということで、ネットでも話題となりました。そんな注目のYouTubeを利用して実際にマーケティングビジネスを行っているのが、UUUM様です。YouTube×インフルエンサーマーケティングの中心に位置する業界初のプラットフォーマーとして、盛り上がりを見せています。
UUUMって知っていますか?
YouTubeはよく見ているけど、UUUMって聞いたことないよ、という方もこれを知ったら驚くかもしれません!UUUM様は、HIKAKIN、はじめしゃちょー、佐々木あさひをはじめとする4,300以上のYouTubeチャンネルに対して、マネジメント、動画制作サポート、オファーなどを提供している会社です。そのシェアでいうと日本TOP10のYou Tuberのうち7名がUMMM様に所属しています。YouTube というテレビCMとは全く別の方法で動画を利用したインフルエンサーマーケティングは予想を上回る影響力をもち、様々な企業とのタイアップが増えているそうです。
好きなことをして生きている、好きが仕事になる
UMMMで働く方々はYou Tuberをサポートし楽しいことを全力で考えられる人。You Tuber のマネジメントや動画作成サポート、オファーなど直接You Tuberの方と関わりながら仕事をしていくことが多いそうですが、本当に面白い人の集まりだとおっしゃっていました。もちろん動画の題材を考えたり、編集したり、見ていて楽しい動画の裏には色々な地味な作業もあると思うのですが、仕事の根本は“おもしろい”を発信することです。社員もYou Tuberも好きなことを仕事にしているなと感じます、と話す姿は生き生きしていて、その様子がよく伝わってきました。
誰でもインフルエンサー!!
インフルエンサーは視聴者に身近なであることがその影響力の秘密です。ということは、YouTube上で何かを発信することで、誰でも今すぐインフルエンサーになりうるということです。芸能人でもなく、プロのお笑い芸人でもなくYouTuberだからできるぴったりの宣伝方法があるということがポイントです。どんな小さな気付きでも、自分だけの趣味だとしても、地道にそれを発信し続けることで少しずつ大きな影響力をもっていく、それがインフルエンサーなのです。わくわくしますね!みなさんもぜひチャレンジしてみてはいかがでしょうか。
UUUM blog post: シンガポールで実感した海外事業の変遷と成長
NNA News Article: 日本の活用事例など紹介インフルエンサー・セミナー開催
■社名:株式会社エヌ・エヌ・エー の記載
■URL http://www.nna.jp/ の記載
■この記事は、アジア経済ビジネス情報を発信するNNA(株式会社エヌ・エ ヌ・エー)の許可を得て掲載しています。
■当該記事の日付 2017年4月28日
Past Speakers
Mr. Deny Rahardjo Mr. Sham Alexandra Mr. Dennis Quek Business Mr. Tee Wee Ang Mr. Edric Ho Mr. Melvin Goh
Kinerja International DHL eCommerce I2R A*Star KOOKI Pte Ltd Lever & Punch Pte Ltd Have Halal, Will Travel
Mr Akihiko Koga Mr Hideaki Fujiyama June Shaul Emily Maynade John Fitzpatrick Yasuyuki Kita
Japan Food Culture Lingua Franca Holdings LinkedIn LinkedIn Amazon Web Services Yamada Business Consulting
Mr. Shinya Yokoyama Ms. Ayumi Fujishiro Mr. Makoto Yamataka Mr. Mitsuru Narita Mr. Craig Tan Mr.Kengo Sakai
Halal Media Japan IPPIN Cafe Bar East Japan Railway Ishikawa Prefecture Ishikawa Prefecture D&N International
Mr. Kengo Fukui
Chitose Agriculture Initiative
Past WASABI Insight Events
Past WASABI Discovery Events
About the Venue: WorkCentral
Every innovative idea should be given its shot; every creative entrepreneur should have his or her moment. We understand creating something from scratch is tough. Hence, here at Workcentral, we build a vibrant, purpose-driven community that works, learns, shares and grows together in a coworking space at Dhoby Ghaut, removing barriers that creators face in bringing their creative projects to life by connecting members to a selection of service provides such as awesome digital marketers & Brand Specialists, Business Owners or Angel Investors, empowering individual projects to reach its full potential.
Besides creating a vibrant and conducive coworking environment, we have specially created dedicated event spaces catering to mid to large-scale trainings, workshops and teambuilding. For more informaion, please visit www.workcentral.com.sg or email to: Hello@workcentral.com.sg