By Taiki Ito English follows. Ep. 66—Skincare Secrets: Elizabeth Barbalich’s Formula for Success in Japan with Antipodes 皆さん、肌ケアできていますか？（執筆時2026年6月） 日本はこれから夏本番で日差しが強くなる一方、ニュージーランドはどんどん寒くなり、お肌カサカサの季節に突入しています。お肌よわよわな私にとって、保湿はトッププライオリティ！NZ渡航時も、大量の化粧水をキャリーケースに詰め込んできました。 さて、そんな私たちの生活に欠かせないスキンケアですが、日本の化粧品の市場規模はコロナ禍以降、右肩上がりの成長を続けています。高単価商品の人気高騰や、メンズコスメ需要の拡大などが主な要因のようです。海外からの輸入額もぐんぐん伸びており、日本の化粧品市場がいかに「ホット」な状態かお分かりいただけるかと思います。 Figure 1化粧品輸入額の推移 「それなら、海外ブランドもこぞって参入しそう！」と思いますよね。しかし、この化粧

Catherine attended an NZTE-hosted session in Tokyo featuring NZTE CEO Peter Chrisp and Ambassador Lucy Duncan, and Moderated by Trade Commissioner Kylie Archer, exploring how global economic shifts are reshaping opportunities for New Zealand exporters in Japan.

Jandals in Japan has welcome some wonderful guests in April and May, 2026. Episode 74: Staying When It Gets Tough: How Glen Argyle Earned Trust and Built a Sustainable Business in Japan’s Pharmaceutical Industry Glen Argyle left Invercargill for what he thought would be a two or three-year teaching stint in Osaka. Twenty-eight years later, he is currently the CEO of Baxter Japan, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies. His journey from JET prog

Jayne Nakata and Iwaki City were proud to welcome the Ricoh Black Rams and Kubota Spears at the Hawaiians Stadium in Iwaki City on May 3rd, 2026. Many supporters travelled the 2.5 hours from Tokyo into Fukushima Prefecture to cheer on their favourite teams and there was a wonderful festive atmosphere around the game. Jayne and Catherine were thrilled to see Tabai Matson in person after his appearance on the Jandals in Japan podcast. The Black Rams as hosts provided speciall

Catherine attended the ANZAC Day Memorial Service at the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Hodogaya, Yokohama, on 25 April 2026. Held annually and open to the public, the service brings together members of the Australian and New Zealand communities in Japan, diplomats, military representatives, and local supporters to remember those who served and sacrificed in times of conflict. This year's ceremony was hosted by the New Zealand Embassy. Ambassador Lucy Duncan delivered remarks,

Business people representing NZ and Japan interests across a wide range of industries came together for a gathering to share a meal and insights on the Japan market.

When Catherine first arrived in Japan more than two decades ago, you could count the number of New Zealand-qualified lawyers in the country on one hand. Today, that number has grown to around 25, reflecting the increasing connections between New Zealand and Japan and the growing opportunities for legal professionals in the market. Recently, around half of Tokyo's Kiwi lawyer community gathered for what is believed to be the first dedicated meet-up of New Zealand lawyers based

On Consulting Group is proud to announce that “Jandals in Japan” was approved as a registered TRADE MARK by the Japan Patent Office on April 3rd, 2026. We can’t wait to see where this branding takes the podcast and other planned activities. Join us in celebrating this milestone!

Pavlova, Lamb chops, Garage Project beers, and great information sharing. What’s not to like? Catherine enjoyed taking part in the Young Presidents Organisation (YPO) gathering at the New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo on February 17 for a fireside chat with Ambassador Ms Lucy Duncan, Charge d’Affaires a.i. YPO is a global network of young chief executives focused on “better leaders through learning and idea exchange.” The event was held under Chatham House Rules but broadly the t

MOJO Coffee Albert Street was the venue for the second meet up with Auckland-based Japanese lawyers. Talking about how to have wills and estates looked after between both countries was a topic of discussion. We are planning cocktails and dinner with an extended group, in Auckland in May 2026.

On March 19th, 2026 as a representative of the Iwaki International Association, Jayne Nakata spoke on her experience of being a non-Japanese parent raising two children who attended kindergarten in Iwaki to teachers at city kindergartens.

It was surreal to descend on Government House in Auckland to join the event celebrating Global Women’s Honorary Life members. Hosted by Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand, this was a fine celebration of the extraordinary wāhine being acknowledged as Global Women Life Members and Honorary Life Members in 2025: Dame Theresa Gattung, Dame Ranjna Patel, Hon Margaret Wilson, and Rt Hon Helen Clark. This ceremony paid tribute to pi

Catching up with NZ-based Jandals is always a treat. Catherine popped into the "Unlocking Business Potential with Japan” event hosted by the Japan Embassy in New Zealand, Consular General Office of Japan in Auckland, and Japan NZ Business Council on March 17th, 2026.

This topic is moving up higher on the list of priorities, for any athletes involved in rugby, who are nearing the end of their career as an athlete. It’s not always the case that players winding up their rugby careers wish to go on the coaching circle. So what do athletes do to transition from a sporting career to a business career? That was the topic on offer at the ANZCCJ’s March 9 gathering I attended to hear the voices of a few current and former players, sharing first-ha

English follows. この記事でわかること（Golden Jandals） - 驚異の再エネ比率85%超え！？地熱はその2割を支える大黒柱！ - ニュージーランドが誇る世界最高峰の地熱開発技術 -今村さんから学ぶ、Jandals × Japanビジネスの極意 What you’ll learn in this article (Golden Jandals) - A staggering 85%+ renewable energy share!? Geothermal is the "backbone" supporting 20% of it! - New Zealand’s world-class geothermal development technology. - The secrets of the "Jandals × Japan" business learned from Mr Imamura.

English follows. この記事でわかること（Golden Jandals） - え、これも？身近にある意外なFonterra製品 - ライバルなのになぜ？北海道の酪農を支えるプロジェクト - Bryn（ブリン）さんから学ぶ、Jandals × Japanビジネスの極意 しかーし！！実はあなたもFonterraさんのお世話になっております。間違いなく。「私は、そんなことないよ～」と思ったあなた、嘘です（笑）。 What You’ll Learn in This Article (Golden Jandals) - Wait, this too? Unexpected Fonterra products all around us. - Why help a rival? The project supporting dairy farming in Hokkaido. - The Essence of Jandals × Japan Business: Lessons from Bryn.

Taiki Ito : Cross-cultural Communication Intern English follows. 北海道札幌市出身。生まれてから就職まで北海道で過ごし、現在はニュージーランドのヴィクトリア大学ウェリントン校にて、修士課程（Master of Business Analysis）を専攻中。 留学前の職務経験を通じて、グローバルビジネスにおける異文化理解の重要性を実感し、ニュージーランド独自のビジネス文化や慣習に関心を持っていたところ、『Jandals in Japan』に遭遇。数々のエピソードに触れる中で、「これこそ日本人に知ってほしい」という両国のビジネス連携に役立つヒント凝縮されていることに気づき、チームのCross-cultural Communication担当として日本人向けブログ執筆を開始。 現地で感じるリアルな空気感とともに、Jandalsたちが語るエピソードに詰まった学びやヒントを日本の読者へ届けます。 I was born and raised in Sapporo, Hokkaido, wher

Catherine kicked off 2026 on the Tokyo radio airwaves, appearing on interFM’s Peace & Business Talk , interviewed in Japanese by Keiko Okada . The first of three episodes aired on January 4 , exploring cross-cultural collaboration, leadership, and bridge-building between Japan and New Zealand. Tune in to upcoming broadcasts: Episode 2: February 1 at 8:30am Episode 3: March 1 at 8:30am Listen to Episode 1 here:未来をひらく人 – Peace & Business TalkinterFM 2026/1/4(日) 08:30–08:45...

Jayne Nakata will be sharing her journey from New Zealand to Japan and her learnings as a 23 year resident of Iwaki City through her monthly column in the Read Iwaki monthly magazine. By sharing her story of overcoming various cultural differences she hopes that people in Iwaki will understand more about what life is like for people who choose to make Japan their home and increase understanding and a sense of pride in the wonder city of Iwaki, Fukushima. Her column is titled:

From Kiwi Flees: In this episode of Kiwi Flees, Jayne & Catherine share their experiences of arriving separately in Japan over 20 years ago, both thinking they'd only be away for a year or two but finding themselves hooked to their adopted country over two decades later. We discuss their different but also connected lives. Jayne being rurally-based with her family in Fukushima which suffered a triple disaster in 2011 of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster. Jayne shares