Japan

Tokyo, June 2009

During Japan's rainy season I visited several automotive business customers. Most of them have their main facilities close to Tokyo, conveniently accessible by commuter and highspeed trains. On the weekend I toured the city which hasn't changed much since my work assignment 12 years ago.

Kamakura, December 2009

Business relations to Japanese customers usually need a lot of support, since trust and consistency have high priority in their way of life. I therefore traveled to Tokyo once more in winter 2009. Over weekend I spent one nice day at nearby Kamakura.

Nagano, January 2010

In January, I supported my employer's Japanese sales office at an automotive electronics show in Tokyo. I spent the weekend with the sales manager in the snow of the Japanese Alps.

Yokohama, May 2010

I went on another business trip to Tokyo in spring. On the weekend colleagues of the Japanese sales office showed me their hometown Yokohama south of Tokyo.

Kawaguchiko (Fuji Five Lakes), December 2010

Before Christmas 2010 I travelled again to Tokyo. After a long and productive meeting and nice business dinner I spent Saturday at Mt. Fuji. The majestic volcano can be reached from Tokyo by train within two hours.

Shirakawa-go, February 2011

This winter visit to Japan was an ideal opportunity to introduce the Swiss Cheese Fondue to my Japanese co-workers and to enjoy snow and hot spring in the remote mountains.