Past Events
Yankee Noodle Dandy: Building a ramen business in the U.S.
SVJP welcomed Kenshiro Uki, President of Sun Noodle North America and Hiro Hasegawa, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ramen Hero as our…
Read MoreLeading with Passion and Values: Changing Japan’s Job-Seeking Landscape
Wantedly is a social hiring platform that allows companies and talents to meet based on shared mission, vision, and passion,…
Read MoreJanuary 2021 SVJP Executive Roundtable with Jerry Yang
In late January 2021, we held our first roundtable of the year, featuring Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang, a well-known Japanophile,…
Read MoreThe Year of Cybersecurity
The year 2020 has been like no other in recent time. While private companies and government organizations have made amazing…
Read MoreIkigai: Finding Purpose Through a Journey of Entrepreneurship in Japan
In 2008, a trip to Kyoto lead Victoria Tsai to a meeting with a geisha and a discovery of their…
Read MoreThe 2020 U.S. Presidential Election: Outcome and Implications for U.S. – Japan Relations
The November 3rd U.S. presidential election is the most consequential in our lifetime. President Donald Trump and former Vice President…
Read MoreJapan: Capitalism That Works
Japan has what it takes to be a global champion economy, admired not just for socio-political stability but also for…
Read MoreY-Combinator: Road to Silicon Valley
Together with Y Combinator (YC), the Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted a virtual event: “Road to Silicon Valley” on October…
Read MoreHow Virtual Worlds Will Change Our Lives Forever
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted their monthly Benkyokai webinar: “HOW VIRTUAL WORLDS WILL CHANGE OUR LIVES FOREVER, Case Study:…
Read MoreVenture Capital as the Bridge Between Japan and Silicon Valley
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted the Benkyokai webinar: “Venture Capital as the Bridge Between Japan and Silicon Valley”. The webinar…
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