Akimoto was invited to speak at Junior Chamber of Asaka area, Saitama. It is very close to Japan Ground Self Defence Force (JGSDF) Camp Asaka. JGSDF Camp Asaka is the place where Akimoto spent one of best times in his life as a candidate for the Olympics in Weight-lifting….
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As one of our freshman prepares for his first TV appearance, the master gives a brief lecture on using carpentry equipments. The master surprises the freshman with stories on wood carving for example; 木殺し a technique using the nature of wood 1 carpenter presses the wood using a hammer…
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At the beginning of the 20th century, 40% of Japanese export was SILK. Raising silkworms and making silk fabrics were the national project at that time. Some people made a lot of money in this business and one of them was Mr. Katakura. The world heritage…
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The first couple of days for fresh people who have just graduated from school must be VERY FRESH. Before the start of their job training, we try to educate some essential business manners and help them survive this tough business world. Akimoto describes how “3KM” lecture started in our…
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38 fresh people, half of them are Daiku carpenters. Welcoming speech by Akimoto; “You are professionals from today.” “Go to work, not company.” and gives them their first assignment; 1. Smile 2. Say Hello I agree that this is the best job they can do. Fresh,…
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Sakura cherry blossoms are starting to bloom around this area. When Sakura tree starts blooming, companies and people in Japan start a new life. Our new office building is getting ready for action. Situated by the beautiful spring water from Mt Fuji, the building is designed to facilitate the…
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The book published 5 years ago “高学歴大工集団 (Super educated carpenters)” was subsequently translated into Korean as “Company that doesn’t fire employees”. Korean companies are very enthusiastic to learning, and we have had number of visitors and business proposals from Korea since the book was translated. Mr Cho, CEO…
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Inside Tokyo University of Arts, there is the oldest brick building in Tokyo. The President of the Tokyo University of Arts, kindly arranged for magazine interview with Akimoto at this historical site. The interview for the magazine “President” features friendship between president (Akimoto) and celebrities. When…
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“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb Reading the article by Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS on Harvard Business Review, above quote struck my head. Why? Because it is exactly how Akimoto started the company….
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The author of the best-seller ”The Most Treasured Company in Japan”（日本でいちばん大切にしたい会社） visited our company to exchange views with Akimoto. The book was first published 8 years ago, and volume 5 was released last month. Accumulating to over 670,000 copies, Professor Sakamoto of Hosei University is a celebrity and a…
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