Nobuko Kobayashi co-leads the Japan consumer practice of global strategy consulting group EY-Parthenon. The views expressed in this article are her own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the global EY organization or its member firms.
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Koichi Hagiuda speaks to the press after inspecting Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California, on July 27: His two-week visit program for Japanese entrepreneurs would be a safari tour for business tourists. © Kyodo
Nobuko Kobayashi co-leads the Japan consumer practice of global strategy consulting group EY-Parthenon. The views expressed in this article are her own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the global EY organization or its member firms.