Press Coverage &
Media Features
Articles, interviews, and publications on doing business successfully in Japan, intercultural competence and place branding.
Articles & Interviews
Flying in and Settling in: Working in Japan
Comprehensive feature article on the challenges European executives face when working in Japan. Christina Blake shares insights from her experience at Panasonic and provides a practical perspective on Japanese communication styles.
Why Preparation matters: Making International Business Trips successful
Feature article in the Human Resources Journal of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce on the importance of intercultural training for companies operating in international environments.
Japan: More than Cherry Blossoms and affordable Cars
Interview with Christina Blake about the reputation of European managers in Japan, indirect communication and the challenges women face in Japanese companies.
The Path to Intercultural Competence
Expert article by Christina Blake on the importance of intercultural competence in global business and why language skills alone are not enough.
International Management:
Succeeding with Intercultural Competence
Expert article for the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce Education Service on common pitfalls in international business and the value of intercultural preparation.
Branding and Society
European Cultures in Business Communication:
Brand communication at the intersection of advertising and public relations, including Christina Blake's contribution on Hamburg's place branding strategy.
Media Enquiries Welcome
Are you researching Japanese business, intercultural competence, or Japan–Europe business relations?I am available for interviews, expert commentary and specialist articles.