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Real Gaijin | Read My Lips Podcast #4

Narration of "Innovative 'Venture Innkeeper Program' in Japan Seems Almost Too Good to Be True"

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It seems like a fantastic opportunity for young Japanese to become entrepreneurs and make a decent living.

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Mutual -- Good to hear from you. Yes, I agree. It's a unique approach. Mark

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As an outsider looking in, it seems to me that innovation and change in Japan are difficult to achieve, despite the country's reputation for being "high-tech." This innkeeper program sounds like exactly what Japan needs. Kudos to all involved, including you, Mark, for bringing it to our attention.

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Thank you for sharing your perspective. Yes, I agree that this kind of management innovation is exactly the kind of approach that Japan could use to create more opportunities for ambitious young people.

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