It's a truly inspiring chat with the incredibly positive and humble entrepreneur, Anthony Griffin. He's the brains behind Saga Consulting, a company dedicated to helping organizations and individuals share their stories with the world. They specialize in global communications, offering top-notch copywriting, digital marketing, and cross-cultural coaching. Anthony also pens insightful articles for Kokoro Media on LinkedIn, where he shares his passion for Japanese language learning and provides tips for taking your skills to the next level.

In our conversation, Anthony and I both share three essential yet culturally impactful Japanese words that every beginner should learn. We also delve into a variety of topics, including:

• Techniques for acquiring new clients as an entrepreneur
• How Saga Consulting supports Japanese companies in expanding internationally
• Common hurdles Japanese companies face when going global
• Balancing Japanese cultural norms with personal style
• Anthony's expertise in working with "Foreign Curious" companies
• Lessons learned from working for a Japanese company
• Early cultural missteps in Japanese corporate life
• Recommended Japanese language apps for rapid learning
• Simple language tips for fostering better community relations
• Favorite untranslatable Japanese word
• Unique Japanese words beginners should master

You can connect with Anthony Griffin on LinkedIn, learn more about Saga Consulting at consultsaga.com, and read his articles on Kokoro Media. For more episodes of Now and Zen Japan, visit nowandzen.jp. And if you're looking for Japan adventures in a camper van, discover Dream Drive.