Nov 30, 2017
Having lived in Japan for more than 20 years, I have admittedly become perhaps a little too accustomed to the Japanese lifestyle. This is probably why after a few days in the hustle and bustle of Shanghai, I find myself looking forward to returning to the peace and...
Sep 13, 2017
Over the past years, I have had the fortune of participating in negotiations and ultimate deals between Western and Japanese biopharmaceutical companies. Doing deals is never easy, no matter the geography. However, it does seem that negotiating with Japanese companies...
Jun 21, 2017
One of my favorite places to hang out in Tokyo is the Apple Store in the Ginza area. It is a beautiful four-story venue, complete with a theater (where one can sit and receive non-stop sessions on all of Apple’s products) and, of course, the Genius Bar. One of the...
Apr 26, 2017
It’s April, which in Japan means baseball is back, and cherry blossoms are in full bloom (side note: April really is the best time to visit Japan for those considering a trip). April is also the start of the 2nd quarter, and at Locust Walk Japan we have noticed a...
Jan 18, 2017
On December 8th in Tokyo, Locust Walk hosted the 2nd annual “Locust Walk Japan Deal of the Year Award” event. We founded this event, which is co-sponsored by Clarivate Analytics (formerly Thomson Reuters), to celebrate the deals consummated throughout the year by...
Nov 15, 2016
Exciting things are happening in Japan in the regenerative medicine space. As people who work in the industry may be aware, in 2014 Japan modified the regulations pertaining to regenerative medicine products through the adoption of the “Pharmaceutical and...
