History of Innovative Entrepreneurs in Japan 1st edition by Takeo Kikkawa, Murphy, Kazuya Hirai ISBN ‎ 9811994536 978-9811994531

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ISBN 10: ‎ 9811994536
ISBN 13: 978-9811994531
Author: Takeo Kikkawa, Murphy, Kazuya Hirai 

This is the first Open Access book introducing more than 20 of Japan’s leading innovative entrepreneurs from the 17th century to the present. The author outlines the innovative business models created by entrepreneurs including SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son, Fast Retailing (Uniqlo)’s Yanai Tadashi, Honda’s Soichiro Honda, Sony’s Akio Morita, Panasonic’s Konosuke Matsushita, and Toyota’s Kiichiro Toyoda, as well as their predecessors including Takatoshi Mitsui of Mitsui Zaibatsu, Shibusawa Eiichi of Daiichi Bank.

While introducing the innovators, the author also raises three broader questions: 1. Why did Japan industrialize earlier than any other country outside Europe and the United States? 2. Why was Japan able to realize unsurpassed economic growth between the 1910s and the 1980s? 3. Why has Japan’s economy stagnated for more than 30 years since the 1990s? Drawing upon analytical concepts including Schumpeter’s breakthrough innovation, Kirzner’s incremental innovation, and Christensen’s disruptive innovation, the author contends that Japan’s successes were based on unique and systematic breakthrough innovation and an accumulation of incremental innovation, while it later fell victim to a combination of breakthrough innovation from advanced countries and disruptive innovation by developing nations.

History of Innovative Entrepreneurs in Japan 1st Table of contents:

• Introduction: The Evolution of Entrepreneurship in Japan

  • Overview of Japan’s entrepreneurial landscape
  • The cultural and historical context of innovation in Japan
  • Importance of entrepreneurship in Japan’s economic transformation
  • Structure of the book and key themes

• Chapter 1: Early Japanese Entrepreneurs and the Rise of Industry

  • The origins of entrepreneurship in pre-modern Japan
  • The Meiji Restoration and the industrialization of Japan
  • Key figures in early Japanese industrial development
  • The role of innovation in the growth of Japan’s manufacturing sector

• Chapter 2: The Birth of Modern Japanese Entrepreneurship

  • The emergence of large corporations (Zaibatsu) in the early 20th century
  • The role of visionaries like Tokugawa, Mitsubishi, and others in shaping Japan’s economy
  • Early innovators in transportation, steel, and manufacturing
  • The impact of Western influence and global trade on Japanese entrepreneurship

• Chapter 3: Post-War Japan and the Economic Miracle

  • The entrepreneurial spirit in post-WWII Japan
  • Rebuilding Japan: From devastation to global economic powerhouse
  • Key post-war innovators such as Akio Morita (Sony) and Soichiro Honda (Honda)
  • The role of innovation in Japan’s high-tech industry boom in the 1950s-1970s

• Chapter 4: Entrepreneurship in Japan’s Technological Revolution

  • The role of Japan in the global electronics revolution
  • Innovators in robotics, electronics, and automobile industries
  • The rise of companies like Toyota, Sony, and Sharp in the global market
  • Case studies of entrepreneurial pioneers in high-tech industries

• Chapter 5: Innovation in the 1980s and 1990s: Japan’s Global Impact

  • The 1980s economic boom and the globalization of Japanese firms
  • Japanese innovation in consumer electronics, computing, and automotive industries
  • Entrepreneurs and their roles in Japan’s rise to a global economic leader
  • Challenges faced by Japanese entrepreneurs during the 1990s economic stagnation

• Chapter 6: The Digital Age: New Entrepreneurs and Startups

  • The shift towards digital technologies and information economies
  • The rise of Japan’s startup culture and the influence of Silicon Valley
  • Case studies of successful tech entrepreneurs in the 2000s and 2010s
  • The role of venture capital and innovation hubs in Tokyo and beyond

• Chapter 7: Women Entrepreneurs in Japan

  • The challenges and opportunities for female entrepreneurs in Japan
  • Prominent women innovators and leaders in Japan’s business world
  • Social and cultural factors influencing female entrepreneurship
  • Programs and initiatives supporting women in business

• Chapter 8: Corporate Innovation and the Role of Japanese Conglomerates

  • The influence of major conglomerates (Keiretsu) on entrepreneurship
  • Corporate entrepreneurship within established companies
  • Case studies of innovation within companies like Toyota, Sony, and Panasonic
  • How conglomerates drive and support entrepreneurial endeavors

• Chapter 9: The Role of Education and Government in Fostering Innovation

  • Japan’s educational system and its role in fostering entrepreneurial talent
  • Government policies and initiatives supporting innovation and startups
  • The role of incubators, accelerators, and innovation centers
  • Partnerships between academia, government, and industry

• Chapter 10: Challenges and Future of Japanese Entrepreneurship

  • Economic, cultural, and societal challenges faced by modern entrepreneurs
  • How Japan’s aging population impacts the entrepreneurial ecosystem
  • Overcoming the risk-averse culture and encouraging more risk-taking
  • Emerging trends in Japanese entrepreneurship: Sustainability, AI, and biotechnology

• Conclusion: Legacy and the Next Generation of Innovators

  • Reflections on the history of innovative entrepreneurs in Japan
  • How past entrepreneurs continue to influence the business landscape
  • The future of entrepreneurship in Japan and the global stage
  • Final thoughts on the evolving nature of innovation in Japan

• References

• Index

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