New Jersey Japanese Business Community
A Community for Professionalsat Japanese Companies in New Jersey
Connecting across companies, roles, and backgrounds to create new insights and opportunities.
Background
The Challenge We All Face
New Jersey is home to many Japanese companies. However, unlike cities such as New York or Los Angeles, opportunities to connect across companies and industries remain limited.
Even while working in the same region, there are few chances to interact with professionals from other organizations.
“Have you ever felt that way?”
About This Community
Connecting Beyond Company Boundaries
This community is designed for professionals working at Japanese companies in New Jersey to connect beyond company boundaries, roles, and nationalities. Rather than being limited to a specific industry or function, it aims to create a space where people in the same region can naturally interact and build meaningful relationships.
Value Proposition
What You Will Gain
Cross-Company Networking
Connect with professionals from other Japanese companies in the region and expand your professional circle.
Shared Experiences
Share experiences and challenges unique to Japanese organizations operating in the U.S.
Fresh Perspectives
Gain new insights through open discussion and knowledge exchange beyond your daily work.
Career Opportunities
Discover new business and career opportunities through genuine human connections.
Activities
How We Connect
Our focus is on creating an environment where conversations happen naturally and relationships can develop over time.
01
Regular Meetups
In-person or virtual gatherings to connect with fellow professionals in a relaxed setting.
02
Small Group Sessions
Focused discussion sessions in small groups where ideas and experiences flow freely.
03
Online Community
Ongoing interaction and knowledge sharing through our Slack community platform.
Vision
Building Lasting Connections
We begin by building connections among professionals in New Jersey.
Over time, the community aims to evolve into a platform that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and new business opportunities.
Organizer
Organized by Cornerstone Strategy LLC
Cornerstone Strategy provides coaching and HR consulting services to Japanese companies operating in or expanding into the United States, supporting organizational and talent development.
Founder & CEO
Shinsuke Kiyono
With experience at Accenture and Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting, he has worked on numerous projects in organizational and talent development. Currently based in New Jersey, he supports Japanese companies in their global expansion.
This initiative is driven by the belief that meaningful connections can lead to valuable opportunities and long-term growth.
Join Us
Become a Member
This community is an open platform for professionals working at Japanese companies in New Jersey to connect and engage across organizations and roles. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join. Participation is currently free. Details may evolve as the community grows.
Join the community.
Cross-Company Networking
Shared Experiences
Fresh Perspectives
Career Opportunities
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