Drive your Japan–Germany business forward
Through structured execution and measurable results.
Do your projects start strong – but lose momentum along the way?
Common challenges in Japan–Germany business:
- Cultural differences lead to friction and inefficiencies
- Communication takes more time and effort than expecte
- Project structures are not clearly defined
- Execution is not followed through consistently
The result: Projects lose traction before reaching their full potential.
Turning Japan–Germany potential into real business
A project often starts with strong potential.
The strategy is clear.
Conversations are positive.
The opportunity is there.
And yet, the same pattern appears again and again:
Misunderstandings arise. Decisions are delayed. Execution loses momentum.
Not because someone made a mistake –
but because two business cultures think, decide, and operate differently.
This is exactly where the gap emerges that slows projects down.
We close that gap.
We ensure that communication, expectations, and execution align –
and actively support projects all the way into day-to-day operations.
So that strong ideas turn into real, working business.
Where we support you in practice
We support companies where Japan–Germany projects are decided in practice – in market entry, sales, and execution, based on a deep understanding of both Japanese and German business cultures.
Market Entry & Business Development
- Market analysis and realistic assessment of opportunities
- Positioning in the German and/or Japanese market
- Identification of suitable customers and business partners
Sales & Trade Fair Success
- Structured preparation and optimization of trade fair participation
- Lead generation and systematic follow-up
- Development of effective sales processes
Operational Execution & Project Management
- Management of projects between Japan and Germany
- Clear communication and alignment between all stakeholders
- Ensuring execution in day-to-day operations
Collaboration, Processes & Alignment
- Structured collaboration between Japanese and German teams
- Optimization of processes and ways of working
- Alignment with internal and external stakeholders
- Prevention of cultural misunderstandings
How we work with you
Initial, no-obligation consultation
In an initial conversation, we get to understand your situation and provide an honest assessment of whether and how a collaboration would be meaningful.
Clear structure instead of vague concepts
If we work together, we define concrete, prioritized actions – aligned with your goals and resources.
Execution in day-to-day operations
We actively support projects during implementation and step in where things become challenging in practice.
Focus on real progress
We make sure that actions translate into measurable outcomes.
Why Kurihara Consulting
Many consultancies deliver solid analysis and well-developed strategies.
In practice, however, the decisive factor is not the idea – but its execution.
This is especially true in Japan–Germany projects, where different ways of working, expectations, and decision-making processes come together.
This is where we come in.
Traditional consulting
- Focus on analysis and strategy
- Recommendations at a conceptual level
- Perspective from a single market
- Project-based points of contact
Kurihara Consulting
- Focus on execution and measurable progress
- Active support in day-to-day operations
- Bridging Japanese and German business logic
- One central point of contact across all phases
The team behind Kurihara Consulting
Kurihara Consulting supports companies in implementing business projects between Japan and Germany – with a strong focus on practical collaboration in day-to-day operations.
Yuri Kurihara brings extensive hands-on experience in working with both Japanese and German companies.
She has been based in Germany for over ten years and has worked in both German companies and within Japanese business environments – also from her own perspective as an expat.
Her core expertise lies in project management and operational execution in international teams.
She combines a deep understanding of Japanese and German business cultures with insight into how these differences impact communication, decision-making, and collaboration.
Based on this experience, she supports companies in implementing projects between Japan and Germany in a structured and practical way.
Yuri Kurihara
Founder & CEO
Sven Wätzold
Managing Director
Sven Wätzold has over 30 years of experience in the IT industry, including many years in Germany, and has successfully delivered numerous IT and project management initiatives since the early 1990s.
His expertise focuses on the banking and insurance sectors, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and technological developments.
He also specializes in corporate restructuring and the optimization of business processes during transformation phases.
His approach is holistic: in addition to IT, he considers organizational and strategic aspects to develop economically sustainable solutions and support companies in the long term.
FAQ
Do you focus more on strategy or execution?
Our clear focus is on execution.
Strategic approaches are always linked to concrete actions – with the goal of achieving real results.
Which companies benefit most from working with you?
Companies that are actively building or expanding business between Japan and Germany – especially when projects already exist but are not progressing as expected.
In which situations is your support particularly valuable?
Typischerweise dann, wenn:
- Projects between Japan and Germany lose momentum
- Cultural or language differences make collaboration more difficult
- Trade fair or sales activities do not deliver the expected results
- Internal resources are lacking to drive initiatives forward consistently
Do you also handle direct communication with partners or customers?
Yes.
If required, we take over communication with business partners or actively support alignment processes – especially where intercultural differences play a role.
Do you work on a project basis or long-term?
Both are possible.
Many projects start with a clearly defined scope and evolve into ongoing collaboration.
Which languages do you work in?
We work in German, Japanese, and English – depending on project requirements.
How is the collaboration priced?
Depending on the project scope, we work either on an hourly basis or with clearly defined project packages.
Transparency and predictability are key.
Do you have a specific situation? Let’s discuss it – no obligation.
Kurihara Consulting GmbH
Goethestraße 57c
41539 Dormagen
Telefon: +49 2133 4002801
E-Mail: info@kurihara-consulting.de
