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Mark Kennedy

(He/Him)
Japan
Covers:  Commentary and analysis from the perspective of a long-term expat with 30+ years living, studying, and working in Japan.
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Mark Kennedy’s Biography

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Based in Japan, Mark Kennedy is the founder of the Real Gaijin Substack (https://realgaijin.substack.com), for which he typically writes about business-related topics, the unique culture of Japan, and travel.

Mark has lived and worked in Japan for more than 30 years and is now a permanent resident. He began his career in sales and spent most of it working for the American medical device manufacturer Hollister Incorporated, in both Japan and the United States. Mark held various management positi…

What was your first job as a journalist?

Freelance writer for Gaijin Pot.com (while running my firm's Japanese subsidiary)

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

SEO seems to be reducing content down to a series of mini headlines. Local stories are often lost among national and international news.