#31 CEO-Talk with Ryo from Japan: About Ikigai, Why now is the time to plan your next 5 years, Colive Fukuoka & SME Takeovers (Atotsugi)

In this podcast interview, I had the chance to speak with Ryo
Osera, Co-Founder of Colive Fukuoka. He gives insights about how
we can live, work, and find meaning across cultures. Ryo shares
his personal vision for the future of work and community, the
role of harmony in Japanese culture, and how the concept of
Ikigai shapes business decisions. This is our very first
English-language interview on BusinessWege!



In this episode you'll learn:


Why where you live has a major impact on your well-being and
success

How the Japanese concept of harmony influences business
culture and community building

What Ikigai really means and how it can guide your
entrepreneurial path

Why marketing should focus on community, not just customers

How small businesses in Japan preserve cultural identity and
tradition

Why success is often best defined by the happiness of others



About our guest: Ryo Osera is the founder of
Co-Living Fukuoka, Japan. He bridges global perspectives with
deep Japanese cultural roots and supports small businesses in
preserving their traditions for future generations.

Here you can find more information about Colive
Fukuoka: https://www.colivefukuoka.com/



More Links & Resources:


Japanese Poem Hōjōki:
https://medium.com/@weavewords/h%C5%8Dj%C5%8Dki-an-account-of-my-hut-modern-english-d0d9d325c271



Partnerships & Discounts:
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Webseite BusinessWege: https://business-wege.de/



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