Building flying cars in Japan with Asa || Stories from Japan podcast Ep.22

In this engaging episode of "Fish & Rice: Stories from Japan", we converse with Asa, an American expat pioneering Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in Osaka. From the intrigue of Japan to launching his startup, Asa takes us through his thrilling journey. Learn about the complexities of UAM, his experiences securing investment, and assembling a diverse team in an entirely different culture.We delve into Japan's regulatory landscape for UAM, and Asa shares key milestones his company has reached. As an expat entrepreneur, he provides insights into adapting to the Japanese business culture, the role of innovation in UAM, and his company's contribution to sustainable urban transportation.In the final segment, Asa discusses safety and user experience in UAM, market preferences, and the challenges of integrating UAM into Japan's urban infrastructure. He ends by sharing memorable moments from his entrepreneurial journey and the profound impact of Japanese culture on his work. Tune in for an inspiring mix of culture, technology, and entrepreneurship.<br/><br/>Follow Asa: <br/>https://skyscape.site/<br/>https://www.instagram.com/skyscape.site/<br/>https://twitter.com/SkyScapeKK<br/>https://www.linkedin.com/company/skyscapejapan/<br/>https://www.facebook.com/skyscape.jp/<br/><br/>Follow us on our soicial media:<br/>https://www.instagram.com/fishandricepodcast/<br/>https://twitter.com/FishRicePodcast<br/>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more engaging discussions from all corners of Japanese life.<br/><br/>#fishandrice #expat #japanyoutube.com/@fishandrice