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I built my career in Japan as an American. I learned there’s one thing that’s non-negotiable.

Finance February 18, 2026

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lauren Rose Kocher, 39, an American entrepreneur and CEO of Vegas PR Group in Tokyo. Her words have been edited for length and clarity.I grew up in a small town in Indiana, but my interest in Japan started early. I still…

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