News: CScout Japan on CNN Today

Michael Keferl shares his expertise on the latest in Japanese food trends.
CScout Japan Managing Director Michael Keferl was a guest on CNN Today with Kristie Lu Stout and Andrew Stevens to talk about some food trends in Japan. The focus was on our recent posts about character lunch accessories, “udon” pudding, and a new […]

Trend: Creativity Made in China - MAD Architects

Over the last two decades China has become known as the factory of the world; “Made in China” has often come to symbolize cheapness, sub-standard quality and lack of originality. More recently however, thanks to a booming economy, political deregulation and social development, China has witnessed the gradual evolution of a free-thinking generation of creative […]

News: CScout Japan on CNN Business Traveler with Richard Quest

Last month, CScout Japan was featured on CNN’s Business Traveler, a show that highlights the globe trotting exploits of one Richard Quest, CNN’s resident business guru.
We spent the afternoon in Akihabara, checking out new gadgets and technology, and generally giving an impression of what’s out and what’s to come in the world of Japanese mobile […]

Interview: Beijing-based Fashionista Nels Frye

Earlier this week CScout China had an enlightening chat with American Nels Frye, long-term Beijing resident, China fashion guru and business professional. Here’s a summary of our conversation.

Hi Nels. Firstly, can you briefly tell us a bit about yourself and what you’re doing in Beijing?

I’m from Massachusetts and I studied history at the University of Chicago. From May 2005 I have worked at Kamsky Associates, Inc., assisting foreign multinational corporations and funds in their China strategy, including investment advisory services, market entry strategies, competitor analysis, government relations, and market analysis.

As a sideline, I also document Beijing street style, analyze fashion and consumption trends, and am developing an online platform - www.stylites.net - which in addition to being a street style blog, will promote the best local businesses that create unique fashion and customized and handmade products. I also hope to start two exclusive apparel and accessories brands that will be available through the blog - every piece sold will be totally unique.

News: AOTS and CScout - “Made in Japan”

CScout’s collaboration with the G4 Network’s Attack of the Show began recently and will be an ongoing project about twice a month.
Check out our first foray on AOTS. This resulted in a regular show now titled “Made in Japan”.

The first “Made in Japan” show featured:
- Canned ramen
- Portable disposable toilet
- CAM-007 camcorder
- Bone conduction
- […]