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EP 1377 Yozo Otsuki - The Japanese Coffee Industry - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

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If you love what we do, become a premium YouTube Subscriber or join our Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward

https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward

Check out our on-demand workshops here:

https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops

Consider joining one of our Mastermind Groups here:

https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching

Join our mailing list:

https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist

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This is the 2nd of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Yozo Otsuki from Kurasu.

In this series, we're exploring the journey that Yozo went on, starting, building, growing, and expanding Kurasu within Japan and around the world with a franchise model.

The five episodes in this series are:

1. Becoming a Japanese Coffee Entrepreneur -https://youtu.be/UjLa9smn1Sg

2. The Japanese Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/wO-8-1l7JZM

3. Building a Coffee Concept - https://youtu.be/CSgDRXENn04

4. Growing Kurasu Beyond Homewares - https://youtu.be/T_mXVLBkxCg

5. Expanding Kurasu Globally - https://youtu.be/TfohROuLiow

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Yozo dive deep into the unique aspects of the Japanese coffee industry, drawing fascinating comparisons between Japanese and global coffee cultures.

Yozo shares insights about his journey from a finance professional to a coffee entrepreneur, the influence of Japanese mastery on coffee brewing, and the meticulous, ritualistic nature of Japanese coffee craftsmanship.

The discussion also covers the significant role of external influences in shaping Japan's coffee scene, the impact of omakase in coffee, and the delicate balance of sustaining business amidst tourism and local patronage.

Lastly, they touch on the exchange of barista talent between Japan and Australia and its impact on both coffee cultures.

Join us for a rich exploration of coffee passion, dedication, and the art of brewing.

You can find out more about Map It Forward Japan at https://mapitforward.coffee/japan and https://instagram.com/mapitforwardjapan

Connect with Yozo Otsuki and Kurasu here:

https://kurasu.kyoto/

https://www.instagram.com/kurasu.kyoto/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yozo-otsuki-84a13047/

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Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist

💡Support this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward

📽 Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW

🎙 Check out the audio version of our podcast here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

🧐 Find out more about Map It Forward Mastermind Groups here: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching

Looking for a business advisor for your established coffee business or startup? Email us here:

📧 email: [email protected]

  continue reading

313 episodes

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Content provided by Lee Safar and MAP IT FORWARD. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Lee Safar and MAP IT FORWARD or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

If you love what we do, become a premium YouTube Subscriber or join our Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward

https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward

Check out our on-demand workshops here:

https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops

Consider joining one of our Mastermind Groups here:

https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching

Join our mailing list:

https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 2nd of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Yozo Otsuki from Kurasu.

In this series, we're exploring the journey that Yozo went on, starting, building, growing, and expanding Kurasu within Japan and around the world with a franchise model.

The five episodes in this series are:

1. Becoming a Japanese Coffee Entrepreneur -https://youtu.be/UjLa9smn1Sg

2. The Japanese Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/wO-8-1l7JZM

3. Building a Coffee Concept - https://youtu.be/CSgDRXENn04

4. Growing Kurasu Beyond Homewares - https://youtu.be/T_mXVLBkxCg

5. Expanding Kurasu Globally - https://youtu.be/TfohROuLiow

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Yozo dive deep into the unique aspects of the Japanese coffee industry, drawing fascinating comparisons between Japanese and global coffee cultures.

Yozo shares insights about his journey from a finance professional to a coffee entrepreneur, the influence of Japanese mastery on coffee brewing, and the meticulous, ritualistic nature of Japanese coffee craftsmanship.

The discussion also covers the significant role of external influences in shaping Japan's coffee scene, the impact of omakase in coffee, and the delicate balance of sustaining business amidst tourism and local patronage.

Lastly, they touch on the exchange of barista talent between Japan and Australia and its impact on both coffee cultures.

Join us for a rich exploration of coffee passion, dedication, and the art of brewing.

You can find out more about Map It Forward Japan at https://mapitforward.coffee/japan and https://instagram.com/mapitforwardjapan

Connect with Yozo Otsuki and Kurasu here:

https://kurasu.kyoto/

https://www.instagram.com/kurasu.kyoto/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yozo-otsuki-84a13047/

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist

💡Support this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward

📽 Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW

🎙 Check out the audio version of our podcast here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

🧐 Find out more about Map It Forward Mastermind Groups here: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching

Looking for a business advisor for your established coffee business or startup? Email us here:

📧 email: [email protected]

  continue reading

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