Umeda

Mochio Umeda is a Silicon Valley-based VC, whom Asiajin calls Japan's leading web visionary.

Global Voices in English » Japan: ‘Yoshiharu Habu and Modern Shogi’, an Open Translation Project 2009

Umeda is a big shogi fan, although he doesn't play himself - a distinction that he stresses numerous times in his book.

Global Voices in English » Japan: ‘Yoshiharu Habu and Modern Shogi’, an Open Translation Project 2009

It's become evident that Umeda is considered to be an outsider, as clarified in Motohiko Tokuriki's post as he reaffirms his resolution to enliven his part of the web.

Global Voices in English » Japan: On How to Perceive the Japanese Web (Part Three) 2009

Umeda is in a complicated position because he's a board member of Hatena Co.,

Global Voices in English » Japan: On How to Perceive the Japanese Web (Part One) 2009

The best one I know for this is Hanshin Umeda - there’s always lots of free mouthfuls of wine, sake, fruit vinegar and tea to be had.

Fukubukuro - New Year Lucky Bag - purchasing outlook 2009

My last computer was bought at the giant Yodobashi Camera in Umeda Osaka, as my wife suddenly took a fancy to upgrading and I didn’t think she’d like to be dragged down to Den-Den Town to circle the bargain stores looking for the cheapest bargain.

White Day present shopping intentions 2008

In other words, Mr. Umeda is attacking the shamelessness of the Japanese elite.

Global Voices in English » Japan: On How to Perceive the Japanese Web (Part Two) 2009

My number one top spot is Solviva atop of the Hankyu Terminal Building in Umeda.

Learning about the unwritten office rules 2007

For more information, call Umeda at 394-1200, ext. 2283, or Tracy Ramos at ext.

Starbulletin Headlines 2010

Mr. Umeda is in Japan promoting the book – let’s see how JP media and the publishing industry will respond to the endeavor.

Global Voices in English » Japan: ‘Yoshiharu Habu and Modern Shogi’, an Open Translation Project 2009