Japan is said to be a paradise for long-lasting companies. The life span of a company exceeding 100 years is a miracle all over the world. Due to the Korean War, not many Korean companies have operated for 100 years. Lessons from Japan’s innovative management strategies developed over centuries will benefit Korean companies that value craftsmanship. This session will also cover Japan’s strategies to stand up through the long recession tunnel under the global economic recession and low growth, and hence to develop companies’ winning strategies.