At present, I have some tentative meetings scheduled with Japanese print/Internet news outlets along with book dealers in Tokyo. One has offered to put me in touch with Japanese book distributors.
As my stay in Tokyo is limited, before taking a break to see Niigata, I am "front-loading" as many meetings as possible in Tokyo during business hours. Social activities will have to be conducted during the evening hours.
The English-language publications market is very limited in Japan, especially on niche topics such as this. I don't expect to become a millionaire from travel guide sales in Japan, but I do see potential profit there as my printing costs are in a reasonable range. The key is to keep the overhead costs down as much as possible which, thus far, I have been able to do.
Besides the business standpoint, this will be an educational experience for me as well. This will be a opportunity to learn the "ins and outs" of the Japanese publishing industry.
This should be interesting!
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