Reborn Tokyo Golden Age

The land in Kawasaki City had just been finalized, and Bai Chuanfeng boarded the plane to the west coast of the United States without stopping.

Because it is across the Pacific Ocean, it takes at least 16 hours to travel from Tokyo to Los Angeles.

So Bai Chuanfeng got on the plane and took out a champagne gold SFM-01 Walkman from his mouth, put on the earphones and began to enjoy the music time leisurely.

Kobayashi Asuka, who was sitting next to him, couldn't help curling her lips when she saw his mannerisms.

This guy really didn't miss any chance to advertise his own products.

The appearance of Bai Chuanfeng wearing headphones and enjoying the music really attracted the attention of several blond foreigners around him.

Especially the golden Walkman on the lap, the light from the clouds makes the metal body reflect the eye-catching brilliance inadvertently.

"Hey friend, are you listening to music? Sorry to bother you, but it's really cool."

Sure enough, a bearded foreigner sitting on the side of his aisle couldn't hold back his curiosity after all, and asked Bai Chuanfeng about this mysterious machine.

Bai Chuanfeng took off an earphone casually, but before he could speak, the foreigner on the opposite side exclaimed again.

"oh jesus! is this a headset? it's not even as big as my pinky finger, it's unbelievable..."

Seeing the earphones that were only a little big in Bai Chuanfeng's hand, this foreign friend was completely uneasy.

"That's right, it's a headset, do you want to try it?" Bai Chuanfeng greeted the bearded man in fluent English.

"Really, that would be awesome. Man, I'm James, from Los Angeles."

The bearded man chatted enthusiastically with Bai Chuanfeng.

"Call me Bai, here, it's called flashman, a portable music player."

Bai Chuanfeng handed the Walkman to the foreigner named James.

"Oh, Bai, its name is as good as your English!" After James took the Walkman, he first pinched the earphone curiously to look around.

He had never seen such a headset before, it was too delicate, too subtle.

Not only earphones, he has never even seen a Walkman. In his understanding, the way to enjoy music is limited to the vinyl record player at home.

This kind of small machine that can be taken out of the house can actually listen to music?

God, are you sure today is not April Fool's Day?

With curiosity and anticipation, James put on the earphones, and pressed the play button under Bai Chuanfeng's signal.

"Imagine there's no heaven

It's easy if you try」

"God~" John Lennon's familiar singing voice made James open his mouth involuntarily.

Bai Chuanfeng smiled and didn't bother him, but turned his head and glanced triumphantly at Kobayashi Asuka who was paying attention here.

Just kidding, since I went to Europe and the United States to open up the market, of course I have to replace it with a music singer familiar to the people of the United States.

Soon after the song ended, James took off his earphones with a face full of shock. "Bai, this machine is definitely the greatest invention of the 20th century."

"Thank you." Bai Chuanfeng generously accepted his exaggerated praise.

"Is this machine called flashman a special product in Japan, where can I buy it?

Oh my goodness, what a shame I missed out on such a great product. "

James came to Japan for tourism, and the short one-week trip gave him no chance to touch this new product that has just been released for less than a year.

"James, please don't worry, I believe you will see it in Los Angeles soon."

Seeing that people in Europe and the United States like Walkmans so much, Bai Chuanfeng is more confident about this trip to the United States.

"Bai, do you mean that this machine will be launched in the United States soon?

If so, that's really cool. Believe me, people will go crazy over it. "

James immediately beamed with joy when he heard Bai Chuanfeng's swearing guarantee.

"It's a great honor that you like it. James, if you don't dislike it, please accept it."

"Wait, Bai, did you mean give it to me?" James pointed at the Walkman in his hand and asked in disbelief.

"That's right." Bai Chuanfeng nodded affirmatively.

"But..." James hesitated.

"Don't worry, I still have a lot." Said Bai Chuanfeng and handed him the business card in his hand.

James took the business card and scanned the information on it, um, why does this logo look familiar.

He looked at the Walkman in his hand again, and then showed a look of sudden realization.

"Bai, I have to say that today's experience is really amazing."

"Thank God"

"Yes, thank God" James gave him a thumbs up.

The next two people started chatting with the machine in their hands. From neon to America, from music to technology.

An hour or two passed before they knew it, and the tired two said good night to each other, and when they opened their eyes again, they had already arrived at the airport in Los Angeles.

"Bai, please call me when you are free, and I will definitely show you the scenery of Los Angeles.

As a freight driver, no one knows LA better than I do. "

"No problem, then goodbye." Bai Chuanfeng and he waved goodbye to each other.

"Should we go to the hotel, or to Hasegawa-san and the others." Kobayashi Asuka, who was beside him, saluted and asked him about his next itinerary.

"Let's go to the hotel first." It was already afternoon, Bai Chuanfeng saw Kobayashi Asuka's face was tired again, so he was not in a hurry.

Speaking of which, Kobayashi Asuka was half-pushed and half-forced to come here this time, but she was not excited at all when she heard that she was coming to the United States.

Even a little repulsive, are there any Japanese who don't like the United States these days?

Bai Chuanfeng took a deep breath, hey, the air here is not sweet at all.

Well, he kind of understood Asuka Sauce.

The sweet air, maybe only people with special physique can smell it.

Bai Chuanfeng and his party, who had recuperated the jet lag at the Hilton Hotel, regained their energy and went to the branch of Baichuan Electric in the United States.

That's right, Shirakawa Electric has registered a branch in the United States, and the address is in Los Angeles.

And why choose here, the reason is very simple.

After Hawaii, Los Angeles is the second largest concentration of Japanese in the United States.

There are more than 100,000 Japanese settlers here, and the number will be even higher if the foreign personnel of Japanese companies are counted.

Many cities in the west have business dealings with Neon, and the reason is that the Japanese are united.

With Los Angeles as the center, several surrounding cities. The largest number of Asians in the population are Japanese.

Companies such as Hitachi, Panasonic, and Toshiba have branches or offices here, so Bai Chuanfeng also does as the Romans do.

The first branch of Shirakawa Electric in the United States was chosen in Los Angeles.

It may not be a way to promote the Walkman from the local Japanese population. Of course, this is the most conservative idea.

However, another important factor is also attributed to the Japan Electronics Industry Promotion Association.

That's right, it was the Electronics Industry Promotion Association that was introduced by Sony.

It also has an office in the United States, where is it, do you need to ask? Also in Los Angeles, of course.

Today, a representative of the other party was invited by Bai Chuanfeng to meet at the branch of Bai Chuan Electric in Los Angeles.

The branch is located on Melrose Avenue, a popular fashion center for young people.

Trendy clothing, boutiques, music record stores and more.

At the same time, it is very close to Hollywood, not far to the southwest.

Being so close to the entertainment capital, one can probably foresee the prosperity and fashion here.

The branch of Shirakawa Electric sits near the street here, about five floors up.

The entire building has been rented by Shirakawa Electric, and now the logo on the wall outside the gate has been decorated in place.

Just looking at its grand appearance from the outside gives people a sense of reliability.

If you compare it, Hitachi and Panasonic have their offices in Los Angeles. You will find that the branch of Baichuan Electric is much more upscale than them.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars went in, of course it was grand.

Bai Chuanfeng regards this as a branch, not just an office.

Because he knows that if Baichuan Electric wants to go global in the future, these investments are essential.

Moreover, the establishment of a local company will be beneficial for expanding the sales channels of Walkmans in the future.

After entering the building, Hasegawa, who had been waiting here for a long time, immediately stepped forward and reported to him about the progress in the United States for more than a month.

Because Shirakawa Electric does not have a franchised store in the United States, it can only take the route of distribution channels and act as a pure supplier.

So if you want to sell goods in the United States, the first choice is of course a chain department store supermarket.

Wal-Mart, Target, Kaishike, Best Buy, these supermarket chains have been established and developed for many years.

Although the names may not be familiar to everyone, the scale is real.

In the United States alone, their chain stores are almost all over the fifty continents.

But it is not easy to enter their supply channels, and negotiations with them are still in the stage of development.

While listening to Hasegawa's report, Bai Chuanfeng got acquainted with Uris, the sales manager here.

This is the sales director of Shirakawa Electric who has been recruited by headhunters at a high price. He is not only well-connected in the retail industry, but also proficient in Japanese.

If there is no accident in the future, he will be in charge of the sales of Baichuan Electric in the United States.

"Boss, my suggestion is to choose one of them and concentrate all energy and resources on making a breakthrough.

Rather than dispersing our precious human resources and attacking aimlessly. "

Obviously, this Uris has his own ideas on market development, and even these ideas may be at odds with Hasegawa's opinions.

Sure enough, Hasegawa was about to refute immediately when he heard Uris making such a suggestion to his president.

Bai Chuanfeng raised his hand to signal them to stop arguing first. "Let's meet with Morishita Yoichi-san first, and make a decision after understanding."

Seeing what the boss said, both of them closed their mouths wisely and walked towards the meeting room.

Yoichi Morishita, representative of the office of the Japan Electronics Industry Promotion Association in the United States.

Because the Ministry of International Trade and Industry is behind this association, Yoichi-san Morishita also has a certain government background.

The reason why the Electronics Industry Promotion Association has an office here is because it aims to deepen mutual exchanges within the industry in addition to domestic.

At the same time, it also bears the role of research and assistance in the import and export trade of many enterprises in the association.

In other words, it has its own way in export trade.

This is the reason why Bai Chuanfeng wanted Sony to be his guide and introduced Bai Chuan Electric to join the association.

Any tax incentives are secondary, and my main purpose is to come out to grab business with you.

Alas, Norio Oga is really a good friend of Shirakawa Electric.