Talking Japanese eCommerce with Kurihara-san

Is there any Universal Truths to eCommerce? Harry Hawk talks with Kurihara Kohei (@kuriharan) regarding differences between US and Japanese eCommerce. Kurihara-san details the Japanese fondness for complicated user experiences/interfaces, how cash on delivery (COD) is an important part of many online transactions. Kohei also details how Japan eRetailers complete not only on price but on speed of delivery with rapid same day delivery a major logistical objective. He also talks about his perception of gender segmented shopping habits.  This was recorded for the benefit of students at Southwestern College (SWCCD.edu) enrolled in the Fall 2016 Principals of eCommerce course (BUS 134). ????????   LINKS mentioned: Kurihara-san on LinkedIN   Rakuten.co.jp vs. Rakuten.com    mercari.com About Kurihara Kohei: "I am the co-founder and chief representative of Mangaconnect, an enterprise for the visionary to cultivate their frontiers, based in Japan."