Future of Fuji TV: Can Makiko Yamada Transform the Network's Stagnant Culture?

Future of Fuji TV: Can Makiko Yamada Transform the Network’s Stagnant Culture?

Future of Fuji TV President Candidate Makiko Yamada

Recently, there’s been a lot of buzz around Makiko Yamada, the candidate for the next president of Fuji TV. I’m honestly curious whether she can really bring about change at Fuji TV. Specifically, I wonder if someone labeled as a “amakudari bureaucrat” can break the outdated practices within the company.

The Difficulty

Can Makiko Yamada Transform Fuji Television's Corporate Culture? Exploring the Challenges Ahead

Can Makiko Yamada Transform Fuji Television’s Corporate Culture? Exploring the Challenges Ahead

Question from Readers:
I’m very curious if the next candidate for president of Fuji Television, Makiko Yamada, can truly change the company. She seems to be referred to as a “amakudari bureaucrat,” and I wonder if having someone like her as president will really result in any change in Fuji Television’s culture. For a long time, Fuji Television has had a