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I love Japan but I also love S'pore: Don Don Donki founder Takao Yasuda, whose younger son did NS

The Japanese retailer opened its 13th store in Singapore last Thursday. Mr Takao Yasuda, the Singapore-based founder, says he has always thrived on challenging the norm.

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Mr Takao Yasuda, the Singapore-based founder of the Japanese retail empire behind Don Don Donki, says he has always thrived on challenging the norm. He grew up memorising the world map and dreaming of being an explorer.
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Some people have presence. Mr Takao Yasuda is one of them.

I'm having lunch with the founder of Japanese speciality store Don Don Donki, and trying to put my finger on what it is about him that is imposing.

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