Yoko Inoue is a journalist, bestselling author, and communications advisor based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Yoko Inoue's portrait. She is a writer and Japan-related communications advisor based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

プロフィール

井上陽子(いのうえ・ようこ)

ジャーナリスト、コミュニケーション・アドバイザー。筑波大学国際関係学類卒業後、読売新聞社に記者として入社。社会部で国土交通省、環境省などを担当したのち、ワシントン支局で特派員を務める。読売新聞在職中に、ハーバード大学ケネディ行政大学院修了。2015年、妊娠を機に夫の母国であるデンマークに移住。ビジネス・インサイダーなどメディアへの執筆のほか、デンマークの経済社会や働き方に関する講演、日本とのビジネスに取り組むデンマーク企業のサポートなども行っている。

Yoko Inoue is a journalist, bestselling author, and communications advisor based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

2015年よりデンマーク・コペンハーゲン在住。
デンマーク人の夫と子ども2人の4人暮らし

"The Third Time" (第3の時間) by Yoko Inoue, a journalist and bestselling author, and communications advisor based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

書籍

『第3の時間  デンマークで学んだ、短く働き、人生を豊かに変える時間術』(ダイヤモンド社、2025年)

デンマークはなぜ、午後4時台がラッシュアワーという短時間労働の国でありながら、世界トップクラスの競争力と幸福度を保てるのか。20年近く長時間労働をしてきた新聞記者だった著者が、移住先のデンマークで「時間の持つ意味」に気づくまでを、豊富な現地取材と、自らの経験から描く。出版直後からベストセラーとなり、増刷を重ねている。

共著『「稼ぐ小国」の戦略 世界で沈む日本が成功した6つの国に学べること』(光文社新書、2025年)

人口1000万人未満で天然資源に頼らない6つの小国が、いかに高い経済水準を実現したかを論じる一冊。デンマークの章を担当。

メディア掲載

Japan

『第3の時間』は、日経新聞、朝日新聞(鷲田清一「折々のことば」)、読売新聞、週刊新潮(古市憲寿氏のコラム)、TBS CROSS DIG with Bloomberg、J-WAVE(岡田准一氏「GROWING REED」)など、⚫以上のメディアで紹介されています。デンマークの主要紙Berlingskeでも、一面と文化面で大きく取り上げられています。

メディア掲載記事や動画の一覧はこちら。

Close-up of a Japanese newspaper page with text, a small portrait photo of a woman, and a bold headline in Japanese.
A conference room filled with attendees sitting at tables, listening to a woman speaking at a panel discussion. A large screen displays a presentation slide with Japanese text and an image of colorful buildings by a canal.
Two women having a podcast interview in a modern, open-plan office space with a high ceiling, exposed ductwork, and natural light. They sit on large, comfortable beanbag chairs facing each other with microphones and notes, while artwork and green plants decorate the background.
Open booklet featuring a photo of a smiling woman with shoulder-length hair, wearing a light gray blazer, standing against a blurred indoor background. The booklet page contains Japanese text and a smaller photo of a cityscape with a blue sky.
Two women sitting at a round table in front of a large abstract art piece with green backlighting. The woman on the left is wearing a black blazer, and the woman on the right is wearing a light pink blouse and beige high heels, holding a brochure. Both have black mugs on the table.

Denmark

"First she was annoyed by the Danes. Then Yoko Inoue began to understand us."

In March 2026, Berlingske — Denmark's oldest national newspaper, founded in 1749 — ran a major feature on the book and my story.

A newspaper page featuring a portrait of a woman with dark hair, sitting at a table in a cafe or restaurant with a drink in front of her. The background is softly lit with decorative lights.

講演

このようなテーマで講演を行っています。

Monet Goode

Monet is a lifelong educator with a passion for creating accessible, engaging learning experiences. Known for a calm, encouraging teaching style, Monet believes that growth happens when learners feel both challenged and supported.

Emmett Marsh

Emmett is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past decade helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Their approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.

Eleanor Parks

Eleanor's background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, Eleanor helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.

Organizations I’ve worked with

Trollbeads logo
Logo of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Logo of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Logo of the Nordic Asian Venture Alliance.
Logo of the Nordic Circle.
Logo of STIBO DX.
Logo of the Global Maritime Forum.
NIKKEI logo.
Logo of the Nikkei BP.
Logo of the Business Insider Japan.
BuzzFeed Japan logo.
Logo of the Diamond Corporation.
Logo of KODANSHA GROUP.
Logo of the TBS.
Logo of TV Asahi.
Logo of Fuji Television.
Logo of YTV.
Logo of BS-TBS.
Kodansha logo.
Asahi Group logo.
Logo of Funai Soken.
Logo of the link-ties.
Text reading 'NEWS PICKS' with a pink background and gray text.
Logo of Waseda University.
Logo of the Johan Borups Højskole København.
Orsted logo
Kontrapunkt logo
REPOLIKKEN logo
Foresight logo with Japanese characters on a light pink background.
Logo for Abema News.
Logo of the Recruit Works Institute.
Logo of Showa Women's University.
Logo of ABC Radio.