Learn Interactively on Virtual Meetings. Connect Japan, Meeting Native Speakers, And Learn and Teach Other.
Virtual Language and Cultural Exchange
Business Training
You will understand Japanese culture and history, affecting business culture and behaviors. Understanding the differences allows you to communicate more efficiently and accurately with Japanese businesses. This course is designed to increase productivity by reducing typical miscommunication rooted in cultural and procedural differences.
Advanced Culture Course
Instructional Methodology: Slideshow/Role Play/ Hands-on Interactive, Visual
Time Requirement: 4 – 5 hours
Class Size: 5 to 10
Chapters:
- Meeting: Common Issues, Culture, Misinterpretation.
- Dinner Etiquette
- Greeting
- Traditional Art Experiences Ikebana: Culture, problem-solving, Interpretation, team building.Tea Ceremony
Course Description:
This course is designed as an in-depth, two-part study of Japanese cultural and business procedural differences. Attendees will learn in a lecture-driven and hands-on blended learning approach. Attendees will experience an authentic formal tea ceremony, focusing on the meaning of proper etiquette. Individual creative learning through an interactive, hands-on method, through the art of Japanese flower sculpting, or Ikebana. Ikebana visually illustrates the Japanese way of expressing oneself and one’s place among nature and self. The lecture and slideshow presentation will explain Japanese business greetings, both formal and informal. Meeting etiquette will focus on what is expected and appreciated in a typical formal Japanese business meeting. This will include verbal and non-verbal communication by explaining common meanings and misinterpretations. Japanese business etiquette will be thoroughly explained through interactive group participation. Expectations after course completion will be an in-depth understanding of the Japanese way of thinking and expectations through formal tea ceremony, self-reflection from Ikebana, proper greetings, formal meetings, and dinner etiquette.
Price: from $5500 for one 4-5 hour course, 5-10 attendees
Core Culture Course
Instructional Methodology: Slideshow, Role Play / Interactive
Time Requirement: 2 – 3 hours
Class Size: 5 to 10
Chapters:
- Learn history and culture ( Slideshow )
- Explain how Japanese businesspeople behave and why ( Interactive )
- How to interpret and expected to behave (Roleplay)
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce Japanese culture and business procedural basics. Attendees will learn general information about Japanese business etiquette and culture, focusing on the differences between American and Japanese business etiquette. After completing this course, one will understand Japanese corporate differences, business etiquette, and everyday business cultural misinterpretations that will promote positive interactions.
Price: from $3500 for one 2-3 hour course, 5-10 attendees