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Japan Business
Training & Consulting
Open online programs for professionals working with Japanese companies, clients, partners and headquarters — from focused Japan business briefings and small-group workshops to confidential 1:1 consulting.
20+ years of experience · Trusted by international teams · Practical, real-world insights
Japan Consulting · Japan Coaching & Avisory· Executive Sparring · Cross-cultural Japan Training
Choose the level of support that fits your situation
Whether you are looking for practical Japan business training, want to deepen your skills in a live workshop, or need confidential Japan business consulting, choose the format that matches your current situation
Looking for traditional Japanese business culture training?
Our programs go one step further: they combine cultural understanding with practical business skills, real-world cases and targeted support for challenges such as communication, decision-making, negotiations and collaboration with Japanese headquarters. Selected eLearning modules are included where relevant — developed by a Japan business and management expert with more than 20 years of hands-on experience, not generic off-the-shelf content.
Three ways to work more effectively with Japan
When Japan business becomes complex, fast and targeted support makes the difference.
We support you in critical situations — from negotiations to collaboration challenges, market entry, M&A situations, and overall Japan business strategy. We also support short-term preparation for business trips and assignments, ensuring you are fully prepared for key interactions.
Different situations require different levels of support. Choose what fits your needs.
Understanding the business context
Japan Business Briefing
A focused 60-minute online session on one specific Japan business topic. Gain practical insights, understand the business context and discuss your questions with an experienced Japan business expert.
- 60 min
- Online
- Live
- Group format
- 1-2 eLearnings included
Build practical skills
Japan Business Workshop
Practical live training for professionals working with Japanese clients, colleagues, partners or headquarters. Build essential skills for communication, decision-making and effective collaboration — supported by selected eLearning modules.
- 3 hours
- Online
- Live
- eLearnings included
Get individual
advice
Japan Business Advisory & Consulting
Confidential 1:1 consulting for a concrete Japan business challenge — from preparing an important meeting or negotiation to navigating communication, decision-making or difficult situations with Japanese partners or headquarters.
- 60 min
- Online
- 1:1 Consulting
Japan Business Briefing
Practical insights for working successfully with Japanese companies
Japan Business Briefings are focused 60-minute online sessions on one specific topic relevant to professionals working with Japanese companies, clients, partners or headquarters.
Each briefing combines practical Japan business expertise with concrete examples and time for questions. Rather than covering Japanese business culture in general, we focus on situations that directly influence day-to-day business — such as communication, decision-making, negotiations, trust-building or collaboration across borders.
What to expect:
Includes selected eLearning modules from the Japan Business Academy.
Typical topics:
- Why Japanese Decisions Take So Long — and How to Move Things Forward
- When “We Will Consider It” Does Not Mean Yes
- Negotiating with Japanese Business Partners
- Building Trust in Japanese Business Relationships
- Working Effectively with Japanese Headquarters
Japan Business
Briefing
One focused topic. Practical insights. Time for your questions.
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Upcoming Briefings in 2026
October 13 – Why Japanese Decisions Take So Long
November 10 – When “We Will Consider” Does Not Mean Yes
December 8 – Negotiating with Japanese Business Partners
Japan Business Workshop
Build practical skills for working successfully with Japan
This focused 3-hour live- online workshop is designed for professionals who work with Japanese clients, colleagues, partners or headquarters and want to build practical skills for everyday business situations.
The focus is on effective communication, decision-making, meetings, trust-building and collaboration with Japan. Cultural understanding is always linked to concrete business situations and practical application.
Selected eLearning modules from the Japan Business Academy are included to support preparation and reinforce learning after the workshop.
What to expect:
Includes 1–2 selected eLearning modules from the Japan Business Academy.
Choose the workshop that fits your needs
Japan Business Foundations:
Core business values, communication patterns and essential Do’s & Don’ts – the foundations for understanding how Japanese business works.
Doing Business with Japan – Advanced
Build on these foundations and apply them to more complex business situations such as decision-making, meetings, trust-building, negotiations and effective collaboration.
Japan Business
Workshop
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Upcoming Japan Business Workshops
November 18, 2026 · 9:00–12:00 CET
Japan Business Foundations: Business Values, Do’s & Don’ts and Communication
December 14, 2026 · 9:00–12:00 CET
Japan Business Foundations: Business Values, Do’s & Don’ts and Communication
December 15, 2026 · 9:00–12:00 CET
Doing Business with Japan – Advanced: Decision-Making, Negotiations, Presentations and Business Practice
Before the workshop, participants receive a short questionnaire to share their experience, current challenges and expectations.
Japan Business Foundations
Doing Business with Japan – Advanced
Japan Business Advisory & Consulting
Confidential 1:1 support for your specific Japan business situation
When an important meeting, negotiation, business trip or business decision is at stake, general advice is often not enough.
In a confidential 1:1 advisory session, we focus entirely on your specific situation. Together, we analyse the business context, the people involved, possible Japanese perspectives and the options available to you — so you can decide how to proceed with greater clarity and confidence.
The session is practical, focused and tailored to your immediate business needs.
What to expect:
Typical situations:
- Preparing an important meeting or negotiation
- Preparing for a business trip to Japan
- Understanding an unclear or unexpected reaction
- Communicating with Japanese headquarters
- Preparing for a difficult conversation
- Dealing with a stalled project or conflict
- Reviewing your broader Japan business approach
Japan Business
Advisory & Consulting
Focused expert advice for one concrete Japan business challenge..
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€340 incl. VAT
60 min · Online · 1:1 + complimentary 15-min introductory call for new clients
How to get started
New clients start with a complimentary 15-minute introductory call.
Briefly tell me about your situation and we will clarify whether Japan Business Advisory & Consulting is the right format for your needs. The actual consulting takes place in the booked advisory session.
Existing clients may contact me directly to arrange an advisory session.
Japan Academy - The Japan Knowledge Hub
Continue beyond the live session with practical eLearning on Japanese business communication, decision-making, meetings, negotiations and collaboration.
The Japan Academy can be used independently or combined with briefings, workshops and consulting.
Ideal for:
- onboarding new employees
- preparing for business trips and assignments
- building a shared foundation for teams
- supporting international collaboration
The Academy includes practical modules on Japanese business culture, communication, and decision-making — designed for real-world application.
