Who we are
Japan Intercultural Consulting is a leading global training and consulting firm focused on Japanese business.
Japan Intercultural Consulting is a leading global training and consulting firm focused on Japanese business.
We help clients increase profitability and employee engagement through improved communication and working relationships in multicultural environments.
With offices and consultants around the world, Japan Intercultural Consulting has facilitators near you who understand your needs and your culture.
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My aim in founding our company was to help others avoid the mistakes I made when learning how to work effectively in a Japanese organization.
An authority on Japanese business practices and the human resource and cultural challenges faced by Japanese global companies, Rochelle Kopp has more than 25 years of experience supporting close collaboration between people and companies from inside and outside of Japan.
Japan Intercultural Consulting supports Japanese organizations and non-Japanese organizations that have Japanese customers, suppliers, investors, or partners. We are proud to work with many of Japan’s most prominent firms, and with major global companies interacting with Japan.
Company announcements and commentary on current issues
Recently, more and more Japanese companies have been recognizing the importance of Global HR, leadin
Recently, many high-profile companies in the U.S., including Walmart, Meta, Disney, Target, and Ford
2024 was a busy year for us at Japan Intercultural Consulting, working with clients across the globe
Exciting upcoming events and seminars from Japan Intercultural Consulting
This seminar is designed to help Japanese gain a better understanding of their American colleagues’
Apr 07, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMZOOM This event is being held by GHR-CONNECTION, the new networking g
“Why do Japanese take so long to make decisions?” “Why don’t Japanese give clear instructions
Practical and interesting articles on a wide range of topics relating to Japanese business and culture
I have noticed a significant increase in the numbers of Japanese companies asking me for support in
翻訳 (translation) is a mysterious art form not easily explained to the uninitiated. While it is ofte
Over the years I’ve lived here in the US, I have experienced my share of awkward moments related to
Insightful and practical books written by our founder and consultants