Last Updated: 15 Jan 2026 Working Effectively with Japanese – 1/29 half day in-person Tokyo seminar
Learn how to communicate and collaborate more effectively with Japanese colleagues in this interactive Tokyo seminar with Rochelle Kopp.
To register, click HERE.
Back by popular demand, this highly interactive half-day seminar led by cross-cultural expert Rochelle Kopp provides practical, experience-based strategies for working more effectively with Japanese colleagues, customers, suppliers, and partners.
Drawing on over three decades of consulting experience with major Japanese companies and global organizations operating in Japan, Rochelle goes beyond surface-level “dos and don’ts” to explain the cultural whys behind Japanese business behavior—and, most importantly, how to turn that understanding into better results.
Participants will explore how cultural values shape communication styles, decision-making, risk-taking, and workplace relationships. Through case studies, group discussions, and real business examples, you will gain both insight and concrete tools you can apply immediately.
Who should attend
This seminar is ideal for:
- Expatriates working in Japan
- Employees of Japanese companies
- Locally hired non-Japanese staff at foreign companies in Japan
- Managers with Japanese team members
- Anyone reporting to a Japanese supervisor
- Professionals working with Japanese customers, suppliers, or partners
What you will learn
Key themes include:
- Understanding cultural tendencies versus stereotypes
- Recognizing diversity within Japanese business culture
- Communication and conflict-resolution styles
- Direct vs. indirect and verbal vs. non-verbal communication
- Decision-making styles in Japanese organizations
- Risk attitudes and planning expectations
- How to communicate more clearly with non-native English speakers
- Addressing misunderstandings and lack of comprehension
- Practical strategies for bridging cultural gaps
Practical and immediately applicable
Throughout the session, participants will:
- Compare their own cultural styles with Japanese and global norms
- Discuss realistic business case studies
- Share challenges and best practices with peers
- Develop action plans for upcoming work with Japanese counterparts
The seminar concludes with structured action planning so you leave with clear ideas for applying what you learned to your real projects and relationships.
Why attend
If you are new to Japan, this seminar will give you a clear roadmap for navigating common challenges.
If you have been working with Japanese for years, it will help you organize your experiences, deepen your understanding, and gain fresh perspectives on issues you may have struggled to explain.
Filled with practical examples, thoughtful discussion, and proven strategies, this session will help you strengthen relationships, improve communication, and achieve better business results.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Japanese business culture—and increase your effectiveness.
To register, click HERE.