Intercultural training for Japan

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Intercultural training for Japan

The “Intercultural Training Japan” course offers participants the opportunity to learn about the unique characteristics of Japanese culture in order to successfully establish partnerships.

Multiple philosophical and religious forces of Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and furthermore, Westernism in modern times, have shaped this ethnically homogenous island nation, long in geographic isolation, into the adoption of unique cultural values centered on harmony, group consensus, and hierarchy. Navigating through daily activities in public and private settings, governed by various social rules, often unspoken, proves to be demanding and enlightening at the same time in this ‘land of manners’.

Our experienced trainers combine in-depth knowledge of Japan with practical exercises to teach participants effective techniques for dealing with different cultural environments. The seminar offers concrete assistance for work situations such as meetings, negotiations, or difficult situations and addresses your individual requirements and questions.

Our interactive seminars for Japan aim to broaden and deepen your understanding of the basic cultural values, communication styles, and business practices in the individual markets. Through intercultural example situations, practical case studies, role-plays, and practical dos and don’ts, you will acquire the intercultural know-how to develop and adapt your own strategies and tactics for harmonious and productive collaboration with your virtual teams and business partners across borders.

Your advantages with us:

Practical exercises for Japan
Scientifically sound expertise
Inhouse-Seminare
Customized training programs for Japan

Contents of the intercultural training for Japan

What topics are generally covered in intercultural training courses for China?

Intercultural fundamentals and important cultural dimensions
Interesting facts about Japan: History and changes
Core values/concepts of Japanese culture
Diverse influences, such as Confucianism and Buddhism in Japan
Communication style
Adaptation of leadership styles
Building relationships in the workplace: virtually and in person
Working effectively in multicultural virtual teams
The key to success on business trips
Moving Guide
Business etiquette: Dos and Don’ts
Self-assessment and action plans

Our intercultural services for Japan:

Intercultural Training

Our practice-oriented training courses for Japan aim to prepare you for the challenges of an intercultural working environment. The goal is to increase intercultural sensitivity and communication skills in the Japanese cultural sphere. It is important to us that what you learn is internalized in the long term and successfully applied in your professional practice.

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Individual training concept

We create customized training programs for Japan that are tailored precisely to the specific requirements of your company or organization. In direct consultation with you, we develop customized training content and exercises that are tailored precisely to the particular challenges of intercultural cooperation in your team.

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Intercultural coaching

We also offer individual coaching programs for the Japanese cultural area. One-on-one support allows you to address specific questions and topics with your coach. Our experienced coaches will help you develop your intercultural skills and prepare you for success in an intercultural work environment.

About the coaching services

Anna Weidlich - Expertin für interkulturelle Kommunikation

Anna Weidlich
Expert for intercultural communication and cooperation (M.A.)

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What our satisfied customers say

The workshop considerably broadens our understanding of different cultures.The many practical exercises combined with discussions and short theoretical sections help us to internalise the topic and learn to act respectfully in a global environment. The trainer attaches great importance to an open atmosphere – we had a lot of fun!
BELECTRIC GmbH
The intercultural training was a complete success! In a company where teamwork is very important, this gave the employees important impulses and approaches to take internal communication to another level. Anna Weidlich prepared and orientated herself ideally to the employees and their field of activity.
Andreas Christ Spedition und Möbeltransport GmbH
In a one-day workshop, Interkult Training gave us a very good basis for how we can work even better with our international customers. The practical examples helped us to apply what we had learnt in everyday life and improve our customer communication.
BHM-Maschinen
The mixture of practice and theory in the workshop was very varied and clear. Our trainer also responded to our questions during the workshop and the atmosphere was open and motivating. We can highly recommend the intercultural training.
Protein Revolution
The trainer created an open atmosphere in which the participants immediately felt at ease. What I particularly liked was the balance between theoretical knowledge and practical exercises. I can recommend this training to anyone who wants to be successful in a global world and has to deal with people from different cultures.
Rentenberatung Krusenbaum
The workshop at InterKult was not only a lot of fun for me personally, but also opened up new perspectives for me on many levels. The knowledge was very well prepared and I particularly liked the mixture of theory and practice. Anna Weidlich is an excellent trainer who passes on her knowledge with a lot of passion.
Lisa Pfaffeneder Coaching
Professional expertise meets a pleasant personality. Ms. Weidlich has understood how to make the seminar not only exciting, but also scientifically sound and remarkably empathetic. Although some participants already had previous knowledge in the field of intercultural communication, the added value was also noticeable for them. At the end of the day, all participants agreed that they would be able to implement a number of things from the seminar in their work and that the day had more than paid off.
Max S.
At ExoMatter, we have a very intercultural team. We see this as a great strength that we would like to leverage even more, especially in light of our planned international expansion. The training provided by InterKult has helped us greatly by highlighting the strengths of our team and giving us concrete strategies for leveraging them even more effectively. We were very satisfied with Anna Weidlich’s positive and motivating course leadership.
ExoMatter GmbH

Frequently asked questions about intercultural training for Japan:

What is intercultural training for Japan?

Intercultural training is a type of seminar or workshop that aims to develop intercultural skills and prepare people for interacting with people from other cultures. For Japan, we offer intercultural training to prepare employees for the challenges of a globalized world. The formats of these offerings range from in-person training to online training to combined, hybrid training approaches.

Who would benefit from intercultural training for Japan?

Whether you are a teacher or waiter, sales representative or civil servant, marketing specialist or engineer – in today’s highly globalized world, anyone who deals with people from other cultures or subcultures benefits from intercultural training or coaching.

Awareness of the differences between one’s own culture and other cultures effectively improves cultural sensitivity and the ability to adapt and work with colleagues abroad or in diverse teams in one’s own country.

Who conducts the intercultural training for Japan?

Our intercultural training for Japan is led by experts with deep cultural roots in the region. They combine their international professional experience with in-depth specialist knowledge, bringing cultural differences to life and making them easy to understand. With academic degrees in communication, our trainers deliver content in a practical, lively, and highly professional manner.

What is the structure of intercultural training for Japan?

In our training courses in Japan, we combine theoretical principles with practical applications. We do not focus exclusively on cultural and communication science topics, but place great emphasis on practical exercises that improve intercultural skills. Topics include: historical aspects of Japan, relevant principles of communication, intercultural business situations, negotiations, and business etiquette.

What is the current social status of women in Japan?

Women in Japan have historically faced persistent gender inequality, marked by its consistent low global ranking for women’s status, 118th out of 146 countries in the 2024. Due to societal expectations, traditional gender roles, along with a lack of affordable childcare, women in Japan today still face significant disparities in various respects of the society, from domestic life to career path, from eduction to politics, despite legal rights and recent progress.

What should you keep in mind during a business meeting in Japan?

There are many things to consider here. Here is an example:
Various cultural factors are at work behind this unpleasant surprise incident. Japanese culture highly values minimalism and favors subtlety above overt expressions. Craftsmanship is another fundamentally ingrained cultural value where the pursuit of perfection, meticulous attention to details, and a deep respect for materials are of paramount importance. Moreover, not disturbing others is a fundamental golden rule in Japanese social interaction.

Over-strong body scents from perfumes or deodorants are in violence of all the above essential Japanese cultural norms. Therefore many high-end traditional sushi restaurants in Japan discourage and often deny guest entries so as to ensure the true appreciation of the art of the cuisine and the undisturbed sensory experience of the other guests.