Seminar 2: Hosting Successful Business Meetings in Japan
For First-Time Visitors to Japan | Complete Beginners Welcome
Your first few minutes with Japanese clients can shape the entire business relationship.
This is a part of our ongoing professional development series for professionals working with Japanese clients and partners.
If you're visiting Japan for the first time and hosting meetings with Japanese clients, suppliers, or business partners, knowing what to say is only part of the equation.
Japanese professionals often pay close attention to communication style, etiquette, respect, and relationship-building before business discussions even begin.
This practical 60-minute seminar will help you understand what your Japanese counterparts expect and how to create a positive, professional first impression from the moment you meet.
Who Should Attend
This seminar is ideal for professionals visiting Japan for business who want to make a strong first impression when hosting meetings with Japanese clients, suppliers, or business partners.
You will benefit from this seminar if you want to:
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Build trust and credibility from the very first meeting
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Understand what Japanese counterparts value in business relationships
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Learn beginner-friendly Japanese expressions for professional situations
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Avoid common cultural misunderstandings and communicate with greater confidence
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Create stronger foundations for successful business relationships and collaboration
What You Will Learn
Essential Japanese Business Expressions
Learn practical phrases used when welcoming and meeting Japanese business counterparts.
The Cultural Meaning Behind the Language
Understand how respect, hierarchy, and relationship-building influence communication in Japan.
Hosting Successful Meetings
Learn how to create a positive first impression, build trust, and communicate more effectively.
Avoiding Common Mistakes
Discover the cultural misunderstandings that can weaken relationships before business discussions even begin.
By combining practical language with cultural awareness, you will learn how specific Japanese expressions can help establish trust, create a positive impression, and strengthen professional relationships. Rather than simply memorizing phrases, you will understand when, why, and how they are used, helping you achieve your business goals while demonstrating the respect and professionalism that Japanese counterparts value.
What You'll Gain
✓ Greater confidence when meeting Japanese clients and partners
✓ Stronger business relationships from the start
✓ Better communication and collaboration
✓ Practical knowledge you can apply immediately on your next trip to Japan
Maya Matsuoka - Japan Expert Insights
Japan Expert Insights helps professionals and organizations understand the cultural, organizational, and business realities of working with Japan through training programs, consulting services, articles and seminars.
Mineko Arai - Arai Academy of Japanese Studies
Arai Academy of Japanese Studies provides Japanese speach and communication coaching, and cultural learning programs designed to help learners build meaningful understanding and practical communication skills.
Your Japanese counterparts will form impressions before the business conversation begins.
Make sure those first impressions work in your favour.
Register today and prepare for your next meeting in Japan with confidence.
18th July 2026
£15
TOKYO 19:00
LONDON 11:00 am
PARIS 12:00 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Fomat: Live Online
25th July 2026
£15
TOKYO 22:00
LONDON 14:00
CHICAGO/TORONTO 11:00 am
NEW YORK 9:00 am
SAN FRANCISCO 8:00 am
Duration: 60 minutes
Fomat: Live Online
