For Business
The Japanese that
moves deals forward.
Japanese business culture runs on relationship, register, and read-between-the-lines. We teach the language — and the layer beneath it — that makes you effective in a Japanese professional context.
What you'll be able to do
Professional outcomes, stage by stage.
Foundation (Lessons 1–15)
- Greet Japanese clients and colleagues correctly
- Handle introductions with appropriate keigo (polite register)
- Exchange business cards with the right etiquette
- Navigate small talk without awkward silences
- Read basic hiragana, katakana, and common business kanji
Operational (Lessons 15–35)
- Write professional-quality emails and formal correspondence
- Lead or participate effectively in meetings in Japanese
- Understand the hierarchy of Japanese business communication
- Handle negotiations — including what's said and what isn't
- Use appropriate levels of formality with different stakeholders
Advanced (Lessons 35+)
- Present to Japanese audiences with authority and natural delivery
- Navigate after-hours business culture (nomikai, karaoke, dinner)
- Build and maintain long-term business relationships in Japanese
- Read legal documents and contracts with reliable comprehension
- Operate as an effective peer in an all-Japanese professional environment
Cultural layer
- Read the room — understand when agreement means disagreement
- Interpret silence, indirectness, and what's left unsaid
- Understand gift-giving, seating hierarchy, and meeting protocol
- Know when to escalate formally and when to rely on informal trust
- Build the credibility that comes from making the cultural effort
Corporate & team programmes
Training a team before a Japan assignment, partnership launch, or headquarters visit? We design bespoke programmes for teams and companies — tailored to the team's role, level, and timeline. Get in touch to discuss.
Why one-on-one works for business
The Tabiji Method in a professional context.
Group courses teach the language. One-on-one lessons teach the language and your specific situation — the deals you're working on, the clients you're meeting, the emails you need to write.
Real scenarios, real preparation
Preparing for a specific meeting, trip, or presentation? We structure lessons around your actual agenda — so you walk in ready, not rehearsed.
Cultural intelligence, not just language
The moments that define a Japanese business relationship often happen between the words. We teach you to read them — and respond in kind.
Questions
- Yes. Understanding the cultural layer is a core part of your lessons. We cover everything from exchanging business cards and reading the room to navigating after-hours dinner protocol.
- Certainly. We can structure your lessons around your upcoming agenda. We cover the exact phrases you need so you can walk into your meeting fully prepared.
- Yes, we design custom programmes for companies. Whether your team is preparing for a partnership launch or a headquarters visit, we tailor the lessons to your timeline and roles.
The first lesson is the most important one.
Fifty minutes with Mie. She'll understand your professional context and map exactly what you need. Fully refundable.
Book Your First Lesson — $55 →旅路 — Tabiji, the journey.