Virtual Japan

About Virtual Japan

IBS has developed a completely online program that allows you to interact with business executives in Japan. Using our vast network of relationships, you will have the opportunity to learn how companies in Asia are operating, adapting and being creative in these challenging times. Participants will get an inside look into the Japanese economy, business etiquette and will explore some of the most famous locations in Japan through live virtual tours. Participants will also have cross-cultural discussions with Japanese students and collaborate with students from across the US. Earn credits, stay connected and capitalize on the opportunity to gain relevant international experience without leaving home.

Dates

5/15/2021 - 5/28/2021

Location

Connect to Tokyo, Himeji, Hiroshima, and Kyoto from your home​

Program Cost

$895

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Application Deadline

April 15

Sample Seminar Itinerary

A little about the Modules

Module 1 & 2

Introduction to Japan

Discuss culture

The culture of Japan stands as one of the leading and most prominent cultures around the world, mainly due to the global reach of its popular culture. Japan has a fascinating and multifaceted culture; on the one hand it is steeped in the deepest of traditions dating back thousands of years; on the other it is a society in a continual state of rapid flux, with continually shifting fads and fashions and technological development that constantly pushes back the boundaries of the possible. Ranging from Japanese food culture to traditions like tea ceremony and martial arts, Japan has a wide array of cultural phenomenon that are distinctly Japanese.

Discuss business

Learning business etiquette in Japan is essential for anyone hoping to do business with the world’s second largest free economy. With the United States being characterized as a “loose” country and Japan often thought of as a “strict” country, expectations of what is culturally acceptable in Japan are much more defined and structured.

Module 3

Basic Language Lesson

Japanese, known in Japanese as Nihongo, is the sixth most spoken language in the world with more than 99% of Japan’s population speaking it. Some dialects are still used in certain areas, particularly in Kyoto and Osaka, but standard Japanese, based on the speech of Tokyo, has become more popular through the use of television, radio and movies. While many Japanese people speak English, it is seen as a sign of respect for their culture and the people you interact with when you attempt to speak Japanese.

Business Visit Modules

Business Visits

Visit with the local and multi-national companies in Japan to learn about the local economy, bright spots, and the chal­lenges of doing business in Japan. Students will have the chance to meet with local executives to deepen their knowl­edge of international business in Japan. Get a behind the scenes look while investigating how companies in Asia are operating, adapting, and being creative in these challenging times

Live Virtual Tours

Live Virtual Tour of Himeji

This virtual walking tour will open your eyes to the architecture of the past. Reveling in these ancient structures will allow you a small glimpse into the heart of Japan. Steeped in history, Kyoto is home to roughly one quarter of Japan's national treasures, countless shrines and temples, and seventeen sites recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Kyoto's rich and colorful history, combined with its geographic and climatic factors, has created a city with a very unique blend of tradition, culture, and industry

Live Virtual Tour of Himeji

Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in the city of Himeji. The castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture, comprising a network of 83 buildings with advanced defensive systems from the feudal period. Explore the castle grounds virtually, as you avoid the traps, mazes, and ninja to reach the top!

Virtual Tour Modules

Module 12

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Presentation

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is dedicated to educating visitors about the bomb. The Museum has exhibits and information covering the buildup to war, the role of Hiroshima in the war up to the bombing, and extensive information on the bombing and its effects, along with substantial memorabilia and pictures from the bombing. Hear the narratives of those that experience the use of nuclear weapons first-hand.

Seminar Highlights

What's Included

Student Testimonials

Student Testimonials