ICHIGO® for business
Japanese business culture training.
Prepare your team for conversations, meetings and day-to-day collaboration with Japanese partners. Real-world situations, practical guidance and time for questions.
Free quotation. No obligation to book.
When it helps
The knowledge you need for your next challenge.
For managers and teams establishing or developing business relationships with Japan.
Before a trade fair or meeting
How to introduce yourself, exchange business cards, start a conversation and avoid awkward situations.
For a team working with Japan
How to better understand communication styles, the significance of hierarchy and the decision-making process.
Before a business trip or hosting visitors
How to prepare for formal and informal meetings: from greetings to sharing a meal.
Sample programme
Understand the context. Make informed choices.
We tailor the scope and emphasis of each topic to your planned business interactions and your participants' experience.
Communication and hierarchy
Communication conventions, keigo, senpai–kōhai relationships and honne–tatemae. The significance of silence, gestures and personal space in business conversations.
Meetings and etiquette
Punctuality, greetings, bowing and business cards (meishi). Dress, gifts and table manners.
Decisions and relationship-building
Consensus-building and differences from foreign business practice. The structure of formal and informal meetings and the role of socialising.
Difficult situations and common mistakes
Sensitive topics, behaviours to avoid and communication misunderstandings. Practical examples and questions from participants.
Training format: an interactive lecture, business scenarios, discussion and a question-and-answer session. We explore cultural differences in the context of specific working relationships, rather than as rigid rules that apply to every individual.
Training arrangements
Choose the right format for your team.
An online session or an in-person meeting. With either format, you can choose additional materials to use after the training.
Online training
Prepare your team without arranging travel.
- Sample format: 120 minutes.
- Interactive lecture and practical examples.
- Question-and-answer session.
- No additional PDF handbook or checklist.
Online training with materials
Training plus a practical summary for participants.
- The full online training programme.
- Original training materials in PDF format.
- A concise checklist for meetings and trade fairs.
- The language of the materials is agreed in the proposal.
In-person training
A face-to-face session with the trainer at an agreed location.
- Sample format: 120 minutes.
- Examples, discussion and answers to your questions.
- No additional PDF handbook or checklist.
- The location and travel arrangements are specified in the proposal.
In-person training with materials
An in-person session with materials to refer back to.
- The full in-person training programme.
- Original training materials in PDF format.
- A concise checklist of key principles.
- The language of the materials is agreed in the proposal.
How much does the training cost?The quote covers training for your team. The price depends on the scope, number of participants, language and delivery format. Materials and any travel costs are itemised in the proposal.
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Panasonic Cold Chain Poland sp. z o.o.Read the full testimonial (in Polish) (PNG, opens in a new tab)“The training met our expectations and provided valuable guidance on working with Japanese business partners.”
Economist, entrepreneur
and co-founder of ICHIGO®
Meet your trainer
A business practitioner's perspective.
Mateusz Kol has worked in Polish–Japanese business relations since 2009. As CEO of ICHIGO®, he helps companies prepare for contact with Japanese partners and develop their business relationships.
He specialises in intercultural communication, Japanese business culture and the practical aspects of operating in the Japanese market. He combines his advisory experience with examples from real business situations.
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From enquiry to training
A simple process. Clear arrangements.
Tell us what you need
Share your training goals, approximate number of participants, language and preferred date.
Receive a proposal
We agree on the programme, format, materials and price before you confirm the booking.
Prepare your team
We deliver the training with a question-and-answer session and provide materials according to your chosen option.
Before you book
Frequently asked questions.
Can the training be delivered in English?
Yes. We deliver training in Polish or English. The language of delivery and the language of any additional materials are agreed separately, including for international teams.
Do participants need to speak Japanese?
No. This is training in business culture and collaboration, not a language course. Japanese concepts are explained in the language of the training.
Can the programme be tailored to our company?
Yes. Before the session, we establish whether you are preparing for a trade fair, a visit, initial discussions or ongoing collaboration. We select topics and examples accordingly.
What do participants receive after the training?
Participants receive certificates. For options with materials, we also prepare an original PDF handbook and a concise checklist. The exact scope and language of the materials are specified in the proposal.
Let's talk about your team
Request a training programme and quote.
Tell us what kind of business interactions with Japan your company is preparing for. We will suggest the scope and format of the training accordingly.
Useful details to include: the number of participants, language, training option and planned date. Approximate details are enough to get started.
biuro@ichigo.pl +48 785 15 00 15Requesting a training proposal is free. You do not need to book a paid advisory consultation.
ICHIGO® for business
Support beyond the training.
Need help with a specific project? We also support the operational side of Polish–Japanese business relations.
Poland–Japan trade
Finding business partners, handling formalities and documentation, and providing logistics support.
Communication and meetings
Translation and interpreting, negotiation support, day-to-day communication and arranging business meetings.
Business trips
B2B visits, networking, interpreting and local assistance, and travel arrangements.
Individual advisory services and auditsInitial consultation: EUR 150 excl. VAT / 60 minutes
A consultation with Mateusz Kol focuses on your business situation, goals and possible courses of action. Further advisory services, organisational audits and operational support are agreed individually.
Meetings are available online, in the Tri-City area, Warsaw, Katowice or at your premises, subject to an agreed date and arrangements. Ongoing clients have access to complimentary partner consultations.
This is a separate service. The price shown is neither the training fee nor a charge for preparing a training quote.
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