Welcome to the International Business Seminars’ Virtual Japan May 2021 program page. We are happy to present our new virtual study abroad program to help you stay connected and keep growing from the comfort of your home. Below you will find the program itinerary with clickable access to each module. At the bottom of the page you will find program materials needed for the seminar as well as roster lists with short bios of the participants.
Please note all times are listed in Pacific Daylight Time.
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | MODULE |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT May 15 | 5:00 PM PDT 6:15 PM PDT | Program Orientation (Live interactive discussion) • Outline structure of virtual experience • Faculty presentation on key concepts, expectations, and desired outcomes • Meet fellow students Introduction to Japan (Live interactive presentation) • General cultural introduction & Business cultural introduction | Click here to access Modules 1 & 2 |
| SUN May 16 | 5:00 PM PDT | Optional Activity - Japanese Cooking Lesson (Live lesson) | Click here to access Module 3 |
| MON May 17 | 5:00 PM PDT 6:00 PM PDT | Basic Language Lesson (Live interactive lesson) Introduction to Japanese Students Peer Teams • Welcome message from American and Japanese faculty • Individual peer team group live discussions | Click here to access Modules 4 & 5 |
| TUE May 18 | 5:00 PM PDT | US Commercial Service (Live presentation) • Student presentations • US Commercial Service Presentation and Q&A | Click here to access Module 6 |
| WED May 19 | 5:00 PM PDT 6:15 PM PDT | Weber Grills Japan (Live presentation and Q&A session) • Student Presentations • Weber Grills Japan Presentation and Q&A Faculty Check-In (Live interactive discussion) • Debrief concepts learned from business presentations • Small group discussions | Click here to access Modules 7 & 8 |
| THU May 20 | 5:00 PM PDT | Entrepreneur Spotlight: Humans of Wagyu Japan (Live presentation) • Student Presentations • Humans of Wagyu and Q&A | Click here to access Module 9 |
| FRI May 21 | 5:00 PM PDT 6:00 PM PDT | Faculty Check-In (Live interactive discussion) • Debrief concepts learned from business presentations • Small group discussions Live Virtual Tour of Himeji (Live interactive tour with local guide) • Himeji Castle | Click here to access Module 10 & 11 |
| SAT May 22 | No activities planned | ||
| SUN May 23 | No activities planned | ||
| MON May 24 | 5:00 PM PDT 5:45 PM PDT | Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (Live presentation) • Hiroshima Legacy Successor Testimony and Q&A Japanese Students Peer Teams Discussion • Individual peer team group discussions | Click here to access Modules 12 & 13 |
| TUE May 25 | 5:00 PM PDT 6:15 PM PDT | Coca Cola Bottlers Japan (Live presentation) • Student Presentations • Coca Cola Japan Presentation and Q&A Faculty Check-In (Live interactive discussion) • Debrief concepts learned from business presentations • Small group discussions | Click here to access Modules 14 & 15 |
| WED May 26 | 5:00 PM PDT | Natural Disasters in Japan (live discussion) • Learn about the national character of Japan through the lens of natural disasters | Click here to access Module 16 |
| THU May 27 | 5:00 PM PDT | Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Live presentation and Q&A session) • Student presentations • Kawasaki Heavy Industries Presentation and Q&A | Click here to access Module 17 |
| FRI May 28 | 5:00 PM PDT 5:45 PM PDT | Live Virtual Tour of Kyoto (Live interactive tour with local guide) • Yasaka Shrine • Kiyomizu Temple Final discussion and wrap-up session • Student Discussion • Outcomes | Click here to access Module 18 & 19 |
Please download and read the general seminar materials required for the IBS Virtual Japan May 2021 seminar.
Be sure to submit questions at least 24 hours in advance.