International Business Seminars

International Business Seminars - Virtual Japan

Virtual Japan

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.

DATETIMEACTIVITYMODULE
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 PDTOptional 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 PDTUS 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 PDTEntrepreneur 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 PDTNatural 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 PDTKawasaki 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

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