International Business Seminars

International Business Seminars - Summer Japan Seminar

Summer Japan Seminar

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Dates: June 21 to July 3, 2023
Locations: Experience Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan in 13 days!


The Summer Japan Seminar is packed with incredible opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students looking to expand their international business education outside of the traditional classroom. While traveling abroad, students will learn about Japanese culture, history, customs, politics, and international business practices. Most importantly, students will observe how these business practices are different from the United States.

Seminar Highlights:

Destinations:

  • Visit Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan in 13 days!
  • Experience cultural activities, free time to explore, and a variety of outdoor excursions.
  • Participate in city tours to see the most well-known attractions, including the Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Kiyomizu Temple, and more.

Business Experience:

  • Learn from business executives at global companies such as the US Embassy Tokyo, Amazon, Nintendo, Kawasaki, and more.
  • View international business practices in a variety of industries, including: finance, marketing, economics, and more.
  • Experience an opportunity to network with global executives, like-minded students, and university professors.

Accommodations:

  • Stay in 4-star hotels with front-lobby security.
  • Enjoy predeparture advising as well as faculty support to ensure you are prepared before and throughout the seminar.
  • IBS organizes all your travel details to allow you to focus on learning from business leaders, building relationships, and enjoying your free time.

Itinerary:

DATETIMEACTIVITYMODULE
WED
June 21
Depart USAAirplane
THU
June 22
PM

PM
Arrive in Tokyo

Welcome Dinner and Program Orientation
Tokyo
FRI
June 23
AM


PM
U.S Embassy Commercial Briefing – Increasing US Global Exports to Japan & Maintaining Trade Relations

Amazon Japan – eCommerce & Cloud Computing
Tokyo
SAT
June 24
AM

PM
Classic Tokyo Half Day Tour of the Meiji Shrine & Harajuku

Transfer by ferry to Odaiba

Weber Grills Japan – with Outdoor BBQ Dinner
Tokyo
SUN
June 25
AM
Free day to Explore Tokyo

Tokyo
MON
June 26
AM

PM
Nissan Factory Tour – Automobile Manufacturing

Yamato Transport Chronogate – Logistics & Operations
Tokyo
TUE
June 27
AM



PM

PM
Transfer to Tokyo Railway Station

Bullet Train to Kyoto

Arrive at Kyoto Railway Station

Higashiyama Walking Tour of the Kiyomizu Temple & Yasaka Shrine
Kyoto
WED
June 28
AM

PM
Nintendo – Gaming & Innovation

Rohm Semiconductor – Cutting-Edge Technology
Kyoto
THU
June 39
AM

PM
Kawasaki Heavy Industries – Rolling Stock Heavy Manufacturing

Panasonic – Electronics
Kyoto
FRI
June 30
AM



PM
Travel to Hiroshima by Bullet Train

Hiroshima Peace Museum – UNESCO World Heritage Site

Ferry to Miyajima – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Kyoto
SAT
July 1
Free Day to Enjoy Kyoto Kyoto
SUN
July 2
AM


PM
Hozugawa River Cruise to Arashiyama
Bamboo forest, historic bridges, iconic temples and monkey park

Shabu Shabu Farewell Dinner and Wrap-Up Session
Kyoto
MON
July 3
Return to USA or Begin Independent TravelAirplane

*Itinerary subject to change 

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