Start brainstorming! JJ201 is a standalone course that gives you the foundational knowledge for becoming a kakehashi (“bridge”) between Japan and the US. If you want to dig even deeper into any particular topic, you can do so in any other JJ200 course (or get the 5-course bundle).
Note: the focus is on Japanese jobs in the US, but this can be applied to Japanese jobs in most other countries.
Agenda
- Overview: what is a kakehashi employee, and why are we important to Japanese businesses in the US?
- Meetings: scheduling, hosting visitors, and visiting companies.
- Phone & In-Person Conversations: getting the courage to speak on the phone and in person, plus key phrases (with a deeper dive in JJ204).
- Written Correspondence: get started thinking in Japanese when writing (with a deeper dive in JJ204).
- Business Trips: supporting trips to and from Japan (with a deeper dive in JJ203).
- Business Cards: quick review of meishi.
- Company Support: introducing your company to the myriad of ways kakehashi employees can support any/all departments.
- Utilization: take action!
Is It For You?
- Japanese language level: zero and up
- Japanese business knowledge: zero and up
- Career level:
- high school/college student: if you want to be better prepared for a future career
- entry-level: if you want to find that Japan-related job in the US
- JET/MEXT returnee: if you want to learn how to utilize your Japan experience in a career
- mid-career: if you want to finally use the knowledge gained from a previous college course or Japan program in a current or new career
Note to employers: This course is good for any new hire that may need to brush up on their Japanese business culture skills, or for any current employees that have Japan-related experience but don’t use it yet.
How Long Is The Course?
Total instruction time: approximately 1 hour of short videos.
You will receive supplemental information and optional exercises, as well.
The Instructor
Hi, I’m Kasia!
I am a trilingual American who spent 8 years in Japan, including high school, college, graduate school and my professional career. I earned my Bachelor’s from Boston University and Master’s from Tokyo’s Ochanomizu University.
My career utilizing Japanese language and cultural skills began in 2003 with concert promotion, and later moved to interpreting/translating, electronics and automotive. I was able to do this while living in Japan, Poland, Italy and the US. Learn more here.
