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KATIE ANDERSON’S JAPAN STUDY TRIPS

Program Details

Program Investment Includes:

  • Pre-trip and post-trip virtual meetings with Katie Anderson to augment and crystalize your learning
  • Curated program developed by Katie Anderson
  • Seminars with Japanese leaders including Isao Yoshino (before and during the tour)
  • Host companies and expert access
  • Entrance, site visit, conference rooms, and speaker fees
  • Accommodations in 4-star Western hotels and traditional Japanese ryokan (6 nights total)
  • Breakfast (6 days)
  • Lunch (5 days)
  • Dinner (2 nights)
  • Domestic transportation via private bus and Shinkansen
  • Facilitated daily group discussions led by Katie Anderson
  • Interpretation services (into English)
  • Travel logistics during program
  • Group document sharing and chat platforms
  • Certificate of Completion

Travel Arrangements

Plan to arrive in Nagoya no later than Sunday mid-afternoon before the program begins, although it is recommended you arrive at least one day earlier to allow for time zone adjustment.

Program will conclude in Tokyo on Friday evening, with hotel check-out on Saturday.

Official tour itinerary runs Monday morning  – Friday late afternoon.

Travel details will be provided once you are enrolled in the program.

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special pricing

An additional discounted rate is available for individuals self-funding their experience. 

Group bonus for organizations sending four or more people. 

Contact us for more details: info@kbjanderson.com

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Limited Group Size

18 Participants Maximum

* You are responsible for your international flights to Japan, your domestic travel and related costs before and after the program, and any meals and experiences outside of the program itinerary. You are also responsible for obtaining personal travel and international health insurance. Travel insurance is strongly advised.

SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY

Below is a sample itinerary based on Katie Anderson’s prior Japan Study Trips.

The specific program agenda is determined 2-3 months prior to the scheduled trip and is curated by Katie Anderson for each trip. All program specifics are subject to change due to events such as COVID-related issues, site host requests, or other factors. We will handle all arrangement to ensure a robust learning program and cultural experience. 

Note: Toyota Motor Corporation is not accepting visitors at this time. 

SUNDAY

ARRIVE IN NAGOYA

  • Arrive in Nagoya no later than Sunday afternoon. Relax and recover from your travel.
  • Check-in to hotel in Nagoya
  • On your own: suggested activities include the Nagoya Castle
  • Optional group dinner with others in your program

MONDAY

NAGOYA AREA 

  • Orientation
  • Isao Yoshino, lecture + discussion
  • Cultural site visit (e.g. visit an elementary school or other experience)
  • Lunch at Kura Sushi
  • Visit company + discussion
  • Reflection + discussion
  • Welcome dinner (included)

TUESDAY

NAGOYA AREA/TOYOTA CITY 

  • Visit company + discussion
  • Lunch at traditional Japanese guesthouse garden restaurant
  • Visit Toyota Motor Corporation plant (if possible) or another company near Toyota City
  • Reflection + discussion
  • Optional group dinner

WEDNESDAY

NAGANO & GUNMA PREFECTURES 

  • Travel via bus to Nagano Prefecture
  • Visit Ina Foods Industries (or another company) + discussion
  • Lunch at Ina Foods' garden restaurant (or another location)
  • Sake brewery tour
  • Stay overnight at a ryokan (traditional Japanese hotel)
  • Group dinner and celebration (included)
  • Local sightseeing and cultural experiences such as onsen, wearing yukata, and karaoke (optional)

THURSDAY

ASHIKAGA & TOKYO

  • Cultural experience - visit the Daruma Temple in Takasaki
  • Lunch in Ashikaga
  • Visit Ashikaga company (Ogura Metal or another company) + discussion
  • Travel via bullet train to Tokyo
  • Observe the "7-minute miracle" Shinkansen changeover at Tokyo Station
    Former President of Tessei Shinkansen cleaning company, lecture + discussion
  • Check-in - Hotel Metropolitan, Tokyo
  • Dinner on own in Tokyo

FRIDAY

TOKYO AREA

  • Visit Tokyo-area company
  • Lunch in Tokyo
  • Isao Yoshino, lecture + discussion
  • Final discussion and wrap-up
  • "Graduation" with daruma doll and group photos
  • Optional group celebration dinner at one of Katie's favorite restaurants in Tokyo

SATURDAY

TRIP CONCLUDES IN TOKYO

  • Check out of Tokyo-based Hotel Metropolitan
  • Fly home - or extend your stay on your own

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