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About Us
Bridges to Japan is a leading provider of cross-cultural training and consulting services supporting Japanese and American professionals working together. We excel at helping our clients successfully navigate cultural differences to achieve a more successful business outcome and we pride ourselves in our customized and personal approach.
Decades of experience with hundreds of clients later,
we still love what we do.
And it shows.
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Our Services
Japanese-American
Workplace Consulting
Japanese organizations in
the U.S. face unique challenges
synergizing Japanese business
elements with a local, American
workforce. An organizational
analysis, through a combination
of employee opinion surveys
and individual interviews,
reveals specific challenges
facing your workplace. Our
team offers customized solutions
for overcoming them.
If your organization is
experiencing high turnover or
morale problems, this service
is part of your solution!
NAVIGATING JAPAN:
Training for Americans
Working with Japanese
An introduction to business
and cultural differences
Americans face working
with Japanese business
partners and practical tips
for overcoming them.
Popular training program
among Americans bound
for Japan on a business trip
or work transfer.
NAVIGATING AMERICA:
Training for Japanese
Expatriates in the U.S.
An introduction to business
and cultural differences
Japanese expats face in the
American workplace, or
partnering with Americans,
and practical tips for
overcoming them.
Popular training program
among Japanese expats recently transferred to the U.S.
Japanese Executive
Coaching
Leading an American workforce
can be challenging, even lonely,
for expatriate executives.
Different professional norms ,
a more litigious society, language
barriers, and different leadership
expectations touch on only a few
challenges. Our executive coaching
gives you the confidence to navigate
these waters and an outside
business partner to lean on
when the waters get choppy.
Executive coaching is best suited
as ongoing support following
a 'Navigating America' training.
Customized Solutions
We are a boutique consulting group. The one-size-fits-all model employed by larger firms is not our lane. At Bridges to Japan, we recognize that each client has unique needs and preferences, and we pride ourselves on a customized approach to accommodating them.
In-depth Knowledge
Our expertise is niche-specific and our knowledge base runs deep. We have the experience and resources to tap into your needs. If your request falls outside of our wheelhouse, we will go the extra mile to point you in the right direction. It's who we are. We want you to succeed, no matter what.
Personal Approach
Business is personal to us. Our initial engagement with you is just the beginning of a longer relationship. As part of our business 'family', we are committed to following your progress and checking in along your journey to make sure you are equipped with what you need.
Track Record
Our track record speaks for itself. With a history of fostering intercultural business success, we are the trusted partner for Japanese and American companies seeking to overcome obstacles and thrive in a cross-cultural business setting. Just look at what a few of our clients have to say...
The Bridges to Japan Advantage
Client Voices
Director of Global Clinical Operations
Brystol Myers Squibb Co.
on 'Navigating Japan'
"I engaged Bridges to Japan
when I assumed responsibility for managing our Japanese team based in Japan. The customized
and practical training I received had a tremendous impact on my ability to successfully - and enjoyably - engage with
my Japanese colleagues.
I can't imagine having
attempted to navigate my
leadership role without this
insightful and spot-on cultural training. Any American doing business with Japan would
benefit greatly from this training."
Chief Operating Officer
Kumon North America, Inc.
on 'Navigating America'
"This training was so fun!
I learned a lot of practical
tips and knowledge about
differences between Japan and the U.S. The information was presented in a clear and
engaging way and the hours
flew by. I walked away feeling a greater sense of confidence in working
with my American colleagues. The session
far exceeded expectations and I will strongly recommend to HR that this training is provided for
all Japanese expatriates arriving in America."
President
Nippon Piston Ring of America, Inc.
on 'Japanese Executive Coaching'
"As a Japanese company with operations in the U.S., partnering with Bridges to Japan was a game-changer for our business. Their strategic insights and knowledge of cultural differences between Japan and the U.S. have helped us work through various organizational challenges for more than ten years. I am forever grateful for their strategic and loyal support. I could not have succeeded in my assignment in America without them."
Senior Consultant
IBM
on 'Navigating Japan'
"Absolutely invaluable!
My team had a high-stakes pitch to make to a Japanese client and we were all completely in the dark about Japanese cultural and business norms. Someone recommended we reach out to Bridges to Japan and within several hours of training, we all felt equipped with solid knowledge and tips for interfacing with our potential Japanese business partner. We got on the plane with so much more confidence than we otherwise would have. And we got the account!"
We welcome you to join our family of satisfied clients...
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