Japanese for Business
Language, Culture & Communication for the Workplace
Japanese for Business offers practical language and cultural skills for professionals working in or with Japanese companies. Courses and workshops cover a range of topics and proficiency levels, from essential workplace Japanese and business etiquette to professional communication and advanced business skills
Language, Culture & Communication for the Workplace
For Beginners
Japanese for the Workplace 1 : Essential Language & Culture (4 sessions)
This workshop introduces essential Japanese language, workplace etiquette, and cultural practices for professionals working at or with Japanese companies. Each topic is introduced in the first session with guided language practice, followed by a second session focused on review, role-play, and Q&A. No prior Japanese language experience is required.
Recommended for:
Professionals working at or with Japanese companies, teams, or clients who have little to no Japanese language background.
- Session 1: Introduction to Japanese Workplace Culture & Communication
Japanese workplace communication and etiquette, including greetings, keeping colleagues informed, and essential expressions for everyday workplace interactions. - Session 2: Review, Practice & Role-Play
Review and reinforce through speaking practice, role-play, and Q&A based on common workplace situations. - Session 3: Professional Interactions & Business Etiquette
Essential language and etiquette for professional interactions, including greetings, introductions & bows, exchanging business cards, and simple workplace conversations. - Session 4: Review, Practice & Role-Play
Review and reinforce through role-play scenarios involving meeting and interacting with Japanese colleagues or business partners.
Member: $110
Non-member: $130
- Mondays, February 23rd – April 13th
- 7:00pm – 8:10pm CST
- 8 sessions - Make-up Date*: April 20th
- Instructor: Mariko Nijo
- Mondays, August 3rd – August 24th
- 7:00pm – 8:10pm CT
- 4 sessions - Make-up Date*: August 31st
- Instructor: Izumi Sakurada
- Summer Registration CLOSED
- Monday, November 9th – December 7th (No Class 11/23)
- 7:30 - 8:40pmCT
- 4 sessions - Make-up Date*: 12/14
- Instructor: Keiko Yokoyama
- Wednesdays, February 4th – March 25th
- 12:00pm – 1:10pm CST
- 8 sessions - Make-up Date: April 1st
- Instructor: Mariko Nijo
- Wednesdays, February 4th – March 25th
- 7:00pm – 8:10pm CST
- 8 sessions - Make-up Date: April 1st
- Instructor: Mariko Nijo
* The make-up day is only applicable if a class is canceled during the session. If no cancellations occur, the course will conclude on the scheduled date.
Japanese classes will be conducted via Zoom. Attendees must have a device with audio and video capabilities, as well as an internet connection. The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth reserves the right to cancel the class if it does not meet the minimum attendance number. Please contact us at ikuko@jasdfw.org if you have questions about this workshop and language classes.
Our Language Program Policy outlines guidelines regarding refunds, cancellations, minor student participation, and related program policies. All participants must review the policy prior to registration.

