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- We are currently accepting participants for our free "Intercultural Understanding Workshop ①②"!
We are currently accepting participants for our free "Intercultural Understanding Workshop ①②"!
In our "Intercultural Understanding Course," which explores different cultures from both Japanese and foreign perspectives, you will learn essential knowledge for working with foreign workers, what foreigners expect from Japanese people and companies, and practical measures that Japanese people are actually taking. The content can also be used for in-house training, so please join us.
<Hybrid event with in-person and online participation>
This year's Intercultural Understanding course can be attended in person or online.
Attendees at the venue will have the opportunity to interact with our international staff. This is a chance to deepen your understanding of different cultures in a relaxed atmosphere, so please feel free to join us.
A new approach! Learning about different cultures from both Japanese and foreign perspectives.
Reference Video
Held on May 21st
"Intercultural Understanding Course ① Indonesia and Islam"
Theme: "Working in a team with Indonesians"
The May seminar will focus on "Working in a Team with Indonesians," offering insights into overcoming cultural differences and sharing realities of working with Indonesians. Indonesian staff members are also expected to attend.
Recommended for:
- I want to learn about Indonesian work styles and tips for working with them.
- I am interested in accepting Indonesian trainees.
- I would like advice from those directly involved regarding considerations for Muslims.
- I'd like to talk to Indonesians working in Japan.
- I would like to learn about pre-training in Japanese language and customs.
Main Contents
Thursday, May 21st: Intercultural Understanding Lecture ① Indonesia and Islam
- Understanding basic information about intercultural understanding
- The situation regarding the acceptance of Indonesian workers
- Knowledge necessary for employing Indonesians
- Talk session and Q&A with Indonesian staff and Japanese staff with experience working in Indonesia.
*Content is subject to change without notice.
Basic information on Islam in Indonesia and the acceptance of workers can also be viewed in past lectures (archived videos). [Link to Archives]
Held on June 4th
"Intercultural Understanding Course ② Case Studies from Vietnam and India"
Theme: "Understanding Different Cultures in Vietnam and India"
The June seminar will focus on "Understanding Different Cultures in Vietnam and India," and will feature a diverse range of guests, including Japanese staff who work with Vietnamese people, Vietnamese staff who provide employment support, and Indian staff who work with Japanese people.
This article introduces common workplace problems and tips for reducing misunderstandings arising from cultural differences between Vietnam and India.
Recommended for:
- Communication errors can occur between Japanese people and foreigners.
- I want to know the problems that foreign employees face in Japanese workplaces.
- I'd like to learn about the work ethic of Vietnamese people.
- I want to learn some key points to keep in mind when working with Indians.
Main Contents
June 4th (Thursday) Intercultural Understanding Seminar ②: Case Studies from Vietnam and India
- Basic information on Vietnamese and Indian workers
- What Vietnamese and Indian staff members feel about working in Japan
- Talk session and Q&A with Vietnamese and Indian staff.
*Content is subject to change without notice.
You can also view past lectures (archived videos) that cover the basics of intercultural understanding and the strategies Japanese people use when working with foreigners. [Link to Archives]
If you are unable to attend the course, please view the videos, materials, and event reports that will be distributed at a later date.
"Lecture on Coexistence with Foreign Nationals" Reports, Videos, and Materials
Reference Video
Overview of the "Intercultural Understanding Seminar"
- name:
- "Foreigner Coexistence Seminar 2026" for Japanese Employees: Intercultural Understanding Seminar ①②
- Participation Fee:
- Free (Advance registration required)
- How to participate:
- A: Attending in person
17th floor, Marunouchi Trust Tower Main Building
1-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
*1 minute walk from Nihonbashi Exit of Tokyo Station
Directions to the venue
B: Online participation (Microsoft Teams)
*Please be sure to enter your "Participation Method" when applying. Those attending in person will receive separate instructions via email.
- Event Schedule:
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- Intercultural Understanding Course ① Indonesia and Islam
Thursday, May 21st, 14:00 - 15:00 - Intercultural Understanding Course ② Case Studies from Vietnam and India
Thursday, June 4th 14:00 - 15:00
*At the venue, there will be a time for interaction with foreign staff after the lecture.
- Intercultural Understanding Course ① Indonesia and Islam
- Capacity:
- 50 people at each venue, 1,000 people online.
- Lecturer:
- BREXA CrossBorder Co., Ltd.
Yoriko Shiraishi and Tomomi Kawamoto (certified Japanese language teachers), guest staff (foreign workers, etc.)
The operation of this course has been entrusted to BREXA CrossBorder Co., Ltd.
Please note that this course is for Japanese people and is different from courses for foreigners.
Lecturer Introduction
Shiraishi Yoriko
Japanese language teaching qualification holder
I have been involved in Japanese language education since 2010.
I am constantly trying to find ways to help busy foreign workers learn Japanese efficiently. I would like to share with you some of the things I have devised over the years of working with foreign staff.
Tomomi Kawamoto
Japanese language teaching qualification holder
Since 2009, I have been engaged in support and education for foreign workers in the foreign human resources industry. Utilizing my experience of learning a language while working in a foreign country, I try to teach Japanese language as one of the means to create a comfortable working environment for both foreigners and the host company.
His hobby is hula dancing. Like hula hand motions, we will convey Plain Japanese not only words but also expressions.
Foreign staff
Guest Speakers
We bring you firsthand accounts from our foreign staff.
This is a valuable opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from those on the ground. Please join us!
*Guest speakers are currently being finalized.
Inquiries (Foreigner Coexistence Course Only)
株式会社BREXA CrossBorder 担当：三浦・小川
e-mail: /
Tel: 090-3150-0562（三浦）/
080-7079-6778（小川）
平日9:00～17:30 土日祝:休
Foreigner Coexistence Course 2026
Top page of the Course on Living Together with Foreign Nationals
Cross-cultural understanding course
This session will provide essential knowledge and practical know-how for working with foreign workers, from both the Japanese and foreign perspectives.
Basic knowledge about employing foreign nationals (under preparation)
This course provides a correct understanding of the system and laws, and teaches the fundamental knowledge that companies should be aware of. We invite experts in foreign employment as special lecturers to provide explanations that are easy for beginners to understand.
Plain Japanese Course (in preparation)
Students will learn practical skills in "conveying Japanese (Plain Japanese)" to communicate smoothly with multinational foreign talent.
Lifestyle/traffic guidance course (in preparation)
Let's work together with our foreign staff to consider what companies can do and what precautions they should take to ensure that foreign workers can live safely and securely in their communities.