Japan MBA Experience

Explore How Japan Connects Business and Innovation

Begin in Tokyo with Japan’s economic foundations and the differences between established corporations and startups. Then travel by bullet train to Kansai to examine the connections between business, research and technology.

Designed for MBA students and postgraduate business participants, the program combines expert-led sessions, company visits and entrepreneurship learning. Cultural activities provide context for the values and traditions that influence business relationships in Japan.

Understand Japan’s Economy and Corporate Practices

Explore the Japanese economy through a guest lecture and company visits. Compare organisational structures, management approaches and operations across established businesses and emerging ventures.

Examine Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Visit business and innovation settings and take part in an entrepreneurship seminar or workshop. Investigate how companies, researchers and supporting organisations contribute to new ideas and commercial development.

Connect Business with Cultural Understanding

Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and consider the wider cultural setting of professional life. Bring your observations together in a final assignment and closing ceremony.

Visa & Entry Information

Entry requirements for Japan depend on your nationality, passport and the purpose of your visit. Some travellers qualify for short-stay visa exemption; others need a visa in advance. Confirm the correct permission for this MBA study visit with the relevant Japanese embassy or consulate, and check passport and supporting-document requirements before departure.

Official guidance: Japan visa guidance | Short-stay visa exemptions