General Information
Date and time：7th July, Thursday, 6:00-8:00 PM
Venuw：Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin, Yotsuya ｜ACCESS
Lecturer: Mr. Chikara Okamura (Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant)

※The workshop will be held face-to-face.
More details will be sent to your email before the event.
※Application deadline：10:00am on the day of the seminar.
※Number of participants in this seminar is limited to 30.
When the application number reaches the limit, we will close the application.
※This seminar will be co-organized by TOSBEC and Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin(Japanese Language Institute).
※This seminar will be conducted in English only.

▼Seminar title
Starting New Challenges: Careers and Business in Japan

▼Recommended for
– Those looking to advance their careers or take on new job opportunities in Japan
– Individuals who want to turn their startup or new business ideas into reality
– Those who wish to reassess their strengths and skills to clarify their future direction
– Anyone interested in the Japanese labor market and company needs, considering their next steps
– Individuals who want to gain new insights and ideas through interaction and exchange with other participants.

▼Contents
How do you envision your future career or business plan? In this seminar, you will learn the essential knowledge for achieving business success and career advancement in Japan. An expert will explain the Japanese labor market and the qualities that companies are looking for, while workshop sessions will help you deepen your understanding of your strengths and business ideas. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas with other participants, gain new perspectives, and refine your own plans. Are you ready to take the first step toward your next challenge together?

1. Explanation of labor market trends, corporate talent needs, and key points for work.
2. Individual Work
3. Group Work (or Individual Presentations)
4. Q&A and Feedback on Group Work
5. Overview of TOSBEC: Startup Processes and Key Considerations
6. Overall Q&A, Sharing of Impressions and Aspirations
7. Introduction of Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin (Japanese Language Institute)

▼DATE&TIME
November 20th, 2025, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. JST

▼SPEAKER
Tsutomu Okamura
Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant、2nd Grade Career Consultant
Worked for a major telecommunications company and its subsidiaries, holding various positions in human resources, personnel development, labor management, corporate planning, finance, marketing, and other areas. As Vice President of a local subsidiary, he was seconded to Germany, where he gathered information on local carriers and created new businesses. Since becoming independent, he has focused on supporting entrepreneurs, including foreign nationals, in their commercialization efforts, conducting seminars, recruiting and retaining human resources in small and medium-sized enterprises, and utilizing middle-aged and older employees.

↓↓↓↓Register here↓↓↓↓
https://www.startup-support.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/onestop/en/reserve/