Rochelle Kopp / Japan Intercultural Consulting
@japanintercult.bsky.social
Consultant, author, mentor, educator & board director specializing in global communication, leadership, HR, & org. development. Tree hugger. https://japanintercultural.com/
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Japanese Business Culture Toolkit, Japanese Cultural Values, and courses in Japanese.
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Japanese Business Culture Toolkit, Japanese Cultural Values, and courses in Japanese.
Browse the full course catalog here: elearning.japanintercultural.com/collect.../p...
November 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Japanese Business Culture Toolkit, Japanese Cultural Values, and courses in Japanese.
Browse the full course catalog here: elearning.japanintercultural.com/collect.../p...
Japanese Business Culture Toolkit, Japanese Cultural Values, and courses in Japanese.
Browse the full course catalog here: elearning.japanintercultural.com/collect.../p...
NEW PETITION TO SAVE "REUSE SLIDES" FUNCTION IN POWERPOINT
PLEASE HELP BY SIGNING AND SHARING!
This is an absolute nightmare for consultants and trainers like me -- and maybe you too.
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Regards
Rochelle
PLEASE HELP BY SIGNING AND SHARING!
This is an absolute nightmare for consultants and trainers like me -- and maybe you too.
c.org/c2CkjM95Mt
Regards
Rochelle
November 24, 2025 at 6:21 AM
NEW PETITION TO SAVE "REUSE SLIDES" FUNCTION IN POWERPOINT
PLEASE HELP BY SIGNING AND SHARING!
This is an absolute nightmare for consultants and trainers like me -- and maybe you too.
c.org/c2CkjM95Mt
Regards
Rochelle
PLEASE HELP BY SIGNING AND SHARING!
This is an absolute nightmare for consultants and trainers like me -- and maybe you too.
c.org/c2CkjM95Mt
Regards
Rochelle
For French speakers, Japan Intercultural Consulting's Paris based consultant Liza Maronese is publishing France's first comprehensive cultural guide to Japan. Kickstarter open until December 12th. Details here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dec...
Décoder le Japon - Lancement du livre
Le premier guide interculturel qui décrypte le Japon de manière accessible
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November 20, 2025 at 8:19 AM
For French speakers, Japan Intercultural Consulting's Paris based consultant Liza Maronese is publishing France's first comprehensive cultural guide to Japan. Kickstarter open until December 12th. Details here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dec...
What happened to the English announcements on the Shinkansen? The former wonderful ones from a voice talent are gone, replaced by something that sounds like it might be AI, that pronounces Kyoto as Kee-Oh-To and mangles Shinkansen pretty horribly too. Truly grating on the ears.
November 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
What happened to the English announcements on the Shinkansen? The former wonderful ones from a voice talent are gone, replaced by something that sounds like it might be AI, that pronounces Kyoto as Kee-Oh-To and mangles Shinkansen pretty horribly too. Truly grating on the ears.
Bought a yukata! First time to own one. Vintage from IG Yui-michael
October 22, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Bought a yukata! First time to own one. Vintage from IG Yui-michael
The list of Takaichi's policies that I don't agree with is long, but on the bright side she has promised to revise what she has (accurately) called the "warped" subsidy system that encourages the mega solar projects sprouting up all over the countryside. www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZ...
高市早苗氏、太陽光発電など「補助金制度を大掃除」 自民党総裁選演説会 - 日本経済新聞
高市早苗前経済安全保障相は22日、自民党本部で開いた総裁選の所見発表演説会で「補助金制度を大掃除して、本当に役に立つものに絞り込む」と述べた。太陽光発電などを例にあげた。「元々はよかれと思って作った制度でも、間違ったシグ
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October 4, 2025 at 10:32 AM
The list of Takaichi's policies that I don't agree with is long, but on the bright side she has promised to revise what she has (accurately) called the "warped" subsidy system that encourages the mega solar projects sprouting up all over the countryside. www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZ...
Reposted by Rochelle Kopp / Japan Intercultural Consulting
Are you a non-Japanese HR professional or people manager working in Japan?
Would you like to gain a globally recognized HR certification while also deepening your understanding of how HR works in Japan?
Bilingual GHR Certification Program, starting 10/2
www.ghrjapan.org/en/bilingual
Would you like to gain a globally recognized HR certification while also deepening your understanding of how HR works in Japan?
Bilingual GHR Certification Program, starting 10/2
www.ghrjapan.org/en/bilingual
September 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Are you a non-Japanese HR professional or people manager working in Japan?
Would you like to gain a globally recognized HR certification while also deepening your understanding of how HR works in Japan?
Bilingual GHR Certification Program, starting 10/2
www.ghrjapan.org/en/bilingual
Would you like to gain a globally recognized HR certification while also deepening your understanding of how HR works in Japan?
Bilingual GHR Certification Program, starting 10/2
www.ghrjapan.org/en/bilingual
Are you a non-Japanese HR professional or people manager working in Japan?
Would you like to gain a globally recognized HR certification while also deepening your understanding of how HR works in Japan?
Bilingual GHR Certification Program, starting 10/2
www.ghrjapan.org/en/bilingual
Would you like to gain a globally recognized HR certification while also deepening your understanding of how HR works in Japan?
Bilingual GHR Certification Program, starting 10/2
www.ghrjapan.org/en/bilingual
September 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Are you a non-Japanese HR professional or people manager working in Japan?
Would you like to gain a globally recognized HR certification while also deepening your understanding of how HR works in Japan?
Bilingual GHR Certification Program, starting 10/2
www.ghrjapan.org/en/bilingual
Would you like to gain a globally recognized HR certification while also deepening your understanding of how HR works in Japan?
Bilingual GHR Certification Program, starting 10/2
www.ghrjapan.org/en/bilingual
Question I've been getting from clients -- how to sight-see in Tokyo when it's too hot to be outside? Put together a few ideas, including some good museums!
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Tokyo Sightseeing When It’s Too Hot To Be Outside - Japan Intercultural Consulting
Whether you’re a business traveler looking to fit in some sightseeing before or after your meetings, or a tourist who happened to schedule your visit to Tokyo during the summer,...
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September 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Question I've been getting from clients -- how to sight-see in Tokyo when it's too hot to be outside? Put together a few ideas, including some good museums!
japanintercultural.com/free-resourc...
japanintercultural.com/free-resourc...
Japan Intercultural Consulting has opened a new branch in Canada🍁
With veteran Japan-market experts based in Toronto and Vancouver, we’re ready to support Canadian firms doing business in Japan—and Japanese firms operating in Canada.
👉 Read more here: japanintercultural.com/about-us/new...
With veteran Japan-market experts based in Toronto and Vancouver, we’re ready to support Canadian firms doing business in Japan—and Japanese firms operating in Canada.
👉 Read more here: japanintercultural.com/about-us/new...
New Branch in Canada for Japan Intercultural Consulting, staffed by Japan business veterans - Japan Intercultural Consulting
Japan Intercultural Consulting is pleased to announce that we have opened a new branch in Canada, joining our locations in various cities in the U.S., Europe, Japan, Asia, and Latin...
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September 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Japan Intercultural Consulting has opened a new branch in Canada🍁
With veteran Japan-market experts based in Toronto and Vancouver, we’re ready to support Canadian firms doing business in Japan—and Japanese firms operating in Canada.
👉 Read more here: japanintercultural.com/about-us/new...
With veteran Japan-market experts based in Toronto and Vancouver, we’re ready to support Canadian firms doing business in Japan—and Japanese firms operating in Canada.
👉 Read more here: japanintercultural.com/about-us/new...
My firm is looking for a new Representative in Mexico. Please share this posting with anyone who you think might be a good fit. Needs to be trilingual (Japanese/Spanish/English) and have experience working at or with Japanese firms in Mexico. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...
Japan Intercultural Consulting hiring Mexico Representative メキシコ代表 in Mexico | LinkedIn
Posted 1:02:41 AM. 日本語は英語の下にありますSeeking trilingual Japanese/Spanish/English professional for Mexico Representative…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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September 10, 2025 at 8:07 AM
My firm is looking for a new Representative in Mexico. Please share this posting with anyone who you think might be a good fit. Needs to be trilingual (Japanese/Spanish/English) and have experience working at or with Japanese firms in Mexico. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...
Reposted by Rochelle Kopp / Japan Intercultural Consulting
Presentation for university students, 8/8 evening in Yurakucho: "How Women Can Step into Leadership in Japan"
* Find out what you can do now to prepare yourself for a future leadership role
Registration here: www.globalvillage-yhouse.com/pages/119/#p...
* Find out what you can do now to prepare yourself for a future leadership role
Registration here: www.globalvillage-yhouse.com/pages/119/#p...
August 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Presentation for university students, 8/8 evening in Yurakucho: "How Women Can Step into Leadership in Japan"
* Find out what you can do now to prepare yourself for a future leadership role
Registration here: www.globalvillage-yhouse.com/pages/119/#p...
* Find out what you can do now to prepare yourself for a future leadership role
Registration here: www.globalvillage-yhouse.com/pages/119/#p...
Presentation for university students, 8/8 evening in Yurakucho: "How Women Can Step into Leadership in Japan"
* Find out what you can do now to prepare yourself for a future leadership role
Registration here: www.globalvillage-yhouse.com/pages/119/#p...
* Find out what you can do now to prepare yourself for a future leadership role
Registration here: www.globalvillage-yhouse.com/pages/119/#p...
August 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Presentation for university students, 8/8 evening in Yurakucho: "How Women Can Step into Leadership in Japan"
* Find out what you can do now to prepare yourself for a future leadership role
Registration here: www.globalvillage-yhouse.com/pages/119/#p...
* Find out what you can do now to prepare yourself for a future leadership role
Registration here: www.globalvillage-yhouse.com/pages/119/#p...
Networking event for HR practitioners in Tokyo (both Japanese and non-Japanese) Monday August 4th in Roppongi. www.ghrjapan.org/en/event-det...
#2 Talk Global, Drink Local~HR is Cool! -Let’s discuss the future of HR and business from a global perspective. - | GHR
GHR-CONNECTION Spin-off Night in Roppongi
(Non-members welcome!)
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August 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Networking event for HR practitioners in Tokyo (both Japanese and non-Japanese) Monday August 4th in Roppongi. www.ghrjapan.org/en/event-det...
Thanks much to everyone who joined us today at Jingu Gaien despite the heat.
The Diet members and experts who spoke were all inspiring!
If you haven't yet signed Hirao-san's petition to save Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, you can here: www.change.org/save_chichib...
The Diet members and experts who spoke were all inspiring!
If you haven't yet signed Hirao-san's petition to save Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, you can here: www.change.org/save_chichib...
July 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Thanks much to everyone who joined us today at Jingu Gaien despite the heat.
The Diet members and experts who spoke were all inspiring!
If you haven't yet signed Hirao-san's petition to save Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, you can here: www.change.org/save_chichib...
The Diet members and experts who spoke were all inspiring!
If you haven't yet signed Hirao-san's petition to save Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, you can here: www.change.org/save_chichib...
Tomorrow (Saturday) morning in Jingu Gaien, big event to try to save the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium. As you can see below, we have a lot of prominent politicians attending including the newly elected LaSalle Ishii. 10 am at the rugby stadium east entrance.
July 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Tomorrow (Saturday) morning in Jingu Gaien, big event to try to save the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium. As you can see below, we have a lot of prominent politicians attending including the newly elected LaSalle Ishii. 10 am at the rugby stadium east entrance.
Join Us Saturday, July 26 at 10:00 AM to Protect Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium
Urging the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to reject a forthcoming application to dispose of this important public asset.
Details: www.change.org/p/protect-ji...
Urging the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to reject a forthcoming application to dispose of this important public asset.
Details: www.change.org/p/protect-ji...
July 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Join Us Saturday, July 26 at 10:00 AM to Protect Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium
Urging the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to reject a forthcoming application to dispose of this important public asset.
Details: www.change.org/p/protect-ji...
Urging the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to reject a forthcoming application to dispose of this important public asset.
Details: www.change.org/p/protect-ji...
Great graphic in this Asahi article. Sansei seems to have grabbed most of its voters from either Kokumin or Undecided. digital.asahi.com/articles/AST...
July 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Great graphic in this Asahi article. Sansei seems to have grabbed most of its voters from either Kokumin or Undecided. digital.asahi.com/articles/AST...
Thought this was an interesting analysis: Japan's "fearful fringe" -- about 10% of the population: carterjmrn.com/blog/introdu...
Introducing Japan's Fearful Fringe - CarterJMRN
Every country has them, and Japan is no different. I’m talking about “the fearful fringe.” These are the people who fundamentally lack trust in their security, either personally or for the country at ...
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July 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Thought this was an interesting analysis: Japan's "fearful fringe" -- about 10% of the population: carterjmrn.com/blog/introdu...
Leading up to tomorrow's Upper House election, highly recommend this analysis of each party's stance on environmental issues.
Please share with those who may be interested. kikonet.org/content/3804...
Please share with those who may be interested. kikonet.org/content/3804...
July 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Leading up to tomorrow's Upper House election, highly recommend this analysis of each party's stance on environmental issues.
Please share with those who may be interested. kikonet.org/content/3804...
Please share with those who may be interested. kikonet.org/content/3804...
Reposted by Rochelle Kopp / Japan Intercultural Consulting
This must be what makes summers in the city so pleasant.
July 19, 2025 at 7:09 AM
This must be what makes summers in the city so pleasant.
On Wednesday a coalition of experts in urban planning, architecture, etc. presented an open letter to Toshiko Abe, the minister of education, culture, sports, science and technology, asking the for the Jingu Gaien redevelopment project be reassessed. apnews.com/article/japa...
Stadium where Babe Ruth played in Tokyo is at the center of a disputed park redevelopment plan
A controversial redevelopment plan in Tokyo's Jingu Gaien park threatens historic landmarks and green spaces.
apnews.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:37 AM
On Wednesday a coalition of experts in urban planning, architecture, etc. presented an open letter to Toshiko Abe, the minister of education, culture, sports, science and technology, asking the for the Jingu Gaien redevelopment project be reassessed. apnews.com/article/japa...
Question I've been getting a lot recently: “I’m openly gay. How can I best navigate potential questions about my personal life during the social parts of my visit to Japan?” Figured that many people likely have the same question, so decided to write about it. japanintercultural.com/free-resourc...
Navigating Personal Questions in Japan as an Openly Gay Business Traveler - Japan Intercultural Consulting
With more businesspeople visiting Japan recently, I’ve had the same question come up from more than one client: “I’m openly gay. How can I best navigate potential questions about my...
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June 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Question I've been getting a lot recently: “I’m openly gay. How can I best navigate potential questions about my personal life during the social parts of my visit to Japan?” Figured that many people likely have the same question, so decided to write about it. japanintercultural.com/free-resourc...
Honored to join the board of Osaka-based Air Water Inc., a diversified company with leading edge technology in industrial gas distribution, healthcare and foods.
June 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Honored to join the board of Osaka-based Air Water Inc., a diversified company with leading edge technology in industrial gas distribution, healthcare and foods.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election is tomorrow, Sunday June 22nd.
Check out this handy list of which candidates will protect and expand Tokyo's trees and greenery.
And tell everyone you know to be sure to vote! note.com/tenco_venexi...
Check out this handy list of which candidates will protect and expand Tokyo's trees and greenery.
And tell everyone you know to be sure to vote! note.com/tenco_venexi...
東京の緑を守る都議はだれ？〜推し候補者リスト （6.21更新）｜つのいてんこ
都議会の地図を変え、東京の緑を守る力をつくりたい 今、神宮外苑だけでなく、東京のあちこちで、樹木伐採や公園の緑が 危機にさらされています。 自民、都民ファースト、公明などのいわゆる「知事与党」多数派によって 議案の採択が握られている現状の都議会では、再開発や整備事業が利権の 原理で進んでいきます。 今度の都議会選挙では、都議会会派の構成を変え、東京の緑と環境を守る力をつくりたい！ そのために今回...
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June 21, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election is tomorrow, Sunday June 22nd.
Check out this handy list of which candidates will protect and expand Tokyo's trees and greenery.
And tell everyone you know to be sure to vote! note.com/tenco_venexi...
Check out this handy list of which candidates will protect and expand Tokyo's trees and greenery.
And tell everyone you know to be sure to vote! note.com/tenco_venexi...