Learn about the Heart and History of Japan’s Oldest Companies
What is MOTENAS JAPAN’s Japanese Company Visits and Learning Program?
MOTENAS JAPAN offers a special chance to learn the secrets behind the success of companies that have existed for over 100 years. By visiting historic shops, factories, and the schools connected to their success, you can see and understand Japan’s company culture and education system closely. Include the unique Japanese way of thinking into your company’s ideas, and aim to keep growing successfully.
Highly recommended for
#01 People who want new ideas for managing their companies
#02 Company leaders who want to learn why Japanese companies last a long time
#03 People who want to learn about Japanese schools and culture for training their employees
#04 People who want to learn about Japan’s “5S” culture and quality control by actually doing it
Service Details
◇ Visits to Japanese companies that are more than 100 years old
◇ Factory tours to learn about keeping things clean and training workers
◇ Talking with managers and experts from companies
◇ Visiting Japanese schools to learn about the education system and culture
◇ Learning about daily school habits like cleaning classrooms and school lunches
◇ Learning the Japanese “5S”: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, SustainPLAN
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Omotenashi Example #1
Visit to an Old Caramel Factory and Japanese Schools
We visited an old caramel factory with over 100 years of history. There, we learned about keeping the factory clean and training workers. We also visited schools in Japan to see how students learn. It was a great experience to learn about hygiene, worker training, and Japanese culture.
Omotenashi Example #2
Factory Visits and Discussions at a Major Manufacturing Company
We organized a program to visit a factory of a major manufacturing company to learn about methods of product management and quality control. After the visit, we had discussions to deepen our understanding with factory managers. Participants enjoyed the program and said it gave them new ideas for improving their companies.
Omotenashi Example #3
Experience Making Traditional Japanese Crafts and Visit Old Companies
We planned a visit to places where traditional crafts are made. Participants learned from skilled craftsmen and saw how their skills are passed down. They experienced how Japanese culture connects with business. We also visited old companies to learn why they have succeeded for so long. Participants found this very helpful for business and training workers.
Omotenashi Example #4
Japanese Cooking Experience
In the morning, we picked rice ourselves and learned how rice is grown. For lunch, we made rice balls (おにぎり, onigiri) and pork soup (豚汁, tonjiru) using our own rice. In the afternoon, we moved to a Japanese cooking class, learning how to make Japanese soup base (だし, dashi) and simple Japanese dishes using fresh foods from each season. At the class, we cooked and tasted delicious food together.
Omotenashi Example #5
Dairy Farm Experience and Cooking Class with Fresh Milk
Participants started early by milking cows, cleaning cow houses, and feeding cows. They learned basic farm work. Later, participants joined a cooking class using fresh milk from the cows. They made butter and ice cream and learned about dairy farming.
Omotenashi Example #6
“Community CSR Activity” Making Bamboo Lights
Participants worked with local elementary school students to clean a bamboo forest and made bamboo lights from the bamboo. Some of these lights were given to places where people stay after disasters. This activity was good for the environment and helpful to local people. Participants learned about using nature-friendly materials, working together in the community, and helping people in need.
