JapanNOVEMBER 9-14, 2025
march 1-6, 2026 (with mike hoseus)
FocusIn: Japan Operational Excellence Benchmarking is a powerful opportunity to experience industry leadership and improvement philosophy at the source.
FocusIn will host the event and provide a wide range of expertise and insight. We will lead a multi-day workshop on manufacturing best practices, improvement philosophy, and systems development.
Site tours will be held at various operating facilities, including global manufacturers.
Registration - $7,995
- Visits to world-class plants and facilities
- Seminars and workshops
- Welcome dinner & closing lunch
- 5 Hotel nights (Check-in Sunday, check-out Friday)
- Local Transportation (Charter bus and train, where applicable)
- Breakfast & Lunch
- *Participation fee does not include airfare, airport transport to/from the event hotel, travel insurance, and personal expenses (own dinners and optional activities).
Why Japan?
This environment offers a unique operating landscape in which to learn. Japan is one of the world's leading industrialized economies, and there are many companies to benchmark. We will use this backdrop during the event to offer proximity to site visits with globally leading brands.
High-Level Event Agenda (Nov 2025 and Mar 2026)We are pleased to offer a blend of learning experiences
| Sunday - Fukuoka | |
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| 3:00pm Target to arrive in Fukuoka and check in at the hotel |
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| 5:00pm Group introduction session |
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| 6:30pm Welcome dinner |
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| Monday - Fukuoka | |
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| 8:00am Bus departs hotel, transfer to the site tour |
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| 8:30am Site visit and production tour: TBC (Toyota, Nissan, Toto, Omron, Yaskawa, SMEs) |
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| 12:30pm Lunch |
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| 1:30pm Site visit and production tour: TBC (Toyota, Nissan, Toto, Omron, Yaskawa, SMEs) |
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| 4:30pm Debrief & transfer to Hotel |
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| 5:30pm Day 1 Close |
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| Tuesday - Fukuoka | |
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| 8:00am Transfer to site visit |
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| 9:00am Site visit and production tour: TBC (Toyota, Nissan, Toto, Omron, Yaskawa, SMEs) |
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| 12:00pm Lunch |
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| 1:30pm Site visit and production tour: TBC (Toyota, Nissan, Toto, Omron, Yaskawa, SMEs) |
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| 4:00pm Shinkansen to Nagoya |
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| 8:30pm Arrive in Nagoya |
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| Wednesday - Nagoya | |
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| 9:00am TPS Dojo - Standardized Work and Improvement |
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| 12:00pm Lunch |
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| 1:30pm TPS Dojo - Management system development |
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| 4:00pm Debrief & transfer to Hotel |
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| 5:00pm Executive seminar with former executive |
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| Thursday - Nagoya | |
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| 9:00am Site visit and production tour: TBC (Avex, Mifune, and other companies) |
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| 12:00pm Lunch |
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| 1:30pm Site visit and production tour: TBC (Avex, Mifune, and other companies) |
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| 4:00pm Visit to Toyota Techno Museum |
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| 6:30pm Group closing dinner |
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| Friday - Nagoya | |
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| 9:00am Site visit and production tour: TBC (Avex, Mifune, and other companies) |
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| 12:00pm Lunch |
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| 1:00pm Closing workshop session and company present-outs |
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| 3:30pm Transit to hotel |
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| 4:00pm Farewell (participants are free to depart, or extend their stay) |
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Event Highlights
Site Visits at Best-Practice Companies
Explore diverse operating facilities with in-depth tours and workshops.
After each tour will be a group debrief:
- Group Observations and Question & Answer Session
- Learn from the unique perspectives of facilitators and fellow participants
- Group Discussion comparing elements of engaging a workforce and developing a culture of continuous improvement
Event Learning Objectives
Experience the unique Japanese Culture, get a deeper understanding of values like respect, cleanliness, and discipline, and how these are embedded in day-to-day life and work environments.
- Kaizen training with Japanese sensei: learn core concepts of the Kaizen philosophy direct on the shop-floor
- Visit several mature Kaizen companies and learn firsthand from their leadership
- See elements of the Lean principles in real life, like visual management, standard work, and problem-solving
Group Networking and Events
We will take advantage of the unique location during the event to offer several group networking opportunities. We will offer group dinners during the event to promote collaboration between participant companies. Each evening, we will also offer plans to enjoy the local culture.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations more than 3 months before the event, you will receive a 100% refund. For cancellations made 1-3 months before the event, you will receive a 75% refund. If you cancel less than 1 month before the event, a 50% refund will apply. Refunds are processed within 30 business days after receiving a written cancellation request via email to info@focusinleadership.com. Please note that no refunds will be issued for cancellations made during the week of the event. Registrations can be transferred to another participant at no cost if the request is made at least 3 days before the event.
Guest Information
Hotel Accommodation
5 nights (Sunday - Friday)
Central locations will allow for co-located hotel accommodation and learning sessions in the heart of each city. This will also offer proximity to restaurants, bars, and other attractions.
We will provide additional information regarding local attractions during the event.