Guest Speaker
Business Seminar
For Osaka Innovation Hub: Expanding startup businesses in Singapore
Sep 2018
20 startup entrepreneurs and students from Osaka Innovation Hub visited WASABI Creation as part of their one week study tour in Singapore. Tong (Founder, CEO), together with Yuta Morita (Intern, SMU MBA student) conducted a seminar for the group on how they can expand their businesses from Japan to Singapore. They covered topics such as incorporation in Singapore, Singapore's demographic, consumer behaviour, influencer marketing, popup store marketing, etc. The participants were very interested in these topics and asked many questions such as "What are the common difficulties and errors Japanese companies have when doing business in Singapore." Tong was glad to have shared his experiences and expertise in these areas.
Japanese Lessons
For foreign domestic workers & caretakers
Sep 2018
WASABI Creation was requested by a nursing training school to conduct Japanese lessons to its students comprising of foreign domestic workers and caretakers. The students are attending the school to step up their skills in nursing care for the elderly. As Japan is seriously facing the hit of aging population, and lack of manpower in providing care to the elderly, they have opened up working opportunities in Japan to foreign caretakers.
In view of this, these foreign domestic workers are trying out learning Japanese to equip themselves with the language skill that will enable them to work in Japan in the future.
Guest Speaker
Seminar to Ryokoku University: How Singapore's policies have shaped a multiracial and international society.
2 Sep 2018
A group of 40 students from Ryokoku University, Japan visited WASABI Creation as part of their educational tour in Vietnam and Singapore. WASABI Creation founder, Tong conducted a seminar on Singapore policies that have shaped the country's multiracialism, and built an international society.
More and more Japanese companies realise the need to venture overseas market as its domestic market continue to string due to aging population and depopulation, however there is a lack of talent within Japan who has the experience, skills, and know-how to bring business across boarders. We hope the seminar will be able to share with the students some ideas and tips on how to be a global talent.
Guest Speaker
Seminars to Business Schools in Delhi, India
Aug 2018
WASABI Creation was invited by our partner, Intraversity in Delhi, to conduct talks to students of various business and management colleges in India. Over the week, we visited and met students from Jaipuria School of Business, JK Business School, Institute of Technology And Sciences, and Accurate Institute of Management & Technology. We shared with the students about our business, market trends in Japan and Singapore, and answered the students' questions on entrepreneurship.
WASABI Creation is also in talks with the schools to work with our partner in bringing students to Singapore for educational tour and internship.
Guest Speaker
"How SMU MBA Students can prepare themselves in working with the Japanese?"
6th Jul 2018
The Founder of WASABI Creation, Tong was invited by SMU MBA Class to speak at "Japanese Business Night". Tong shared about his experiences when he was working as a fresh graduate in Japan, and talked about Japanese business culture that is unique and special to non-Japanese people.
Tong also talked about basic Japanese business etiquette, such as exchanging business cards, and seating positions for Japanese business meetings. The MBA students shown great interest with many questions.
The event ended with a party serving Sushi for everyone.
Entrepreneurship Training Camp 2nd edition
"Partnership with SAI International College Bubhneshwar, India"
June 2018
WASABI Creation hosted 8 Indian students from SAI International College Bubhneshwar over 4 days for an intensive Entrepreneurship Training Camp at WASABI Creation's office. The students worked in groups of 2 on various topics such as coworking space business, India market entry, Japanese F&B market research, as well as overseas travel trends for India.
An extensive research in in these were done by the students, who also came up with creative proposals to implement new business into the fast growing market. Many presentations and discussions were held with the students to finalise the proposal.
At the end of the program, each student received a certificate of participation for their enthusiasm during the program.
WASABI Consulting
"What can Japanese students do to become international professionals?"
16th Mar 2018
The Founder of WASABI Creation, Tong was contacted by a group of students from Tokyo University, who are interested to learn about doing business internationally, as they planned their self-funded trip to Malaysia and Singapore. A sharing session was conducted over web conference, where Tong answered questions from the students, shared his own experiences, and gave advises to the students what they can do to groom themselves into international professionals.
Here are the reviews and comments from the students.
WASABI Insight vol.10
Business in Japan~
"Japanese Business Culture & Manners"
1st Mar 2018
The Founder of WASABI Creation, Tong held a seminar sharing his experiences and insights on doing business in Japan, in particular on the topic of "Japanese Business Culture & Manners".
Tong shared from his own personal experience overs the years while he has been working in Japan, and doing business with Japanese companies. As he grew up and went through the education system in Singapore, knowing the language didn't seem to have prepared him enough to work in Japan as a fresh graduate. Tong talked about the episodes he had encountered all these years, and cover some of the basics about "Japanese Business Culture & Manner".
Topics:
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Japanese business culture 101, how are the Japanese thinking?
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Exchanging business cards
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Visiting & hosting a Japanese company
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Useful Japanese expressions for business
More information: Business in Japan~ "Japanese Business Culture & Manners"
Guest Speaker
The Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Singapore (CLAIR, Singapore)
Feb 2018
The Founder of WASABI Creation, Tong was invited by The Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Singapore (CLAIR, Singapore) to share about WASABI Creation's business and its expertise in helping Japanese companies go global
Tong shared about his past, present, and future projects on how WASABI Creation is bridging Japan, Singapore, and the rest of Asia in terms on Business, Culture, and Tourism. In particular, Tong talked about his observation of how many Japanese companies are facing difficulty in presenting their products to the local markets overseas, and what could be so the solutions to better communicating with local consumers and making online connections for building relationships.
About CLAIR, Singapore
Flying Yoga Arts in Kyoto
The combination of the fire of Acrobatics and the wisdom of Yoga
Join us to see, learn, experience, have fun, & benefit from AcroYoga & Tulayoga
with Marc Bauchet
About the instructor
Marc Bauchet (yogatherapie.blogspot.com) is a certified AcroYoga & Tulayoga teacher from France. From a martial arts and anthropology background he began his Yoga and AcroYoga journey over 10 years ago, along the way met Thaï massage and Acrobatics. He now has a passion to share the fun and healing of these ancient and creative practices.
What is AcroYoga?
AcroYoga blends the wisdom of yoga, the dynamic power of acrobatics, and the loving kindness of healing arts. See www.acroyoga.org
What is TulaYoga
Tulayoga is a subtle and powerfully transformative experience that one person gives to another in a private and quiet space, primarily focused on the therapeutic benefits of floating in stillness.
See www.tulayoga.com
AcroYoga & TulaYoga Weekend Workshops in Kyoto
During these workshops we will share happy and friendly moments, in a safe supportive, playful atmosphere. We will fly and base each other, AcroYoga- style! The fire of Acrobatics and the wisdom of Yoga blend into a surprising cocktail, of giving and receiving, strength and sensitivity, artful communication, high focus. and.. laughing out loud!
~ ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME + no partner needed ~
Introduction session 1: ~ discover the fun of flying! ~
Friday 20 September 2013, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Introduction session 2: ~ discover the fun of flying! ~
Friday 20 September 2013, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Session 1: ~ full spectrum ~
Saturday 21 September 2013, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Session 2: ~ therapeutic flying
Saturday 21 September 2013, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Session 3: ~ flying inversions
Sunday 22 September 2013, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Session 4: ~ flying transitions
Sunday 22 September 2013, 3:00pm – 5:30pm
TulaYoga~ full day workshop
Monday 23 September 2013, 10pm~ 1pm, 3pm~ 6pm
TulaYoga~ full day workshop
Tuesday 24 September 2013, 10pm~ 1pm, 3pm~ 6pm
Program
Introduction session 1: ~ discover the fun of flying! ~
Friday 20 September 2013, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Introduction session 2: ~ discover the fun of flying! ~
Friday 27 September 2013, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Donation based demo & introduction to AcroYoga... come watch, experience, share, and feel the beauty of the practice.
Session 1: ~ full spectrum ~
Saturday 21 September 2013, 10:30am - 1:00pm
In this workshop you will enjoy a sample of the many elements that make up AcroYoga. Perfect for beginners, this is also an opportunity for practitioners to deepen their sensitivity in placement, alignement and communication. Come support and be supported!
1:00pm – 3:00pm Lunch break @ Café Green (same location) Set lunch with salad, main, & drink 1500yen
You may also bring your own lunch, or eat out.
Session 2: ~ therapeutic flying
Saturday 21 September 2013, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
This session focuses on therapeutic flying poses, where both partners alternatively benefit. Hanging on someone else's hands and feet allow the spine to gently realign, and the spirit to float in bliss. We will land healing movements for legs and back. Come play and heal!
Session 3: ~ flying inversions
Sunday 22 September 2013, 10:30am - 1:00pm
A dynamic yoga sequence in pairs will prepare us to flying acrobatics games and inversions (handstands, forearm stands). This session invites us to share joyful energies of childhood, while the art of spotting guarantees the safest fun.
1:00pm – 3:00pm Lunch break @ Café Green (same location)
Set lunch with salad, main, & drink 1500yen You may also bring your own lunch, or eat out.
Session 4: ~ flying transitions
Sunday 22 September 2013, 3:00pm – 5:30pm
First we will flow in partner stretches, a powerful and safe way to deepen classic yoga postures. We will then take our yoga in the air with the liberating thrills of dynamic transitions.
Tulayoga~ full day workshop 1
Monday 23 September 2013, 10:00am - 1:00pm, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Tulayoga~ full day workshop 2
Monday 23 September 2013, 10:00am - 1:00pm, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
You will be shown how to begin a basic Tulayoga treatment, how to find and work with the balance points in your arms and legs so that you can support somebody above you, with technique rather than force. You will get an insight into the pleasure of giving and receiving Tulayoga treatments and an understanding of the therapeutic benefits.
Venue
Yoga Forest
Kyoto-shi Yamashina-ku Oyakegotannbadake-cho 8 Kitarinkan
Kyoto, Japan (Next to SOWA 創和学園）
〒607-8178 京都市山科区大宅五反畑町8 北隣館
（創和学園の北側）
Google map: http://goo.gl/maps/8CfGH
Access Methods:
http://www.47ronin.co/#!find-us/c1ja7
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30min from Kyoto Station
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15min from Yamashina Station
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Parking available
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Mini Bus pickup from Nagitsuji station available
About 47RONIN
47RONIN is a global residential coworking space where we provide valuable information & connections to visiting entrepreneurs who could stay with us, work on their projects, interact with our local coworking communities while they explore, experience, & enjoy Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan.
47RONIN is located in a newly renovated yet an old traditional Japanese house named Hokurinkan (北隣館) in Yamashina ward of Kyoto City. It is an over 50 years old 2-storey building designed as a traditional residence for a farmer’s family. It is also situated along Old Nara Street (旧奈良街道) which was the first road in the area, connecting Kyoto Prefecture to Nara Prefecture, the very first capital of Japan before Kyoto & Tokyo.
Maximum capacity:
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30 people for each Fri/ Sat/ Sun session
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10 people for Mon
Prticipation fee
Friday introduction session:
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Donation based, suggested ¥1000 (per session)
Full AcroYoga package (Sat-Sun)
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¥15000 (payment before 6th Sep)
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¥17000 (payment after 6th Sep)
Individual session of AcroYoga:
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¥4300 (payment before 6th Sep)
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¥4800 (payment after 6th Sep)
Full day of AcroYoga:
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¥8000 (payment before 6th Sep)
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¥9000 (payment after 6th Sep)
Tulayoga Day (Mon or Tue, full day)
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¥9500 (payment before 6th Sep)
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¥11000 (payment after 6th Sep)
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Tulayoga Full package (Mon and Tue, recommended)
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¥18000 (payment before 6th Sep)
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¥21000 (payment after 6th Sep)
Optional:
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Set lunch 1500yen
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Accommodation, max 10 people, 3000yen per night per person
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Japanese public bath, 410yen