We are Japan Society!

Welcome to Japan Society

Sushi, Geisha, Fujiyama... Are those all you know about Japan? If you are interested in Japanese business, culture, or language, join us. We Japan Society offer you intriguing opportunities that will further enhance your global mind.

Japan Society is established in 1994 as one of the official student club in MSB. It serves to bridge Japan and MSB community through various events such as Hanami Party, Sushi-Trek, and the Japanese company presentation. Anybody interested in Japan is very much welcome.

Our Objectives

1. To serve for the MSB community’s academic and professional needs.To serve for the MSB community’s academic and professional needs.

1. Provide virtual experiences of Japan, as part of the global experience at the MSB .
2. Expand the Japanese business community network in Japan and in Washington D.C. and introduce the network to the all MSB community for its current and future success.
3. Introduce job opportunities at Japan-related companies and provide relevant assistance.

2. To improve a recognition and the reputation of the MSB at Georgetown in the Japanese business society.

1. Strengthen the relationship between the Japanese business community and the MBA program through active networking, primarily through our Alumni Club in Japan, and to provide information for students interested in Japan-related career opportunities.
2. Assist the Admissions Office in recruiting and contacting students from Japan. Help perspective students learn about the MBA program at the MSB.

3. To support the club members’ academic and professional activities at the MSB as well as after graduation.

1. Improve first year Club members’ summer internship searches both in Japan and in the US through a mentor program.
2. Support club members’ productive and enjoyable life at the MSB and in Washington D.C.
3. Maintain the alumni network and position the club as a life-long asset. Manage information related to job opportunities and assist the club members in finding jobs.

Activities

1. Career Management: Research jobs, manage job information, and assist students in job searches

1. Assist resume build-up
2. Participate in job fairs held by Japanese businesses in the US (in Boston, San Francisco)

2. Corporate Relations: Bridge the MBA and Japanese business comminutes in DC

1. Participate in monthly seminars held by the Japan Commerce Association
2. Hold lectures and presentations on issues related to Japanese business in the US
3. Arrange tours to plants of Japanese companies in the US (Toyota, Honda, Sony, etc)

3. Alumni’s relations: Build strong relationship and interactive network with Japan-related MSB alumni throughout the world

1. Update the member’s list
2. Holding annual gathering in Japan with GUMBA Japan Society

4. Prospective Students Relations: Promote MSB presence and status among Japanese business school applicants

1. Update the MSB Japanese student guide book (club original) for prospective students
2. Facilitate the application process for the MSB (assist admission with interviews and campus visits)
3. Assist start-up of new student life at Georgetown
4. Assist the admissions office with relevant activities (MBA Forum in Japan, etc)
5. Culture: Introduce Japanese culture to the MSB community - Hold parties and events (Cherry blossom party, Karaoke competition, Japanese movie night)

5. Web and Information Technology: Developing IT tools, and the online community to leverage the Club’s internal /external resources

1. Update the Club homepage
2. Establish an on-line community