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OKADA, Masahiro

Professor | Ph.D. (The Ohio State University)

Advanced Study in Business Policy

General Management

General Management in Japan I:Strategy Under Network Economy

New Business Planning and Development

Strategic consulting

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OKADA, Masahiro｜KBS　Keio Business School

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Professor | Ph.D. (The Ohio State University) Advanced Study in Business Policy General Management General Management in Japan I:Strategy Under Network Economy New Business Planning and Development Strategic consulting

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Keio Business School, the first business school in Japan since 1978.

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Wavering geopolitics and long term corporate strategy: the role of business toward sustainability

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Keio Global | Shaping History, Shaping Tomorrow

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Top 5 Reasons to Choose Keio: Keio University

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Keio University is a leading research university committed to excellence and innovation in education, research and medicine. It is located in central Tokyo.

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About KBS

KBS was founded in 1962 as Japan's first business school. The original program developed management talent through short-term seminars and a one-year course. In 1978, KBS launched Japan's first Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, and in 1991, a Ph.D. program was added to nurture scholars of management Science.

The school has been known as KBS from its founding. Today, KBS encompasses the Keio University Graduate School of Business Administration (conferring MBA and Ph.D. degrees) and the Keio Business School (providing short-term executive seminars).

Our Role in Economic Society

The acceleration of globalization, widespread adoption of information technology, demographic change, and the growth of emerging economies have fueled rapid change in economic society on a global level. More than ever before, the growth and survival of a company depends on smart decision-making from a management perspective. Today's business challenges include managing overseas business sites from a global perspective and collaborating with and acquiring companies and organizations in new business fields. These types of dynamic situations cannot be effectively managed by personnel with experience in only one area of business or trained in-house through OJT. Instead, companies face a growing need for managers who are equipped with systematic management knowledge and practical management skills. Hence, the role of business schools is becoming increasingly important as economic society changes.

Advantages of the Case Method

KBS programs have several distinctive advantages. One is the case method for practical management study. Cases describe actual management issues companies and organizations have faced. Students read the cases before class, and under the leadership of faculty, discuss their analyses, the key management decisions made in the case, and the reasons behind the decisions. Traditionally, Japanese higher education has been characterized by a passive approach to knowledge acquisition in which students attend lectures. In fact, the interactive teaching style used for the case method is extremely effective for acquiring practical management skills. It's equally important for the class to have students with diverse experience and backgrounds. The diversity of a group facilitates the creation and sharing of new knowledge. In this way, the case method is also effective for fostering leadership and a sense of management mission, not only for acquiring knowledge, as students grow through the daily process of explaining their ideas and debating views on cases among a diverse group of people.

In addition to being practical, the case method promotes the systemization of knowledge across business fields. For example, executing strategy requires the application of knowledge across a broad range of fields, including organizational change, dealing with uncertainty, a detailed operations plan, and management environment analysis. Changing organizations and human resources will require funds, which in turn will impact a company's finances. These types of complex management challenges require the ability to quickly and accurately apply systemized knowledge derived from many different fields.

Advanced knowledge in specialized fields is also critical. KBS boasts a dedicated faculty with advanced research experience in each of the major fields of management. Our professors write cases based on research in their specialized fields and lead class discussions about them, ensuring that our cases are scholarly and systematic, backed by well-researched theory. This approach distinguishes KBS from other programs that teach collections of past management practices not backed by thorough academic research.

Focused on Learning

The KBS curriculum asks students to focus themselves on the study of management for a given period. Most Japanese business schools operate part-time, weekday evening programs. The case method approach requires a total commitment, from morning to evening, for preparing, discussing, reflecting, and systemizing the knowledge derived from the cases. Even with our EMBA program, we offer courses primarily on Saturdays to prevent overburdening students after their workday. Executive seminars are generally held through retreats for a fixed period of time.

International Environment

Another distinguishing feature of KBS is internationalization. It goes without saying that economic society is rapidly globalizing. This global society requires people not only with superior English language skills, but people with an international sensibility who are willing to listen to other viewpoints and have the confidence to express their own views in intercultural settings with different cultures and customs.

KBS maintains exchange programs with leading business schools around the world, not only in Europe and the United States, but also in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We participate in international exchange programs, double degree programs, and collaborative projects with these schools. The international exchange program allows KBS students to study abroad and transfer credits from any of the world's top 50 business schools (as of September 2014). Conversely, through this program, we accept many visiting exchange students from overseas schools to promote the internationalization of the KBS campus.

KBS maintains the international accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) of the United States. We also have leadership positions in the Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools (AAPBS), Partnership in International Management (PIM), European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), and other international organizations.

In Conclusion

In a constantly globalizing economic society, there has never been a greater need for management talent capable of envisioning and executing new business models. KBS is committed to continually enhancing its programs in order to nurture business pioneers who can lead organizations on the frontier of a rapidly changing society. To our management programs we welcome all with a vision of bettering Japan and the world.

Yu Sakazume
Dean and Professor in Operations Management,
Keio Business School

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KBS was founded in 1962 as Japan's first business school. The original program developed management talent through short-term seminars and a one-year course. In 1978, KBS launched Japan's first Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, and in 1991, a Ph.D. program was added to nurture scholars of management Science.

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Planning to come to Japan for the first time? Here's all you need to know

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Planning to come to Japan for the first time? Here's all you need to know

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Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)

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Smooth your way with a little forward planning

It is easy to feel a little overwhelmed and disoriented when you visit Japan for the first time, so find out the basics before you fly and get acquainted with the country through our helping you plan guide.

Learn a little more about Japan's customs, culture and Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as its seasonal weather, geography and luggage delivery options. Many of the questions first-time travelers might have are answered here, along with insider tips and practical advice to help you navigate the country with confidence.

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Smooth your way with a little forward planning It is easy to feel a little overwhelmed and disoriented when you visit Japan for the first time, so find out the basics before you fly and get acquainted with the country through our helping you plan guide.

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The Official Tokyo Travel Guide, GO TOKYO

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GO TOKYO The Official Tokyo Travel Guide

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All you need to know about Tokyo's tourist attractions, events, hotels, transportations & more from the official travel guide of Tokyo for visitors.

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Yokohama Official Visitors Guide - Travel Guide to Yokohama City

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Yokohama Official Visitors Guide - Travel Guide to Yokohama City

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Explore Yokohama with the official travel guide. Find the best things to do, what's on, events, activities, and sightseeing in a port city located only 30 minutes away from Tokyo.

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Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)

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Japanese Culture

Japan is renowned worldwide as a nation steeped in a culture that combines both tradition and modernity. Thousands of years as an isolated island country allowed Japan to undergo various cultural evolutions in solitude, creating a truly unique traditional culture. As connections with other countries grew, Japanese tradition was influenced and altered to create the unique culture of modern Japan, evident in its combination of traditional concepts with the latest technology and art that astound the rest of the world.

Begin your journey of endless discovery into the culture of Japan with these gems below.

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Japanese Culture | Japan Tradition | Japan Travel | JNTO

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Please make your own hotel reservations in Tokyo or Kanagawa. Based on accessibility to our campus and the reasonable rate, we recommend the hotel below.

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Richmond Hotel Premier Musashikosugi / -Official website-

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Richmond Hotel Premier Musashikosugi / -Official website-

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If you are looking for a hotel in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Richmond Hotel Premier Musashikosugi. Ideal for business / tourism base. All rooms have free Wi-Fi.

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Find out about Japan: Official visitor's guide

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Find out about Japan: Official visitor's guide

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N'EX (Narita Express) is the fastest and easiest way to get to the hotel from Narita Airport.

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Tickets required for boarding the N'EX

To travel with the N'EX, you will need to purchase a Super (Limited) Express Train ticket in addition to a Basic Fare Ticket.

To travel in a Green Car (first class) of the N'EX, you will need a Green Car Super (Limited) Express Train reserved seat ticket in addition to a Basic Fare Ticket.

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Paper Basic Fare Ticket + Super (Limited) Express Train ticket

or

Suica (IC card) + Super (Limited) Express Train ticket

Departure and arrival at Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station and Narita Airport Terminal 2・3 Station

Ordinary Car

Green Car (first class)

Tokyo

3,070 yen

5,340 yen

Shinagawa
Shibuya
Shinjuku

3,250 yen

5,520 yen

Yokohama

4,370 yen

6,640 yen

Ofuna

4,700 yen

6,970 yen

In addition to a regular Super (Limited) Express Train reserved seat ticket, Limited Express Unreserved Seat Tickets are available with pre-selected boarding dates and routes and unspecified carriages and seats.

Limited Express Unreserved Seat Tickets are equal in price to Limited Express Trains reserved seat tickets.

When using a Limited Express Unreserved Seat Ticket, please use the vacant seats found in the carriages. Customers can specify their carriages and seats at no extra charge once they have decided on a train to board.

Limited Express Unreserved Seat Ticket can be purchased even if a train does not have any vacant seats. Please use the deck areas in this case. You may also sit if you find a vacant seat. Refunds cannot be made if there are no vacant seats.

When using the reserved seats of Ordinary Car, 200 yen will be discounted during off-peak seasons and 200 yen will be added during peak seasons. From April 1, 2022, 400 yen will be added during the busiest season.

Super (Limited) Express Train reserved seat tickets and Basic Fare Tickets for a child (6 to 11 years old) are half the price of adult tickets. However, Green Tickets for a child share the price of those for adults.

A toddler (1 to 5 years old) and baby (11 months and under) may board free of charge, but a child ticket is required in the following cases.

1. When three or more toddlers accompany one adult or a child (tickets are required for the third and any additional toddlers).

2. When a toddler or baby occupies his or her own reserved seat or Green Car seat.

3. When a toddler travels alone.

Conditions are subject to change.

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Pass + reserved seat ticket

Customers without a designated seat

Customers who have a Limited Express Unreserved Seat Ticket

Customers who wish to purchase a Super (Limited) Express Train ticket onboard

Customers without a designated seat who have purchased a discount ticket such as the JR EAST PASS

Please use the vacant seats of the Ordinary Cars.

* The Green cars are unavailable.

* Tickets will be checked on-board, so please have your Limited Express Unreserved Seat Tickets and Discount tickets at hand.

If the color of the lamp on the seat you are using changes to yellow, or if there is a customer who has reserved the seat you are in, please give up your seat to them.

* Please use any other vacant seats or decks in this situation.

* It may take some time for the color of lamps to change.

Purchasing tickets

Purchasing a pass online

Tickets can be reserved and purchased from overseas through JR-EAST Train Reservation. You can check the train times by searching via station of arrival/departure information.

Purchasing at the station

Super (Limited) Express Train reserved seat ticket for the N'EX can be purchased up to one month prior from the boarding date. Please make your purchases at JR EAST Travel Service Center, the JR Ticket Office (Midori-no-Madoguchi), or a Reserved Seat Ticket Vending Machine.

JR EAST Travel Service Center

We support our customers' journeys with JR EAST's vast railroad network of Shinkansen trains, limited express trains, and trains that run through the Eastern Japan area. Find out about how you can exchange passes for convenient railway transport, sightseeing information, and access various services including those for purchasing.
Click here for more information about the JR EAST Travel Service Center

JR Ticket Office (Midori-no-Madoguchi)

Basic Fare Tickets for limited express trains, all domestic Shinkansen including the Narita Express, and Green Car Super (Limited) Express Train reserved seat tickets can be purchased at the JR Ticket Office (Midori-no-Madoguchi).
Station Map for Major Stations

Reserved Seat Ticket Vending Machine

The Reserved Seat Ticket Vending Machine's services are available in multiple languages allowing customers to purchase tickets and follow the on-screen instructions in their preferred language (English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Korean).
We accept banknotes of 1,000 yen, 2,000 yen, 5,000 yen, and 10,000 yen.
Credit cards are also accepted.

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Find out about tickets, fares, purchasing tickets, etc., for the Narita Express (N'EX). The Narita Express (N'EX) is a convenient and pleasant choice for transportation to Tokyo.

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Using Airport Limousine is the fastest and easiest way to get to the hotel from Haneda Airport.

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Haneda Airport - Musashi-Kosugi Railway Station | Haneda Airport Limousine | Keihin Kyuko Bus

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Timetable and bus stop guide of Haneda Airport - Musashi-Kosugi Railway Station

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Richmond Hotel Premier Musashikosugi to Collaboration Complex (Kyosei-Kan)

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Richmond Hotel Premier Musashikosugi to Collaboration Complex (Kyosei-Kan)

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Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

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Due to outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), some trains, buses and flights in Japan are cancelled or suspended partially. Changed schedules may not be reflected to the search result. Please ask the operator or visit their website for details.

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Due to outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), some trains, buses and flights in Japan are cancelled or suspended partially. Changed schedules may not be reflected to the search result. Please ask the operator or visit their website for details.

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KONO, Hirokazu _ KBS　Keio Business School

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Welcome Message from the Program Director

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Welcome Message from the Program Director