The following book, written in Japanese, provides a detailed description of the FUMI Activity. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the theoretical background and practical application of this activity in intercultural training contexts.

In Japan’s increasingly diverse business environment, professionals are required to embrace differing values and seek pathways to harmony. Teams composed of members from various cultural backgrounds are expected to function efficiently to solve problems together. Through the simulation “A Journey to Space,” participants assume assigned roles and engage in a realistic business scenario, experiencing firsthand how individuals navigate and collaboratively resolve conflicts that arise in multicultural business settings.

This simulation enables participants to:

• Experience and reflect on workplace challenges in Japan, considering how to address differences in values, communication styles, and approaches to problem-solving.

• For university students preparing to enter the workforce, gain practical insight into issues they may encounter after employment and develop skills for responding to diversity.

• For non-Japanese professionals anticipating work in Japan, understand potential challenges in Japanese workplaces and build adaptive strategies for successful collaboration.

Authors: Akira Kusaka, Kyoko Yashiro, Eriko Katsumata, TJ Tomoko Kusaka, & Toshiro Miyama

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