Japan Business Ability Authorize Association

JBAA

Guidance ⁄ Information

Greeting

The culture in Japan differs largely from that of various other countries due to historical and geographical backgrounds. Many Japanese do not notice this cultural difference. Therefore, Japanese assume that foreigners will accept the Japanese culture.When people who were raised in cultures outside of Japan are active in a Japanese company, a variety of problems arise which originate from this different of culture. For foreigners to be able to blend in with Japanese culture, we feel it is best to first understand“What the differences are between Japanese culture and my home country?” and“Why it differs?”. With this opportunity of Japan Business Ability Authorize, we see it as our most important mission to help foreigners who work in Japanese companies in Japan and abroad to accurately understand Japanese culture and business manners, thereby enabling them to reach their fullest potential.

Representative Director Toshiya Sasaki

Association Establishment Purpose and Business Goal

Due to the declining birthrate and aging population and increase in need of foreign workers, there is an urgent task of making foreigners understand Japanese culture and business practices.
Through the Practical Ability Test for Foreigners, it is our desire and objective to minimize as much as possible the troubles arising from working in Japan brought about by cultural differences by educating foreigners about the characteristics of Japanese culture and business manner.

Association Outline

Name
Japan business ability authorize association (General incorporated association)
Date of Est.
December 25, 2015
Address
Suidobashi Sotobori-dori Bldg. 1-1-5 Koraku Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo,112-0004 Japan
Tel
03-6441-3463
Officers
Representative Director
Toshiya Sasaki
Directors
Masahiro Mizuno
Directors
Kazuhiro Kato
Directors
Shigeo Hirayama
Directors
Akira Nakamura

Activity Details

  1. Implement business manner skill test and issue certificates for foreigners.
  2. Create, publish and sell books about Japanese culture and Japanese business manner.
  3. Support opening of business manner courses for vocational schools, Japanese schools and companies.
  4. Business manner skill survey and research of foreigners.

Practical Ability Test for Foreigners

  1. GRADE 1
    Contents
    This exam is intended for those who are working or aiming for a managerial position.
    This exam measures proficiency in labor rules, status of residence, immigration law, personnel management and more.
    The questions are intended for people with a Japanese level equivalent to JLPT1.
    Answer Method
    Multiple choice
    Time
    90 mins.
    Price
    6,000 Yen
  2. GRADE 2
    Contents
    This exam is for clerical and sales staff who have been in the company for about 1 to 3 years.
    This exam measures proficiency in awareness as a member of society, approach to work, business communication, presentations, compliance, etc.
    The questions are intended for Japanese level people equivalent to JLPT1 and JLPT2.
    Answer Method
    Multiple choice
    Time
    90 mins.
    Price
    6,000 Yen
  3. GRADE 3
    Contents
    This exam is for international students who want to work for a Japanese company.
    This exam measures proficiency in job hunting in Japan, how to write entry sheets, how to write resumes, characteristics of Japanese companies, and awareness and abilities required of working people, etc.
    The questions are intended for Japanese level people equivalent to JLPT2 and JLPT3.
    Answer Method
    Multiple choice
    Time
    90 mins.
    Price
    5,000 Yen
    3,000 Yen（Students）
  4. GRADE 4
    Contents
    This is an entry-level exam for those who have just arrived in Japan or who want to work in Japan in the future.
    This exam measures your proficiency in Japanese society, living in Japan, and Japanese business etiquette.
    The questions are intended for Japanese level people equivalent to JLPT3 and JLPT4.
    Answer Method
    Multiple choice
    Time
    60 mins.
    Price
    3,000 Yen

Benefits of Taking and Passing The Examination

Business Manner Skill

Japanese companies place great importance on greetings,courtesy, and word usage as a fundamental business manner.Foreigners are required to have the same skills as Japanese,hence it is essential to acquire business manners in working in Japan.

Proof of Being an Excellent Talent

The Practical Ability Test for Foreigners is approved by over 200 Japanese companies.This is because Japanese companies are seeking for foreigners to improve business manner skills.It is a proof that certifies understanding of important business skills needed in working in Japan.

Official Text Book

Practical Ability Test for Foreigners Grade 4 Official Text Japanese Version
1,760 Yen Inc. Tax
Practical Ability Test for Foreigners Grade 3 Official Text Japanese Version
1,980 Yen Inc. Tax
Practical Ability Test for Foreigners Grade 2 Official Text Japanese Version
2,200 Yen Inc. Tax
Practical Ability Test for Foreigners Grade 1 Official Text Japanese Version
2,200 Yen Inc. Tax

Business Manner Course for Foreigners

Business Manner Course for Corporations

It is a course for foreign employees working in Japanese corporations.A curriculum designed through experienced lecturers certified by the association, even foreigners with little experience visiting Japan can acquire a general grasp of Japanese business manners in a short span of time.

Business manner course for School Institutions

We offer business manner class courses to school institutions who are considering to introduce Japanese culture and business manner education for foreign students.Our association’s staff will support the entire manner courses from lecturers, trainings, launching of courses, up to the implementation of certification exams.