Training Sessions
Lean Best Practice Tour to Japan

OVERVIEW
Join us on a transformational journey to the birthplace of Lean. This immersive Best Practice Tour, led by CME in partnership with Honsha, is designed to deepen your knowledge of world-class continuous improvement practices while building meaningful connections with like-minded leaders.
Explore the roots of operational excellence, see the Toyota Production System firsthand, and gain the insights you need to drive measurable improvements across your organization.
Tour Highlights
- Learn directly from Lean experts including renowned coach Darril Wilburn
- Access exclusive site tours of world-class facilities
- Network with fellow Blackbelt candidates and senior industry leaders
- Experience Japanese business culture and hospitality
- Gain actionable insights to deliver 5X–20X ROI within 2 years
Tour Details
Dates: November 15–22, 2025
Start: Nagoya, Japan
End: Osaka, Japan
Duration: 7 days
Who should attend?
- CME Blackbelt candidates
- Lean Greenbelts
- Senior leaders and managers seeking to accelerate their Lean transformation
- Anyone eager to build a culture of continuous improvement
CME and Honsha strongly recommend bringing both Blackbelt participants and senior leaders to maximize alignment and impact across your organization.