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.

START DATE

November 15 - 22, 2025

Region

Start: Nagoya, Japan
End: Osaka, Japan
Duration: 7 days

Cost

Trips to Japan: Member $9,500, Non-member: $12,000
(flights to and from Tokyo not included)

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