The JUSE International Seminar on Total Quality Management (TQM) FY2026 is a global executive learning programme organised by the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE)
Unlike conventional classroom-only programmes, the seminar combines expert-led learning, company visits, and cultural immersion to help participants understand how Japanese organisations sustain excellence through quality, continuous improvement, and people-centred management
1) JUSE International Seminar on TQM FY2026-Summer (JUSE ISTQ FY2026 Summer)
August 24(Mon.) – September 3(Thu.), 2026
⇒ Registration for seminar (summer)
2) JUSE International Seminar on TQM FY2025-Winter (JUSE ISTQ FY2025 Winter)
February 1(Mon.) – 11(Thu.), 2027
⇒ Under Preparation
Program: 4-day classroom seminars, 3-day company visit (3 companies) and 1.5-day historical and cultural experience on weekend.
Venue: JUSE (Tokyo, Japan), Kansai and other regions for company visits.
Language: English
Number of Recruits: 26 each seminar
Fee: JPY800,000/person
*Fee includes 10-night accommodation (single-room w/daily breakfast), 3 lunch, welcome reception, transportation for company visits and cultural experience.
[Important Notice]To Organizations in India
This seminar is a public training event open to the general public and is not intended for any specific individual or company. Under the Indian Income Tax Act and the India-Japan Tax Treaty, the participation fee does not fall under the category of “Fees for Technical Services (FTS),” nor is the service considered to be provided within India. Therefore, the participation fee is not subject to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) in India.
Please note that JUSE does not issue documents such as Form 10F.
| Date | Day | Time | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Aug. 24 | Mon. | Arrive in Tokyo individually | |
| Aug. 25 | Tue. | a.m. | Overview of TQM by Dr. Yoshinori Iizuka (Professor Emeritus of the University of Tokyo) |
| p.m. | *Evening: Welcome reception | ||
| Aug. 26 | Wed. | a.m. | Daily management and policy management by Mr. Yukihiro Ando (TQM Specialist, International Business Counselor/JUSE) |
| p.m. | |||
| Aug. 27 | Thu. | a.m. | Problem solving and “Kaizen” |
| p.m. | QCC-Circle (Small Group Improvement Activities) by Dr. Masamitsu Kiuchi (Professor, Tamagawa University) | ||
| Aug. 28 | Fri. | a.m. | Role of statistical methods by Dr. Masataka Sano (Professor, Takushoku University) |
| p.m. | Special Lecture by Mr. Shinichi Sasaki (President and CEO, JUSE / Former Executive Vice President, Toyota Motor Corporation) | ||
| Aug. 29 | Sat. | Cultural experience (1) and Free time | |
| Aug. 30 | Sun. | Cultural experience (2) | |
| Aug. 31 | Mon. | Company visit 1: Toyota Housing Corporation (Kasugai Plant) *Recipient of the 2018 Deming Prize | |
| Sep. 1 | Tue. | Company visit 2: Aisin Shiroki Corporation *Recipient of the 2019 Deming Prize (Shiroki Corporation) | |
| Sep. 2 | Wed. | Company visit 3: To be announced Back to Tokyo | |
| Sep. 3 | Thu. | *End of program Please return to your home countries individually. |