The InterCultural Protocol Academy of Japan
Learning that unlocks your potential for life and career transformation.
All courses are also available online
The finest International protocol school in Asia - Internationally Accredited
The only internationally accredited school in Japan. The best professional education and certificates in protocol, international etiquette, cross-cultural theory and English language will lead you to a successful future.
World-class Comprehensive Programmes and certifications
The key to achieving your dreams
Become a specialist
Gain world-class skills
Be successful in the world
Obtain certificates and qualifications
Learn in Japan, the land of courtesy and soft skills
Learn from anywhere around the world online.
Business Protocol & Intercultural Theory
Scientific understanding of international business etiquette and cross-cultural theory essential for successful international business interaction. (Most recommended)
Etiquette & Gentlemen's Studies
International etiquette, Japanese etiquette and gentleman's studies hone social skills, develop world-class social skills and behave confidently.
Diplomatic Protocol
International protocol is a diplomatic code between states, cities and other large organisations and a technique for facilitating high-level international relations
Specialist Certifications & Licences
Obtain specialist licences, coach around the world , be a global leader. Together we will link the world as one.
Japan's Only Internationally Accredited School
A world-class global network for your success
Certified By The International Protocol Certification Association
Association of selected organisations in only five countries worldwide Exclusive accreditation for Japan
Latest News
- All courses are now also available for you to attend online
- 日本女性活躍推進活動中 女性のキャリアをサポートします 資格取得を推奨
- A global train-the-trainer programme for bilinguals is also fully in place.
- 品格英語コースが充実。一般、ビジネス、英語学習者の為の国際マナー2種類など オンラインで一回から受講して、あなたの英語の質を引き上げよう
- 日本大学のロックリー・トーマス教授とコラボレーション 英語で日本文化と歴史を紹介できる様になる英語コースで日本を英語で語れるように
- NetflixのThe Crownで学ぶ英語コースで、上品な英語を身につけよう
- 日本人向けプロトコールプログラム 2023年4月コース10名様限定募集開始！年に一度の一般受講チャンス (For Japanese only)
- Japanese Etiquette And Protocol General Courses Are Starting Soon – Join Us Now
- Japanese Business Etiquette and Protocol courses are extremely popular
- Japanese Protocol and Etiquette courses are extremely popular
- ICPA's lecturer training courses go global. Developing talent to teach internationally Issuing certificates and providing teaching support to enable instructors to teach internationally.
- Rapid global expansion Inbound and outbound Please consult us
- ICPA conducts activities to promote women's success, supports women in their careers and offers qualification courses for women.
- Toyota Trike Corporation (Mr Hiroyuki and Ms Misako Toyoda) Training for listed company executives.
- Enhanced corporate and embassy training.
- We have partnered with The English Education on the UK Boarding School Study Abroad service.
- Accredited as the only Japanese member of The Leading Protocol Schools of the World, an association of VIP protocol executives, which also includes former British royal family-related establishment organisations.
- Collaboration with the International Protocol Accreditation Association of Japan certification examinations.
Transform your future and inspire others with global skills learned from Japan, the land of courtesy
Do you need to gain the skills and qualifications to win globally, gain diplomatic skills and succeed, or improve yourself and live a richer life?
Or do you believe you could go further than where you are now, but are unsure what to do?
Or maybe you would like to master international protocol, international etiquette and intercultural understanding, Japanese culture and etiquette, or perhaps become an expert.
Whether you are an individual or business group, if this is your goal, you have arrived at the perfect place.
The Intercultural Protocol Academy of Japan (ICPA) provides guidance to individuals, companies and embassies in Japan and abroad on their global activities.
ICPA offers international education, international etiquette, international protocol and intercultural communication as universal skills for global success, and trains global specialists to work in the world as professional educators, and contributes to the globalisation of the world by training and supporting global companies.
In today’s information-driven and internationalised society, mastery of these skills is more essential than ever.
In this context, do you know why people at the forefront of the world study Japanese culture? Japanese traditions, martial arts and culture hide numerous keys that are necessary in the modern global society.
For more than 20 years, ICPA has been researching cross-cultural communication techniques and international rituals that form the basis of a global society. As a result, we have discovered that the roots of the international rituals that ICPA has taught from the beginning are the very philosophies and customs that the Japanese people have maintained since ancient times.
At ICPA you will learn these skills as Japan is one of the most civilised countries in the world and is recognised worldwide as an expert in this field.
ICPA courses equip you with all the skills required in the global society to live confidently and comfortably in your personal and business life, to achieve your goals, to succeed and to inspire others.
World Experts
Mari Cecilia Murata
Founder / Principal
International Certified Protocol Expert
Imparting the skills to succeed globally.
William Hanson
The English Manner
英国パートナー
“If you are ever unsure about whether something is correct or not, then my golden rule is: ‘if in doubt, don’t’."
Jimmy Beale
The English Education
Study Abroad UK
Consultancy
Why choose ICPA?
- Specialist training academy
- Deep expertise recognised worldwide
- Japan’s advanced soft skills and courtesy.
- First-class global network
- Systematic and complete programmes
- All courses are also available online
ICPA provides high-quality, high-class education to the top elite of professionals at national and international level, as well as to conscious companies and individuals who aspire to achieve these goals.
General protocol schools tend simply to teach what to do and how to behave, without regard to evidence or thinking skills. As a result, learners tend to have a shallow understanding of the subject and do not connect it to the future, which is one of the reasons why the public says they do not see why these matters are necessary.
At ICPA, we have established that all behaviour and thinking has a foundation and that learning is based on science, based on a variety of proven scientific evidence from research around the world.
From Japan, the land of courtesy and non-verbals, we offer a comprehensive learning package that is available only because we are bilingual Japanese specialists who are operating in the world.
ICPA is the only member in Asia of the Leading Etiquette and Protocol Schools of the World, a global executive group of only five globally selected countries, and is recommended as a Japanese member, with exclusive international accreditation; and It also issues certificates and diplomas and boasts an exclusive accreditation partnership with the International Protocol Accreditation Association – IPAA, representing Asia’s premier world-class, comprehensive international skills training school.
With the confidence and trust of our participants, clients select ICPA to achieve their dreams and succeed.
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High Standard Programmes
From High-Ranked Executives To The General Public Aiming For First-Class
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Comprehensive Curriculum
Fully comprehensive curriculum and integrated learning based on history and scientific evidence, allowing students to acquire the skills they need.
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Recognised In The World
The direct overseas network with ICPA’s global partners allows learners to acquire exclusive learning experience.
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Instructor Certification Acquisition
As a lecturer, you can teach other people, establish your own school, and be active as an ICPA franchise school all around the globe.
Have Your Dream Come True
Students' Testimonials
Working with Mari has been a delight over the past two years. She has been an excellent source of knowledge of Japanese etiquette and protocol and has remotely assisted us with projects in the UK, as well delivered training to several clients of The English Manner - always receiving excellent feedback. Mari's work ethic is unquestioned and she always goes above and beyond to deliver for us. Thank you!
Mr William HansonDirecter The English Manner 
The international protocol training taught me global communication and gave me the further upper hand to behave as the head of a very prestigious company. You cannot learn this from books or the internet. I consider Murata Sensei's guidance to be strict and precise, high standard top coaching. I could feel a great change in myself. I believe this is something that other coaches cannot do. We look forward to further guidance from her.
Mr Hiroyuki Toyoda 豊田浩之社長 CFO Toyoda Trike K.K 
I had studied protocol before from another instructor, so I had an image of that, but it's totally different! Murata-sensei is outstanding. She has taught me a grade above in business, diplomacy and behaviour, and I will continue to improve.
Ms Misako Toyoda 豊田美沙子社長CEO 豊田Trike株式会社 
In this international society, I am convinced that international protocol is essential for people at the top of companies. I myself have had the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Thai Royal Family and other people at national representative level, and I firmly believe that this is what I needed to learn. Thanks to Murata Sensei's guidance, which was tougher than I expected, it has motivated me and has been a great learning experience. I would like to continue learning.
Anthem WonPresident, Asian Development Capital Ltd. 
I thought that this education is necessary not only for people working in companies, but also for children in this global society. I felt that we are getting better and better ourselves by acquiring knowledge and education. I would like to learn a lot more in the future.
Kaori OkutsuWedding Planner 
I thought that international education is also necessary for leadership in doctors' work. I was surprised at how much I didn't know about so many things. It is the best self-improvement.
Satoshi Yamashita35 years old Physician, one-off course in international etiquette 
I was able to spend very intensive study time and the month from the start to the end of the course was very fulfilling. I would like to continue learning at the intermediate and advanced levels and become a communicator of this learning.
Rika Kinoshita (25)The Royal Elegance Beginner 
Recommendation. 'All the things I thought I knew but didn't'. Of course if you are involved internationally, but even if you are not, I think you will need it in the future.
Takayuki Sugimoto29, doctor, one-off course in international etiquette 
I felt that no one could give me a better answer than Murata-sensei, who is backed by experience, offers personalised solutions, gives suggestions to help me visualise where I want to go, and has the power to support my growth.
S.Y (32)The Royal Elegance Single 5-hour introduction 
The intermediate level is much more powerful than the beginner level and has given me more and deeper learning and confidence. It really confirms that learning about etiquette and manners and culture is an important thing in life.
Rika Kinoshita (26)The Royal Elegance Intermediate 
おすすめします。村田先生の無駄のない、メンタル面を含めたアドバイスは、毎回本当に勉強になり、高得点を取得できました。パワーがあり、とても魅力的な先生なので、お会いするだけでも刺激を受けます。
畑戸 麻佳大手社長秘書 TOEIC高得点取得 
村田先生に日本人の特徴を踏まえて、英語をお教えいただき、仕事に活かせるようになりました。また、毎週、国際化などのトピックについて、お話いただき、日々、刺激を受けています。
寺田 宗平ビジネス英語受講 アメリカ在住 
This was no run-of-the-mill etiquette school! Murata Sensei is a wonderful person who you can really trust, both as an instructor and as a woman, because she is on the axis and never wavers.
羽鳥 実花The Finishing Touch Beginner 
Thanks in part to Murata-sensei, two out of the four students exceeded their target of over 700 scores! Both the recipients and the students were very happy. We are very pleased to report that the lessons were well received and easy to understand.
某大手企業社員女性外国人対応受付 
おかげさまで目標点700点を超えました。村田先生の素晴らしいご指導の賜物です。特に先生の発音がきれいで、徹底した文法のご指導も素晴らしかったです。たったの10日間ですが、もっと学びたいと思いました。
某大手企業男性海外進出企業 
村田先生は英語の知識はもちろんの事、国の違いによるイントネーションの違いや文化までご存知で驚かされました‼︎リスニングからリーディング、英作文など繰り返し実践して頂き、90分のレッスン時間があっという間に終わりました。“ローマは1日にしてならず”
関 良平 50代 経営者男性 
Despite the limited time, thanks to the well-designed curriculum, we were able to learn in a short time the minimum required in the field. It was not only classroom learning, but we also practised how to stand and escort in person, which gave us good practice in advance.
Mr Shingo ShimizuSelf-employed 
English
日本語
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