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Essays on international protocol, cross-cultural intelligence, and the discipline of distinction. From the desk of The International Protocol Academy of Japan.
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Gentlemanship
A Gentleman Is Made, Not Born: Ten Principles Every Man Should Know
A gentleman is not born — he is built. Through dress, conduct, conversation, and the discipline to hold himself to a higher standard in any situation. ICPA's ten principles for...
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International Protocol
President Trump’s Audience with His Majesty the Emperor — Protocol, Humanity, and Japan’s Philosophy of Harmony
An expert reflection on President Trump’s audience with His Majesty the Emperor of Japan — exploring how diplomatic protocol and...
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In the Age of AI, It Is Human Qualities That Truly Matter
In a world increasingly shaped by AI, it is our human qualities—trust, empathy, dignity—that will define our true value. Discover...
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Why Do Distinguished Individuals Learn Protocol?– Beyond Manners: The Global Language of Respect
Protocol is not just about etiquette—it is the global language of cultural respect. Discover why diplomats, doctors, lawyers and elite...
Japanese Protocol
A Guide to Social Etiquette in Japan: Essential Manners for Foreign Visitors
As Japan welcomes an increasing number of international visitors, understanding local customs and etiquette becomes paramount. Japan’s unique social codes...
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International Protocol Training and Paradigm Shift in Global Talent Development: Principal Mirei Cecilia Hakuba (née Mari Murata)’s New Vision for World Protocol and Executive Executive Global Etiquette
ICPA, under the visionary leadership of Principal Mirei Cecilia Hakuba (née Mari Murata), announces a paradigm shift in global talent...
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The International Protocol Academy of Japan – ICPA Launches Innovative Global Protocol Specialist Qualification
The International Protocol Academy of Japan - ICPA introduces its pioneering Global Protocol Specialist Licence programme, setting a new benchmark...
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International Protocol Training: The International Protocol Academy of Japan – ICPA Unveils Groundbreaking Educational Method for Global Competence
ICPA introduces a groundbreaking ten-step learning method to cultivate global competence. This innovative approach, developed by Principal Mirei Cecilia Hakuba...
Cross-Cultural Communication
The Global Era of AI-Mediated Language Exchange: The Significance of “Human Qualities” in Cross-Cultural Interaction and International Etiquette
English language skills are becoming increasingly common, and what sets individuals apart is not language ability but "humanity." Politeness, refinement,...
Business Etiquette
Lost in Translation: Are You Missing Out by Assuming ‘I’ve Got It All Figured Out’? Overcoming the Unforeseen Traps in International Communication and Etiquette.
Engaging in cultural experiences and embracing feedback help individuals break free from self-centred thinking and enhance international etiquette. Emphasising international...
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