Corporate Projects
Entrusted by the World’s
Most Distinguished
A Record of Trust · Distinguished Engagements
The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, foreign embassies in Tokyo, Netflix, enterprises rooted in the Toyota founding family, and international executives engaging with heads of state — ICPA’s instruction has been entrusted by the most demanding institutions in the world. Under our duty of confidentiality, many further engagements remain undisclosed; the publicly shareable record is presented below.
Honorary Patron
— a distinguished statesman
Formerly Ambassador to Japan
“ICPA’s work in international protocol education constitutes a meaningful contribution to the understanding and mutual respect that underlie relations between nations.”
ICPA’s Reach,
in figures
(UK Headquarters)
Training Engagements
Partner Countries
of Activity
Featured in Japan’s
Most Distinguished Publications
As an authority on international protocol, ICPA’s Founding Principal Mirei Cecilia Hakuba is regularly consulted and featured by leading Japanese publications.
President Trump’s Audience with the Emperor of Japan
― The Marks of Respect and the Breaches of Protocol
Consulted as an international protocol authority on the 27 October 2025 audience between President Trump and the Emperor of Japan, providing assessment and commentary on the dimensions of respect and ceremony observed.
President Trump’s Audience with the Emperor
― Reading “Form” and the “Essence of Friendship” through International Protocol
An analysis of President Trump’s bearing, attire, and handshake through the lens of international protocol. A reflection on the essence of diplomatic ceremony, where the Japanese philosophy of wa (harmony) meets Western directness.
Distinguished Engagements
— alongside the world’s finest
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command
Chief of Protocol — Specialist Training
Japanese Diplomatic Protocol Specialist Qualification
The Chief of Protocol of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command travelled from the United States to Japan to obtain ICPA’s Japanese Diplomatic Protocol Specialist Qualification. ICPA’s instruction is subsequently delivered on US soil — a profound recognition of Japanese protocol authority at the highest international level.
Executive Training for International Protocol
at the Highest Stages of the World
For Engagement with Heads of State
International social and protocol training for Mr. Anthem Wong, President of Asia Development Capital, whose engagements include heads of state — among them the Prime Minister of Malaysia and members of the Thai Royal Family. The authentic bearing required upon the world’s highest stages, taught together with the intellectual rigour that ICPA alone provides.
Specialist Training for
Diplomats and their Families
Training & Advisory Services
Training and advisory services for diplomats and their families at foreign embassies in Tokyo. Through specialist instruction in Japanese protocol, international ceremony, and intercultural communication, ICPA supports both the diplomatic life and the official duties of those who represent their nations in Japan.
British Gentleman’s Etiquette
& Protocol Supervision
Featuring Mr. Keita Machida
For the production of the Netflix Original film ’10DANCE’, private coaching in British gentleman’s deportment, table manners, and social protocol was provided to lead actor Mr. Keita Machida. Specialist instruction in British etiquette that underpins the authentic refinement of the production.
Japanese Business Etiquette & Protocol Training
for U.S. Forces in Japan
Specialist Programme for Protocol Officers
A specialist training programme in Japanese business etiquette and protocol, delivered to protocol officers and international affairs personnel of U.S. Forces in Japan. A testament to the trust placed in ICPA on the front line of US-Japan relations.
Executive International
Protocol Training
Supporting the Direct Lineage of the Toyota Founding Family
For the senior executives of Toyota Trike Co., Ltd. — Mrs. Misako Toyoda, Representative Director, and Mr. Hiroyuki Toyoda, CFO — both members of the direct lineage of the Toyota founding family, ICPA provides executive international protocol training. The bearing, presence, and international refinement of the firm’s leadership are cultivated under the highest standard of personalised instruction.
Partnership with European Consultants
ICPA Methodology Across Europe
Teaching Japan Throughout the Continent
Esteemed etiquette consultants from the United Kingdom, Austria, Spain, the Czech Republic and beyond have obtained ICPA’s Japanese Manner & Protocol Specialist Qualification. With these qualifications, they deploy ICPA’s methodology in their own practices across European cities — extending Japanese refinement throughout the continent.
Cultural Consulting for an
Asian Fusion Restaurant Concept
Brand Development Consulting
As cultural consultant to a major UK hospitality group developing an Asian fusion restaurant brand bringing together Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Thai cultural elements — ICPA provided guidance on cultural sensitivities, etiquette, spatial design, and event programming to ensure international elegance and dignified execution at every level.
Further Engagements
In addition to the engagements presented above, ICPA’s specialist expertise has been entrusted by international financial institutions, royal-related projects, international hotel chains, the senior leadership and human resources divisions of global enterprises, and to specialist professional training programmes (for physicians, barristers, and medical institutions). Under our duty of confidentiality, these engagements remain undisclosed; for those with serious interest, individual consultation may be arranged.
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