WHAT'S AVAILABLE
Three formats, each suited to a different kind of question.
A single session, a longer planning sequence, or an hour booked as needed — this page lays out what each involves so you can weigh them at your own pace.
Back to homeChoosing among the three
Each format answers a different kind of question. Some readers arrive with a specific suspicion about where time is being lost; others are weighing a larger decision about the coming year; others simply want an outside view on something smaller. None of the three requires committing to the others — a single session stands on its own, and there is no pressure to continue past it.
The three offers
Operational Review Session
A half-day session and written summary mapping how work currently moves through the company.
¥18,000
- 3–5 staff interviews
- Document walkthrough
- Process map
- Friction point list
- Written summary within 10 days
Growth Planning Support
Three working meetings over six to eight weeks, shaping a plan for the year ahead.
¥27,500
- 3 meetings, 6–8 weeks
- Working financial model
- Meeting notes after each session
- Monthly indicators list
Advisory Retainer Hour
One booked hour for the smaller questions that arise between larger pieces of work.
¥9,800
- Online or Osaka office
- Preparation from material sent in advance
- Written note after the session
How to choose
If you suspect effort is being duplicated somewhere but haven't had time to locate it, the Operational Review Session is the more direct starting point. If you are weighing a second location, a new product line, or a change in customer segment, Growth Planning Support gives more room to test the numbers. If what you need is a second opinion on a single decision, the Retainer Hour is the lighter option.
If it isn't clear which fits, a short message describing the situation is enough for us to suggest a direction.
Offers at a glance
| Format | Scope | Duration | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operational Review | Process mapping, one session | Half-day + 10-day summary | ¥18,000 | Locating duplicated effort |
| Growth Planning | Annual plan, financial model | 6–8 weeks, 3 meetings | ¥27,500 | Larger strategic decisions |
| Retainer Hour | One question, one session | 1 hour, booked as needed | ¥9,800 | Smaller decisions between engagements |
What every offer includes
Across all three formats: direct conversation with the person doing the work, a written record you keep afterward, and pricing stated up front with nothing added later. None of the three formats involves a long-term contract or automatic renewal.
Value and investment
Fees are set to reflect the preparation and follow-up involved in each format, not the perceived urgency of the client's situation. Payment details are confirmed directly once a format is chosen.
Questions before deciding
Can I start with the Retainer Hour before a larger engagement?
Yes. Many readers use a single hour to talk through whether a review or planning engagement makes sense before booking one.
Are sessions held in Japanese or English?
This site and our sessions are conducted in English. Let us know in advance if interpretation is needed.
What happens if the review finds nothing significant?
The written summary reports what was observed either way. A quieter finding is still a useful data point for the company.