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Globalization and use of information technology will continue to grow. The business environment will become increasingly complex with the pace of change accelerating. Relying on traditional Japanese business practices is no longer possible for survival in the 21st century. The business leaders of companies and organizations poised to grow understand the necessity of an open style of business that incorporates intellectual resources from outside the organization.
Business evolution --- Consulting
Ichiryu Associates reconstructs businesses through repeated verification of hypotheses, with an attitude of growing together with the company and management based on a shared vision. Through our intelligent information network and multi-faceted consulting, we aim to foster human resources, nurture companies and thereby help improve the Japanese economy as a whole. Managers ready to make bold choices are needed in this era of change and chaos.

In Japan, the government has historically had a large role in economic planning and the regulation of the private sector. In recent years it has become increasingly clear that the heavy hand of government can stifle innovation and growth. The proper role of government in the economy is now being reassessed and relationships between bureaucrats and the private sector are being redefined.
Yoshio Ichiryu, who is president and CEO , formerly served in the MITI with the last position of Director General for Policy Coordination over thirty years which means his wide and abundant experience of bureaucracy and governmental administration. After retiring from MITI he has deeply involved in the private sector as company owner and especially through supporting venture business and big companys top management as consultant going through many hardships.

Mr. Kanenori Oshikiri ( Attorney at Law, Shiroyama Sogo Law Office)	Former Ministry of Justice official
Mr. Yoshiyuki Kaneshige ( President, International Emergency Management Organization, Inc.,)	Former Director-General, Security Bureau, National Police Agency
Mr. Yoshihiro Tanaka (President, The FuuUn)	Former Ministry of Posts & Telecommunication official
Mr. Tomohiko Tsuburaya	Former Director-General of the Fifth Bureau, Board of Audit of Japan
Mr. Masaru Wada (Professor, International University of Health and Welfare)	Former Ministry of Health & Welfare official

To adapt to changes in Japanese economy, established companies must radically rethink their management strategy. We are engaged in comprehensive consulting to offer dynamic solutions for effective strategic reform in all areas of business

In the face of intense structural change including deregulation, public organizations are seeking efficient solutions to issues such as the promotion of new industries and start-up companies, accurate project evaluation, and the introduction of outside auditing. From a new market expansion perspective, we aim at effective and practical means of resolving problems, organically utilizing our "intelligent information network." An example of this is our role as advisor in the planning and management of the Business Innovation Center Osaka.

Protecting intangible property rights, such as industrial property, copyrights, trademarks and confidential corporate information, and so on, is becoming increasingly important as one facet of business management. We provide protection of intellectual property rights and support for utilization in business.

Our production and sales of printed materials, film and video contribute to multi-faceted development of corporate management, as well as to social activities such as volunteer activities.


(Publication)
･	Shijo no Yakuwari, Kokka no Yakuwari (The Role of the Market, The Role of the State) , (Toyo Keizai Inc, 1999)
･	Venture Nyuumon Kyoushitsu (Introductory Venture Cource ), (Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, 2001)
･	Chiteki Keiei no Shinzui (Value-Driven Intellectual Capital ), (Toyo Keizai Inc., 2002)
･	Yakuinshitsu ni EDISON ga itara (EDISON in the boardroom), (Kanki Publishing Inc., 2003)
･	Venture Jissenjyuku ( A Pratical Guidance for Venture Business ), (Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, 2003)
･	Genki to Chie no Keiei (Yoshio Ichiryu Talks Business: Think Positive, Act Wisely ), (Sankei Shimbun Shuppan, 2007)