Author: Tomo Ohuchi

Becomes an Official Partner of Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB)

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BENTOBOX INNOVATION Inc. is proud to announce its official registration as a partner of Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB), an innovation hub operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

Through BENTOBOX, an innovation program developed from the insights and methodologies of Silicon Valley-based creative consulting firm SYPartners, BENTOBOX INNOVATION helps companies and organizations unlock creativity, accelerate new business development, drive organizational transformation, and enhance team co-creation.

Comprising 12 modules, BENTOBOX is designed to enable teams to think for themselves, engage in meaningful dialogue, and move forward with intention. It provides practical frameworks that bring new perspectives and spark action in addressing complex organizational challenges.

TIB serves as a platform where a diverse range of challengers—including entrepreneurs, startups, corporations, investors, and students—come together to connect, collaborate, and create new possibilities.

Through this partnership, BENTOBOX INNOVATION hopes to create more opportunities for companies, organizations, and individuals to discover untapped potential, envision new futures, and take meaningful steps toward implementation through TIB as a hub for challenge and co-creation.

Looking ahead, we also plan to develop interactive and practice-oriented programs and events centered on innovation talent development, organizational transformation, and new business creation, contributing to a more creative and sustainable innovation ecosystem in Japan.

We look forward to sharing more in the near future.

Resetting And Going Again (RAGA)

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When Teams Hit a Wall – How to Reset, Refocus, and Move Forward

You know the moment.
The team is tired. The energy is scattered. Maybe something didn’t go to plan—a missed
goal, a failed launch, a hard conversation.

It’s not a crisis, exactly. But something’s off.
And in that moment, pushing harder isn’t the answer. What’s needed is a pause – to take
stock, breathe together, and choose how to move forward.

That’s exactly what teams do in our “Resetting and Going Again” BentoBox – a guided
session designed to help groups regroup, reflect, and re-energize.


It doesn’t feel like a workshop. It feels like a powerful conversation – honest, human, and
gently powerful.
Teams gather not to fix everything, but to sit with where they are. Teams explore the moment
they are in – logically and emotionally. Temas explore with curiosity what made things
difficult and where they want to go next.
There is structure, yes – but also space. Space to tell the truth. Space to listen. Space to shift.

How it works
Over a few hours, teams move through three meaningful stages:
Book 1 – The Moment You’re In
You named it. Not just the problem, but the feeling. Team members each reflected on what
made this moment hard – and what they hoped to achieve on the other side.

Book 2 – A Moment to Learn
Here’s where things get real. Teams sort through the factors that led them to the difficulty –
was it a mistake? A risk? A bold attempt? Teams learn to let go of what they couldn’t control,
and to pull lessons from what they could.

Book 3 – Taking the First Step Forward
This is the turning point. Teams turn reflections into intentions. Each person commits to
something real. Teams close by signing our shared promises – tangible reminders of our reset.
What You’ll Take Away
It isn’t about performance. It is about presence.
You’ll leave with:
 A clearer understanding of what led to the difficult moment.

 Shared learnings from the experience.
 Five real, actionable commitments teams choose together.
 A fresh sense of energy—and direction.

Why This Matters
Every team hits moments like this. The mistake is thinking they’re supposed to push through
them alone or pretend they don’t matter.
This experience reminds teams that some of the most powerful forward motion begins in a
pause – with honesty, reflection, and renewed commitment.
If your team could use a reset, I highly recommend this kind of space. It’s not just about
recharging – it’s about remembering why you started in the first place.
Curious to explore this experience for your team? Learn more at https://bentobox-
innovation.com.

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