For those who are ready to change but unsure how
A program for driving organizational change from within
"We need to change." Most executives agree.
But what’s often unclear is how to lead that change
and how to bring others with you.
We speak daily with leaders, strategy officers, and innovation heads from large Japanese and global organizations. The challenges are often the same:
- Finding the balance between global strategy & Japanese market adaptation.
- Adhere to past ways of working that are not working
- Young people are not being developed or are leaving the company
- Everyone is waiting for someone else to take the first step.
Across Industries. Across Borders. Trusted by Innovators.
Asahi / SMFG / Mitsui & Co./ Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. / Cartier / Mitsubishi Chemical / Sumitomo Life Insurance Company / Itoki Corporation / Calbee, Inc. / Rakuten Mobile, Inc. / Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc. / SMO, Inc. / AR BOSAI / BMES / JCF (Japan Center for International Finance) ARC India / AVPN (Asian Venture Philanthropy Network) Singapore / EIGHT ROADS / LaSalle Investment Management and more...
WHAT'S BENTOBOX?
Advanced programs for nurturing the power of organizational change on your own.
BENTOBOX doesn’t deliver surface-level skill training.Instead, we cultivate the conditions for transformation—where teams themselves engage in deep inquiry, expand their thinking, and build trust-based collaboration.
Our true value lies in helping organizations till the soil from within—so that meaningful change can take root and grow organically. For companies that know they must evolve but haven’t yet found how, we illuminate the path to their next step.
1. Adaptive modular design for meaningful progress
Each conversation is guided by carefully selected modules that align with your organization's growth stage and specific challenges—ensuring every dialogue drives tangible progress.
2. A space designed for psychological safety and authentic dialogue
Built to naturally cultivate psychological safety, BENTOBOX fosters not just surface-level exchanges but real, honest conversations that unlock deeper insight and connection.
3. Hands-on thinking that sticks
By externalizing thoughts through collaborative, tactile activities, participants align perspectives and generate learning that resonates through the senses and emotions.
Why BENTOBOX?
12 Thinking Modules
for Innovation
BentoBox modules distill 25 years of experience from SYPartners, a leading creative consultancy based in Silicon Valley. Founded by Keith Yamashita who worked closely with Steve Jobs at Apple, SYPartners has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune for its unique, human-centered approach, applied to both business and social challenges.
Notable clients have included Google, Facebook, Starbucks, General Electric, and IBM.
At the core of SYPartners’ philosophy lies one persistent question:
“How can people and organizations truly change?”
BENTOBOX INNOVATION was created as one compelling answer to that question. The 12 thought modules it contains go far beyond a typical workshop—they function as transformative tools designed to catalyze real, lasting change.
“Given all of the changes going on in the world,we need new ways to work, to collaborate, to innovate.” “Our unique innovation curriculum can unleash creativity, build skills, deepen relationships, and transform the way we work together.”
— Keith Yamashita
Testimonials
"I’ve been through many trainings and workshops in my career, but most of them felt like just another task on my job list. BentoBox was refreshingly different—it helped me uncover my own thinking and values, and I could clearly see how that process connects to innovation in our company."
Senior Manager, Food & Beverage Manufacturing
"We were finally able to talk about things that usually stay unspoken. We often ask our clients the tough questions—but rarely ask them within our own team. Using BentoBox's prompts, we had some very honest discussions. It felt like the first time we truly paused, reflected, and restarted. It might look small from the outside, but for us, it was a major step forward. I want to make regular reflection part of our routine now."
Senior Manager, Medical Institution
"What I loved about the BentoBox modules is how they spark a sense of adventure—even for grown-ups. They invite you to think and act for yourself, but never feel forced. It’s a natural, immersive experience that draws you into the story without pressure."
Project Manager, IT Company
Transformation begins with a question
At the heart of transformation is not the perfect answer—but the power of a meaningful question. At BENTOBOX INNOVATION, we invite those who feel even a spark of curiosity to take a small but intentional first step through Information sharing or mini-workshops. The moment you feel ready to change is the moment your future begins to shift.
CONTACT
Across organizations that have adopted BENTOBOX, we’ve seen a clear shift: “New conversations emerged. Teams started moving. ”This is the kind of momentum that purposeful dialogue can create. If you're curious to learn more, we’re happy to send you our introduction pack.
Company Name
BENTOBOX INNOVATION INC.
Headquarters
4F, Daini Toranomon Building,
1-5-12, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
e-mail
sales@bentobox-innovation.com