Keeping pace with social trends
the job I wanted to do
カタチにできる人になる
探究インテリジェンスプログラム（TIP第9期）
2026July7(Scheduled to start) (Limited to 15 participants)
Certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as a Fourth Industrial Revolution Skills Acquisition Course (Reskilling Course) (This course aims to achieve a level equivalent to IT Skills Standard Level 4)
Title: ‘Inquiry Intelligence Programme: Harnessing AI and Intelligence to Turn Global Trends to Our Advantage’
■ This Exploratory Course for Working Professionals is ideal for people like this
✓ I want to possess the intelligence and decisiveness that will not become obsolete in the age of AI
✓ I want to redesign my work based on societal needs
✓ I want to develop the ability to analyse the international situation
■ Three skills you will acquire on this course
The ability to identify what society needs from a broad perspective
‘Intelligence’ is what helps us make sense of today’s rapidly changing and unpredictable world. It involves approaching information from multiple angles, drawing your own insights and arriving at conclusions. Even matters that may at first glance seem unrelated to local issues—such as international financial trends and geopolitical risks—certainly enhance your understanding of society when you are aware of them, and this leads to the ability to interpret the world.
The ability to reach mutually acceptable solutions with a wide range of stakeholders
Methods of ‘consensus-building’—a subject rarely taught in Japan. How to organise key points, how to avoid being misled by sophistry, effective negotiation techniques, and building positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. By mastering these skills, your personal aspirations will become firmly aligned with the vision of the society we wish to create.
内なる目的を探究し実践する力
Even if you have a business idea or project you’d like to bring to life, it can be hard to take that first step.Whose problem are you trying to tackle, and what exactly is it? Does it fit with today’s society? What resources do you have available to make it happen? Using a simple yet powerful ‘Exploration Chart’ to organise your thoughts, and through brainstorming sessions and interviews, we’ll help you build the confidence you need to put your ideas into practice.
■ あなたの「やりたい」を出発点に構想をブラッシュアップ
Working in a way that suits you, contributing to society through your life’s work, or launching a business based on an idea you’ve been nurturing…
The ability to turn such ‘self-centred’ themes into projects that society needs is becoming increasingly important in the years ahead.
This six-month course allows you to learn the skills mentioned above—which you have rarely had the opportunity to acquire systematically—as you bring your aspirations to fruition.
■ A unique curriculum comprising three units
TP Tankyu Practice
Inquiry-based Practice:A conceptual design unit using the simple and versatile ‘Inquiry Method’. We will refine the ‘problem’ as you see it and the ‘value proposition’ that serves as its solution. With the instructor guiding you every step of the way, we will verify whether your problem definition is sound and whether the proposed value offers social utility, bringing your vision closer to realisation.
WD World Dynamics Intelligence
International Trends Intelligence:A module designed to help you understand the turbulent present and develop your own insights. Whilst acquiring essential knowledge—such as facts arising from human activity, the players and decision-making structures involved in rule-making for cross-border issues, the shifting movements of financial capital following crises, and geopolitics—you will develop active engagement with information and critical thinking skills using tools such as RESET Analysis. No prior knowledge is required. You can study this material as many times as you like, and participate in the ‘Inquiry Morning Café’ held every Friday morning (via Zoomoptional participation) held every Friday morning.
SC Strategic Consensus Building
Strategic Consensus Building:A module that teaches you how to work with stakeholders to reach mutually acceptable solutions, including ‘negotiation studies’—a subject said to be rarely taught in Japan. By systematically learning and mastering techniques such as how to organise key points, how to express opinions effectively, and how to counter sophistry, you can be certain that your business will move forward.
■ Tailored to your lifestyle, from wherever you are
Whether you’re working or raising a family, you can learn at your own pace, engaging in two-way communication with your tutor and fellow students.
This six-month course, combining on-demand learning with Zoom sessions, offers a standard study load of 66 hours and is designed to be manageable for working professionals.
On-demand learning materials
Interactive Report Assignment
Online sessions (7 sessions in total + optional participation)Inquiry-based Practice Follow-up
■ Course Schedule / Syllabus (for reference – this is for the 7th term)
7月5日(土)
online
Introduction
Half-day training session via Zoom
We will hold an orientation session and team-building activities.
Whether you have a clear sense of the issues and have already started a business, or whether you simply have a vague sense of the challenges ahead, creating an initial version of the “Exploration Chart” will help you clarify your thoughts. On the first day, we will share everyone’s Inquiry Charts to gain an overview of the learning process and build relationships with fellow participants as ‘givers’.
(Pre-viewing assignment to be completed before the day of the session) TP-1What is Inquiry-based Practice? WD-1Information Literacy and Intelligence)
Saturday 5 July – Saturday 2 August
On-demand + Reports
Global Trends Intelligence
日曜出題土曜締切
WD-2 Grasping the Modern World: An overview of the impact of a global population of 8 billion
WD-3 Sustainability and Transnational Rules: Understanding frameworks for transnational rule-making, such as intergovernmental organisations, non-governmental organisations and treaties
WD-4 The Transformation of the Financial Paradigm: Understanding the underlying structures of how the ‘money’ operating system has evolved in recent years, the mechanisms of international cooperation, and the ‘non-financial’ factors that are also crucial for small and medium-sized enterprises
WD-5 A multipolar world: Understanding the dynamics underlying geopolitical risks—such as US-China tensions, Middle East issues and the rapid rise of the Global South—and grasping the context of even the most recent developments
Saturday 9 August
online
International Trends Intelligence / Inquiry-based Practice
Half-day training session via Zoom as specified
We will reflect on what we have learnt in WD and link it to our inquiry-based practice. (Pre-viewing assignment to be completed before the day)RESET analysis)
WD-6 RESET Analysis: Propose what might be interpreted as ‘signs’ of rules, the natural environment, society, economic value and technology in line with your ‘Exploration Chart’; then conduct a brief investigation through group and individual work to hone your exploratory instincts.
TP-2-1 “Inquiry Chart”: Refine initial problem awareness based on learning from the WD. Furthermore, creatively brainstorm ideas regarding the ‘value proposition’ that will resolve this issue
Saturday 16 August
オンライン
Inquiry Follow-up (Optional)
Short sessions via Zoom
We will provide follow-up support regarding inquiry-based practice as required. At this stage, many participants find that their perspective broadens beyond their initial assumptions about the problem, leading them to revise their approach entirely.
We will help you resolve any reservations you may have by discussing your current concerns and the value we offer in response with the instructor.
Saturday 23 August
オンライン
Ideas for inquiry
Half-day training session via Zoom
TP-2 The instructor demonstrates how to test hypotheses by brainstorming ideas
Saturday 23 August – Saturday 20 September
On-demand + Reports
Strategic consensus-building
Questions published on Sunday; deadline on Saturday
SC-1 The Structure of Consensus Building
Learning the fundamental concepts of the science of consensus building
SC-2 The Basics of Negotiation
Learn the fundamentals of negotiation and best practices for responding to tricky discussions
SC-3 Interpersonal communication skills
Understand the key points of effective debate and what to avoid
SC-4 Building Consensus with Society
Learn the essentials of PR that are indispensable for building consensus with society
Saturday 27 September
online
Strategic Consensus Building / Inquiry-based Practice
Half-day training session via Zoom
We will reflect on our overall SC learning experience, pick up useful tips through a workshop-style session, and apply these to our inquiry-based practice.
SC-5 Practical Consensus-Building: Conducting workshops on consensus-building games, negotiation games and debates to develop practical skills
TP-2-2 Design surveys, such as ‘interviews’, to verify whether your problem awareness is effectively linked to the value proposition that serves as the solution
Two fulfilling days spent with alumni and fellows
Please enjoy this unique, warm and stimulating retreat, featuring presentations on practical inquiry by participants, the TIC’s famous ‘burning ceremony’ to cast aside the worries that weigh on us day-to-day, and round-table discussions on topics with no single correct answer.
*The event is scheduled to take place on Awaji Island. A separate participation fee is required.
In-person
Research Retreat (optional)
Two fulfilling days spent with alumni and fellows
Please enjoy this unique, warm and stimulating retreat, featuring presentations on practical inquiry by participants, the TIC’s famous ‘burning ceremony’ to cast aside the worries that weigh on us day-to-day, and round-table discussions on topics with no single correct answer.
*The event is scheduled to take place on Awaji Island. A separate participation fee is required.
Saturday 25 October
online
Inquiry-based practice
Half-day training session via Zoom
Over the past month or so, the inquiry charts we have created so far will likely have undergone significant changes as a result of the interviews. We will continue to refine them further together with the tutors and participants.
TP-3 Inquiry Interview: Refine the inquiry chart and review the budget plan as necessary
Saturday 15 November
online
Inquiry-based practice
Half-day training session via Zoom
By now, your problem definition, the value proposition and the enablers required to achieve it should be taking shape. At this stage, we would like you to give an interim presentation.
TP-4 Interim Report: Present an interim report based on individual progress, followed by mentoring
Saturday 13 December
online
Inquiry-based practice
Half-day training session via Zoom
Graduates and fellows will also be attending.
TP-5 Presentation Session: Students will present the findings of their individual research projects as their final presentation
*The deadline for submitting the final report (the final deliverable for the course) is 20 December.
Every Friday at 8 am throughout the entire period
online
Morning coffee (recommended)
A flexible space for dialogue via Zoom
A drop-in session (8:00–9:00) where you can chat informally with tutors, current students and alumni. It’s also a chance to reflect on the course. The conversations you have here are sure to inspire you in your daily life. You are, of course, welcome to attend even after you’ve completed the course.
■ About the Lecturer
The Tankyu Intelligence Center (TIC) is a completely new education and research institution for adults by Toshiki Sumitani, who is spreading the new standard of "tankyu learning" in the educational world around the world, and Masato Oda, the representative of OSINTech Inc. who supports intelligence activities.
Toshiki Sumitani
Director and Lecturer
After leaving the management consultancy firm McKinsey, he made the transition to the education sector. He founded ‘LearnNet Global School’ in Kobe, an institution designed to nurture children’s individuality. His achievements as a pioneer in educational practice have been recognised globally, and he was awarded the Education 2.0 ‘Outstanding Leadership Award’.
Representative, Larnet Global School
President, Kobe Institute of Computing
Masato Oda
Centre Director and Lecturer
Inventor of ‘RuleWatcher’, a web-based tool for analysing data from international organisations (UN World Summit Award / UNESCO Global Top 100). Advocates ‘intelligence-driven management’, which incorporates an intelligence perspective into business.
Representative Director, Oshintech Co., Ltd.
Visiting Professor, Kobe Institute of Information Technology
■ 修了生の声
金融・50代
「地方創生×新しい農業」
国際関係、交渉学、探究チャートのどれも新鮮で、いままで身に着けてこなかったものばかり。それらがピースとして嵌って日常ですぐに使えるものも多く学びが多かった。概念だけでなく、ビジネスモデルが補強できた。
会社経営・50代
「循環×再エネ」
I had been wavering about a capital investment, but what I learnt in this course gave me the confidence to go ahead with it. Whilst I do take consultants’ opinions into account, it is still important to train myself to think for myself. I want to continue developing my analytical skills in the future.
教育サービス・30代
「SDGs×食育」
My eyes were opened to global issues I hadn’t realised existed whilst I was taking the course. I found a partner for the project I’d been wanting to undertake, and I could see concrete steps forward. I feel I’ve definitely taken a step in the right direction. The connections I made with my fellow students and the support from the tutors were a great source of encouragement.
■ Scenes from the lecture
Zoom for meetings
A diverse group of participants comes together to conduct joint research, engage in intelligence-gathering exercises, practise negotiation skills, and share updates on project progress.
Events such as research camps
The inspiration gained from graduates and fellows from diverse backgrounds, and the connections formed with TIC as a social think tank, remain a lifelong asset that continues to be of value long after graduation.
Original video learning materials
Completely original on-demand learning materials. We gather a wide range of global trends from ‘primary sources’ rather than the media.
■ Course fees
The tuition fee for the Tankyu Intelligence Program is 300,000 yen (excluding consumption tax).
There is no admission fee or other expenses.
Those who fall under the following can use the 100,000 yen discount system for the tuition fee.
Requirements for 100,000 yen discount on tuition fees:
Those who meet any of the following requirements will receive a discount on the tuition fee.
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Small and medium enterprise/small-scaled business owner
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Person in charge of corporate businessplanning, strategy, intellectual property, and sustainable promotion
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Lawyer, judicial scrivener, patent attorney, tax accountant, social insurance and labor consultant, administrative scrivener, land and house surveyor, maritime agent, small and medium enterprise diagnostician, certified public accountant, real estate appraiser
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Those involved in policy making
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Those who belong to a non-profit organization
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Those who have been introduced by a person related to our center
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Those planning to start a business within a year
■ Available schemes
By using the Education and Training Allowance Scheme, you can cover the course fees
最大
80
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You will receive a refund
Inquiry-Based Intelligence Programme—Leveraging AI and Intelligence to Capitalise on Global Trends—
The tuition fee for the Tankyu Intelligence Program is 300,000 yen (excluding consumption tax).
There is no admission fee or other expenses.
Those who fall under the following can use the 100,000 yen discount system for the tuition fee.
Requirements for 100,000 yen discount on tuition fees:
Those who meet any of the following requirements will receive a discount on the tuition fee.
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Small and medium enterprise/small-scaled business owner
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Person in charge of corporate businessplanning, strategy, intellectual property, and sustainable promotion
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Lawyer, judicial scrivener, patent attorney, tax accountant, social insurance and labor consultant, administrative scrivener, land and house surveyor, maritime agent, small and medium enterprise diagnostician, certified public accountant, real estate appraiser
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Those involved in policy making
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Those who belong to a non-profit organization
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Those who have been introduced by a person related to our center
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Those planning to start a business within a year
■ Contact Us
TIC: Inquiry Intelligence Centre, 56 Naniwa-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0035
Within Oshintech Co., Ltd.
info@tankyu-intelligence.org （担当：部坂／小田）