Since 1979   Mandala Chart®

Transform Your Life
and Business with
9-Grid Thinking.

The world's first 9-grid thinking framework, developed by Yasuo Matsumura in 1979.
From personal dreams to corporate strategy and talent development,
it unlocks both the power to think and the power to act.

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1979
Year
Established
45+
Years of
Proven Results
Nationwide
Certified Coaches
Across Japan
8
Specialized
Programs
Achievement

45 Years of Trusted Results

Adopted by leading Japanese corporations including au, Ito En, DAIKIN, Meiji, TDK, and many more.

au Ito En DAIKIN TDK TKC JFE JCI JERA Rotary Japan Management Association Otawara Business Association Rinri Business Association Doyu Association DCM Nasu Construction Air Water

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About Mandala Chart®

9 Grids That Organize
Thinking and Drive Action

The Mandala Chart® is a thinking tool where you place a theme at the center and expand related elements into the surrounding 8 cells. By further expanding each of those 8 cells, you create a detailed 81-cell framework for planning and ideation.

  • Visualize your goals and dreams to build consistency
  • Structure your thinking for comprehensive, gap-free planning
  • Applicable at individual, team, and organizational levels
  • Compatible with both analog (planner) and digital (AI) approaches
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Our Leaders

Leadership

Meet the leaders of the Mandala Chart Association.

Takeshi Matsumura

Chairman

Takeshi Matsumura

TAKESHI MATSUMURA

Chairman, Clover Management Research Institute
Representative Director, Mandala Chart Association

Expertise: Mandala Chart, Management Planning

  • Keynote at Japan Management Rationalization Association
  • Workshop at Meiji Group Labor Union
  • Community education program at Isogo Ward
Author: "Achieving Dreams with Mandala Chart" Author: "9-Grid Thinking: Mandala Chart for Work & Life"
Shozaburo Matsuyama

President

Shozaburo Matsuyama

SHOZABURO MATSUYAMA

CEO, Clover Management Research Institute
CEO, Thanks UP Inc.

Expertise: AI (Google NotebookLM, Claude)

  • Featured in President Online: "ChatGPT & Mandala Chart for Designing the Future"
  • AI seminar for Tokyo SME Association
  • Tottori Prefecture Small Business AI Adoption Seminar
Author: "Thanks UP: Gamifying Work Through HR Evaluation" Author: "Building Strong Organizations with ChatGPT" Author: "Google NotebookLM Complete Guide"
For Whom

Achieve Your Goals
with Mandala Chart

9 specialized programs for individuals, business leaders,
and professionals to support your goal achievement.

Individual For You

Notebook

Mandala Planner®

Activate your brain with analog planning

Workshop

Workshops

Introductory and deep-dive courses for planner & chart

AI Practice

AI Practice Lab

Daily AI skill building and practical morning sessions
Business For Leaders

Lecture

Keynotes & Corporate Training

Case studies on Mandala Chart and latest AI applications

Management

Mandala Business Plan

Analyze management philosophy and strategy with Mandala & AI

Executive AI

AI Lab for Executives

Latest AI study group for analog-minded executives
Professional Experts

Certification

Certified Coach Training

Train to become a certified Mandala Chart expert

Products

Products & Services

Products and services built on the Mandala Chart

Books

Publications

Books on Mandala Chart and AI-powered practical methods
Seminars & Programs

Seminars & Programs

From beginners to executives and aspiring coaches,
we offer 8 programs tailored to your level.

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For Individuals

Mandala Chart Workshop (Introductory)

Learn the fundamentals of the Mandala Chart through hands-on experience, including planner usage and goal setting.

For Individuals

Life 100-Year Plan Seminar

Design your long-term life plan with the Mandala Chart. Clarify life goals and create actionable plans.

For Business

Mandala Business Planning Seminar

Analyze and organize management philosophy and strategy with Mandala and AI. Create plans that permeate your entire organization.

For Business

OKR & AI Reflection Course

Combine OKR methodology with the Mandala Chart to enhance goal management precision. Includes AI integration training.

AI Integration

AI Practice Lab

Morning program combining AI skill building with daily practice. Accelerate AI adoption through Mandala thinking.

For Executives

AI Lab for Executives

A comfortable AI study group for analog-minded executives. Experience the fusion of latest AI trends and Mandala management.

AI Integration

AI Design Course

Practical course on using AI tools for thought organization and output support. Applicable to creative business improvement.

Certification

Certified Coach Training Seminar

Train to become a certified Mandala Chart expert. After certification, you can operate independently as a coach.
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Products & Tools

Products & Tools

Planners, apps, books, and training tools —
a diverse product lineup to bring the Mandala Chart into your daily life.

Flagship Product

Mandala Planner®
— Train Your Brain with Analog —

Books

Official Book Series

Products

Related Products
& Services

App / Web

Official App /
Web Application

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Certified Coaches

Certified Coaches
Across Japan Support You

Professional coaches certified by the Mandala Chart Association are active nationwide. Available for individual sessions, corporate training, and more.

Hanaha Yoshino

Hanaha Yoshino

Certified Coach

Yoshiko Uda

Yoshiko Uda

Certified Coach

Sawa Tokimitsu

Sawa Tokimitsu

Certified Coach

Yuki Tanaka

Yuki Tanaka

Certified Coach

Etsuko Tabuchi

Etsuko Tabuchi

Certified Coach

Yukari Kanno

Yukari Kanno

Certified Coach

Taiki Nonaka

Taiki Nonaka

Certified Coach

Kiyomi Kamata

Kiyomi Kamata

Certified Coach

Many more certified coaches are active across Japan

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