About Founder
Tomoko Katsurayama
Meet Tomoko Katsurayama, an accomplished professional blending academic excellence with a wealth of global business insights. Leveraging her extensive experience, Tomoko established T.K. Associates Co., Ltd. as its representative director. Her fervor converges with expertise in delivering impactful lectures, presentations, and strategic consulting services, resonating both locally and on the global stage.
Our Focus
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JAPANESE X GLOBAL
It has become clear that Japan’s sense of aesthetics, work ethic, and approach to life are highly valued around the world.
A sincere approach to work, a commitment to continuous improvement, and, as exemplified by the concept of "Sanpou-yoshi," a focus not only on pursuing profit but also on the well-being of all involved, including society as a whole.
These values are becoming increasingly important in today’s world, where the aim is to build a sustainable society, and where not only economic growth but also people’s happiness is sought.
T.K. Associates., Co., Ltd. is committed to supporting the growth of more Japanese professionals who embody this unique work ethic on the global stage and helping people around the world embrace these values for a more fulfilling life.
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Beyond GDP and Post Materialization
In recent years, many countries have shifted their focus from mere economic growth to the pursuit of deeper, more meaningful fulfillment.
Achieving this isn’t about gaining more, but rather the opposite—eliminating the non-essential. In other words, embracing simplicity.
"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains." —Steve Jobs
We advocate for and implement career-building strategies that are "simple," "impactful," and deeply "fulfilling".
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The Third Skill
What sets apart individuals who achieve great performance beyond just good performance, leading vibrant and fulfilling lives?
From our experience, it’s clear that their perspectives and ways of thinking are unique, and that is what makes all the difference.
In addition to strong business skills and motivation, they possess a third skill: a distinctive way of thinking.
This not only drives success at work but also brings true rewards beyond the material— such as a sense of purpose and a sense of fulfillment in both work and life.
Our goal is to raise awareness of the importance of this third skill and to demonstrate how it can be cultivated, empowering more people to harness it for greater success.
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Fulfillment
Our philosophy is simple: we commit fully to what energizes us, surround ourselves with colleagues who inspire and uplift one another, and foster an environment where we can fully engage in what truly fuels our passion.
At TK Associates, success isn't defined by business size, organizational scale, or external benchmarks. Instead, we prioritize the pursuit of non-economic value—achieving genuine fulfillment.
We travel across Japan and the globe, seamlessly blending work and travel to create a dynamic and fulfilling way of life.
We look forward to continuing this journey with you, both in Japan and around the world.