'The Grand Study of the Consulting Industry 9th Edition' Ranks No. 1 in Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro's Weekly Ranking (Social Science Category)
The book by Hidekazu Watanabe, CEO of Concord Executive Group, achieved the top spot in the weekly rankings at Junkudo Ikebukuro. It comprehensively covers the transformation of the consulting industry in the AI era and is widely supported by both students and professionals.
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Concord Executive Group (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) is pleased to announce that 'The Grand Study of the Consulting Industry 9th Edition' (published by Sangakusha), authored by President and CEO Hidekazu Watanabe, ranked 1st in the weekly ranking (Social Science category) of Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro, announced on April 20.
Since its release on January 15, 2026, the book also secured 1st place in the February 2026 ranking (Employment/Civil Service category) of the University of Tokyo Co-op Hongo Books Department. It is being read by a wide range of people, from students to working professionals.
In addition, a book fair featuring Watanabe's work is currently being held at Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro until Friday, April 24, 2026. The two titles, 'The Grand Study of the Consulting Industry 9th Edition' and 'Career Lessons for Creating the Future' (Nikkei BP), are being showcased in a total of 15 displays.
Ranking Achievements:
- No. 1 in Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro Weekly Ranking 'Social Science' (Announced April 20, 2026)
- No. 1 in University of Tokyo Co-op Hongo Books Department Ranking 'Employment/Civil Service' (February 2026)
Book Overview:
'The Grand Study of the Consulting Industry 9th Edition'
- Author: Hidekazu Watanabe, Rio Yamakoshi
- Publisher: Sangakusha
- Release Date: January 15, 2026
- Price: 2,530 yen (tax included)
The latest edition of the standard guide for consulting careers, boasting a cumulative total of over 250,000 copies in the series. It provides a comprehensive explanation of structural changes in the consulting industry entering the AI era, changes in work content, post-consulting careers, and recruitment strategies to win job offers.
About the Author:
Hidekazu Watanabe
CEO of Concord Executive Group, Visiting Professor at Hitotsubashi University.
A graduate of Hitotsubashi University, he joined the strategy consulting division of Sanwa Research Institute (now MUFG Research & Consulting). He became the youngest project leader in the firm's history. In 2008, he founded Concord Executive Group, supporting tens of thousands of leaders in their career changes to top consulting firms like McKinsey and BCG. In 2017, he served as a course director at the University of Tokyo. He was appointed a visiting professor at Hitotsubashi University in 2025.
About Concord Executive Group:
A career design firm that won the first MVP in the consulting category of the 'Japan Headhunter Grand Prize.' It has a strong track record in 'consulting recruitment' for firms like McKinsey and BCG, as well as 'post-consulting recruitment' for executives. The firm is also actively involved in career education at the University of Tokyo and Hitotsubashi University.
Since its release on January 15, 2026, the book also secured 1st place in the February 2026 ranking (Employment/Civil Service category) of the University of Tokyo Co-op Hongo Books Department. It is being read by a wide range of people, from students to working professionals.
In addition, a book fair featuring Watanabe's work is currently being held at Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro until Friday, April 24, 2026. The two titles, 'The Grand Study of the Consulting Industry 9th Edition' and 'Career Lessons for Creating the Future' (Nikkei BP), are being showcased in a total of 15 displays.
Ranking Achievements:
- No. 1 in Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro Weekly Ranking 'Social Science' (Announced April 20, 2026)
- No. 1 in University of Tokyo Co-op Hongo Books Department Ranking 'Employment/Civil Service' (February 2026)
Book Overview:
'The Grand Study of the Consulting Industry 9th Edition'
- Author: Hidekazu Watanabe, Rio Yamakoshi
- Publisher: Sangakusha
- Release Date: January 15, 2026
- Price: 2,530 yen (tax included)
The latest edition of the standard guide for consulting careers, boasting a cumulative total of over 250,000 copies in the series. It provides a comprehensive explanation of structural changes in the consulting industry entering the AI era, changes in work content, post-consulting careers, and recruitment strategies to win job offers.
About the Author:
Hidekazu Watanabe
CEO of Concord Executive Group, Visiting Professor at Hitotsubashi University.
A graduate of Hitotsubashi University, he joined the strategy consulting division of Sanwa Research Institute (now MUFG Research & Consulting). He became the youngest project leader in the firm's history. In 2008, he founded Concord Executive Group, supporting tens of thousands of leaders in their career changes to top consulting firms like McKinsey and BCG. In 2017, he served as a course director at the University of Tokyo. He was appointed a visiting professor at Hitotsubashi University in 2025.
About Concord Executive Group:
A career design firm that won the first MVP in the consulting category of the 'Japan Headhunter Grand Prize.' It has a strong track record in 'consulting recruitment' for firms like McKinsey and BCG, as well as 'post-consulting recruitment' for executives. The firm is also actively involved in career education at the University of Tokyo and Hitotsubashi University.