Abstract
In 1998 Mitaka City conceived the "SOHO CITY MITAKA" plan well in advance of all other self-governing bodies in Japan. In April 2003 the "SOHO Venture College" program was established. The purpose of this business education program is to help companies improve their business plan/model and business practices. Since the start of the SOHO Venture College, the results of several student questioner surveys identified the need to establish a mentor system within the SOHO Venture College.
