LOGIC:The studio's revenue model combines a setup fee (derived from the METI grant, estimated at ¥3,000,000 per project) and a 5% commission on global sales. Assuming a 45% gross margin on the setup phase, this implies direct project costs (skilled labor for design, strategy, Shopify development, and AI allocation) of approximately ¥1,650,000 per client, leveraging the AI for efficiency. Rent for a modest, professional 30-50 sq meter office in a respected Tokyo district like Shibuya or Shinjuku could range from ¥300,000-¥500,000 per month (approx. $2,000-$3,300 USD at typical exchange rates), representing a medium but significant fixed overhead. However, the dominant cost driver will be highly skilled labor: a mid-level bilingual digital strategist or designer demands ¥7M-¥10M annually, while senior AI specialists or project managers could command ¥12M+ annually. These salary expectations, combined with national social insurance and local residency taxes, mean that talent acquisition and retention will exert far greater pressure on overall profitability than rent, necessitating rapid client acquisition to scale efficiently.