As the publisher of Stanford Social Innovation Review Japan (SSIR-J), the Shizenkan Center for the Impact Economy is committed to advancing the impact economy by creating spaces where diverse perspectives meet, learn, and collaborate to reimagine the future of capitalism and social innovation — bridging academia and practice, and nurturing leaders capable of driving societal […]
“As I continued my journey as a business leader, both the tailwinds and headwinds grew stronger. While more people came to join me along the way, venturing into new markets also brought resistance and criticism. Even so, my desire to transform the reality that ‘essential healthcare is still out of reach for some’ has remained my […]
Tokyo, August 23. Eighty-one new enrollees have embarked on their journey as the 8th cohort begins. This class includes students from 15 countries, representing diverse academic and professional backgrounds. The inauguration ceremony opened with a welcome address from Shizenkan’s founder, Prof. Tomo Noda, who spoke about the importance of leadership rooted in values and the […]
On June 14, 2025, the Graduate School of Leadership and Innovation, Shizenkan University, held its Class of 2025 graduation ceremony at its Nihonbashi campus in Tokyo. This year, 78 graduates — 43 from the Japanese class and 35 from the English class — celebrated their transition into the next chapter of their lives, surrounded by […]
overprint On Friday, May 23rd, the 6th installment of Impact Night and notably, the first conducted entirely in English, was held at Nihombashi campus under the theme “A space where passions for creating impact intersect.” with participants from around 10 countries. This groundbreaking event, part of a continuing series led by Shizenkan University Vice President […]
On May 20, 2025, Shizenkan University welcomed a truly exceptional guest to Shizenkan ISL Nihonbashi Campus: Professor Henry Mintzberg, one of the most influential thinkers in the field of management and strategy. A long-time faculty member at McGill University, Prof. Mintzberg is globally renowned for challenging the dominant paradigms of business education and organizational thinking. […]
Reflecting on a Quarter Century and Looking Toward the Future On May 19, 2025, the Institute for Strategic Leadership (ISL), the founding body of Shizenkan University, held its 25th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony at Arcadia Ichigaya in Tokyo. Approximately 300 guests—including alumni of ISL and Shizenkan, as well as representatives from foreign embassies in Japan—gathered to […]
May 10, 2025 | Kanda-jinja Shrine, Tokyo On Saturday, May 10th, Shizenkan took part in the Kanda Festival, one of Tokyo’s three major festivals. Centered around Kanda Shrine, this traditional event held every other year celebrates prayers for prosperous business and family safety, with vibrant floats and processions enlivening the streets. This year, around 60 […]
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Shizenkan University in Nihombashi, Tokyo, proudly hosted the Circular Futures Design Center Inaugural Forum. This landmark event marked the official launch of the ISL Shizenkan Circular Futures Design Center, an initiative aimed at driving the transition toward a sustainable and regenerative economy. Over 400 […]
Tokyo, April 7 – Professor Colin Mayer, Emeritus Professor of Management Studies at University of Oxford, delivered a lecture titled “Reimagining Capitalism: Solutions for a World in Crisis and Japan in Transition.” Professor Mayer is a renowned economist and former Dean of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, has advised governments, global corporations, and policymakers across Europe on reshaping […]
