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 […]

On March 17, Tim Brown, founder of IDEO and a globally recognized thought leader in design thinking and innovation, delivered an insightful session on the power of design to shape the world on Shizenkan campus. His presentation was followed by Masanobu Iwabuchi, who co-founded ENND PARTNERS in Japan alongside Mr. Brown, explored Japan’s pressing social […]

On February 11th, Shizenkan University hosted its annual Culture Day, bringing together approximately 150 attendees, including current students, alumni, and their family and friends. The event was primarily organized by first-year students, who set up booths representing their respective countries and cultures. These booths featured traditional snacks, coffee, and food from various countries, including Ethiopia, […]

Following the first online open session on The Future of Capitalism, the second session took place on February 4, 2025. The session focused on the trajectory of capital markets and the challenges of regulating them effectively. Led by Elodie Laugel (Chief Responsible Investment Officer at Amundi Group) and joined by Rebecca Henderson (John and Natty […]

The 2025 edition of the Future of Capitalism program was successfully launched on Tuesday, January 21. The first session was attended by 230 students from 20 business schools worldwide, along with nearly 100 observers.  It featured Kate Raworth, Senior Associate at Oxford University and author of Doughnut Economics, who offered her provocative and transformative perspective […]

On Sunday, October 27, Shizenkan proudly participated in the 51st Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival, an annual event held since 1972. The festival’s main highlight, a parade stretching approximately two kilometers, began on Chuo Street and featured a vibrant array of participants. Leading the procession were representatives from local government and businesses, followed by various professional groups from […]

TOKYO — On October 1, 2024, Shizenkan University in collaboration with IESE Business School and with support from the Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyukai), hosted a groundbreaking event at the Shizenkan Campus, marking the very first introduction of Doughnut Economics in Japan. The event was part of “The Future of Capitalism” project, an […]

Shizenkan’s Center for Impact Economy regularly hosts Impact Nights, a series of semi-closed events that bring together impact entrepreneurs, government and financial leaders, and anyone interested in creating social impact for an informal discussion and knowledge sharing. Taizo Otsuka (Director of Ame Kaze Taiyo, Ltd.) On September 9, the fourth event welcomed Mr. Taizo Otsuka, […]

The Center for Impact Economy at Shizenkan University recently held the kick-off event to celebrate the re-launch of the Japanese edition of the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR-J).The event, which brought together many leaders and practitioners of social change to share their vision for the future, was a great opportunity for participants to meet like-minded professionals […]