The “Future of Capitalism” course invites participants to explore how the role of business is being redefined amid rapid social and environmental transformation. Through interactive discussions with internationally renowned thinkers, the program examines the urgent questions facing capitalism today—its limitations, its evolving expectations, and the innovative approaches reshaping responsible leadership. From purpose-led management to the […]
“If you are passionate about it, go for it. You can worry later. I strongly believe that gut feelings are always right. If you feel that, listen to yourself, don’t doubt it, and go for it – Nicolai Bergmann.” On Wednesday, October 8, Shizenkan University hosted a Leadership Night, part of the newly established course […]
“As a leader, my role is to give people hope—to help them believe that if we act strategically, laws and social systems can be changed.” On November 18, 2025, Shizenkan University hosted Leadership Night, a signature session within the MBA program. This interactive lecture invites transformational leaders to share their life journey and the essence of […]
We are pleased to announce that Shizenkan University is now accepting applications for non-degree students. Application Guidelines [Non-degree program] The non-degree program is a system that allows non-Master’s students to take some of the courses offered by Shizenkan’s Professional Master’s Program on a course-by-course basis. Students who complete the coursework can earn credits. The course being offered […]
We are pleased to announce that Shizenkan University is now accepting applications for non-degree students. Application Guidelines [Non-degree program] The non-degree program is a system that allows non-Master’s students to take some of the courses offered by Shizenkan’s Professional Master’s Program on a course-by-course basis. Students who complete the coursework can earn credits. The course […]
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, the 1st Medical Impact Night was held at the Nihonbashi Campus of Shizenkan University. This new initiative, launched by the university’s Impact Economy Center, expands upon Shizenkan’s signature “Impact Night” series. The event aims to bring together individuals passionate about tackling social issues in healthcare, nursing, and welfare, creating a forum for dialogue and […]
– To begin, could you please introduce yourself? I’m from Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. I studied engineering at Ube National College of Technology and Toyohashi University of Technology. While still at university, I started my first business, and today I serve as CEO of Lirem Inc., an innovation support company, and as representative of Hi-Okoshi Association, an […]
Reimagining Regional Healthcare — Reflecting on My Mission as a Physician and Entrepreneur Kenichiro Konno (Class of 2025 | Founder/Representative Doctor, Carus Medical Group ) – Could you briefly introduce yourself? I was born in Miyagi Prefecture, my father is an architect and my mother a nurse. In my teenage years, I dreamed of becoming […]
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 […]
On October 7, 2025, Shizenkan hosted on its campus a delegation of female leaders led by Ms. Carine de Meyere, founder of Women of the World. Adjunct Professor Yumiko Noda, Chairman and Director of Veolia Japan GK and Vice-Chairman of Keidanren, shared her leadership journey as an inspiring example of female success in Japan’s traditionally male-dominated […]
