“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 […]
On September 5, 2025, Adjunct Professor Dr. Sakthi Kumar, a distinguished Shizenkan alumnus (Class of 2023) and Founder and Chairman of the Indian JSPS Alumni Association, has been awarded the Foreign Minister’s Commendation 2025 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. The commendation, presented by the Honorable Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Takeshi […]
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 Academic Achievers!Today we celebrate the students who earned outstanding academic results in their first year of the Shizenkan program.Below are the 16 Academic Achievers of this first academic year (2024-2025). We look forward to your next achievements. [English Class] (Listed in alphabetical order) [Japanese Class] (順序はあいうえお順)
We are pleased to announce that the Shizenkan University is now accepting applications for non-degree* students. [Course description] For the last two decades, startups have been attracting increasing attention worldwide with capital, talent, and government support culminating into creating hundreds of “unicorns” (i.e. private companies that are valued over US$ 1 billion). At the center […]
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 […]
Shizenkan University has begun accepting applications for the 9th cohort, enrolling in late August 2026. Application Deadlines Shizenkan accepts applications only once a year for the August intake. The admissions process is conducted in three rounds. How to Apply Applications must be submitted online. Preparing the necessary documents, including essays and recommendations, takes time, so […]
1. Purpose The scholarship is available for practitioners that create social impact through business and/or operational related activities and aim for global expansion and collaboration. Applicants will enroll in the English class which comprises students with diverse cultural backgrounds. The purpose is to enhance global communications skills (including English language skills), deepen understanding of social […]
Shizenkan University has established a new “International Development Professionals Scholarship” (hereinafter referred to as the “the scholarship”). 1. Purpose The scholarship aims to develop persons with international development experience, possess a deeper understanding of management and social systems to resolve social issues and create systemic change on a global scale. 2. Scholarship Eligibility Criteria 3. […]
1. Purpose The scholarship is intended to support the development of the next generation of leaders and practitioners at NPOs and public organizations who are working toward solving social issues and creating social innovations. 2. Scholarship Eligibility Criteria 3. Scholarship Program Overview Scholarship applicants and the specific scholarship amount will be awarded based on a […]
1. Purpose The scholarship was implemented based on an agreement between the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ) and Shizenkan University. The scholarship provides financial support for applicants from Australia and New Zealand, which aims to contribute to the promotion of friendship and continue strong economic ties between Japan and Australia […]
