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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
