The North Star I found in Shizenkan serves as my compass on my path into unchartered territory Daichi Konuma (Class of 2020)Linked in Profile We interviewed Daichi Konuma (Co-Founder and CEO of NPO CROSS FIELDS), a first-year alumni of Shizenkan, who assumed the position of Co-President of the New Public Interest Federation* in October 2024.The […]
Shizenkan University applied to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for approval of changes to the Articles of Endowment in accordance with the revision of the Private School Act（私立学校法）. Revised Articles of Endowment (Draft)*The contents may be subject to change during the approval process by MEXT.
From December 9th to 13th, 2024, 31 students from Shizenkan University participated in the Field Study “India Trek,” a five-day immersive learning experience in Gurugram, Haryana, India. The program was hosted by the School of Inspired Leadership (SOIL) as part of the Pan-Asian Business School Network (PABSN) activities. This collaborative trek brought together students from […]
The Global Impact Maker Scholarship was established last year for practitioners that create social impact through business and/or operational related activities and aim for global expansion and collaboration.We spoke to the first scholarship recipient, Daisuke Kasayanagi, who enrolled in August this year. My name is Daisuke Kasayanagi. I work for an NPO called DPI Japan, […]
The “Future of Capitalism” course offers a transformative exploration into the evolving role of business in society. Through engaging dialogues with world-renowned thought leaders, this course dives deep into the challenges and opportunities that define capitalism today. From purpose-driven management to the intersection of business and the planet, participants will explore innovative ideas that challenge […]
The Kurishima Masakazu Scholarship was established with the support of voluntary donations with the aim of nurturing future leaders who embody the will and vision of the late Mr. Masakazu Kurishima. We spoke with the second recipient of the Kurishima Masakazu Scholarship, Jujiro Oue, who enrolled in August of this year. – First of all, […]
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 […]
The Social Innovators Scholarship was established last year 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. We spoke to the first scholarship recipient, Kaoru Mitarai, who enrolled in August this year. – First of all, please […]
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, […]
