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From the “End Point” of Waste to the “Starting Point” of Circularity: Experiencing the Frontlines of the Circular Economy
How do we transition from a “take-make-waste” model to a truly regenerative system? Students from Shizenkan University’s new course, “Circular Economy: Designing the Future of Business, Economy and Society” recently completed a powerful field trip to the heart of Tokyo and Kawasaki’s industrial zones. Accompanied by faculty members Yu Kato and Akira Sakano, 15 current students and […]
【Social Innovators Scholarship】 Sho Imamura “Searching for a “personal axis” in confronting social issues – Learning through the constant interplay between inquiry and practice”
Sho Imamura (Class of 2027 | Vice President, Social Innovation Partners) The Social Innovators Scholarship is designed for practitioners who are actively working to address social issues and create social innovation. We spoke with Sho Imamura, the second recipient of the scholarship, who enrolled in August 2025. — First, could you please introduce yourself?My name […]
[Event Report] Leadership Night: Sho Okiyama, MD (President & CEO, Aillis Inc.)
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Shizenkan hosted Leadership Night* as part of its MBA program. This interactive lecture series invites leaders driving transformation to reflect on their life journeys and explore the essence of leadership through dialogue.
“Circular Leaders Scholarship” Applications Open
1. Purpose This scholarship program supports practitioners who embody Shizenkan University’s vision of “whole-person management leaders,” specifically those who are committed to transforming social and industrial systems to realize a circular economy.Rather than focusing solely on resource circulation or waste reduction, it is intended for leaders who aim to design and implement regenerative economic social […]
[Event Report] Leadership Night: Sho Okiyama, MD (President & CEO, Aillis Inc.)
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Shizenkan hosted Leadership Night* as part of its MBA program. This interactive lecture series invites leaders driving transformation to reflect on their life journeys and explore the essence of leadership through dialogue.
【Leadership Night Report】 Meyumi Yamada (Co-founder of istyle Inc.)
overprint “Someone had to do it. More than calculating the risks, what drove me was a sense of mission—‘If not now, then when? And if not me, then who?” On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Shizenkan University held a session of Leadership Night, a signature component of the MBA program. This interactive lecture series invites leaders driving […]
【Leadership Night Report】 Nicolai Bergmann
“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 […]
【Leadership Night Report】 Kanae Doi (Japan Director, Human Rights Watch)
“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 […]
Report: The 1st Medical Impact Night — Dr. Daisuke Son on Redefining the Future of Healthcare
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 […]
Social Innovation Morning at Shizenkan University
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 […]