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“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 […]
[EU-Shizenkan Scholarship Recipient Interview] Class of 2027 – Laetitia Da Costa: “Becoming a Bridge Between Europe and Japan: A New Journey at Shizenkan.”
overprint Laetitia Da Costa (Class of 2027 | Product Manager, Japan Experience) This scholarship is carried out with promotional cooperation from the Delegation of the EU to Japan. The scholarship provides financial support for applicants from EU countries, which aims to contribute to the promotion of friendship and continue strong economic ties between Japan and […]
【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 […]
Open Enrollment to the Future of Capitalism Program
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 […]
【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 […]
【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 […]
【Leadership Night Report】 Takashi Kawazoe, President & CEO, Carepro, Inc.
“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 […]
Shizenkan University Class of 2027 Inauguration Ceremony
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 Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony — 78 Future Leaders Embark on a New Journey
On June 14, 2025, the Graduate School of Leadership and Innovation, Shizenkan University, held its Class of 2025 graduation ceremony at its Nihonbashi campus in Tokyo. This year, 78 graduates — 43 from the Japanese class and 35 from the English class — celebrated their transition into the next chapter of their lives, surrounded by […]
6th Impact Night: Where Passions for Creating Impact Intersect with Mr. Royston Braganza, CEO of Grameen Capital India
overprint On Friday, May 23rd, the 6th installment of Impact Night and notably, the first conducted entirely in English, was held at Nihombashi campus under the theme “A space where passions for creating impact intersect.” with participants from around 10 countries. This groundbreaking event, part of a continuing series led by Shizenkan University Vice President […]
Event Report | Dialogue with Prof. Henry Mintzberg: Rethinking Strategy, Organizations, and Leadership
On May 20, 2025, Shizenkan University welcomed a truly exceptional guest to Shizenkan ISL Nihonbashi Campus: Professor Henry Mintzberg, one of the most influential thinkers in the field of management and strategy. A long-time faculty member at McGill University, Prof. Mintzberg is globally renowned for challenging the dominant paradigms of business education and organizational thinking. […]