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[Open enrollment] Non-Degree Program “Leadership and Negotiation”
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 being offered […]
[Open enrollment] Non-Degree Program “Global Management: Strategy, Organization and Leadership”
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 […]
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 Scholarship Student Interview】 Ryusuke Yabuuchi “Rethinking the Future of Capitalism from the Frontlines of Local Communities: Developing a Leadership Philosophy through the Shizenkan MBA”
– To begin, could you please introduce yourself? I’m from Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. I studied engineering at Ube National College of Technology and Toyohashi University of Technology. While still at university, I started my first business, and today I serve as CEO of Lirem Inc., an innovation support company, and as representative of Hi-Okoshi Association, an […]
【Alumni Voice】Kenichiro Konno（Class of 2025）
Reimagining Regional Healthcare — Reflecting on My Mission as a Physician and Entrepreneur Kenichiro Konno (Class of 2025 | Founder/Representative Doctor, Carus Medical Group ) – Could you briefly introduce yourself? I was born in Miyagi Prefecture, my father is an architect and my mother a nurse. In my teenage years, I dreamed of becoming […]
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 […]
Shizenkan Hosts Women Leaders Delegation Led by Ms. Carine de Meyere
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 […]
【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 […]
ISL 25th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony Report
Reflecting on a Quarter Century and Looking Toward the Future On May 19, 2025, the Institute for Strategic Leadership (ISL), the founding body of Shizenkan University, held its 25th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony at Arcadia Ichigaya in Tokyo. Approximately 300 guests—including alumni of ISL and Shizenkan, as well as representatives from foreign embassies in Japan—gathered to […]
Shizenkan Participated in Kanda Festival 2025
May 10, 2025 | Kanda-jinja Shrine, Tokyo On Saturday, May 10th, Shizenkan took part in the Kanda Festival, one of Tokyo’s three major festivals. Centered around Kanda Shrine, this traditional event held every other year celebrates prayers for prosperous business and family safety, with vibrant floats and processions enlivening the streets. This year, around 60 […]
Circular Futures Design Center Inaugural Forum
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Shizenkan University in Nihombashi, Tokyo, proudly hosted the Circular Futures Design Center Inaugural Forum. This landmark event marked the official launch of the ISL Shizenkan Circular Futures Design Center, an initiative aimed at driving the transition toward a sustainable and regenerative economy. Over 400 […]
Reimagining Capitalism: Solutions for a World in Crisis and Japan in Transition
Tokyo, April 7 – Professor Colin Mayer, Emeritus Professor of Management Studies at University of Oxford, delivered a lecture titled “Reimagining Capitalism: Solutions for a World in Crisis and Japan in Transition.” Professor Mayer is a renowned economist and former Dean of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, has advised governments, global corporations, and policymakers across Europe on reshaping […]
Insights from Tim Brown and Masanobu Iwabuchi: Value Creation and Human Centered Management through Design Thinking
On March 17, Tim Brown, founder of IDEO and a globally recognized thought leader in design thinking and innovation, delivered an insightful session on the power of design to shape the world on Shizenkan campus. His presentation was followed by Masanobu Iwabuchi, who co-founded ENND PARTNERS in Japan alongside Mr. Brown, explored Japan’s pressing social […]
Shizenkan University Hosts Culture Day
On February 11th, Shizenkan University hosted its annual Culture Day, bringing together approximately 150 attendees, including current students, alumni, and their family and friends. The event was primarily organized by first-year students, who set up booths representing their respective countries and cultures. These booths featured traditional snacks, coffee, and food from various countries, including Ethiopia, […]
The Second Open Session of Future of Capitalism 2025
Following the first online open session on The Future of Capitalism, the second session took place on February 4, 2025. The session focused on the trajectory of capital markets and the challenges of regulating them effectively. Led by Elodie Laugel (Chief Responsible Investment Officer at Amundi Group) and joined by Rebecca Henderson (John and Natty […]
The First Session of Future of Capitalism 2025
The 2025 edition of the Future of Capitalism program was successfully launched on Tuesday, January 21. The first session was attended by 230 students from 20 business schools worldwide, along with nearly 100 observers. It featured Kate Raworth, Senior Associate at Oxford University and author of Doughnut Economics, who offered her provocative and transformative perspective […]