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“ANZCCJ-Shizenkan Scholarship” Applications Open
1. Purpose The scholarship was implemented based on an agreement between the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ) and Shizenkan University. The scholarship provides financial support for applicants from Australia and New Zealand, which aims to contribute to the promotion of friendship and continue strong economic ties between Japan and Australia […]
“EU-Shizenkan Scholarship program” Applications Open
1. Purpose The scholarship was 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 the EU and develop future leaders who can bring about […]
“Shizenkan-ASEAN Visionary Leaders Scholarship” Applications Open
1. Purpose Shizenkan provides financial support for applicants from Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries, which aims to contribute to the promotion of friendship and continue strong economic ties between Japan and ASEAN countries, and develop future leaders who can bring about change on a global scale. 2. Scholarship Eligibility Criteria […]
Shizenkan now offers the “Refugee Higher Education Scholarship” (full tuition support) in cooperation with Pathways Japan PJ and Non Profit Organization WELgee.
1. Purpose The scholarship will provide financial support and is open to persons with refugee status who are currently living in Japan. The scholarship was established in alignment with our purpose to nurture whole-person management leaders that will contribute to the realization of a humane, equitable, inclusive, and sustainable society. 2. Scholarship Eligibility Criteria 3. […]
New Vice Presidents Appointed at Shizenkan University
2025年08月01日 Press release overprint Shizenkan University is pleased to announce the appointments of Professor Junko Edahiro and Adjunct Professor Nalin Advani as Vice Presidents, effective August 2025. On the occasion of their appointments, Chair of Board of Trustees and President, Tomoyoshi Noda remarked: “Professor Edahiro has been deeply involved in Shizenkan’s educational mission since its […]
[Open enrollment] Non-Degree Program “DX and Platform Strategy ”
We are pleased to announce that Shizenkan University is now accepting applications for non-degree students*. Application Guidelines [Course description] Digitalization is forcing significant transformations in business models and operational structures across many industries. This course will examine innovations underpinned by digital technologies from the perspective of management leaders, using case discussions as a basis. The course […]
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 […]
Shizenkan University Hosted the 2nd Impact Night
Takaya Matsuda (Co-CEO of HERALBONY Co. Ltd.) Impact Nights are an initiative of Shizenkan’s Center for Impact Economy, a series of semi-open salon events moderated by Prof. Masataka Uo, Vice President of Shizenkan and CEO of the Japan Fundraising Association, a knowledge sharing space and ecosystem for founders, government/financial leaders, and anyone passionate about creating […]
【Event Report】Shizenkan Insights Series #1
On January 25, Shizenkan hosted the online event “The Mindset and Impact of Leveraging Technology towards Solving Social Issues in Japan and Africa,” the first in the Shizenkan Insights Series. Prof. Masafumi Nagao of the University of Pretoria, Research Advisor at the International Development Center of Japan, and Jovi Chen, CEO of Zen Consortium and […]
Center for Impact Economy Hosted its First Impact Night Event
2024年01月25日 overprint Yusuke Mizuno (Founder, Impact Startup Association; CEO, Life is Tech!) On January 22, Shizenkan’s Center for Impact Economy hosted its first “Impact Night,” a series of semi-open salon events to discuss social impact initiatives. Moderated by Prof. Masataka Uo, Vice President of Shizenkan and CEO of the Japan Fundraising Association, the event brought together […]
Open Class Report, “Advocating Social Intrapreneurship” held on January 15th, 2024.
On January 15th, Shizenkan University had an online open class on the topic of Social Intrapreneurship presented by Professor, Peter D. Pedersen. The class began with the question, “Are you job crafting now?” Job crafting is a new concept of work that differs from mass-production type work t where the employee adds his/her own taste […]
Open Class Report “What is Design Thinking?” held on January 18th, 2024.
On January 18th, Shizenkan University had an online open class on the topic of Design Thinking presented by Adjunct Professor, Hironori Iwasaki. As humans face complex and unprecedented problems such as COVID-19, design thinking has been introduced as a key concept and methodology to tackle such issues. According to associate professor Iwasaki, design thinking is […]
【Event Report】Joint Forum: IESE Business School, Shizenkan University, and UN Global Compact Network Japan
On January 10, Shizenkan held its traditional joint forum with the IESE Business School, this time with the support of the UN Global Compact Network Japan. The event, titled “Redefining Value Creation by Companies in the Age of Sustainability and Wellbeing”, was held at the Toranomon Hills Forum with about 200 participants. In his opening […]