News
The Center for Liberal Arts and Leadership Website Is Now Live
We are pleased to announce the launch of the official website for the Center for Liberal Arts and Leadership. Since its founding in March 2024, the Center has primarily served members of the ISL Shizenkan community. With the opening of this website, we now aim to share the joy, depth, and richness of the liberal […]
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 […]
Approval of change to the Act of Endowment in Accordance
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has approved the new Act of Endowment of Shizenkan University based on the revised Private School Law (私立学校法). Act of Endowment of Shizenkan University (effective as of April 1, 2025)
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, […]
Visit from the Confederation of Young Leaders of India
Mr. Himadrish Suwan (Chairman, Confederation of Young Leaders of India) and Prof. D. Sakthi Kumar (President, India-Japan Society for Science, Technology & Education), a Shizenkan alumnus, visited Shizenkan University on Thursday, February 7th, where they met with Shizenkan’s founder, Prof. Tomoyoshi Noda. During their visit, they discussed potential opportunities for young leader exchanges and other […]
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 […]
Invitation to the Open Session of Future of Capitalism Course
We invite you to the free open sessions of “The Future of Capitalism” course. Join with students from 19 business schools worldwide to redefine the future of business and society. These sessions, live-streamed on YouTube, will feature an incredible lineup of global visionaries, including distinguished authors, CEOs, professors from top universities, and pioneers in sustainability […]
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 […]