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 […]