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Vol.35

Spring 2019

Empowering Women, Enhancing Society

Promoting a Sustainable World Where All Can Achieve Their Full Potential

Redoubling Efforts for Women’s Empowerment

Organized by the Japanese government as a forum for discussing initiatives for women's empowerment, the World Assembly for Women will hold its fifth meeting simultaneously with the Women 20 Assembly. Both events are expected to bring further depth to the discussion

Women Lead the Future of Business

Participation by women in Japanese society is being boosted by both the public and private sectors. At a seminar for women regarded as candidates for next-generation leadership positions in businesses of various types and scales, Prime Minister Abe attended the closing reception in person and offered words of encouragement

Female Social Entrepreneurs Changing Society

Lin Kobayashi is the founder of UWC ISAK Japan, which is gaining a reputation as a center of learning for change-makers. What is a “society where women shine” as imagined by her?

Young Global Leader Focuses on the Circular Economy

Akira Sakano, a “Zero Waste” proponent from a small mountain town, played the important role of co-chair at Davos 2019. What is her message to the world?

UPDATE:

"Sea of Japan," The One and Only Internationally Established Name

UPDATE:

Reclaiming the Most Beautiful Bay in the World

POWER OF INNOVATION

From Seawater to Drinking Water

GRASSROOTS AMBASSADOR: Japanese Individuals Contributing Worldwide

Empowering Children with Special Needs

GRASSROOTS AMBASSADOR: Friends of Japan

Urushi: Preserving the Treasure for the World

GRASSROOTS AMBASSADOR: The JET Programme

For an Enjoyable Stay in Shizuoka

PORTRAITS OF JAPAN:

Awakening of the Flowers

Speech of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister in Action

Vol.35

Spring 2019

Vol.35

Spring 2019

The Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2019 and gave a keynote speech in the Swiss Confederation. He expressed that, as the host nation of G20 Osaka Summit to be held in June 2019, Japan will lead discussions on global issues. (See pp.4-5)

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