Spotlighting Passionate Youth
with Innovative Ideas
AboutAbout the Program
This program is committed to helping bring personally inspired ideas to life,
aimed at protecting and improving the Earth's future.
aimed at protecting and improving the Earth's future.
The Vision Embodied in Good Life on Earth
Life encompasses both lifeforms and lifestyles.
We aim to improve ourselves, and at the same time,
make strides to enhance the living conditions for all beings residing on this planet.
Every effort we make is geared towards promoting a harmonious coexistence of all life on Earth.
About Our Logo
Our logo represents the vibrancy and emerging potential of innovative youth.
It embodies their unrestricted, organic growth, and the interconnected expansion of
their pursuits towards a Good Life, unconfined by existing frameworks.
Three Distinctive Features of Our Program
Providing Robust Supports
to Propel Ideas into Reality
to Propel Ideas into Reality
Creating an Inspiring
and Collaborative Community
and Collaborative Community
Spotlighting Passionate Youth with Innovative Ideas
This program is tailored for young individuals who possess transformative ideas that could shape the Earth’s future, all inspired by something they deeply care about. We select participants based on their creativity, their edge, their originality, their proactivity, and their passion. Selected individuals join the program as Players.
Providing Robust Supports to Propel Ideas into Reality
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PeopleSupport is offered from a variety of backgrounds, including mentors and accompanists, allowing for exposure and connection to a broad spectrum of knowledge and expertise. -
EnvironmentPlayers have the opportunity to utilize university laboratory equipment, providing a fertile environment for research and development, enriched by the exchange of diverse intellectual ideas. -
FundingAs a general rule, the costs associated with Players’ activities will be covered by the program.
Creating an Inspiring and Collaborative Community
This program creates a community of individuals united by a shared quest, each striving for their unique vision of a Good Life. Despite varied approaches and perspectives, this community cultivates new connections, fostering a culture of mutual learning and inspiration.
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We Conduct Our Kickoff in a Retreat-style Format -
Events Engaging All Players are Held Regularly -
Residence at SHIMOKITA COLLEGE
Available for Interested Players
A Two-Step Activity Phase Structure
All-Participant Sessions
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BUMPMeet influential pioneers, engage in stimulating lectures, and partake in dynamic discussion-style sessions.
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CROSSJoin in interactive, hands-on workshops where Players exchange ideas, learn together, and inspire one another.
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HONEEngage in supplemental seminars to enrich your knowledge and polish your skills.
Our Supporters
Mentors
Esteemed professors from the University of Tokyo will select and mentor promising ideas from the submitted applications. They will be closely involved in refining these ideas and guiding their research and development towards real-world implementation.
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IGARASHIKiyohikoProfessor, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo -
UEDAHirokiProfessor, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo -
USHIOHidekiProfessor, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo -
URANO YasuteruProfessor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo -
GOTOHYukikoProfessor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo -
SUGIYAMAMasashiProfessor, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo Director, RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project -
TAKAHASHIShin-IchiroProject Professor, Research Institute of Planetary Health (RIPH), The University of Tokyo -
TAKEUCHIShojiProfessor, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo -
TABATAKazuhitoAssociate Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo -
NOJIHiroyukiProfessor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo＃MolecularMotor ＃SingleMoleculeBiophysicsAccompanists
As close companions to Players, our accompanists will maintain a constant line of communication and accompany Players throughout their activities. By fostering dialogue and posing questions, our accompanists assist Players in discovering new insights and expanding their creativity.
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MORIWAKI SahoOne Earth Guardians
Development Institution, The University of Tokyo -
TAMURA MarikoOne Earth Guardians
Development Institution, The University of Tokyo -
SHIMIZU MasatoshiOne Earth Guardians
Development Institution, The University of Tokyo -
TAGUCHI ShoichiDoctoral Course, The University of Tokyo -
KUWATA KoyoDoctoral Course,
The University of Tokyo -
KOSAKA NanamiMaster's Course,
The University of Tokyo -
HINO NatsukiUndergraduate Student, The University of Tokyo
Advisors
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Research Advisor / Lab ManagerKAYA MotoshiAssistant Professor,
Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo -
Research AdvisorWATANABE SoichiAssociate Professor,
Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Partners
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HLAB proposes a new style of education that transcends the traditional school format. They operate a summer school for high school students themed around Liberal Arts, as well as Japan’s first educational dormitory, SHIMOKITA COLLEGE. -
EIS is a global team based in Paris, Los Angeles, and Tokyo, conducting innovation research and new business development. They create businesses where young individuals can thrive globally, beyond borders and cultures.
Program Manager
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