AboutAbout the Program

This program is committed to helping bring personally inspired ideas to life,
aimed at protecting and improving the Earth's future.
  • About

Concept
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.

Features
Three Distinctive Features of Our Program

01Spotlighting 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.

02Providing Robust Supports to Propel Ideas into Reality

  • People
    Support is offered from a variety of backgrounds, including mentors and accompanists, allowing for exposure and connection to a broad spectrum of knowledge and expertise.
  • Environment
    Players have the opportunity to utilize university laboratory equipment, providing a fertile environment for research and development, enriched by the exchange of diverse intellectual ideas.
  • Funding
    As a general rule, the costs associated with Players’ activities will be covered by the program.

03Creating 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.

  • We Conduct Our Kickoff in a Retreat-style Format
  • Events Engaging All Players are Held Regularly
  • Residence at SHIMOKITA COLLEGE
    Available for Interested Players
Process
A Two-Step Activity Phase Structure
All-Participant Sessions
  • BUMP
    Meet influential pioneers, engage in stimulating lectures, and partake in dynamic discussion-style sessions.
  • CROSS
    Join in interactive, hands-on workshops where Players exchange ideas, learn together, and inspire one another.
  • HONE
    Engage in supplemental seminars to enrich your knowledge and polish your skills.
Supporters
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.

  • IGARASHIKiyohiko
    Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
    #Mushrooms #Biomass #Enzymes
  • UEDAHiroki
    Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
    #Sleep #CircadianRhythms #CellAnalysis
  • USHIOHideki
    Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
    #MarineChemistry #FoodScience
  • URANO Yasuteru
    Professor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
    #ChemicalProbe #MolecularImaging
  • GOTOHYukiko
    Professor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo
    #BrainDevelopment #CellFateDecision
  • SUGIYAMAMasashi
    Professor, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo Director, RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project
    #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning
  • TAKAHASHIShin-Ichiro
    Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
    #NutritionalScience #Metabolism #Food
  • TAKEUCHIShoji
    Professor, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo
    #Biohybrid System #CulturedMeat
  • TABATAKazuhito
    Associate Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
    #ArtificialBacteria #SingleMoleculeBiophysics
  • NOJIHiroyuki
    Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
    #MolecularMotor #SingleMoleculeBiophysics

Accompanists

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.

Partners

  • 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.
Message
Messages from the Organizers
  • Associate Professor, The University of Tokyo
    Administrator of the One Earth Guardians Development Program
    NAKANISHI Momo
    One Earth Guardians are scientists driven to act for a future where all life forms can coexist harmoniously. What can we contribute to our planet in the next century as living beings?
    We eagerly anticipate the initiation of new challenges, fueled by your ideas and passion.
  • Program Manager,
    Toyota Mobility Foundation
    YOSHIDA Takuya
    The Toyota Mobility Foundation supports those who aspire for a better future. Why not increase everyone’s happiness with the Good Life you envision? Let’s take that first step together towards realization. We look forward to hearing your unique ideas!