【Participants Wanted】(Held on 11/14) "German Institute for Japanese Studies" × "Dentsu Inc. International Exchange Office" Seminar @ Academy Hills "Japan Watchers Witness: '30 Years of Heisei Japan'"

The German Institute for Japanese Studies (Deutsches Institut für Japanstudien, DIJ) (※) will commemorate its 30th anniversary by hosting a talk session titled "Japan Watchers Witness '30 Years of Heisei Japan'," in collaboration with the International Relations Office of Dentsu Inc. Business Development & Activation Division.

In addition to Academy Hills Library members, the first 120 members of the general public will be invited. Apply here (language: Japanese).

This year marks the DIJ's 30th anniversary, a period that coincides almost exactly with the Heisei era. How did these 30 years of Heisei Japan appear through the eyes of researchers from abroad? We present a seminar featuring unique perspectives from both inside and outside Japan.

In the first half, Franz Waldenberger (Director, German Institute for Japanese Studies) will provide a bold and accessible interpretation of these 30 years—a period the DIJ has continued to examine with great interest—from an outside perspective, comparing Japan with Germany and other countries.

The guest for the second half is Mr. Norio Kamijo, Executive Officer at Dentsu Inc., who continues to monitor consumer trends through works like his book "The Era of Social Consumption," which deciphered the shift to a new business paradigm for the next generation.

The moderator is Ms. Kimie Morishita, Head of Innovation Intelligence at Dentsu Inc. Innovation Initiative, who was selected as a 2015 Next Generation Leader (NGL) by the McCain Institute in the US and has spent the last two years in the US and China.

He will lead sessions with attendees exploring the Heisei era's values, communication, career development, productivity, work styles, and approaches to natural disasters.

*German Institute for Japanese Studies (Deutsches Institut für Japanstudien: DIJ)

Established in Tokyo in 1988 by the German Federal Government, DIJ is an academic research institution specializing in contemporary Japan studies.

Overview

【Date & Time 】Wednesday, November 14, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)

【Venue】Auditorium, 49th Floor, Roppongi Academy Hills
  Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6615

【Language】Japanese (occasional English)

【Registration】First 120 applicants invited. Apply via this registration site. (Closes when capacity is reached. Library members also participate)

【Organizer】German Institute for Japanese Studies

【Co-host】Dentsu Inc. Business D&A Division International Exchange Office

【Cooperation】Academy Hills Library

【Speaker Profile】

Dr. Franz Waldenberger
Director, German Institute for Japanese Studies / Professor, Center for Japanese Studies and Faculty of Business Administration, University of Munich

After earning his doctorate in economics from the University of Cologne in 1990, he worked at the German Cartel Office (Bonn) and the German Institute for Japanese Studies (Tokyo). Since 1997, he has been affiliated with the Japan Center and the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of Munich. During this period, he conducted research activities as a visiting professor at several Japanese universities, including the University of Tokyo, Hitotsubashi University, and Tsukuba University. He contributes to Japan-Germany relations as a member of the Japan-Germany Forum (an advisory committee to both governments) and as an executive of the German-Japanese Business Association (DJW). His specializations are primarily the Japanese economy, corporate governance, and international management.

 

Norio Kamijo
Executive Officer, Dentsu Inc.

Born in Nagano Prefecture in 1956. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Dentsu Inc. After working in Media Services / Newspaper Division and Media Services / Radio,TV Division, he participated in the establishment of DENTSU SOKEN INC. in 1987. While handling numerous projects in regional development and resort development, he also advanced research in pop culture analysis and sports marketing. In 2001, he became Director of the Consumer Research Center, focusing on analyzing consumption and trends in Japanese society. He established the Social Planning Bureau in 2008 and served as its Director. He has held his current position since April 2015. He also serves as a Director of the Japan Advertising Association and as a part-time lecturer at Hokkaido University. Publications include: "EC Integration and the New Europe" (co-authored, Iwanami Shoten), "Towns and Nations Revitalized by the Economic Impact of Sports" (Kodansha), "New Trends in Contemporary Consumption" (Sendenkaigi), "Peak-Free Society" (Maruzen), "How to Create an Atmosphere That Makes People Want to Buy" (co-authored, Diamond Inc.), and "The Era of Social Consumption" (Kodansha).

 

Kimie Morishita
Dentsu Inc., General Manager, Dentsu Innovation Initiative

After joining Dentsu Inc., she worked at a strategic consulting firm before rejoining Dentsu Inc. She handled business and communication strategies during major organizational transformations, such as the privatization and conversion to independent administrative agencies of public institutions. She then led the acquisition of the UK-based Aegis Group and spearheaded its integration with Dentsu Inc. to create synergies. Selected as a "Woman to Watch in 2014" by Campaign Asia-Pacific and as a "Next Generation Leader (NGL) 2015" by the McCain Institute in the US. While working for a US technology company for one year, she received mentorship from numerous political and business leaders, including the late Senator John McCain. From 2017, she worked at Dentsu Aegis Network China in Shanghai, China, responsible for creating synergies among 4,000 employees and 22 agencies, as well as handling special assignments for the Group CEO. She is currently with Dentsu Innovation Initiative, newly established in 2018.