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ADFEST 2026: How to Unleash “Unseen Creativity,” as Discussed by Naoki Tanaka, CCO of Dentsu Lab

At “ADFEST 2026,” one of the largest advertising festivals in the Asia-Pacific region, held in Pattaya, Thailand, from March 19 to 21 this year, Naoki Tanaka, Chief Creative Officer of Dentsu Lab, delivered a presentation titled “Designing Inclusive Futures: Un...

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Six female sales professionals share the barriers they have overcome. "Work-Life Balance NEXT Project"

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the International Women’s Day Special Event, “Hearing from Female Sales Professionals: The 5 Barriers and My Work-Life Balance NEXT,” was held at the Dentsu Inc. Headquarters Building. This event was held as part of the “Work-Life Balance NEXT Project” promoted by Dentsu Inc.

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JR Hokkaido is connecting the dots of its DEI initiatives.

From left: Naoya Tanaka and Mayumi Teraoka of Dentsu Hokkaido Inc., and Akira Masuyama of Dentsu Inc. This series interviews individuals and organizations practicing “DEI communication” to learn how they cultivate a DEI mindset accompanied by literacy and action. In this installment, we present the case of Hokkaido Railway Company (hereinafter JR Hokkaido). As an infrastructure provider, passenger...

Naoya Tanaka, Mayumi Teraoka, Akira Masuyama

#DEI Communication [5/5]

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The Relationship Between How to Fly and Active Learning

The “Active Learning: How About This?” Institute is celebrating its 10th anniversary. In this series, our members will share their discoveries and the changes they’ve observed through their involvement in education in a relay column format.

Hidetoshi Kurashige

Active Learning: How About This? Research Institute ~ 10th Anniversary Relay Column [5/5]

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[SB 2026 Tokyo] What Is Required of Corporate Sustainability Communications

Dentsu Live Inc. took the stage at the “10th Sustainable Brands International Conference 2026 Tokyo Marunouchi (SB 2026 Tokyo).” Here is an overview of the two sessions.

Hotta Mineko, Rie Tanaka

【Global】Accelerating Sustainability & Circular Economy [33/33]

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Building People-Friendly Hospitals: Bringing a Fresh Perspective to the Healthcare Industry

Due to labor shortages and changes in the social environment, the healthcare sector is currently facing numerous challenges, including the recruitment of staff.Dentsu Inc. has launched the “dentsu hospital project” to work alongside hospitals in addressing various challenges within the healthcare industry. In this article, we spoke with representatives from Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, the Ishinkai Corporate Secretariat, and Yao Tokushukai General Hospital—all of whom have collaborated with us on these initiatives—about their challenges in securing staff, their reasons for taking on new initiatives, and the significance of Dentsu Inc.’s support in solving these hospital challenges.

山本 将介, Yosuke Otsubo, Noriyuki Ashihara, Hiroyuki Ueda, Monoko Nabeshima, Masaaki Inoue, Chikako Shibayama

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Sharing the joy of sports regardless of disability. Report on the 4th "IncluFES 2026"

The 4th "IncluFES" was held on January 24, 2026, at Toyo University's Akabane-dai Campus in Kita Ward, Tokyo. This festival aims to allow everyone to enjoy sports, regardless of the type, severity, or presence of a disability. On the day of the event, special...

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How can we encourage people to take DEI personally? A new approach using short dramas and tips for turning empathy into organizational strength

Leveraging its strength in creativity, SEPTENI CO.,LTD produced a short drama centered on the theme of “unconscious bias” (unconscious assumptions and prejudices). We took on the challenge of reaching employees’ hearts through empathy.

Tsutomu Ando, Haruko Tanaka, Reina Aigaki

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Are you mixing things up with the “unfamiliar”?

The "Active Learning: How About This? Research Institute" is celebrating its 10th anniversary. In this series, each member will share their discoveries and the changes they have observed through their involvement in education in a relay column format.

Seki-shima Akie

Active Learning: How About This? Research Institute ~ 10th Anniversary Relay Column [4/5]

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The Green Strategy Pays Off! ~How to Drive the Economy Through Food System Transformation in Asia~

We spoke with Ms. Kyoko Nishi of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Mr. Tsutomu Yamaguchi, President and CEO of Sunplaza, about the Green Food System Strategy.

Nishi Kyoko, Riki Yamaguchi, Rie Tanaka

【Global】Accelerating Sustainability & Circular Economy [32/33]

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What is needed to implement “PR-driven co-creative marketing”?

Our guest was Tomoko Tagami, CEO of Synergy, a consulting firm that leads business growth through social innovation. She discussed trends observed from the various PR awards she has judged, as well as what is required for “PR-driven co-creative marketing.”

Tomoko Tagami, Yasuo Takei, Jiang Wanqing

PR-Driven Marketing "MARKETING+PRUS" [4/4]

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Creating Experiences at Dentsu Live Inc.: Generating Both Economic and Social Value—"Kids Park ASONIWA"

Yuki Nagakawa of the Next Business Development Department will explain Dentsu Live Inc.’s approach to experience design—which aims to transform event spaces from mere “temporary promotions” into venues that simultaneously generate economic and social value—using the “Kids Park ASONIWA” at Kamei Hotel Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture as a case study.

Hiroki Nagakawa

Events Can Contribute to BX! —Dentsu Live Inc.: Pioneering the Future with Expertise and Creativity [3/3]

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Toward “Cities with High Levels of Happiness”: A “Positive Relationship” Between Cities and Artists

This series has explored what is required for future urban and community development from various perspectives. In this installment, we will examine the theme of “Cities and Artists.”

Satoko Sakata, Nobuhiko Komiya

Urban Future Design Unit: Pursuing Happiness in the City [11/11]

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Transforming Both Training and Classroom Instruction: A Proposal for PLAY FIRST, Starting with Play

The "Active Learning: How About This?" Research Institute is celebrating its 10th anniversary. In this series, our members will share their discoveries and the changes they’ve observed through their involvement in education in a relay column format.

Toru Oyama

Active Learning: How About This? Research Institute ~ 10th Anniversary Relay Column [3/5]

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“GCNJ Summit 2026” to Be Held, Where Corporate Leaders Discuss Fairness in the Workplace. dentsu Japan to Present Case Studies of Its Initiatives

On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the “GCNJ Summit 2026—Fairness at Work and Home” (hereinafter “GCNJ Summit 2026”) was held at the United Nations University Headquarters Building.

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