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grips_forum | National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) Lightweight version Language Japanese Access Library for Student for Alumni Intranet Job Openings About GRIPS About GRIPS About GRIPS President’s Desk History Administration and Organization GRIPS ALLIANCE Facts & Figures Faculty Directory GRIPS in the Media Awards and Honors Major Partner Universities and Institutions Government-Academia-Private Sector Collaborative Projects Presenters Brochures Roppongi Campus GRIPS Fund Access and Maps (Japanese) 評価 (Japanese) 施設貸出 News & Events News & Events News & Announcements Events & Symposiums GRIPS FORUM Seminars Admissions / Scholarships Admissions / Scholarships Admissions (Japanese) 募集要項 How to Apply Scholarships / Tuition and Fees Application Deadlines Application FAQs Pre-Arrival FAQs GRIPS Bulletin (Academic Information) GRIPS Bulletin (Student Life Guide) Education Education Degree Programs Information for International Students Admissions Policy, Curriculum Policy, and Degree-Granting Policy Master’s Programs (Programs offered in English) Master’s Programs (Programs offered in Japanese) Docotral Programs Doctoral Dissertation, Summary, Defense Results, etc. Non-degree Certificate/Diploma System GRIPS Bulletin (Academic Information) GRIPS Bulletin (Student Life Guide) Academic Information Academic Resources & Facilities IT Support Center for Data Science Center for Professional Communication Health & Fitness Executive Training Executive Training Executive Training Tailor-Made Short-Term Training Research Research Research Seminars and Research Groups Faculty Directory Research Fellows Policy Research Center The Science for RE-designing Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Center Center for Data Science Projects Institutional Repository Towards the Prevention of Unlawful Acts Library Alumni Alumni About Our Alumni Stay Connected Alumnus of the Month (ALMO) GRIPS SDGs Award Get Involved Request for certificates (Japanese) GRIPS国内同窓会報 FAQs GRIPS Alumni Homecoming Access Library for Student for Alumni Intranet Job Openings Events & Symposiums News & Events News & Events The GRIPS Forum is a series of lectures aiming to challenge and inform public debate and understanding by inviting leaders from various fields including government, academia and business to address current policy concerns and contemporary issues. Past speakers include incumbent as well as former politicians, ambassadors, academics, heads of major private corporations, as well as top level Japanese government officials. Held regularly over the term at our campus in Roppongi or online (Zoom Webinar), we warmly welcome the attendance of academics, students, businesspeople, and interested members of the public. Event Information Date/Time: Mondays 16:40 - 18:10 in Spring (Apr-Jul) and Autumn (Oct-Jan) Terms Venue: Soukairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS or Online (Zoom Webinar) ▶︎Click here to support GRIPS FORUM Find by Year Year : Click here for upcoming event schedule Past Events 2026.01.29[Thu] Special GRIPS Forum: “The Last Accord-War, Apocalypse, and Peace in Aceh” Date／Time Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 17:00-19:00 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Dino Patti Djalal, Founder and Chairman of Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI)) Ambassador UEMURA Tsukasa, Japanese Government’s Special Envoy for Middle East Peace Title The Last Accord - War, Apocalypse, and Peace in Aceh Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language 2026.01.19[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Japan’s Gender Equality Policies in the Context of Global Trends” Date／Time Monday, January 19, 2026, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Ms. Asako Osaki (Director, Gender Action Platform (NPO)) Title Japan’s Gender Equality Policies in the Context of Global Trends Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language 2025.12.22[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Wolves and Pandas, China’s Changing Face in Diplomacy” Date／Time Monday, December 22, 2025, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Ms. Keiko Yoshioka (Columnist and Senior Staff Reporter, The Asahi Shimbun) Title Wolves and Pandas, China’s Changing Face in Diplomacy Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2025.12.01[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Sustainable Regional Development Driven by Digital Local Currency” Date／Time Monday, December 1, 2025, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Shuhei Kawata (President and CEO, finnovalley co., Ltd.) Title Sustainable Regional Development Driven by Digital Local Currency Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) Movie 2025.11.17[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Analysing Social Cohesion in Southeast Asia: Perspectives from Top-down, Bottom-up, and Side-ways” Date／Time Monday, Nobember 17, 2025, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Chan-Hoong Leon (Senior Fellow,　S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) Title Analysing Social Cohesion in Southeast Asia: Perspectives from Top-down, Bottom-up, and Side-ways Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language 2025.10.27[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Implementation of the Smart City Approach in Siem Reap – Challenges toward a Sustainable City –” Date／Time Monday, October 27, 2025, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Kento Ozaki, Manager of the Urban Development Department at Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. Mr. Tip Piseth, Director of the Planning and Investment Division of the Siem Reap Provincial Government Title Implementation of the Smart City Approach in Siem Reap – Challenges toward a Sustainable City – Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) / Zoom Webinar Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2025.10.20[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Japan and the Global Economy” Date／Time Monday, October 20, 2025, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Noah Smith (Writer at Noahpinion) Title Japan and the Global Economy Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2025.07.07[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Direction of Trump’s America and Japan’s Strategy” Date／Time Monday, July 7, 2025, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Tsuneo “Nabe” Watanabe (Senior fellow, Sasakawa Peace Foundation) Title Direction of Trump’s America and Japan’s Strategy Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language 2025.06.30[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Human Capacity Development and Youth in Work in Africa” Date／Time Monday, June 30, 2025, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Ms. Atsuko Toda (Senior Director, Entrepreneurship Development, Mastercard Foundation) Title Human Capacity Development and Youth in Work in Africa Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language 2025.06.09[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Demographic Transition and Economic Growth in Asia: Lessons from Japan’s Experience” Date／Time Monday, June 9, 2025, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Sagiri Kitao (Professor, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies) Title Demographic Transition and Economic Growth in Asia: Lessons from Japan's Experience Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2025.05.19[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Security Workforce Development for Public Administration” Date／Time Monday, May 19, 2025, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Masashi Eto (Director General, National Cyber Observation Center (NCO), Cybersecurity Research Institute, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)) Title Security Workforce Development for Public Administration Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2025.05.12[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “China's Energy Future and the Role of Nuclear Power” Date／Time Monday, May 12, 2025, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Francois Morin(Director, China at World Nuclear Association) Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2025.04.21[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Report from Gaza” Date／Time Monday, April 21, 2025, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Toshikuni Doi(Journalist, Film Director) Title Report from Gaza Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language 2025.04.14[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “The Challenge to Conquer Blindness in the World Using Smart Phone Attachment Medical Devices!” Date／Time Monday, April 14, 2025, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Eisuke Shimizu, CEO, Founder, OUI Inc. Title The Challenge to Conquer Blindness in the World Using Smart Phone Attachment Medical Devices! Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2025.01.20[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “The Trump Administration and American Foreign Policy” Date／Time Monday, January 20, 2025, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Vice Chair, Securities Investor Protection Corporation Former Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Japan and China Title The Trump Administration and American Foreign Policy Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language 2024.12.23[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Japanese Development Cooperation in a Changing World: Toward Co-creative Partnerships with Global South Countries” Date／Time Monday, December 23, 2024, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Izumi Ohno, Professor Emeritus, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies Title Japanese Development Cooperation in a Changing World: Toward Co-creative Partnerships with Global South Countries Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) / Zoom Webinar Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2024.12.16[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Antimicrobial Resistance: The Slow Pandemic and Global Call to Action ---A Decade of Progress and the Future Directions” Date／Time Monday, December 16, 2024, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Yasuhisa Shiozaki, Former Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Title “Antimicrobial Resistance: The Slow Pandemic and Global Call to Action ---A Decade of Progress and the Future Directions” Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2024.12.09[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Love and Geopolitics: Rodrigo Duterte's China Embrace” Date／Time Monday, December 9, 2024, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Marites Danguilan Vitug 氏（Editor at Large, Rappler, Chair Emeritus, Journalism for Nation Building Foundation） Title Love and Geopolitics: Rodrigo Duterte's China Embrace Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2024.11.25[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Why is the Republic of Korea - US - Japan cooperation necessary?” Date／Time Monday, November 25, 2024, at 16:40-18:00 pm (Japan Time) Speaker H.E. Mr. PARK Cheol-Hee, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, the Republic of Korea to Japan Title Why is the Republic of Korea - US - Japan cooperation necessary? Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language 2024.10.21[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “AI ethics, laws, trust and agent” Date／Time Monday, October 21, 2024, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Hiroshi Nakagawa, Team Leader, RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project Title “AI ethics, laws, trust and agent” Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2024.10.07[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “The Humor of Japan’s Traditional Art of Storytelling “Rakugo”” Date／Time Monday, October 7, 2024, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Ms. HAYASHIYA Tsuruko, Rakugo performer Title “The Humor of Japan’s Traditional Art of Storytelling “Rakugo”” Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2024.07.08[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Challenges of Table Tennis : The Correlation of Sport, Business and Public Sector” Date／Time Monday, July 8, 2024, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Masaya Kawata, Chairman, Japan Table Tennis Association Title “Challenges of Table Tennis : The Correlation of Sport, Business and Public Sector” Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) / Zoom Webinar Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2024.07.01[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Promoting Taiwanese Solidarity and Resilience through Policy Advocacy and Civil Participation” Speaker Mr. Enoch Wu, Founder of Forward Alliance Title “Promoting Taiwanese Solidarity and Resilience through Policy Advocacy and Civil Participation” Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language 2024.06.17[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “The future of global co-operation and the role of the OECD” Date／Time Monday, June 17, 2024, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Yoshiki Takeuchi, OECD Deputy Secretary-General Title “The future of global co-operation and the role of the OECD” Venue Free (RSVP is required) Fee Online (Zoom Webinar) Language 2024.06.03[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Social Common Capital and the Future ～ Beyond Capitalism” Date／Time Monday, June 3, 2024, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Mari Urabe, Physician, President, UZAWA KOKUSAI GAKKAN Title “Social Common Capital and the Future ~ Beyond Capitalism” Venue Online (Zoom Webinar Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language 2024.05.20[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Building Sustainable Businesses in Africa through Collaborative Partnerships between Bilateral Governments, Local Authorities, and Japanese Start-ups.” Date／Time Monday, May 20, 2024, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Koichi Sato, Founder & CEO, SUCRECUBE Japon Inc. Title “Building Sustainable Businesses in Africa through Collaborative Partnerships between Bilateral Governments, Local Authorities, and Japanese Start-ups.” Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) Movie 2024.05.13[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Science for better institutions: Economics of Market Design” Date／Time Monday, May 13, 2024, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Fuhito Kojima, Professor, Graduate School of Economics, Faculty of Economics, The University of Tokyo Director, The University of Tokyo Market Design Center Title “Science for better institutions: Economics of Market Design” Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2024.04.18[Thu] Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Representative of the U.S. to the U.N. gave a speech at GRIPS Date／Time Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 14:00-15:00 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations Member of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet Title Investing in Multilateralism in an Era of Strategic Competition Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language 2024.04.15[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Security lessons to learn from Ukraine” Date／Time Monday, April 15, 2024, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Ms. Mihoko Matsubara, Chief Cybersecurity Strategist, NTT Corporation Title “Security lessons to learn from Ukraine” Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2024.01.22[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “INDIA IN THE WORLD TODAY” Date／Time Monday, January 22, 2024, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Ambassador Nirupama Rao, Former Indian Foreign Service officer Title “INDIA IN THE WORLD TODAY” Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) / Zoom Webinar Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2024.01.15[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Macro-strategic Trends in the Indo-Pacific” Date／Time Monday, January 15, 2024, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Ambassador Bilahari Kausikan, Chairman, Middle East Institute of the National University of Singapore Title “Macro-strategic Trends in the Indo-Pacific” Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2023.12.25[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Growth Prospects for the Japanese Economy” Date／Time Monday, December 25, 2023, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Yuri Okina, Chairperson, The Japan Research Institute, Ltd. Dr. Noriyuki Yanagawa, Professor, the Faculty of Economics, University of Tokyo Hiroko Ota, President of the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) Title “Growth Prospects for the Japanese Economy” Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2023.12.11[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Confronting Twin Challenges in Local Healthcare; The Pandemic and Aging Population” Date／Time Monday, December 11, 2023, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Yoshihiro Takayama, Division of Infectious Diseases, Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital / Trustee, NPO Rocinantes Title “Confronting Twin Challenges in Local Healthcare; The Pandemic and Aging Population” Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2023.12.04[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Generative AI in Finance” Date／Time Monday, December 4, 2023, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Ms. Pingping Chen, APAC Head of Applied AI at Goldman Sachs Title “Generative AI in Finance” Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language 2023.11.06[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Globalization and the way of coexistence in society” Date／Time Monday, November 6, 2023, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Oussouby Sacko, Director of Integrated Research Institute and Professor, Kyoto Seika University Title “Globalization and the way of coexistence in society” Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language 2023.10.16[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Toward the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election” Date／Time Monday, October 16, 2023, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Tatsuhiko Yoshizaki, Chief Economist, Sojitz Research Institute, Ltd. Title “Toward the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election” Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2023.07.10[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Asian Economy and Japan” Date／Time Monday, July 10, 2023, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Haruhiko Kuroda, The 31st Governor of the bank of Japan / Professor (Special Assignment) of the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) / Senior Fellow of the GRIPS ALLIANCE Title “Asian Economy and Japan” Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2023.06.26[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Think as you leap, prove as you crawl! - Ecosystems that create social impact” Date／Time Monday, June 26, 2023, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Sachiko Kuno, Serial Entrepreneur and Scientist / Co-founder and Executive Director, Phoenixi Co., Ltd. Title “Think as you leap, prove as you crawl! - Ecosystems that create social impact” Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) / Zoom Webinar Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2023.06.12[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “Smart City & Diversity” Date／Time Monday, June 12, 2023, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Ms. Naomi Koshi, Former Mayor of Otsu City / Partner, Miura & Partners / CEO, OnBoard K.K. Title “Smart City & Diversity” Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language 2023.06.05[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “When companies change, Japan will change.” Date／Time Monday, June 5, 2023, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Shin Ushijima, Senior Partner, Ushijima & Partners (Interviewer: Hiroko Ota, President of the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)) Title “When companies change, Japan will change.” Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) / Zoom Webinar Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) Movie 2023.05.29[Mon] GRIPS Forum: “ASEAN and the Indo-Pacific” Date／Time Monday, May 29, 2023, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Dino Patti Djalal, Founder and Chairman of Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) Title “ASEAN and the Indo-Pacific” Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) / Zoom Webinar Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2023.05.15[Mon] GRIPS Forum:“Debating Japan’s New Security Strategy” Date／Time Monday, May 15, 2023, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Narushige Michishita (Executive Vice President and Professor, GRIPS) Dr. Yoko Iwama (Professor and Director of the Strategic Studies Program, GRIPS) Title “Debating Japan’s New Security Strategy” Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Movie 2023.05.01[Mon] GRIPS Forum “The Advent of Emerging-economy Countries: Challenges for Japan” Date／Time 2023.5.1 16:40～18:10（Japan Time） Speaker Dr. Keiichi Tsunekawa, Professor Emeritus, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) Title The Advent of Emerging-economy Countries: Challenges for Japan Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Movie 2023.04.17[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Refugee Protection in Japan -Challenges and Opportunities-” Date／Time 2023.4.17 16:40～18:10（Japan Time） Speaker Ms. Eri Ishikawa, Chair of the Board, Japan Association for Refugees Title Refugee Protection in Japan -Challenges and Opportunities- Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Movie 2023.03.10[Fri] Special GRIPS Forum “Building a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: A Debate before the G-7 Summit in Hiroshima” Date／Time 2023.3.10 15:00～17:00 Doors open at 14:30（Japan Time） Speaker Prof. Rory Medcalf, Australian National University (ANU) Mr. Christopher Johnstone, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Dr. Tosh Minohara, Research Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs Title “Building a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: A Debate before the G-7 Summit in Hiroshima” Venue GRIPS Sokairo Hall, 1st Floor/ Zoom Webinar Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Movie 2022.12.19[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Tenchijin COMPASS, a global land search platform utilizing “Space Big Data”” Date／Time 2022.12.19 16:40～18:10（Japan Time） Speaker Mr. Yasutoshi Hyakusoku, Co-founder & COO, Tenchijin Inc. / Senior Engineer, JAXA Title Tenchijin COMPASS, a global land search platform utilizing “Space Big Data” Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) Movie 2022.12.05[Mon] GRIPS Forum “100 Days Mission impossible?　To have a safe and effective vaccine within 100 days in a next pandemic” Date／Time 2022.12.5 16:40～18:10（Japan Time） Speaker Dr. Osamu Kunii, CEO and Executive Director of the Global Health Innovative Technology Fund (GHIT) Title 100 Days Mission impossible?　To have a safe and effective vaccine within 100 days in a next pandemic Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Movie 2022.11.21[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Kitakyushu City's Efforts to be a Top Runner among SDGs Future Cities” Date／Time 2022.11.21 16:40～18:10（Japan Time） Speaker Ms. Yukari Ueda, SDGs Project Executive Director, Regional Revitalization SDGs Promotion Department, Planning and Coordination Bureau, City of Kitakyushu Title Kitakyushu City's Efforts to be a Top Runner among SDGs Future Cities Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) Movie 2022.11.07[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Changing the World from the Rice Paddies ∼Tsuruoka Science Park's Innovative Challenges” Date／Time 2022.11.7 16:40～18:10（Japan Time） Speaker Dr. Masaru Tomita, Director General, Institute for Advanced Biosciences/ Professor, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University Title Dr. Masaru Tomita, Director General, Institute for Advanced Biosciences/ Professor, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2022.10.17[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Pluralistic Digital Archives Series on Disasters and Wars” Date／Time 2022.10.17 16:40～18:10（Japan Time） Speaker Dr. Hidenori Watanave, Professor, Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies & Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, The University of Tokyo Title Pluralistic Digital Archives Series on Disasters and Wars Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) Movie 2022.06.20[Mon] GRIPS Forum “3-Day Advisory Flood Forecast System of Central Water Commission (CWC), Govt. of India”（The 3rd GRIPS SDGs Award ceremony） Date／Time 2022.6.20 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Mohammad Faiz Syed, Superintending Engineer, Central Water Commission, Government of India Title 3-Day Advisory Flood Forecast System of Central Water Commission (CWC), Govt. of India Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2022.06.20[Mon] GRIPS/SISP Webinar “Neutral No More: Why are Finland and Sweden Joining NATO?” Date／Time Monday, June 20, 2022 20:00 – 22:00 Tokyo (JST) / 13:00 – 15:00 Stockholm/Helsinki (CEST) / 07:00 – 09:00 Washington DC (EDT) Speaker Professor Dr. Thomas Jonter / Mr. Tapio Juntunen / Dr. Pascal Lottaz / Professor Dr. Yoko Iwama Title Neutral No More: Why are Finland and Sweden Joining NATO? Venue Online Fee Free Language English with Japanese simultaneous translation Movie 2022.06.06[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Fighting COVID-19: Kobe City’s Challenge” Date／Time 2022.6.6 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Kizo Hisamoto, Mayor of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture Title Fighting COVID-19: Kobe City's Challenge Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2022.05.30[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Why microfinance? Gojo’s challenge to extend financial inclusion across the globe” Date／Time 2022.5.30 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Taejun Shin, Founder & CEO, Gojo & Company Title Why microfinance? Gojo's challenge to extend financial inclusion across the globe Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2022.05.23[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Global Refugee Problems and Japan’s Refugee Policy” Date／Time 2022.5.23 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Saburo Takizawa, Professor Emeritus of Toyo Eiwa University/ Special Advisor, Japan for UNHCR Title Global Refugee Problems and Japan's Refugee Policy Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2022.05.16[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Geopolitics of Energy Security and Transformation toward Carbon Neutrality” Date／Time 2022.5.16 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Tanaka Nobuo, Chair, ICEF Steering Committee Title Geopolitics of Energy Security and Transformation toward Carbon Neutrality Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2022.04.25[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Beyond ODA: how the cooperation between Japan and Africa can help rethink development” Date／Time 2022.4.25 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, Chief Executive Officer of the African Union Development Agency - NEPAD Title Beyond ODA: how the cooperation between Japan and Africa can help rethink development Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2022.04.18[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Womenomics Imperative and Why ESG Investing is Expanding” Date／Time 2022.4.18 16:40～17:45 (Japan Time) Speaker Ms. Kathy Matsui, General Partner, MPower Partners Title Womenomics Imperative and Why ESG Investing is Expanding Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2022.03.16[Wed] 『NATOの核共有：その歴史と現状』「核不拡散体制の成立と安全保障政策の再定義」プロジェクト公開イベント・SISP/MSPウェビナー（3/16 16-18時） Date／Time 2022.01.24[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Global Commons Stewardship” Date／Time 2022.1.24 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Naoko Ishii, Executive Vice President, Director for Center for Global Commons, University of Tokyo Title Global Commons Stewardship Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2021.12.06[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Be a Catalyst for Positive Change” Date／Time 2021.12.6 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Ms. Lin Kobayashi, Chair of the Board of UWC ISAK Japan Title Be a Catalyst for Positive Change Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2021.11.08[Mon] (GRIPS Members Only Event) GRIPS Forum “Researchmap – a Platform for Science of Science Policy” Date／Time 2021.11.8 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Noriko Arai, Director and Professor, Research Center of Community Knowledge, Information and Society Research Division, National Institute of Informatics / Director General, Institute of Science for Education Title Researchmap – a Platform for Science of Science Policy Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2021.11.22[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Rare Metals: Light and Shadow” Date／Time 2021.11.22 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Professor Toru H. Okabe, Director General, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo Title Rare Metals: Light and Shadow Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2021.11.01[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Human Rights Challenges Facing the Biden Administration” Date／Time 2021.11.1 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Seiko Mimaki, Associate Professor, Takasaki City University of Economics Title Human Rights Challenges Facing the Biden Administration Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2021.10.18[Mon] GRIPS Forum “A New Model For A New Era　MADE WITH JAPAN” Date／Time 2021.10.18 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Ken Shibusawa, Chief Executive Officer, Shibusawa and Company, Inc. / Founder and Chairman, Commons Asset Management Title A New Model For A New Era　MADE WITH JAPAN Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2021.10.11[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Challenges of Social Business – Case of a chocolate startup　 “Dari K” ” Date／Time 2021.10.11 17:10～18:40 (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Keiichi Yoshino, President, Dari K Co., Ltd. Title Challenges of Social Business – Case of a chocolate startup　“Dari K” Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2021.07.12[Mon] GRIPS Forum “PLANETARY EXPLORATION by ISAS/JAXA’s DEEP SPACE FLEET” Date／Time 2021.7.12 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Hitoshi Kuninaka Title PLANETARY EXPLORATION by ISAS/JAXA’s DEEP SPACE FLEET Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2021.07.05[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Creating Open and Inclusive Societies with Digitalization: Discussions with Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s Digital Minister” Date／Time 2021.7.5 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Minister Audrey Tang, Minister without Portfolio, Executive Yuan Title Creating Open and Inclusive Societies with Digitalization: Discussions with Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s Digital Minister Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2021.06.07[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Localizing the 2030 SDGs by Accelerating Rural Development”（The 2nd GRIPS SDGs Award ceremony） Date／Time 2021.6.7 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Anwar Sanusi, Secretary General of Ministry of Manpower the Republic Indonesia Title Localizing the 2030 SDGs by Accelerating Rural Development Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2021.05.31[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Personal Genomics and the Future it Unlocks” Date／Time 2021.5.31 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Dr. Shoko Takahashi, Representative Director, Genequest Inc. / Executive Officer, euglena Co., Ltd. Title Personal Genomics and the Future it Unlocks Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2021.05.24[Mon] GRIPS Forum “ASEAN IN THE INDO-PACIFIC” Date／Time 2021.5.24 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker H.E. Mr. Robert Matheus Michael Tene, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Political Security Community Title ASEAN IN THE INDO-PACIFIC Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2021.04.19[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Brexit” Date／Time 2021.4.19 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker H.E. Mr. Koji TSURUOKA, Former Ambassador of Japan to the United Kingdom Title Brexit Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2021.04.12[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Reconstruction following the Great East Japan Earthquake —Building Resilient Cities and Restoring Livelihood” Date／Time 2021.4.12 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Masakatsu Okamoto, Former Vice-Minister of　Reconstruction Agency Title Reconstruction following the Great East Japan Earthquake —Building Resilient Cities and Restoring Livelihood Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2021.01.18[Mon] GRIPS Forum “In the Business of Improving Global Sanitation and Hygiene” Date／Time 2021.1.18 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Kinya Seto, President and CEO, LIXIL Corporation Title In the Business of Improving Global Sanitation and Hygiene Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2020.12.21[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Is There a Unique “Asian Consensus” for Development?　－ Lessons from Asian Development History－” Date／Time 2020.12.21 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Takehiko Nakao, Chairman of the Institute at Mizuho Research Institute Ltd. Title Is There a Unique “Asian Consensus” for Development? － Lessons from Asian Development History－ Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2020.12.14[Mon] Japan’s Future Security and Challenges Thereof Date／Time 2020.12.14／16：40～18：10 Speaker Mr. Katsutoshi Kawano, Former Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Ministry of Defense. Title Japan's Future Security and Challenges Thereof Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2020.11.16[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Challenge of Developing Atami as a Sustainable Hot-Spring Tourist Resort” Date／Time 2020.11.16 16：40～18：10（Japan Time） Speaker Mr. Sakae Saito, Mayor of Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture Title Challenge of Developing Atami as a Sustainable Hot-Spring Tourist Resort Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2020.11.02[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Emerging new tech and leaders: where is Japanese agriculture heading for?” Date／Time 2020.11.2 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Ms. Aoi FUJITA, Secretary General, Nuffield International Farming Scholarship Japan Associate Title Emerging new tech and leaders: where is Japanese agriculture heading for? Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2020.10.26[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Mexican Agenda for Gender Equity” Date／Time 2020.10.26 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Her Excellency Ms. Melba María PRÍA Olavarrieta, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Mexican States Title Mexican Agenda for Gender Equity Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Movie 2020.10.23[Fri] GRIPS Webinar “South China Sea: Nature of the dispute, resolving or　managing it?” Date／Time 2020.10.23 1600-1800 hours, Japan time Speaker Ambassador Arif Havas Oegroseno, President of 20 th Meetings of States Parties to the 1982 UNCLOS Indonesian Ambassador to Federal Republic of Germany Prof. Nobukatsu Kanehara, GRIPS Visiting Professor Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Online (Zoom Webinar) Language English (Simultaneous interpretation to Japanese available) 2020.10.12[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Innovative Approaches in the Public Private Partnership (PPP) in meeting the SDGs”（The 1st GRIPS SDGs Award ceremony） Date／Time 2020.10.12 16:40～18:10 (Japan Time) Speaker Mr. Mohammad Sajjad Moghal, Ex-Senior Adviser Multi-sector/ Economic Growth Specialist, USAID Pakistan Title Innovative Approaches in the Public Private Partnership (PPP) in meeting the SDGs Venue Online (Zoom Webinar) Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language 2020.01.20[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Special Duty: A History of the Japanese Intelligence Community” Date／Time 2020.1.20 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Richard J. Samuels, Ford International Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for International Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Title Special Duty: A History of the Japanese Intelligence Community Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2019.12.23[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Aiming to be “Aomori: The Place People Choose”” Date／Time 2019.12.23 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Shingo MIMURA, Governor of Aomori Prefecture Title Aiming to be “Aomori: The Place People Choose” Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2019.12.09[Mon] GRIPS Forum “The Media’s Role in the Changing World” Date／Time 2019.12.9 16:40～18:10 Speaker Ms. Motoko RICH, Tokyo Bureau Chief for The New York Times Title The Media's Role in the Changing World Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2019.12.02[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Acceptance of Foreign Nationals and Achievement of Harmonious Coexistence” Date／Time 2019.12.2 16:40～18:10 Speaker Ms. Shoko Sasaki, Commissioner of the Immigration Services Agency Title Acceptance of Foreign Nationals and Achievement of Harmonious Coexistence Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2019.11.25[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Turkish Foreign Policy Adopting Itself to Challenges in and around Her Region” Date／Time 2019.11.25 16:40～18:10 Speaker His Excellency Dr. Hasan Murat MERCAN, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey Title Turkish Foreign Policy Adopting Itself to Challenges in and around Her Region Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2019.10.21[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Megaregulation Contested: Global Economic Ordering After TPP” Date／Time 2019.10.21 16:40～18:10 Speaker Prof. Christina DAVIS, Harvard University Prof. Benedict KINGSBURY, New York University (NYU)　 Prof. David MALONE, Rector, United Nations University (UNU) Prof. Kenichi KAWASAKI, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) Title Megaregulation Contested: Global Economic Ordering After TPP Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2019.11.11[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Cities and the Transport Sector: SDG Work Roles and Challenges” Date／Time 2019.11.11 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Miyoshi KATO (Executive Fellow in charge of Energy and Environment, Energy Division, TAISEI CORPORATION) Dr. Akihiko TANAKA (President of GRIPS, Former President of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Dr. Hideo TOKUYAMA (Executive Advisor of DENTSU INC., Adjunct Professor of GRIPS, Ex Vice-Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism), Dr. Shuzo MURAKAMI (Professor Emeritus of The University of Tokyo, Representative Director of Institute for Building Environment and Energy Conservation（IBEC) ) Title Cities and the Transport Sector: SDG Work Roles and Challenges Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee General Participants: JPY 2,000 (Tax included) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2019.07.08[Mon] GRIPS Forum “Creative Reconstruction “Build Back Better” from the Kumamoto Earthquakes – the Role Played by Kumamon” Date／Time 2019.7.8 16:40～18:10 Speaker Ikuo Kabashima, Ph.D., Governor of Kumamoto Prefecture, Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo Title Creative Reconstruction “Build Back Better” from the Kumamoto Earthquakes - the Role Played by Kumamon Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2019.06.24[Mon] GRIPS Forum “DO PEOPLE PREFER WOMEN OR MEN AS LEADERS?” Date／Time 2019.6.24 16:40～18:10 Speaker Ms. Hanna Birna Kristjánsdóttir, Senior Advisor on Women’s Leadership for UN Women and Chair of the Board of Women Political Leaders (WPL) Title DO PEOPLE PREFER WOMEN OR MEN AS LEADERS? Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2019.07.01[Mon] GRIPS Forum “What should emerging economies learn from Japanese experience?” Date／Time 2019.7.1 16:40～18:10 Speaker Prof. Masaaki Shirakawa, The 30th Governor of the Bank of Japan, Distinguished Guest Professor at Aoyama-Gakuin University Title What should emerging economies learn from Japanese experience? Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2019.06.17[Mon] GRIPS Forum”Cyber Security Visions for Advanced Internet Technologies” Date／Time 2019.6.17 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Jun Murai, Professor, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies/ Dean, Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University Title Cyber Security Visions for Advanced Internet Technologies Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2019.05.27[Mon] The 165th GRIPS Forum “How to address the challenges and opportunities in the ever-changing international trade environment －Views of the World Customs Organization (WCO)” Date／Time 2019.5.27 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Title How to address the challenges and opportunities in the ever-changing international trade environment－Views of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2019.04.22[Mon] The 164th GRIPS Forum “Corporate Governance – Progress in Japan” Date／Time 2019.4.22 16:40～18:10 Speaker Ms. Izumi Kobayashi, Director and a member of the Board, ANA Holdings, Inc., Mitsui & Co., Ltd., and Mizuho Financial Group Title Corporate Governance - Progress in Japan Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2019.04.15[Mon] The 163rd GRIPS Forum”Digitize or Die, Innovating in Marketing for Surviving in Disruptive Time” Date／Time 2019.4.15 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Yuichi Itabashi, General Manager, e-Strategy Management Office, Tokyo, FUJIFILM Corporation Title Digitize or Die, Innovating in Marketing for Surviving in Disruptive Time Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2019.01.21[Mon] The 162nd GRIPS Forum “Things to do to mitigate/prevent flood and sediment-related disasters” Date／Time Monday, January 21, 2019, at 16:40-18:10 pm (Japan Time) Speaker Prof. Takahisa Mizuyama, Professor (special assignment), National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) Title Things to do to mitigate/prevent flood and sediment-related disasters Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2018.12.03[Mon] The 159th GRIPS Forum “UN’s Sustainable Development Goals: Blueprint for a Better Future” Date／Time 2018.12.3 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the Former Secretary General of the United Nations Title UN’s Sustainable Development Goals: Blueprint for a Better Future Venue Soukairou Hall (First Floor, GRIPS) Fee Free (RSVP is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2018.12.17[Mon] The 161st GRIPS Forum “Japan Health Diplomacy: Past, Present and Future – Asia Human Wellbeing Initiative” Date／Time 2018.12.17 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Keizo Takemi, Member, House of Councillors; Chairperson, Special Committee on Global Health Strategy, LDP Title Japan Health Diplomacy: Past, Present and Future - Asia Human Wellbeing Initiative Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2018.11.05[Mon] The 158th GRIPS Forum”Who or what should govern AI?” Date／Time 2018.11.5 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Kay Firth-Butterfield(Head, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, World Economic Forum LLC) Title Who or what should govern AI? Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2018.10.29[Mon] The 157th GRIPS Forum “Consumer policy and SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)” Date／Time 2018.10.29 16:40～18:10 Speaker Kazumi Okamura, Esq., Commissioner to Consumer Affairs Agency Title Consumer policy and SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2018.10.22[Mon] The 156th GRIPS Forum “How to Deal with Population Decrease-The Challenges Taken Up by Kochi Prefecture” Date／Time 2018.10.22 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Masanao Ozaki, Governor of Kochi Prefecture Title How to Deal with Population Decrease-The Challenges Taken Up by Kochi Prefecture Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2018.07.23[Mon] The 155th GRIPS Forum”India-Japan Special Strategic&Global Partnership in a Changing World” Date／Time 2018.7.23 16:40～18:10 Speaker His Excellency Mr. Sujan R. Chinoy, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Japan Title India-Japan Special Strategic & Global Partnership in a Changing World Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2018.06.25[Mon] The 154th GRIPS Forum “Strengthening Water-related Disaster Resilience: Towards Sustainable Development and Climate Change Adaptation” Date／Time 2018.6.25 16:40～18:10 Speaker Professor Toshio Koike, Director of ICHARM, Professor Emeritus of The University of Tokyo Title Strengthening Water-related Disaster Resilience: Towards Sustainable Development and Climate Change Adaptation Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2018.06.18[Mon] The 153rd GRIPS Forum “AI Research in Japan” Date／Time 2018.6.18 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Masashi Sugiyama, Director, RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project / Professor, The University of Tokyo Title AI Research in Japan Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2018.06.11[Mon] The 152nd GRIPS Forum “Who produces healthy crops: Insights from Japan and some developing countries” Date／Time 2018.6.11 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Keiko T. NATSUAKI, Vice President of Tokyo University of Agriculture Title Who produces healthy crops: Insights from Japan and some developing countries Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese(English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2018.05.28[Mon] The 151st GRIPS Forum “For Peace and Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula” Date／Time 2018.5.28 16:40～18:10 Speaker His Excellency Mr. LEE Su Hoon, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea Title For Peace and Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2018.04.16[Mon] The 150th GRIPS Forum “Protean Power: Exploring the Uncertain and Unexpected in World Politics” Date／Time 2018.4.16 16:40～18:10 Speaker Peter J. Katzenstein,Walter S. Carpenter, Jr. Professor of International Studies, Cornell University Title Protean Power: Exploring the Uncertain and Unexpected in World Politics Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2018.04.09[Mon] The 149th GRIPS Forum “Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS): A New Way of Cooperation and its Contributors” Date／Time 2018.4.9 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Noritada Morita, Former Director-General of Asian Development Bank Title Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS): A New Way of Cooperation and its Contributors Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2018.01.15[Mon] The 148th GRIPS Forum “The Idea of Asia” Date／Time 2018.1.15 16:40～18:10 Speaker Ph.D. SUGATA BOSE, Gardiner Professor of Oceanic History and Affairs, Harvard University Title The Idea of Asia Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2017.12.18[Mon] The 147th GRIPS Forum “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Legal Administration: Along with “Judicial Diplomacy”” Date／Time 2017.12.18 16:40～18:10 Speaker Ms. Yoko Kamikawa, Minister of Justice Title Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Legal Administration: Along with “Judicial Diplomacy” Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2017.12.11[Mon] The 146th GRIPS Forum “Moving beyond the legacy of the disaster: an affected area’s reconstruction.” Date／Time 2017.12.11 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mayor Yuukou Endo, Village of Kawauchi, Fukushima Prefecture Title Moving beyond the legacy of the disaster:an affected area’s reconstruction. Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2017.12.04[Mon] The 145th GRIPS Forum “U.S. politics after presidential election” Date／Time 2017.12.4 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Fumiaki Kubo, Professor of The University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law and Graduate Schools for Law and Politics Title U.S. politics after presidential election Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2017.11.13[Mon] The 144th GRIPS Forum “North Korea’s nuclear development and Japan” Date／Time 2017.11.13 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr.MITOJI YABUNAKA, Former Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Professor, Ritsumeikan University Title North Korea's nuclear development and Japan Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2017.11.06[Mon] The 143rd GRIPS Forum “Building Peace in Conflict-affected societies “ Date／Time 2017.11.6 16:40～18:10 Speaker Ms. Rumiko SEYA President, Japan Center for Conflict Prevention / Director, JCCP M Co., Ltd. Title Building Peace in Conflict-affected societies Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2017.07.10[Mon] The 142nd GRIPS Forum “Creating a Society for Female Participation with the Support of Men “ Date／Time 2017.7.10 16:40～18:10 Speaker Ms. Haniwa Natori Auditor at The University of Electro-Communications, Former Director-General, Gender Equality Bureau, Cabinet Office Title Creating a Society for Female Participation with the Support of Men Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2017.06.05[Mon] The 141st GRIPS Forum “Significance of Collaboration among Citizens, Academics, Industry, and Public Sector in Resolving Regional Issues～Collaborative Case in Mitaka City, Tokyo～” Date／Time 2017.6.5 16:40～18:10 Speaker Ms. Keiko Kiyohara, Mayor of Mitaka City, Tokyo Title Significance of Collaboration among Citizens, Academics, Industry, and Public Sector in Resolving Regional Issues～Collaborative Case in Mitaka City, Tokyo～ Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2017.05.29[Mon] The 140th GRIPS Forum “Initiatives related to Defense Equipment and Technology in Japan” Date／Time 2017.5.29 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Hideaki Watanabe, Commissioner of Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA), Ministry of Defense Title Initiatives related to Defense Equipment and Technology in Japan Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2017.05.22[Mon] The 139th GRIPS Forum “The Great East Japan Earthquake and the Mission of Japan” Date／Time 2017.5.22 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Hideo Tokuyama, Adjunct Professor of GRIPS, Former Administrative Vice-Minister of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Adviser of Dentsu Title The Great East Japan Earthquake and the Mission of Japan Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2017.05.15[Mon] The 138th GRIPS Forum “Donald Trump and the World Economy” Date／Time 2017.5.15 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Daisuke Kotegawa, Former Executive Director for Japan, IMF, Research Director, The Canon Institute for Global Studies Title Donald Trump and the World Economy Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2017.04.24[Mon] The 137th GRIPS Forum “Royalist-guided Democracy in Thailand: Its History, Conditions for Success and Prospect” Date／Time 2017.4.24 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Thongchai Winichakul, Chief Senior Researcher, Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO) Emeritus Professor of History, University of Wisconsin-Madison Title Royalist-guided Democracy in Thailand: Its History, Conditions for Success and Prospect Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2017.04.17[Mon] The 136ｔh GRIPS Forum ” The Politics of UN Sanctions against North Korea ～How North Korea Evaded the UN Sanctions and What Can We Do About It?” Date／Time 2017.04.17 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Katsuhisa Furukawa, Former Member, DPRK Sanctions Committee’s Panel of Experts, UN Security Council Title The Politics of UN Sanctions against North Korea ~How North Korea Evaded the UN Sanctions and What Can We Do About It? Venue Soukairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.12.19[Mon] The 135th GRIPS Forum “Myanmar’s Political Development (2010-2016)” Date／Time 2016.12.19 16:40～18:10 Speaker H.E. Mr. Thurain Thant Zin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to Japan Title Myanmar's Political Development (2010 -2016) Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.12.09[Fri] Special GRIPS Forum “Indonesian Maritime Strategy” Date／Time 2016.12.9 10:40～12:10 Speaker Ambassador Arif Havas Oegroseno, Deputy Minister of the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Title Indonesian Maritime Strategy Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.12.12[Mon] The 134th GRIPS Forum “African Market, A Dare for Japanese Companies” Date／Time 2016.12.12 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Yutaka Kase, Representative Director and Chairman of the Board, Sojitz Cooperation Title African Market, A Dare for Japanese Companies Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.11.21[Mon] The 133rd GRIPS Forum “What is Community Design?” Date／Time 2016.11.21 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Ryo Yamazaki, CEO of studio-L, Director of Community Design at the Tohoku University of Art and Design Title What is Community Design? Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.11.21[Mon] The 133rd GRIPS Forum “What is Community Design?” Date／Time 2016.11.21 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Ryo Yamazaki, CEO of studio-L, Director of Community Design at the Tohoku University of Art and Design Title What is Community Design? Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.11.14[Mon] The 132nd GRIPS Forum “Bridgestone’s Global Management and Innovation Strategy” Date／Time 2016.11.14 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Yuichiro Takenami, Vice President and Senior Officer, Bridgestone Corporation Title Bridgestone's Global Management and Innovation Strategy Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.10.31[Mon] The 130th GRIPS Forum “Unearthing Beneficial Microbial Compounds: Discovery, Development International Partnerships” Date／Time 2016.10.31 16:40～18:10 Speaker Prof. Satoshi Ōmura, Distinguished Emeritus Professor, Kitasato University Title Unearthing Beneficial Microbial Compounds: Discovery, Development International Partnerships Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.11.07[Mon] The 131st GRIPS Forum “North Korea’s Nuclear and Missile Diplomacy: Where is it Going and What Can We Do about it?” Date／Time 2016.11.7 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Narushige Michishita, Professor of GRIPS Title North Korea’s Nuclear and Missile Diplomacy: Where is it Going and What Can We Do about it? Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.10.24[Mon] The 129th GRIPS Forum “Improving Education with Innovation and Evaluation” Date／Time 2016.10.24 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Susan M. Dynarski, Professor, University of Michigan Title Improving Education with Innovation and Evaluation Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.10.17[Mon] The 128th GRIPS Forum “Unpredictable Global Energy Situation: Grand Transformation Time Requires Great Cooperation” Date／Time 2016.10.17 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Masakazu Toyoda, Chairman & CEO, The Institute of Energy Economics Title Unpredictable Global Energy Situation: Grand Transformation Time Requires Great Cooperation Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.07.25[Mon] The 127th GRIPS Forum “Three “Seismic Shifts” in the Global Economy and Japan as a Spearhead of Change” Date／Time 2016.7.25 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Kiyohiko G. Nishimura, Professor of Economics, The University of Tokyo; Professor of GRIPS; Former Deputy Governor, Bank of Japan Title Three “Seismic Shifts“ in the Global Economy and Japan as a Spearhead of Change Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.06.27[Mon] The 126th GRIPS Forum “U.S. Strategy towards China & Japan and the Role of Think-tank” Date／Time 2016.6.27 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Quansheng Zhao, Professor, School of International Service, American University Title U.S. Strategy towards China & Japan and the Role of Think-tank Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.06.20[Mon] The 125th GRIPS Forum “Global Views on Energy” Date／Time 2016.6.20 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Michelle Michot Foss, Chief Energy Economist and Program Manager, Bureau of Economic Geology's Center for Energy Economics, The University of Texas Title Global Views on Energy Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.05.23[Mon] The 124th GRIPS Forum “Another problem of CO2: Ocean acidification and its impact on marine organisms” Date／Time 2016.5.23 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Naomi Harada, Deputy Director, Research & Development Center for Global Change, JAMSTEC Title Another problem of CO2: Ocean acidification and its impact on marine organisms Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.05.23[Mon] The 124th GRIPS Forum “Another problem of CO2: Ocean acidification and its impact on marine organisms” Date／Time 2016.5.23 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Naomi Harada, Deputy Director, Research & Development Center for Global Change, JAMSTEC Title Another problem of CO2: Ocean acidification and its impact on marine organisms Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.05.09[Mon] The 123rd GRIPS Forum “The High Tech Innovator vs The Frugal Innovator, Comparing China and India on Innovation Activities” Date／Time 2016.5.9 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Sunil Mani, Professor, GRIPS; Professor, Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum, Kerala, India Title The High Tech Innovator vs The Frugal Innovator, Comparing China and India on Innovation Activities Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.04.18[Mon] The 122nd GRIPS Forum “The Defense Force Awakens” Date／Time 2016.4.18 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Hideshi Tokuchi, Senior Fellow of GRIPS ALLIANCE, Former Vice-Minister of Defense for International Affairs Title The Defense Force Awakens Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.04.11[Mon] The 121st GRIPS Forum “Economic Impacts of TPP/EPAs” Date／Time 2016.4.11 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Kenichi Kawasaki, Professor of GRIPS, Senior Fellow of GRIPS ALLIANCE, Co-chair of the Global EPAs Research Consortium Title Economic Impacts of TPP/EPAs Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2016.01.18[Mon] The 120th GRIPS Forum “What is Hindering the Expansion of Women’s Participation in Society?” Date／Time 2016.1.18 16:40～18:10 Speaker Ms. Reiko Okutani, Chairman, The R Co., Ltd. Title What is Hindering the Expansion of Women’s Participation in Society? Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2015.12.14[Mon] The 119th GRIPS Forum”Leaders That are There for People: Everything Begins with Empathy and Trust” Date／Time 2015.12.14 16:40～18:10 Speaker Ms. Fumiko Hayashi, Mayor of the City of Yokohama Title Leaders That are There for People: Everything Begins with Empathy and Trust Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2015.11.30[Mon] The 118th GRIPS Forum”Present and Future of Geothermal Energy Utilization in Japan” Date／Time 2015.11.30 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Sachio Ehara, Director, Institute for Geothermal Information / Professor Emeritus, Kyushu University Title Present and Future of Geothermal Energy Utilization in Japan Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2015.11.16[Mon] The 117th GRIPS Forum”Australia in the Indo-Pacific Region” Date／Time 2015.11.16 16:40～18:10 Speaker His Excellency The Hon Alexander Downer（Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom) Title Australia in the Indo-Pacific Region Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2015.11.02[Mon] The 116th GRIPS Forum”Progress in dark days” Date／Time 2015.11.2 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Jan Staman, the former director of the Rathenau Institute, SciREX Center Special Advisor Title Progress in dark days Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2015.10.19[Mon] The 114th GRIPS Forum”India-Japan Relations: The Road Ahead” Date／Time 2015.10.19 16:40～18:10 Speaker H.E. Mrs. Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa, Ambassador of the India to Japan Title India-Japan Relations: The Road Ahead Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2015.10.26[Mon] The 115th GRIPS Forum”Economic Effect of Infrastructure Investment and Exchange Rate Mechanism of Asia” Date／Time 2015.10.26 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Naoyuki Yoshino, Dean of the Asian Development Bank Institute, Professor Emeritus of Keio University, Adjunct Professor of GRIPS Title Economic Effect of Infrastructure Investment and Exchange Rate Mechanism of Asia Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2015.07.06[Mon] The 112th GRIPS Forum”Future of Fukushima” Date／Time 2015.7.6 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Masao Uchibori (Governor of Fukushima Prefecture) Title Future of Fukushima Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2015.06.29[Mon] The 111th GRIPS Forum”Finding opportunity in a crisis: How we succeeded as a small brewery in the mountains of Yamaguchi” Date／Time 2015.6.29 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Hiroshi Sakurai, President and Representive Director, Asahi Shuzo Co. LTD. Title Finding opportunity in a crisis: How we succeeded as a small brewery in the mountains of Yamaguchi Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2015.06.15[Mon] The 110th GRIPS Forum”Looking forward: Pakistan in the 21st Century” Date／Time 2015.6.15 16:40～18:10 Speaker H.E. Mr. Farukh Amil (Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Japan) Title Looking forward: Pakistan in the 21st Century Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2015.05.25[Mon] The 108th GRIPS Forum”Capacity Building in Science & Technology for Sustainable Development” Date／Time 2015.5.25 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Romain Murenzi (Executive Director, The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)) Title Capacity Building in Science & Technology for Sustainable Development Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2015.06.01[Mon] The 109th GRIPS Forum”CUBA: A SOCIETY IN PROGRESS” Date／Time 2015.6.1 16:40～18:10 Speaker H.E. Mr. Marcos Fermin Rodríguez Costa (Ambassador of the Republica of Cuba en Japan) Title CUBA: A SOCIETY IN PROGRESS Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2015.05.28[Thu] Special GRIPS Forum 28th May “Asian Economic Outlook and Roles of ADB” Date／Time 2015.5.28 15:00～16:30 Speaker Mr. Takehiko Nakao (President, Asia Development Bank) Title Asian Economic Outlook and Roles of ADB Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2015.04.27[Mon] The 107th GRIPS Forum”Fiscal consolidation and generational equity” Date／Time 2015.4.27 16:40～18:10 Speaker Professor Toshihiro Ihori (Professor, GRIPS) Title Fiscal consolidation and generational equity Venue Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2015.04.06[Mon] The 106th GRIPS Forum”Sediment-related Disasters in Japan －The current state of affairs and countermeasures taken－” Date／Time 2015.4.6 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Hiroshi Ikeya (former Professor (Special Assignment), GRIPS) Title Sediment related Disasters in Japan －The actual situation and Countermeasures－ Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2015.01.26[Mon] The 105th GRIPS Forum”Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture: South Africa – Twenty Years of Freedom and a Vision for the Future” Date／Time 2015.1.26 16:40～18:10 Speaker H.E. Ms. Mohau Pheko, Republic of South Africa’s Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary to Japan Title Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture: “South Africa - Twenty Years of Freedom and a Vision for the Future” Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.12.22[Mon] The 104th GRIPS Forum　”Wealthy Nation, Virtuous Nation, Nation of Mount Fuji’s Regional Diplomacy” Date／Time 2014.12.22 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Heita Kawakatsu, Governor of Shizuoka Prefectural Government Title Wealthy Nation, Virtuous Nation, Nation of Mount Fuji’s Regional Diplomacy Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.12.15[Mon] The 103rd GRIPS Forum　”Evolution of business model of Sogo-Shosha” Date／Time 2014.12.15 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Hideto Nakahara, Member of the Board, Senior Executive Vice President, Global Strategy & Business Development, Mitsubishi Corporation, Tokyo Title Evolution of business model of Sogo-Shosha Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.12.03[Wed] Special GRIPS Forum 3rd December “Indonesian Economy Beyond 2014:Managing Short-term Stability, Unlocking Long-term Growth” Date／Time 2014.12.3 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Perry Warjiyo; Deputy Governor, Bank Indonesia Title Indonesian Economy Beyond 2014:Managing Short-term Stability, Unlocking Long-term Growth Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.12.01[Mon] The 102nd GRIPS Forum　”Fiscal Problem in Japan: Social Security and Consumption Tax” Date／Time 2014.12.1 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Takatoshi Ito, Professor of GRIPS; Project Professor at University of Tokyo Title Fiscal Problem in Japan: Social Security and Consumption Tax Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.11.17[Mon] The 101st GRIPS Forum　”U.S.-Japan relations after the U.S. midterm elections” Date／Time 2014.11.17 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Fellow at Center for American Progress (CAP) Title U.S.-Japan relations after the U.S. midterm elections Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.11.10[Mon] The 100th GRIPS Forum　”The Power to Love Yourself” Date／Time 2014.11.10 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Hirotada Ototake Title The Power to Love Yourself Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.10.27[Mon] The 99th GRIPS Forum　”Emerging Another Age of Discovery in Solar System enabled through Round Voyage Technology represented by Hayabusa Mission” Date／Time 2014.10.27 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Junichiro Kawaguchi, Senior Fellow of JAXA; Professor of ISAS Title Emerging Another Age of Discovery in Solar System enabled through Round Voyage Technology represented by Hayabusa Mission Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.10.20[Mon] The 98th GRIPS Forum　”The globalisation of the legal profession – The rise of global law firms in the twenty first century” Date／Time 2014.10.20 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mr. Harold Paisner, Senior Partner, Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP Title The globalisation of the legal profession – The rise of global law firms in the twenty first century Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.07.28[Mon] The 97th GRIPS Forum　”On Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty—Revisit the Theory of Income Inequality “ Date／Time 2014.7.28 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Takenori Inoki, Professor, Aoyama Gakuin University Title On Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty—Revisit the Theory of Income Inequality Venue Soukairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.07.14[Mon] The 96th GRIPS Forum　”Japan’s Tomorrow and Contribution to International Society” Date／Time 2014.7.14 16:40～18:10 Speaker Mitsuo Ohashi, Supreme Counselor, Showa Denko K.K. Title Japan's Tomorrow and Contribution to International Society Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.07.07[Mon] The 95th GRIPS Forum　”The Ethics and Economics of Climate Change: Findings from the IPCC” Date／Time 2014.7.7 16:40～18:10 Speaker Prof. Charles D. Kolstad, Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Title The Ethics and Economics of Climate Change: Findings from the IPCC Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.06.16[Mon] The 94th GRIPS Forum　”Work-Life Balance as a National Strategy” Date／Time 2014.6.16 16:40～18:10 Speaker Ms. Yoshie Komuro, President and CEO, Work-Life Balance Co., Ltd. Title Work-Life Balance as a National Strategy Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.06.09[Mon] The 93rd GRIPS Forum　”Globalization and Emerging Infectious Diseases” Date／Time 2014.6.9 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Hitoshi Oshitani, Professor, Department of Virology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine Title Globalization and Emerging Infectious Diseases Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.05.26[Mon] The 92nd GRIPS Forum　” Impasse in Malaysian Politics: Origins, Leadership and Prospects” Date／Time 2014.5.26 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Khoo Boo Teik, Professor of GRIPS Title Impasse in Malaysian Politics: Origins, Leadership and Prospects Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English, (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.05.23[Fri] Special GRIPS FORUM on May 23rd by Dr. Mohammed Gharib Bilal Date／Time 2014.5.23 13:00-14:30 Speaker Dr. Mohammed Gharib Bilal, Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania Title Developing country’s perspectives on the changing global patterns of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and their implications in the war against poverty: Case of Tanzania Venue GRIPS Sokairo Hall, 1st Floor Fee Free (prior registration required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.04.21[Mon] The 91st GRIPS Forum “Philippine Macroeconomic Regimes” Date／Time 2014.4.21 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Cayetano W. Paderanga, Jr., Chairman, Board of Trustees, Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Title Philippine Macroeconomic Regimes Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) 2014.04.07[Mon] The 90nd GRIPS Forum　” The Acceleration of an Aging and Shrinking Population in Japan: Society and Policy Challenges” Date／Time 2014.4.7 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Kenji Shimazaki, Professor of GRIPS Title The Acceleration of an Aging and Shrinking Population in Japan: Society and Policy Challenges Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.04.07[Mon] The 90nd GRIPS Forum　” The Acceleration of an Aging and Shrinking Population in Japan: Society and Policy Challenges” Date／Time 2014.4.7 16:40～18：10 Speaker Dr. Kenji Shimazaki, Professor of GRIPS Title The Acceleration of an Aging and Shrinking Population in Japan: Society and Policy Challenges Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese , (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2014.01.06[Mon] The 88th GRIPS Forum　” Required Policies for Aged Infrastructures “ Date／Time 2014.1.6 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Shigeru Morichi, Senior Professor; Director of Policy Research Center, GRIPS Title Required Policies for Aged Infrastructures Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) 2014.01.20[Mon] The 89th GRIPS Forum　”Australia and the Indo-Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities “ Date／Time 2014.1.20 16:40～18:10 Speaker H.E. Mr. Bruce Miller, Australian Ambassador to Japan Title Australia and the Indo-Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities Venue 2014.1.20 16:40～18：10 Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) 2013.12.16[Mon] The 87th GRIPS Forum　”The World System in the 21st century and Japan’s International Cooperation” Date／Time 2013.12.16 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Title The World System in the 21st century and Japan's International Cooperation Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2013.11.18[Mon] The 86th GRIPS Forum　”The Points of Controversy over “The Okinawa Problem” within Japan” Date／Time 2013.11.18 16:40～18:10 Speaker Dr. Kurayoshi Takara, Vice governor of Okinawa Prefecture Title The Points of Controversy over “The Okinawa Problem” within Japan Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2013.11.11[Mon] The 85th GRIPS Forum　”The Abe administration’s diplomatic strategy” Date／Time November 11, 2013 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Shotaro Yachi, Special Advisor to the Cabinet Title The Abe administration's diplomatic strategy Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2013.10.28[Mon] The 84th GRIPS Forum　”The Tripartite Division of Powers：Democracy in a Populist Age” Date／Time 2013.10.28 16:40-18:10 Speaker Prof. Ronald Philip Dore, Professor Emeritus, London University Title The Tripartite Division of Powers：Democracy in a Populist Age Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2013.10.07[Mon] The 83rd GRIPS Forum　”Euglena will save the Earth! (tentative)” Date／Time 2013.10.7 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Mitsuru Izumo, President, Euglena Title Euglena will save the Earth! (tentative) Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2013.07.08[Mon] The 82nd GRIPS Forum　”Distributing Phronesis for Sustainable Innovation” Date／Time 2013.7.8 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Ikujiro Nonaka, Professor Emeritus, Hitotsubashi University ICS Title Distributing Phronesis for Sustainable Innovation Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2013.07.01[Mon] The 81st GRIPS Forum　”Japan’s Economy: Where To From Here With Abenomics?” Date／Time 2013.7.1 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Akira Kojima, Member of the Trustees of GRIPS; Chairman of World Trade Center Tokyo, Inc (WTC Tokyo) Title Japan's Economy: Where To From Here With Abenomics Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2013.06.24[Mon] The 80th GRIPS Forum　”Rwanda: From hopelessness to hopefulness” Date／Time 2013.6.24 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Charles Murigande, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to Japan Title Rwanda: From hopelessness to hopefulness Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) Movie 2013.06.10[Mon] The 79th GRIPS Forum　“The UN Security Council: Boom or Bust?” Date／Time 2013.6.10 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. David M. Malone, Rector of the United Nations University;Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Title The UN Security Council: Boom or Bust? Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) Movie 2013.05.27[Mon] The 78th GRIPS Forum　“A Time for Reform of Japan-ASEAN Policy Coordination” Date／Time 2013.5.27 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Thanong Bidaya, Senior Fellow of GRIPS; Former Minister of Finance, Thailand Title A Time for Reform of Japan-ASEAN Policy Coordination Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) Movie 2013.05.13[Mon] GRIPS-US Embassy Energy Forum (Extended GRIPS Forum) Date／Time 2013.5.13 13:10-18:10 Speaker English and Japanese (simultaneous translation provided) Title Part I: Joint Forum on the Energy FuturePart II: GRIPS Forum Venue Sokairo Hall, GRIPS Fee Free (prior registration necessary) Language English and Japanese (simultaneous translation provided) Movie 2013.04.08[Mon] The 75th GRIPS Forum　“Understanding China’s Institutional Process in a Historical Perspective” Date／Time 2013.4.8 16:30-18:10 Speaker Dr. Masahiko Aoki, Tomoye and Henri Takahashi Professor Emeritus; Senior Fellow, Stanford University Title Understanding China’s Institutional Process in a Historical Perspective Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) Movie 2013.04.15[Mon] The 76th GRIPS Forum　“New Japan in a New Asia” Date／Time 2013.4.15 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Surin Pitsuwan,　Former Secretary-General of ASEAN Title New Japan in a New Asia Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2013.02.12[Tue] Special GRIPS Forum　“Priorities for EU Diplomacy in East Asia” Date／Time 2013.2.12 16:40-17:40 Speaker Mr. David O'Sullivan,Chief Operating Officer of the European External Action Service Title Priorities for EU Diplomacy in East Asia Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2013.01.21[Mon] “ Governor of Okinawa Prefecture” Date／Time 2013.01.21／16：40／18：10 Speaker Mr. Hirokazu Nakaima, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture Title Governor of Okinawa Prefecture Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese(English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2013.01.21[Mon] Governor of Okinawa Prefecture Date／Time 2013.1.21 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Hirokazu Nakaima, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture Title Governor of Okinawa Prefecture Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese(English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2012.12.17[Mon] The 74th GRIPS Forum　“Rising India: Where to in Relations with Japan?” Date／Time 2012.12.17 16:40-18:10 Speaker Professor Purnendra Jain, PhD, Centre for Asian Studies, University of Adelaide, Australia; President, Asian Studies Association of Australia Title Rising India: Where to in Relations with Japan? Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) Movie 2012.12.10[Mon] The 73rd GRIPS Forum　“Conversion of Ideas to Ensure Sustainability-Economic, Fiscal and Social Welfare Policy in the Depopulation and Aging Society-” Date／Time 2012.12.10 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Akihiko Matsutani (Professor Emeritus of GRIPS) Title Conversion of Ideas to Ensure Sustainability-Economic, Fiscal and Social Welfare Policy in the Depopulation and Aging Society- Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2012.11.26[Mon] The 72nd GRIPS Forum　“South Korea’s Current Situation and Japan-South Korea Relations” Date／Time 2012.11.26 16:40-18:10 Speaker Ambassador Masatoshi Muto, Ex Ambassador, Embassy of Japan in Korea Title South Korea's Current Situation and Japan-South Korea Relations Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) 2012.11.12[Mon] The 71st GRIPS Forum　“The Age of Cultural Power-Culture and International and Regional Relation in 21st Century Asia” Date／Time 2012.11.12 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Tamotsu Aoki, Director General, The National Art Center, Tokyo Title The Age of Cultural Power-Culture and International and Regional Relation in 21st Century Asi Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) Movie 2012.11.05[Mon] The 70th GRIPS Forum　“Recent Development in Global Market” Date／Time 2012.11.5 16:40-18:10 Speaker Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) Title Recent Development in Global Market Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) Language Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) Movie 2012.10.15[Mon] The 69th GRIPS Forum “Historical Dialogue as Diplomacy: Japan-Korea and Japan-China Joint Studies of History Revisited” Date／Time 2012.10.15 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Kitaoka Shinichi, Executive Advisor to the President; Professor, GRIPS Title Historical Dialogue as Diplomacy: Japan-Korea and Japan-China Joint Studies of History Revisited Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free (Registration has been closed) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) Movie 2012.07.09[Mon] The 68th GRIPS Forum “Fukushima Nuclear Accident：Lessons to Learn” Date／Time 2012.7.9 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Kiyoshi Kurokawa, Chairman of Congressional Investigation Committee on Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Accident; Academic Fellow of GRIPS Title Fukushima Nuclear Accident：Lessons to Learn Venue GRIPS, Sokairo Hall (1F) Fee Free *Registration has been closed* Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2012.07.02[Mon] The 67th GRIPS Forum　“Realizing the Asia-Pacific Century: the Challenge of Reform” Date／Time 2012.7.2 16:40-18:10 Speaker H.E. Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, Former Prime Minister of Thailand; Opposition Leader Title Realizing the Asia-Pacific Century: the Challenge of Reform Venue GRIPS, Sokairo Hall (1F) Fee Free (Registration has been closed) Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2012.06.04[Mon] The 66th GRIPS Forum “Priorities of Mexican presidency of the G20” Date／Time 2012.6.4 16:40-18:10 Speaker H.E. Mr. Claude Heller, Ambassador of the United Mexican States to Japan Title Priorities of Mexican presidency of the G20 Venue GRIPS Sokairo Hall (1F) Fee Free Language English (Japanese simultaneous translation provided) 2012.05.28[Mon] The 65th GRIPS Forum “Beyond Decentralization Reform” Date／Time 2012.5.28 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Keiji Yamada　(President of National Governor's Association, Governor of Kyoto Prefecture) Title Beyond Decentralization Reform Venue GRIPS Sokairo Hall (1F) Fee Free Language Japanese (English simultaneous translation provided) 2012.05.21[Mon] The 64th GRIPS Forum “The global financial crisis and the reform of global governance — A Brazilian perspective” Date／Time 2012.5.21 16:40-18:10 Speaker Ambassador Marcos Bezerra Abbott Galvão (Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Japan) Title The global financial crisis and the reform of global governance -- A Brazilian perspective Venue GRIPS, Sokairo Hall (1F) Fee Free Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2012.05.14[Mon] The 63rd GRIPS Forum “An assessment of European transport policies” Date／Time 2012.5.14 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Emile Quinet, Emeritus professor of Ecole nationale des ponts et chaussees Title An assessment of European transport policies Venue GRIPS, Sokairo Hall (1F) Fee Free Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2012.04.16[Mon] The 61st GRIPS Forum “Competition policy in a global era: achievements and challenges” Date／Time 2012.4.16 16:40-18:10 Speaker Frédéric Jenny (Professor of ESSEC Business School) Title Competition policy in a global era: achievements and challenges Venue GRIPS Sokairo Hall (1F) Fee Free Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) Movie 2012.04.23[Mon] The 62nd GRIPS Forum “Future of the Euro Crisis” Date／Time 2012.4.23 16:40-18:10 Speaker Sebastien Lechevalier (Associate Professor of Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS)) Atsushi Nakajima (Chairman of Research Institute of Economy, Trade & Industry (RIETI)) Title Future of the Euro Crisis Venue GRIPS Sokairo Hall (1F) Fee Free Language English (Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided) 2012.01.30[Mon] The 60th GRIPS ForumProf. Tran Van Tho, Graduate School of Social Sciences,Waseda University Date／Time 2012.1.30 16:40-18:10 Speaker Prof. Tran Van Tho, Graduate School of Social Sciences,Waseda University Title Vietnam’s Economic Development in the Dynamic Context of East Asia Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese(Simultaneous English) Movie 2012.01.16[Mon] The 59th GRIPS Forum“Japan’s Political Future” Date／Time 2012.1.16 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Shigeru Ishiba, Member of The House of Representatives of Japan (LDP) Mr. Katsuya Okada, Member of The House of Representatives of Japan (DPJ) Dr. Jun Iio, Professor of GRIPS Title Japan’s Political Future Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese(Simultaneous English) 2011.12.19[Mon] The 58th GRIPS Forum“The best path for Japan to follow into the future” Date／Time 2011.12.19 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Nobuyuki Koga, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. Title The best path for Japan to follow into the future Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese(Simultaneous English) Movie 2011.12.12[Mon] The 57th GRIPS Forum“Changing Dynamics of Arab Politics: After the Spring” Date／Time 2011.12.12 16:40-18:10 Speaker Associate Prof. Satoshi Ikeuchi, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Tokyo Title 変貌するアラブ政治の力学 Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese(Simultaneous English) Movie 2011.11.28[Mon] The 56th GRIPS Forum“World Economy after Lehman’s Collapse” Date／Time 2011.11.28 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr.Kazumasa Iwata, President of Japan Center for Economic Research (JCER) Title World Economy after Lehman’s Collapse Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language English(Simultaneous Japanese) Movie 2011.11.21[Mon] The 55th GRIPS Forum“Japanese Food Culture” Date／Time 2011.11.21 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Isao Kumakura, President of Shizuoka University of Art and Culture Title Japanese Food Culture Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese(Simultaneous English) Movie 2011.11.07[Mon] The 54th GRIPS Forum“Neutral Advice of Scientists ~The Role of Scientists in the Response to the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Disaster~” Date／Time 2011.11.7 16:40-18:10 Speaker Ambassador István SZERDAHELYI , Embassy of the Republic of Hungary Title Neutral Advice of Scientists ~The Role of Scientists in the Response to the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Disaster~ Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese(Simultaneous English) Movie 2011.10.24[Mon] The 53th GRIPS Forum“Neutral Advice of Scientists ~The Role of Scientists in the Response to the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Disaster~” Date／Time 2011.10.24 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Hiroyuki Yoshikawa, Director-General, Center for Research and Development Strategy,Japan Science and Technology Agency Title Neutral Advice of Scientists ~The Role of Scientists in the Response to the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Disaster~ Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese(Simultaneous English) Movie 2011.07.11[Mon] The 52th GRIPS Forum”Reconstruction Design Council” Date／Time 2011.7.11 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Jun Iio, Professor at GRIPS and Working Group Leader of Reconstruction Design Council Title Reconstruction Design Council Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese(Simultaneous English) 2011.07.04[Mon] The 51th GRIPS Forum“The Charm of Kabuki” Date／Time 2011.7.4 16:40-18:10 Speaker Professor Hideo Furuido , The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology Title The Charm of Kabuki Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese(Simultaneous English) Movie 2011.06.27[Mon] The 50th GRIPS Forum“The Japanese Economy after the Great Earthquake” Date／Time 2011.6.27 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Susumu Takahashi, Vice Chairman of the Japan Research Institute, Limited Title The Japanese Economy after the Great Earthquake Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese(Simultaneous English) Movie 2011.06.20[Mon] The 49th GRIPS Forum“Resource Price Trends and Impact on the Japanese Economy” Date／Time 2011.6.20 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Akio Shibata, Chief Representative of Marubeni Research Institute Title Resource Price Trends and Impact on the Japanese Economy Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese(Simultaneous English) Movie 2011.05.23[Mon] The 48th GRIPS Forum“Human Security and Japan” Date／Time 2011.5.23 16:40-18:10 Speaker Ambassador Yukio Takasu, Special Advisor to the UN Secretary General on human security, Professor (Special assignment) of GRIPS Title Human Security and Japan Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language English(Simultaneous Japanese) Movie 2011.05.16[Mon] The 47th GRIPS Forum“What’s in a name? From grassroots to the corridor of power” Date／Time 2011.5.16 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Mieko Nishimizu, Former Vice President of the World Bank Group, Partner of Think Tank SophiaBank Title What's in a name? From grassroots to the corridor of power Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language English(Simultaneous Japanese) 2011.04.25[Mon] The 46th GRIPS Forum“Japanese Culture and Mécénat Activities” Date／Time 2011.4.25 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Yoshiharu Fukuhara, Honorary Chairman of Shiseido Company, Limited Title Japanese Culture and Mécénat Activities Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2011.04.18[Mon] The 45th GRIPS Forum“India-Japan Relations: The Possibilities and the Future” Date／Time 2011.4.18 16:40-18:10 Speaker Ambassador Aftab Seth, Chairman of Sun and Sands Advisors (former Ambassador of India to Japan) Title India-Japan Relations: The Possibilities and the Future Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language English (Simultaneous Japanese) 2011.01.17[Mon] The 44th GRIPS Forum“Global Economic Trends in 2011 – Toward a New World Order?” Date／Time 2011.1.17 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Chi Hung Kwan (Senior Fellow, Nomura Institute of Capital Markets Research) Mr. Atsushi Nakajima (Chief Economist, Mizuho Research Institute Ltd.) Title Global Economic Trends in 2011 – Toward a New World Order Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language English (Simultaneous Japanese) 2010.12.27[Mon] The 43th GRIPS Forum“Empowerment of women in Japanese companies” Date／Time 2010.12.27 16:40-18:10 Speaker Ms. Kimie Iwata, Vice President of Shiseido Company, Limited Title Empowerment of women in Japanese companies Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2010.12.20[Mon] The 42th GRIPS Forum“Structural changes in the global economy from the perspective of a SOGO-SHOSHA” Date／Time 2010.12.10 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Yorihiko KOJIMA, Chairman of Mitsubishi Corporation Title Structural changes in the global economy from the perspective of a SOGO-SHOSHA Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2010.11.29[Mon] The 41th GRIPS Forum“Surprising Value of Data” Date／Time 2010.11.29 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Kentaro Tokusei, Product Management Lead, Google Japan/Google Korea Title Surprising Value of Data Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language English (Simultaneous Japanese) 2010.11.22[Mon] The 40th GRIPS Forum“The Japan Social Development Fund – a Unique and Successful Aid Initiative” Date／Time 2010.11.22 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. David Potten, Senior Policy Adviser (consultant), Global Partnership & Trust Fund Operations department, World Bank Title The Japan Social Development Fund – a Unique and Successful Aid Initiative Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language English (Simultaneous Japanese) Movie 2010.11.15[Mon] The 39th GRIPS Forum“Turbulence in the Global Airline Industry: Dealing with problems facing Japan’s airlines” Date／Time 2010.11.15 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Kenichiro Hamada, President, CEO, ANA Strategic Research Institute Co., Ltd. Title Turbulence in the Global Airline Industry: Dealing with problems facing Japan’s airlines Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) Movie 2010.11.01[Mon] The 38th GRIPS Forum“Globalizing Japanese Manga” Date／Time 2010.11.1 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. phil. Jaqueline Berndt, Kyoto Seika University Title Globalizing Japanese Manga Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language English (Simultaneous Japanese) 2010.10.25[Mon] The 37th GRIPS Forum”Mr. Toshimitsu Motegi (Member of the House of Representatives (LDP), Mr. Shinji Tarutoko (Member of the House of Representatives (DPJ)), Dr. Jun Iio (Vice President and Professor of GRIPS)” Date／Time 2010.10.25 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Toshimitsu Motegi, Member of the House of Representatives (LDP) Mr. Shinji Tarutoko, Member of the House of Representatives (DPJ) Dr. Jun Iio, Vice President and Professor of GRIPS Title A New Age for the Diet and Government Policy Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2010.07.12[Mon] The 36th GRIPS Forum“Japan’s Security Policy and the Future of the Japan-U.S. Alliance” Date／Time 2010.7.12 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Noboru Yamaguchi, Professor, National Defense Academy of Japan/ Lieutenant General, JGSDF (Ret.) Title Japan's Security Policy and the Future of the Japan-U.S. Alliance Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2010.07.05[Mon] The 35th GRIPS Forum“Global Environmental Protection and Global Cooperation: the Roles of Japan and International Organizations” Date／Time 2010.7.5 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Ryokichi Hirono, Professor Emeritus, Seikei University / Visiting Professor, GRIPS Title Global Environmental Protection and Global Cooperation: the Roles of Japan and International Organizations Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language English (Simultaneous Japanese) 2010.06.21[Mon] The 34th GRIPS Forum“Thailand in Trouble: Causes and Consequences” Date／Time 2010.6.21 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Pasuk Phongpaichit, Professor, Chulalongkorn University Dr. Chris Baker, Freelance author Dr. Takashi Shiraishi, Visiting Professor of GRIPS Title Thailand in Trouble: Causes and Consequences Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language English (Simultaneous Japanese) 2010.06.07[Mon] The 33th GRIPS Forum“Climate Change and Korea’s Growth Paradigm Shift” Date／Time 2010.6.7 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Han Seung-soo, Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Title Climate Change and Korea’s Growth Paradigm Shift Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language English (Simultaneous Japanese) 2010.05.24[Mon] The 32th GRIPS Forum“Growth with Equity: Canada’s Structural Reform Experience” Date／Time 2010.5.24 16:40-18:10 Speaker H.E. Mr. Jonathan T. Fried, Ambassador of Canada to Japan Title Growth with Equity: Canada’s Structural Reform Experience Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language English (Simultaneous Japanese) 2010.05.10[Mon] The 31th GRIPS Forum“Challenges for Japan in the Changing Global Economic Governance” Date／Time 2010.5.10 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Toshihiko Fukui, Former Governor of the Bank of Japan Title Challenges for Japan in the Changing Global Economic Governance Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2010.04.19[Mon] The 30th GRIPS Forum“Japanese Culture and Manufacturing” Date／Time 2010.4.19 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Morinosuke Kawaguchi, Associate Director, Arthur D. Little (Japan) Inc. Title Japanese Culture and Manufacturing Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2010.04.12[Mon] The 29th GRIPS Forum“Outlook for Chinese IT Market: Business Opportunities in a 1.3-Billion-Person Consumer Market” Date／Time 2010.4.12 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Haiteng Chen, Chief Representative of Baidu, Inc. in Japan, Director of Baidu Japan, Inc. Title Outlook for Chinese IT Market: Business Opportunities in a 1.3-Billion-Person Consumer Market Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2010.01.25[Mon] The 28th GRIPS Forum“The Road to Japan’s Revitalization – Decentralization Reform and the New Administration” Date／Time 2010.1.25 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Uichiro Niwa, Chairman of ITOCHU Corporation Title The Road to Japan's Revitalization - Decentralization Reform and the New Administration Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2010.01.18[Mon] The 27th GRIPS Forum“Beyond the Global Financial and Economic Crisis: Rebalancing Growth in Asia” Date／Time 2010.1.18 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Masahiro Kawai, Dean and CEO of Asian Development Bank Institute Title Beyond the Global Financial and Economic Crisis: Rebalancing Growth in Asia Venue GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2009.12.21[Mon] The 26th GRIPS Forum“For the continuous growth -current situation of automobile industry and the future actions-” Date／Time 2009.12.21 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Katsuaki Watanabe (Mr. Katsuaki Watanabe, Vice Chairman and Representative Director, Toyota Motor Corporation) Title For the continuous growth -current situation of automobile industry and the future actions- Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2009.12.14[Mon] The 25th GRIPS Forum“Change of the Administration and the Current Situation of Party Politics” Date／Time 2009.12.14 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Yukio Edano, Member of the House of Representatives (DPJ) Mr. Yoshimi Watanabe, Member of the House of Representatives (Your Party), President of Your Party Title Change of the Administration and the Current Situation of Party Politics Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2009.12.07[Mon] The 24th GRIPS Forum“Globalization of　contemporary Japanese culture –its possibilities and issues” Date／Time 2009.12.7 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Tamotsu Aoki (Special University Professor, Cultural and Creative Studies, Graduate School of Aoyama Gakuin University) Title Globalization of contemporary Japanese culture -its possibilities and issues Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2009.11.30[Mon] The 23th GRIPS Forum“How to deal with financial deficit” Date／Time 2009.11.30 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Yasuo Goto, Chief Economist, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. Dr. Kotaro Tsuru, Senior Fellow, Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry Title How to deal with financial deficit Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2009.11.09[Mon] The 22th GRIPS Forum“Economic development and future of Middle East –Outlook from Abu Dhabi-”　Mr. Takuma Hatano, Former Japanese Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Date／Time 2009.11.9 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Takuma Hatano , Toyo Engineering Corporation Title Economic development and future of Middle East –Outlook from Abu Dhabi- Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2009.10.26[Mon] The 21th GRIPS Forum“Saiban-in System and Japan in the 21st Century” Date／Time 2009.10.26 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Koji Sato, Emeritus Professor of Kyoto University Title Saiban-in System and Japan in the 21st Century Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2009.07.13[Mon] The 20th GRIPS Forum“China Outlook: the Present Economic Situation and the Possibility of Democratization” Date／Time 2009.7.13 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Junhua Wu, Director of The Japan Research Institute, Ltd. Title China Outlook: the Present Economic Situation and the Possibility of Democratization Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2009.07.06[Mon] The 19th GRIPS Forum“Restructuring the Japanese Employment System” Date／Time 2009.7.6 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Shoichiro Suzuki (Chairman of Oji Paper Co. Ltd.) Mr. Tsuyoshi Takagi (President of Japan Trade Union Confederation) Prof. Naohiro Yashiro (International Christian University) Title Restructuring the Japanese Employment System Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2009.06.29[Mon] The 18th GRIPS Forum“Top Diplomacy and the Decision-Making Process in Foreign Policy” Date／Time 2009.6.29 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Hiroshi Hirabayashi, Former Ambassador of Japan to India and France Title Top Diplomacy and the Decision-Making Process in Foreign Policy Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2009.06.08[Mon] The 17th GRIPS Forum“In Search of a Breakthrough for Japan’s Agricultural Reform” Date／Time 2009.6.8 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Kazushi Saito (President of Izumi Agriculture Ltd. and Shonai Kome Koubou Inc.) Dr. Masayoshi Honma (Professor at University of Tokyo) Dr. Kazuhito Yamashita (Senior Fellow at the Research Institute of Economy, Trade & Industry) Title In Search of a Breakthrough for Japan’s Agricultural Reform Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2009.05.25[Mon] The 16th GRIPS Forum“Quiet Crisis of the Pacific Alliance: Deepening Challenges in a World of Transition” Date／Time 2009.5.25 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Kent Calder, Director of the Edwin O. Reischaur Center for East Asia Studies, Johns Hopkins University Title Quiet Crisis of the Pacific Alliance: Deepening Challenges in a World of Transition Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language English (Simultaneous Japanese) 2009.05.18[Mon] The 15th GRIPS Forum“Japanese Politics at a Turning Point: Challenges of the Forthcoming General Election and the Prospects Beyond” Date／Time 2009.5.18 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara (LDP) Mr. Koichiro Genba (DPJ) Title Japanese Politics at a Turning Point: Challenges of the Forthcoming General Election and the Prospects Beyond Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2009.05.11[Mon] The 14th GRIPS Forum“Japan in Asia: Re-strategizing Japan’s Foreign Policy” Date／Time 2009.5.11 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Takashi Shiraishi, Visiting Professor of GRIPS, Executive member of the Council for Science and Technology Policy, Cabinet Office Title Japan in Asia: Re-strategizing Japan’s Foreign Policy Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2009.04.27[Mon] The 13th GRIPS Forum“A Roadmap to Japan’s Rebirth: Local Initiatives for National Challenges” Date／Time 2009.4.27 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Hiroya Masuda, former Governor of Iwate Prefecture, former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Title A Roadmap to Japan’s Rebirth: Local Initiatives for National Challenges Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2009.02.23[Mon] The 12th GRIPS Forum“The two Financial Crises” Date／Time 2009.2.23 16:40-18:10 Speaker Prof. Dr. Ir. Ginandjar Kartasasmita (Chairman of the PPIJ (Indonesia-Japan Friendship Association), Head of Indonesia's Regional Representatives Council (DPR-RI)) Title The two Financial Crises Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language English (Simultaneous Japanese) 2009.01.26[Mon] The 11th GRIPS Forum“Egyptian-Japanese Partnership in an Increasingly Globalized World” Date／Time 2009.1.26 16:40-18:10 Speaker H.E. Dr. Walid Mahmoud Abdelnasser, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Japan Title Egyptian-Japanese Partnership in an Increasingly Globalized World Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language English (Simultaneous Japanese) 2009.01.19[Mon] The 10th GRIPS Forum“Navigating Unchartered Waters: Overcoming the Financial Crisis” Date／Time 2009.1.19 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Kazuhito Ikeo (Professor of Economics at Keio University) Mr. Hirofumi Gomi (Former Commissioner of Financial Service Agency and currently an Adviser at Nishimura & Asahi) Mr. Hajime Kitano (Managing Director & Chief Strategist of JP Morgan Securities Japan Co., Ltd. Title Navigating Unchartered Waters: Overcoming the Financial Crisis Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2008.12.15[Mon] The 9th GRIPS Forum“Prospects for the Global Economy in the face of the Financial Crisis” Date／Time 2008.12.15 16:40-18:10 Speaker Mr. Toshiro Muto (Chairman of the Daiwa Institute of Research Ltd., Former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan, Former Administrative Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Finance) Title Prospects for the Global Economy in the face of the Financial Crisis Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2008.12.01[Mon] Date／Time 2008.12.10 16:40-18:10 Speaker English (Simultaneous Japanese) Title A Glance at the Finnish Success Story in the Era of Globalization - Key policy choices and public policies Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language English (Simultaneous Japanese) 2008.11.17[Mon] The 7th GRIPS Forum“The Making of a President” Date／Time 2008.11.17 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Robert M. Orr, former President of Boeing Japan, Foreign Policy Advisor for Senator Barack Obama’s Campaign Title The Making of a President Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language English (Simultaneous Japanese) The 6th GRIPS Forum“Saudi Arabia: The New Challenge for Building the Future” Date／Time 2008.11.10 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Bukhary Essam, Saudi Cultural Attaché in Japan Title Saudi Arabia: The New Challenge for Building the Future Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language English (Simultaneous Japanese) 2008.10.27[Mon] The 5th GRIPS Forum“Future Prospects of the Japanese Economy-Taking Stocks of the Koizumi, Abe, Fukuda’s Economic Policies” Date／Time 2008.10.27 16:40-18:10 Speaker Ms. Hiroko Ota, Vice President of GRIPS and former Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy Title Future Prospects of the Japanese Economy-Taking Stocks of the Koizumi, Abe, Fukuda’s Economic Policies Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2008.07.28[Mon] The 4th GRIPS Forum“Innovation for Sustainable Society –Japan’s Challenges and Potentials” Date／Time 2008.7.28 16:40-18:10 Speaker Prof. Kiyoshi Kurokawa (Professor of GRIPS, Science Advisor to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet) Title Innovation for Sustainable Society –Japan’s Challenges and Potentials Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2008.07.28[Mon] The 4th GRIPS Forum“Innovation for Sustainable Society –Japan’s Challenges and Potentials” Date／Time 2008.7.28-2008.7.28 16：40-18：10 Speaker Prof. Kiyoshi Kurokawa, Professor of GRIPS, Science Advisor to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Title “Innovation for Sustainable Society –Japan’s Challenges and Potentials” Venue Sokairo Hall Fee Free Language Japanese（Simultaneous English） 2008.06.23[Mon] The 3rd GRIPS Forum“Local Governance in Japan: Perspectives from the Eight-year Experience as a Governor” Date／Time 2008.6.23 16:40-18:10 Speaker Ms. Fusae Ohta (Visiting Professor, GRIPS) Title Local Governance in Japan: Perspectives from the Eight-year Experience as a Governor Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) 2008.05.26[Mon] The 2nd GRIPS Forum“The Meaning of Conservative Dominance in Korean Politics: Implications of April 9th General Election” Date／Time 2008.5.26 16:40-18:10 Speaker Dr. Lee Geun (Associate Professor, Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University) Title The Meaning of Conservative Dominance in Korean Politics: Implications of April 9th General Election Fee Free Language English (Simultaneous Japanese) 2008.04.28[Mon] The 1st GRIPS Forum“Potential of the Japanese economy” Date／Time 2008.4.28 16:40-18:10 Speaker Tatsuo Hatta (President and Professor of GRIPS)　(until March 2011) Title Potential of the Japanese economy Venue Sokairo Hall, 1F, GRIPS Fee Free Language Japanese (Simultaneous English) News & Announcements Events Information Events & Symposiums GRIPS FORUM Seminars 7-22-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8677 TEL : +81-(0)3-6439-6000 FAX : +81-(0)3-6439-6010 PAGE TOP Print Out Contact Website Policy Information Security Policy Social Media Operational Policy Copyright © National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies