Lectures

2026 Young Scholars’ Programme

Synopsis

Lecture Date

Monday, October 19, 2026

Lecture Format

online

Lecture By

2026 Young Scholar awardee

Upcoming Lectures

  • 28 Sep 2026

    ‘A Journey through History: Spain and the First Globalisation’

    Lecture By

    H.E. Mr. Íñigo de Palacio, Ambassador of Spain to Japan

  • 24 Nov 2026

    ‘When Leaders Stop Learning, Nations Stop Evolving Japan’s Challenge and the Need for Learning Transformation (LX)’

    Lecture By

    Mr. Hiroshi Nishino, Co-founder and Representative of the Digital Business Innovation Center (DBIC), on the topic of the LXHub at Takanawa Gateway City

  • 07 Dec 2026

    Online Lecture

    Lecture By

    Mr. Hiroshi Senju, Professor of Kyoto University Art and Design, ambassador of Tokyo National Museum, Board member of Ikenobu Bunka Geijutsu Foundation, advisor of the Ritsumeikan Trust, director of Koyodo Museum, member of the Masters Committee of L’Ecole Van Cleef & Arpel and advisor of the Tokugawa Museum.

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