Interactive Discussion

Session 1（14:15?15:15）

Round Table Meeting 101

【English】Closing the Gender Gap

Though some have made strides, the gender gap is still a major issue in most
countries. In this Round Table session, we will discuss strategies for narrowing
the gap in Japan.

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Round Table Meeting 102

Actively pursuing politics. Considering policies.

We want to introduce laws to make Japan a better country to live in. We will consider policies and how each of us can work together with politicians to create change.

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Round Table Meeting 103

Shaping the body. Training to alter the body.

A 60-minute talk-and-training session by an instructor who also trains Olympic athletes. Come stretch with us as a start toward a beautiful, firm body and check whether you are using your body correctly. You will also learn effective training methods you can use at home.

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Round Table Meeting 104

Starting a business! Changing society with your own ideas.

There are multiple ways to start a business - do freelance work, be a sole proprietor, or create an organization with employees. Options for working from home have increased lately with use of the Internet. Start a business with your own ideas and change society. Speakers will share concrete examples and aspirations together with those options.

Interactive Discussion

Session 2（15:30?16:30）

Round Table Meeting 201

【English】Negotiation Skills

We all negotiate every day, even though we don't necessarily think of it as
"negotiating". But, wouldn't we be more effective if we were more skilled at it?
This roundtable will share ideas, tips, and success stories.

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Round Table Meeting 202

A healthy body and mind

Health is your foremost asset when it comes to committing to the best. Think and learn about your body, mind, and diet. Speakers will provide tips on how to create a healthy, robust you to enhance your professional and personal life at will.

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Round Table Meeting 203

Diversity Management. What kind of change do female board members bring?

There has finally been an increase of proposals to have women participate in executive capacities such as corporate directors and auditors. From the international perspective, the ratio of women board members is extremely low in Japan. Just what does it mean for women to be included in boards? In this 60-minute session, we will consider diversity management with speakers who have experience as board members.

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Round Table Meeting 204

Helping children around the world

There are many things that we Japanese residents can probably do. We will consider what can be done as individuals as we hear about the experiences and realities of aiding children in the field via the UN, NGOs and NPOs. Also highly recommended for those who are interested in working at the UN or an NPO!

Interactive Discussion

Session 3（16:45～17:45）

Round Table Meeting 301

【English】 Is Japan getting its message across?

What is Japan's message? Does Japan clearly communicate on the global stage?
Could it do a better job? We will discuss what Japan needs to do to make itself
heard.

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Round Table Meeting 302

Cultivating both younger and older minds to aim to become the world's best

It's important for both children and adults to cultivate aspirations and motivation to aim to become the world's best and to maintain a global perspective. What are the requirements for educational and growth environments to maintain diverse perspectives, raise questions and propose solutions, constantly grow, and enrich oneself? We will discuss such aspirations, including tips that can be put into use immediately.

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Round Table Meeting 303

Businesswomen will change Japan!

Japan's economy leaders are mostly male, but the number of female managers is also growing. Just what are women in the business world experiencing today? What kind of new businesses and changes are these industrious women creating? Currently active women will discuss the role of female managers and their dynamism.

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Round Table Meeting 304

Voice training/facial training

Facial expressions and the voice make a major impression. If your voice changes, your ability to communicate also dramatically changes. We invite you to use your body for 60 minutes; move your body, let out your voice, and exercise your facial muscles. Participants will learn methods that can easily be practiced at home.