tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2021-11-15T10:37:35+09:00 Peatix Social Innovation Japan tag:peatix.com,2018:event-393381 2018-06-19T19:30:00JST 2018-06-19T19:30:00JST

Japan is at the forefront of several major challenges: one of the most rapidly aging populations in the world, hollowing out of rural industries, and a steady rate of depopulation in the deep inaka (countryside). In 1950, 53% of Japan’s population lived in urban areas. As masses of young people flock to the bright lights of urban centres like Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, that number has risen sharply - to almost 95% today. Local governments in rural areas are struggling to figure out how they can provide adequate services with increasingly strained budgets, and how to take care of its elderly citizens in communities with fewer and fewer workers. Creating viable solutions to Japan’s challenges in rural areas is critical to the country’s economic, political, social and environmental future. And Japan, though at the forefront, is by no means alone in facing these challenges. Solutions borne in Japan have the potential to be exported and scaled around the world.===== On 19th June, we’re excited to invite Dennis Chia to speak about what's happening in rural Japan, and what he’s doing about it with his social enterprise, Boundless. Boundless works with regional governments, companies, and other stakeholders to revitalize Japan’s regions, through its Sosei Partners project. The Sosei Partners project is creating a learning and empowerment platform for the international community to contribute to the Japan's regional revitalization movement by injecting fresh perspectives. They are bringing the global to the hyper-local.Find out about Sosei Partners here:http://soseipartners.com/====PROGRAMPart 1: The ProblemWhat’s happening in Japan’s rural areas?- Overview of why Japan is in need of regional revitalization, and what the core challenges are.Part 2: Case StudySosei Partners: Revitalizing Rural Areas- Snapshot of how Sosei Partners begun, their core activities, and impacts stemming from their work.Part 3: Discussion & Brainstorming - Participants will break into groups to discuss the problem in greater depth, and brainstorm potential ideas to enhance regional revitalization.KEY TAKEAWAYSParticipants will:- Learn about what problems Japan is facing in rural areas- Discover what social businesses like Boundless is doing to come up with effective solutions.- Participate in discussions and brainstorming, coming up with insights that may help the social enterprise.- Meet a diverse group of people (entrepreneurs, corporates, students, nonprofits, etc.).TARGET AUDIENCE- Those who are interested in regional revitalization and other social challenges in Japan.- People keen to help organisations on the front lines of social problems- Those who want to discuss and brainstorm solutions to real-world problems.TICKETS・ General Admission: 2,000 JPY (drink included)・ Student: 1,000 JPY (drink included)* Pre-purchase via Peatix page required. Tickets will not be sold on the door.** There are only 30 spaces, so secure your spot early to avoid disappointment! FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: HERELOCATIONCode ChrysalisB2 Vort Moto-Azabu 3-1-35 Moto-Azabu, Minato-Ku, TokyoLANGUAGE English only===About Social Innovation JapanSocial Innovation Japan (website) is a community of problem-solvers, thinkers, and doers. We provide a platform for people to engage with and learn from industry leaders who are tackling social and environmental issues, and connect with like-minded people from different backgrounds. We aim to build Japan's largest and most diverse platform of change makers, connecting people with opportunities and resources to tackle real-world problems.Disclaimer: Please note that we will be taking photos at this event and we reserve the right to use these in our promotional materials. If you would prefer not to appear in photos/videos, please inform a Social Innovation Japan team member on the day. Social Innovation Japan, the organising team, volunteers and sponsors are not liable for any injuries, deaths, accidents, loss of property or damages incurred during any of our events.