\\\Connect with fellow students and have fun learning about social issues//
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Marunouchi Platinum University 2025 - 10th term -, a community university aimed at all generations, from students to business people. Through these courses, we aim to enhance creativity, connect with people, and encourage people to re-enter their organizations, as well as to expand diverse possibilities, such as starting their own businesses and contributing to the local community and society.
If you are interested in the activities of Marunouchi Platinum University, please apply!

To apply, please click here: https://www.ecozzeria.jp/events/platinum/platinum2025.html

■Overview■

In addition to classroom-based theory building and case studies, this course also offers on-site fieldwork for those who wish to participate. The course allows students to gain practical experience in problem-solving skills and the process of idea generation while tackling specific local issues close to home.

During the common lecture on the first day (the talk session portion was streamed online), lecturers from Marunouchi Platinum University split into three groups and engaged in cross-talks. It was an inspiring session where the perspectives of leading experts in each field intersected.

subject
・Those who want to be involved in social business and learn problem-solving skills, practical abilities, and teamwork skills
・Those who want to get business tips, such as know-how for creating new businesses and solving local issues
・Those who want to use this as reference for career development and private activities
・Corporate human resources personnel in charge of human resource development/training
・A person in charge of business planning and research who has a long-term perspective and is oriented towards new business development

program
[Course content]
Day 1 will be a common lecture (the talk session portion will be online), with Platinum University lecturers divided into three themes for talk sessions, and each course will be divided into groups for self-introductions and orientation.
In addition, in the elective course curriculum from DAY 2 onwards, students will learn about real social issues through case studies and fieldwork, and will exchange ideas with instructors and other students to find clues to solving these issues and create new businesses.
For details, please see the information for each course.
In order to facilitate real-life communication and community building, we ask that all students attend Venue.

[Course Schedule (Summary)]
[DAY1_Common Course] Talk session (by lecturers from Marunouchi Platinum University), orientation and guidance
Date and time: Thu, September 4, 2025 18:30-20:30
*The talk session will be streamed online.
*There will be a social gathering after the event.

To apply: https://www.ecozzeria.jp/events/platinum/platinum2025.html

01. Reverse Sankin-kotai Course

1. Reverse Sankin-kotai Course (40 people, 4 sessions)
"When people take action, Japan changes." Reverse Sankin Kotai is a trump card that allows participants to visit unusual places and interact with people they would not normally meet, revitalizing themselves and their local communities. This year's program targets Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture; Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture; and Kamishihoro Town, Hokkaido. The Tokyo course will feature local leaders and key people from each region reporting on the charms and challenges of their region and their expectations for reverse sankin kotai. At the social gathering, participants will enjoy local specialties and local sake. An optional two-night, three-day field trip called "Trial Reverse Sankin Kotai" will also be implemented. Participants will discover real-world issues, interact with key people in the region, and consider proposals for revitalizing the region from their own perspective.
Lecturer: Tomoo Matsuda
Course fee (classroom): 22,000 yen (tax included)
On-site fieldwork course fee: 33,000 yen each (tax included)
*The target areas are Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture; Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture; and Kamishihoro Town, Hokkaido.
* Organizer Travel: Wind Co., Ltd. / General Travel business manager Ozawa Tae
(Tokyo Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5523)
*Transportation costs to the site will be borne by the participant.

02. Agri-Food Business Course

2. Agri-Food Business Course (maximum 30 students, 4 sessions)
With the theme of "Connecting cities and regions through food and agriculture," the program will focus on Ota City in Gunma Prefecture, Hitachi-Omiya City in Ibaraki Prefecture, and Katori City in Chiba Prefecture, inviting fascinating guests (producers, food-related businesses, local governments, etc.) to learn about the current state and challenges of food and agriculture in Japan, as well as implementing an experiential and interactive program that includes optional fieldwork in the three regions. Through classroom lectures and fieldwork, participants will gain practical experience in solving local issues through food and agriculture and food innovation through sixth-sector industrialization. The key words are sixth-sector industrialization, urban-rural collaboration, and food platforms.
Lecturer: Masaaki Nakamura
Course fee: 22,000 yen (tax included)
On-site fieldwork course fee: 5,500 yen each (tax included)
*The target areas are Ota City, Gunma Prefecture; Hitachi-Omiya City, Ibaraki Prefecture; and Katori City, Chiba Prefecture.
*Transportation costs to the site will be borne by the participant.
* Hitachi-Omiya City only: Meet at Tokyo Station, bus transfer available

03. Connecting Tourism Creation Course

3. Connecting Tourism Creation Course (maximum 30 people, 6 sessions)
"Rather than wishing for what you don't have, look for what you do have (people)!" Season 3
Through encounters with various regions and people, we hope that guests and students will realize the value they each possess and that they will remain connected for a long time after the course.We aim for this once-in-a-lifetime course to foster an "emotional population" that connects with people in a heart-to-heart relationship, rather than just a "relational population."
Lecturer: Junichi Yoshida
Course fee: 44,000 yen (tax included) *Includes food and drink provided at each session.
In addition, we will also conduct fieldwork at real tourist sites around Japan.

04. Artful Life Course

4. Artful Life Course (maximum 30 people, 7 sessions)
This popular course aims to "experience the various charms of art and hone your own unique sensibilities to enrich your life!"
This season's theme is "Going around, going around."
Do you ever feel a little overwhelmed by today's world where people are told to "aim for the goal, eliminate waste, and take the shortest route in a straight line!"? Try exploring aimless time and places through art, taking detours or gaps. Wonderful "encounters" will give you an opportunity to realize that things are always present around you in unexpected ways.
Lecturer: Kiyoshi Usui
Course fee: 35,200 yen (tax included)

05. Life Shift Entrepreneurship Course

5. Life Shift Entrepreneurship Course (30 people, 7 sessions)
In this era of 100-year lifespans, an increasing number of people are hoping to leave not only an organization but even an organization altogether to start their own business. This course is for business people who want to learn how to prepare for starting their own business in a way that suits them.
Lecturer: Yasuyuki Tsukamoto
Course fee: 35,200 yen (tax included)

06. Social SHIFT Table Course

6. Social SHIFT Table Course (Maximum 16 people, 4 sessions)
This is a course on "creating our own hope." By having a vision, talking about it to others, and envisioning it, you can take a step forward. You can change/create the future through your own actions. This is a course that distances you from anxiety-inducing information, looks within yourself, creates your own vision, talks about it to others, and takes the first step toward building a network of friends. We will invite guest lecturers who are fascinating pioneers who have already taken the first step, and you can envision your future while listening to their experiences.
Lecturers: Hiroaki Machino and Naoko Hattori
Course fee: 28,000 yen (tax included) *Includes the cost of light meals provided at each session.

07. Introductory course on renewable energy

7. Introductory course on renewable energy (maximum 30 people, 7 sessions)
Renewable energy connects cities, urban development, Lifestyle, and more. In this course, you will learn about renewable energy in an easy-to-understand and fun way. We live in an age where being environmentally friendly, interacting with the Earth, and having the ability to connect with the world is important. Let's think together about "cities and the future" while experiencing "knowing," "thinking," and "connecting."
Lecturer: Mr. Mikami Kimiki
Course fee: 35,200 yen (tax included)

08. Well-being Life Design Course

8. Well-being Life Design Course (maximum 30 people, 7 sessions)
In this course, we will learn tips for working happily in your own way and designing a vibrant and happy life. This year, the fifth year of the course, the basic theme is "Living Beautifully," and participants will recognize and affirm themselves, clarify how they want to work and how they want to live their lives, and co-create their lives with fellow people who are also walking the path of happiness. What does it mean to live beautifully? ~ Mind, body, art ~ Come and experience your own personal well-being with experts in each field to gain a deeper understanding of its meaning!
*Participants will deepen their individual well-being and connections with each other through simple team homework.
Lecturer: Madoka Maeno
Course fee: 35,200 yen (tax included)

09. Narrative Thinking Design Course

9. Narrative Thinking Design Course (28 students, 7 sessions)
Each person has a story that has brought them to the present, and a story that continues into the future. By revisiting the hurtful stories of the past, we can open up a future that is woven from our true hearts, welling up from within. This is a time to reclaim the power of these stories and consider important themes for living in the present. This year's theme is "Reclaiming Our Stories as Living Beings." Only humans continue to compete excessively, while other living things are simply trying to survive. Excessive competition is now causing us pain. We will consider how we can change through the stories of living things, moving toward a society based on co-creation rather than competition. The theme of the ongoing Osaka-Kansai Expo is "A Bright Future for Life," and the concept of "regenerative" is gaining attention in the business world. We will also explore the dynamism of life itself.
Lecturer: Tatsuo Umemoto
Course fee: 35,200 yen (tax included)