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Announcement for the JCI JAPAN TOYP 2025 Award Ceremony

The Japan Junior Chamber (JCI Japan) is set to hold the award ceremony for the "JCI JAPAN TOYP 2025", the 39th edition of the Youth National Honor Award. This year, the event will take place on June 29, 2025, starting at 4:00 PM at the Akihabara UDX Theater. During the ceremony, 18 remarkable individuals will be recognized for their contributions as recipients of the TOYP SEED category (for those under 20 years old).

The JCI JAPAN TOYP award honors outstanding individuals under the age of 40 who have positively impacted their communities. With the aim of fostering a positive cycle in society, this prestigious event will also facilitate interactions between the winners and the media, creating opportunities for coverage of their inspiring stories.

Ceremony Details

Date: June 29, 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM (Registration starts at 3:30 PM)
Venue: Akihabara UDX Theater, Tokyo

Agenda

• - Opening Ceremony: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
• - Open Talk Session: 5:50 - 6:20 PM
• - Networking Event: 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Participants: 15 award recipients of JCI JAPAN TOYP 2025 and 3 recipients of the TOYP SEED category.
An extensive list of awardees can be found in our TOYP recipient introduction section.

Media Inquiries

Media representatives interested in covering the event are encouraged to submit requests via the following registration form:
Media Registration Form

Highlighted Awardees

JCI JAPAN TOYP 2025

• - Grand Prize Winner:

Tatsuro Hoshino (CEO of NIJIN, Inc.)
Recognized for his innovative alternative school, NIJIN Academy, which addresses chronic school absenteeism and transforms traditional educational models by leveraging technology and collaboration across various sectors.

• - Runner-up:

Moana Kikuchi (CEO of Borderless Tanzania Limited)
Acknowledged for her impactful work in Tanzania, producing and distributing sanitary napkins while supporting young single mothers and addressing menstrual poverty.

• - Other Awards:

Airi Kato (CEO of Mutubi), Shinano Asai (CEO of asai), and many more inspiring individuals who have made significant contributions to their fields.

Seed Award Highlights

• - Grand Prize Winner:

Moei Kato (CEO of Crystal Road, Inc.)
Honored for his dedication to addressing sensory sensitivities and promoting inclusivity through various initiatives.

• - Runner-ups:

Akari Miyata (a senior at Kanazawa Nishiki High School)
Chino Hayashi (a first-year student at Mie High School)
Both recipients have shown remarkable creativity and social awareness in their respective projects.

Future Awards

During the ceremony, several ministerial and special awards, including those from the Prime Minister, the Minister of Internal Affairs, and the Minister of the Environment, will be presented to the deserving recipients based on their achievements.

In its 39th year, the JCI JAPAN TOYP award serves to celebrate those young individuals who contribute to society and inspire positive change. For further details, please visit the official JCI JAPAN TOYP homepage:
JCI JAPAN TOYP Homepage