Gathering Day: Empowering Young Entrepreneurs in Tokyo

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is excited to announce the upcoming Gathering Day, an initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship among the youth. This event will take place on July 19, 2025, from 3:15 PM to 7 PM at the Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) in Marunouchi, Chiyoda.

This project supports young individuals who are eager to take on challenges across various fields. By sending experienced entrepreneurs into schools, the program has successfully conveyed the joys of taking risks and exploring new opportunities. Students who have participated in classes led by these entrepreneurs recently organized workshops at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025, showcasing their talent and collaboration.

Event Overview

Target Audience: The event welcomes individuals with a keen interest in entrepreneurship education, including educators, high school and middle school students, entrepreneurs, private sector representatives, and local government officials.

Cost: Free of charge (participants will be responsible for transportation and accommodation costs).

Line-Up of Activities

1. Talk Sessions:
Join educators, students, and supporting entrepreneurs as they share their experiences and discuss the practical effects of entrepreneurship education.
- Representatives from Tokyo Metropolitan Harumi High School, Tokyo Metropolitan Ogawa High School, and Jiyugaoka Gakuen High School will be present alongside supporters from various organizations.
- Notable figures include Ayumi Fujimoto from the Startup Ecosystem Association, Ayane Suzuki from SISTERS, and Sentaro Imai from Classroom Adventure, who won the 2024 TOKYO STARTUP GATEWAY Grand Prize.

2. Personal Reflections:
Speakers will address the theme “What Should I Think About Now to Become My Ideal Self in the Future”, encouraging students to engage in self-reflection.
Participants such as Megumi Iguchi from Kanatta and Yuu Nagai from Tactopia will lead these discussions.

3. Diverse Practice Examples:
Organizations providing entrepreneurship programs will showcase their initiatives that span multiple sectors, including education, study abroad, and finance. Speak with project leaders like Satoshi Araue from Tobitate! Study Abroad Japan and Hisao Daitou from the Japan Finance Corporation to gain insights into their work.

4. Interactive Workshops:
Experience hands-on workshops conducted by high school students at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025, as well as sessions led by private entrepreneurship program providers.

Important Information

For more details about the event, please visit the official event page: Gathering Day Event

The application deadline for participation is July 17, 2025, at 5 PM.
This initiative aligns with Tokyo's 2050 Strategy, which aims to create an environment where startups can thrive and flourish.

Join us for an inspiring gathering where ideas are shared, connections are made, and entrepreneurial dreams begin to take flight!