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Finalists Unveiled for JCI JAPAN TOYP 2025

The Japan Junior Chamber (JCI Japan) has officially announced the 22 finalists for the JCI JAPAN TOYP 2025, which honors outstanding young individuals making significant impacts in their communities and beyond. This prestigious event, also known as the “39th Youth National Honor Award,” will culminate in a final selection event scheduled for May 24, 2025.

Who Are the Finalists?

The finalists include a diverse group of remarkable young leaders and innovators:

• - Haruka Okumura: President of NPO Third Family
• - Airi Kato: Representative Director of Mutubi Co., Ltd.
• - Reo Otori: Representative of Yoshien
• - Nonoka Yamamoto: Representative of Student National Assembly JANP
• - Marika Tazawa: President of KURABITO STAY Co., Ltd.
• - Chiharu Ohno: President of Kimito Note Co., Ltd.
• - Dian Guan: CEO of Patsnap LLC
• - Nozomi Hagiwara: Representative of FCNono
• - Tatsuro Hoshino: President of NIJIN Co., Ltd.
• - Ayako Kanisasare: Gagaku performer
• - Moana Kikuchi: CEO of Borderless Tanzania Limited
• - Takuro Matsumoto: Oculist and Graduate Student at Tohoku University
• - Shinano Asai: President of Asai Co., Ltd.
• - Hirofumi Watanabe: President of Osaka Potato Co., Ltd.
• - Yumiko Nakajima: Representative of Tokyo Odekake Project
• - Yuka Tadoriko: President of ikigAI Co., Ltd.
• - Takashi Kamisaka: Announcer at Nagoya Television
• - Takuya Mizukami: Artist
• - Taku Ogawa: CEO of 3tive.design / Chief Executive of AtHEN Committee

SEED Category Finalists

The SEED category, aimed at those under 20, features:

• - Akari Miyata: Senior at Kanazawa Nishikiyama High School
• - Chino Hayashi: Freshman at Mie High School
• - Roei Kato: CEO of Crystal Road Co., Ltd.

Note: Names are presented without honorifics for brevity.

What’s Next?

The final selection process will involve a presentation by each finalist, followed by a Q&A session with the judging committee. The committee consists of external experts, including members of the National Diet, highlighting the significance of societal contributions and innovation in their assessments.

Final Selection Details

• - Date: May 24, 2025
• - Time: 13:00 – 17:00
• - Location: Nikkei Hall, Otemachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo

Judging Committee Members

The panel includes:

• - Tatsue Yamazaki: Former Chairperson of the Disaster Nursing Support Organization
• - Atsushi Fukuyama: Entrepreneur and Business Education Researcher
• - Eisuke Shimizu: Winner of the 38th TOYP Grand Prize
• - Ryuta Ikizawa: Editor-in-Chief of Bunshun Online
• - Yoshizumi Kimura: Director, Kokoro to Karada Clinic
• - Usagi Nanchou: Influencer and YouTuber
• - Fumiaki Kobayashi: Member of the House of Representatives
• - Akiko Ikui: Member of the House of Councillors
• - Kohei Oya: Vice President of JCI Japan for 2024
• - Takuma Yasui: Vice President of JCI Japan

Grand Prize Announcement

The Grand Prize will be announced during an award ceremony on June 29, 2025.

For Media Inquiries

Representatives of the media wishing to cover the final selection event on May 24 should contact Sugawara for arrangements.

About JCI JAPAN TOYP

The JCI JAPAN TOYP (The Outstanding Young Persons) awards have been honoring exceptional young individuals across various fields for 39 years. The initiative aims to create a positive cycle in society by recognizing those who are making a difference. For further details, visit the official website: JCI JAPAN TOYP.