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The Future of the Japanese Economy: A Symposium Honoring President Ogawa

On May 13, 2026, Tokyo University of Economics (located in Kokubunji, Tokyo) is set to host a significant symposium titled 'The Future of the Japanese Economy — Interest Rates, Exchange Rates, and Growth'. This event marks the appointment of President Eiji Ogawa and will take place at the Nikkei Hall in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

As the business landscape encounters dramatic changes, the symposium brings together esteemed guest speaker Haruhiko Kuroda, former Governor of the Bank of Japan to discuss these transformations. Attendees will explore various angles of these structural changes, enabling individuals to form their perspectives on the future of the economy and investment opportunities.

Symposium Details

• - Date & Time: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday), from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM)
• - Venue: Nikkei Hall, 1-3-7 Otemachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 3rd Floor Nikkei Building
• - Format: Hybrid (In-person & Online)
• - Admission Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
• - Organizer: Tokyo University of Economics
• - Support: Nikkei Inc. Media Business

Program Schedule

• - 6:00 PM: Opening Address by President Eiji Ogawa
• - 6:05 PM: Keynote Speech by Haruhiko Kuroda, Former Governor of the Bank of Japan
• - 6:45 PM: Dialogue between Kuroda and President Ogawa
• - 7:30 PM: Panel Discussion featuring:

- Haruhiko Kuroda (Former Governor of the Bank of Japan)
- Hidekazu Isonoe (Senior Vice President of ANA Holdings)
- Mariko Mabu (Economic Analyst / Associate Professor, Osaka Metropolitan University)
- President Eiji Ogawa
- Moderator: Noriko Enokido (Freelance Announcer)

Registration for General Attendees

Interested individuals can register through the dedicated site: Event Registration. The deadline for attending the venue is May 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM, while the online viewership closes on May 13, 2026, at 8:30 PM. Please note that in the case of an overwhelming number of applications, a lottery system will be utilized for entry.

Contact Information for Registration Inquiries

Tokyo University of Economics New President Appointment Commemorative Symposium Office:
[email protected]

This symposium is a remarkable opportunity to engage with esteemed economists and discuss pivotal issues concerning Japan's economy, looking ahead to 2026 and beyond.