Introduction
Senjin Holdings, a company based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has announced that its CEO, Akihiko Shimoyama, has been appointed as the Entrepreneurial Ambassador by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan. This prestigious role is part of MEXT’s initiative to promote entrepreneurship education among younger generations.
What is the Entrepreneurial Ambassador?
The Entrepreneurial Ambassador program is an initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurial spirit among children and educational professionals. By sharing their knowledge and experiences, appointed ambassadors engage in lectures and workshops in schools and at events. The primary goal is to empower students to identify social challenges and develop the skills necessary to solve them. Through this initiative, children are encouraged to perceive entrepreneurship and challenges as accessible and vital components of their futures.
Remarks from Akihiko Shimoyama
In his comments regarding his appointment, Shimoyama emphasized the joys of embracing challenges and the importance of learning from failures. He believes that the essence of entrepreneurship is not limited to business owners, but can be harnessed by anyone equipped with the ability to think critically and create value collaboratively. He aims to inspire children to believe in their potential and take their first steps towards pursuing challenges.
"As an Entrepreneurial Ambassador, I am eager to provide opportunities that encourage children to trust in their abilities and motivate them to embrace challenges," Shimoyama stated. He also plans to share his journey of trials and successes actively, hoping to lead children to feel excited about the opportunities they can create.
Application Process
For those interested in learning more about the Entrepreneurial Ambassador program, detailed information and applications can be found at the following link:
Entrepreneurial Ambassador Program Information
Company Overview
- - Company Name: Senjin Holdings Co., Ltd.
- - Location: 2-6-9 Fujimi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 3F Yozankaku Building
- - Established: June 2019
- - Capital: 9.9 million yen
- - Representative: Akihiko Shimoyama, CEO
- - URL: Senjin Holdings
Business Areas:
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AI Marketing: Focused on leveraging AI for maximization of advertising effectiveness and supporting SaaS development.
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AI Development: Profit-driven AI development through providing proprietary AI agents and ROI-linked AI solutions.
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Art & Business Development: Supporting business and brand development based on an artist's unique qualities.
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Incubation: Offering an extensive incubation support that includes capital, AI, marketing, and organizational assistance.
Profile of Akihiko Shimoyama
Akihiko Shimoyama hails from Hiroshima Prefecture. He graduated from the University of Tokyo and completed master’s degree studies at the Tokyo University of the Arts. Currently, he is enrolled in the doctorate course at Keio University Graduate School. During his university years, he established a cryptocurrency media outlet, which he sold to a publicly traded company for 600 million yen. Meanwhile, he continues to run a marketing company with annual revenues in the tens of billions of yen. Shimoyama is also an active artist, having provided works to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, participated in international collaborations with ASEAN, and exhibited at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. His contributions span across business and art, continuously creating new value in society. Furthermore, he was recognized in Forbes JAPAN's 30 Under 30 list in August 2025.