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Join the Online Seminar with Professor Watanabe

An exciting opportunity for labor union members and anyone interested in economic trends is coming up! On November 25, 2025, an online seminar featuring Professor Tsutomu Watanabe, a distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo and founder of Nowcast, will take place from 18:00 to 19:00 (JST). This event is free to attend and aims to engage participants in discussions surrounding wages, prices, and interest rates in the lead-up to the spring labor negotiations.

Seminar Details

• - Date: November 25, 2025, Tuesday
• - Time: 18:00 - 19:00 (JST)
• - Mode: Online
• - Cost: Free

To participate, individuals can register through the following link, which includes an input form to gather necessary information:
Registration Link
Please note that participation from other companies in the same industry is not permitted.

About the Speaker

Professor Tsutomu Watanabe

As the founder, director, and research advisor at Nowcast, Professor Watanabe has extensive experience in macroeconomics, particularly in price levels and monetary policy. His remarkable career includes working as a senior economist at the Bank of Japan from 1982 to 1999 before later holding positions as an associate and full professor at Hitotsubashi University and as a professor at the University of Tokyo until 2025.

His impressive academic credentials include guest positions at prestigious universities such as Kyoto University, Bocconi University, and Columbia University. After obtaining a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University in 1992, he published over 70 peer-reviewed papers and authored numerous influential books, including the award-winning “What is Price?” and “The Mystery of Global Inflation.”

In addition to his academic endeavors, Professor Watanabe has led various research projects aimed at unraveling the dynamics of price fluctuations in the Japanese economy, with a particular focus on integrating micro and macro approaches. Currently, he is the principal investigator for a project analyzing the causes and consequences of long-term deflation.

Introducing TUNAG for UNION

The event is organized by STAMEN Co., Ltd., which operates TUNAG for UNION—a comprehensive application designed to support labor union activities. Launched in January 2022, TUNAG for UNION serves over 200 unions across various sectors and sizes, emphasizing the need for effective communication and information sharing within unions.

The features of TUNAG for UNION allow union members to effortlessly access essential information and engage in application processes—all through a single platform. STAMEN's dedicated team helps unions implement the app tailored to their specific needs, enhancing their operations and facilitating better connectivity among union members.

About STAMEN Co., Ltd.

Founded in August 2016 with the mission to deliver inspiration and happiness to as many people as possible, STAMEN has expanded significantly since its inception. In December 2020, the company went public, and continues to innovate in the HR technology field with services like TUNAG and the cloud-based IT asset management tool, Watchy.

• - Company Name: STAMEN Co., Ltd.
• - CEO: Taihei Onishi
• - Headquarters: KANDA SQUARE 11F, 2-2-1 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
• - Established: August 2016
• - Employees: 171 (as of June 2025)
• - Stock Code: 4019

To learn more about TUNAG for UNION or STAMEN Co., Ltd., visit their official websites:

• - TUNAG for UNION
• - Watchy

Stay informed, engaged, and ready to participate in essential discussions shaping the future of labor movements and economic understanding! Don't miss this valuable seminar on November 25!