In addition to his duties at his own company, Ken is also currently director of Keizai Doyukai (Japan Association of Corporate Executives), advisor to the Office of the President, University of Tokyo, visiting professor at Seikei University, advisor to the chairman of ISSB, board of directors of International Foundation for Valuing Impact, steering group member of UNDP SDG Impact, and member several government boards, including the Council for New Form of Capitalism, established by Prime Minister Kishida.

He is a frequent public speaker on a wide range of topics, especially regarding the modern-day interpretation of the legacy of his great-great father, Eiichi Shibusawa, who is known as the father of Japanese capitalism.

After five years of experience as a Japanese certified public accountant (CPA) at KPMG Tokyo, Dr. Michiko Ashizawa engaged in several corporate transformation projects at the Industrial Revitalization Corporation of Japan and Advantage Partners, Inc.

She subsequently moved into academia and is currently Associate Professor at Keio Business School (Strategy & Entrepreneurship). She served as Associate Professor at Yokohama City University (Economics & Business Administration) and was also a visiting scholar at Stanford University.

She has additional experience as external director for several companies and currently serves on various committees for Japanese government and the City of Yokohama.

Graduated from Keio University (B.A. in Economics, MBA, Ph.D. in Management)

Leslie Kee is a world-renowned celebrity photographer whose work has captured some of the most iconic personalities across various industries. Known for his unique artistic style and deep ability to bring out the authenticity of his subjects, Kee’s portfolio includes collaborations with leading fashion houses, major publications, and international superstars.

His work challenges norms, celebrates diversity, and empowers people to be proud of who they are. With his keen eye for detail and innovation, Kee’s passion for visual storytelling makes him an invaluable addition to One Young World Japan as it continues to grow its influence.

Yoko has served as an independent consultant for global strategy and talent in addition to serving as independent director for several of Japan’s top organizations such as: Japan Post, Mitsui OSK Lines, Fujitsu, Vodafone Holdings KK Japan, Sojitz, Nissin Foods Holdings, Lifenet Insurance, Shiseido Group, and Sekisui Chemical.

She has also served the public as Chief Officer at Japan’s new Digital Agency and the academic world as professor at Keio, Hitotsubashi and Aoyama Gakuin universities.

She is a frequent speaker and moderator at conferences around the world and now brings all of this experience to One Young World Japan.

Robin is a social entrepreneur and educator based in Japan. He is Co-founder of mymizu, a global refill platform designed to reduce plastic waste through the power of technology and community. He is also the Representative Director of Social Innovation Japan, a platform for social good focusing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and two-time winner of Japan’s ‘Minister of Environment Prize’.

For 13 years, Robin has worked with social enterprises, NGOs and inter-governmental organizations (e.g. World Bank), and has managed sustainable development projects in countries including Japan, Haiti, Vanuatu and Mozambique. In 2020, he was recognized by M.I.T. Technology Review’s ‘Innovators Under-35’ Awards and in 2022, won Business Insider Japan’s ‘Beyond Millennials’ Award. Robin is also a Board Member of one of Japan’s leading innovation spaces, Shibuya QWS, and serves as an advisor and mentor to a wide range of impact organizations and accelerator programs.

As an entrepreneur of an IoT-enabled startup, an SDGs education non-stock company, and a NPO that trains medical students to provide social care to hospitalized children, Urara brings fresh thinking and dynamic solutions to complex challenges. She received her master’s degree in Urban Engineering at The University of Tokyo and her bachelor’s degree in Law at Keio University. She is also a 3-time One Young World Ambassador and a Member of ISOCARP’s (The International Society of City and Regional Planners) Scientific Committee. She values being proactive and is passionate about realizing a more sustainable society for all.

Long-time coordinating ambassador for One Young World, Tsuyoshi is now a sustainability consultant and advisor with a strong passion for helping corporations find innovative solutions in sustainability and/or ESG-related domains.

A generalist with a broad range of experience accumulated over 12+ years of experience in entrepreneurship, sustainability consulting, educational technology, non-profit, and the financial services industry.

A 2-time One Young World Ambassador, Ibun’s first study abroad was at the age of 8 years old on her own. She has since studied in China, Canada, Mexico and Spain. During her journey in 4 different countries, she learnt the importance of education and the potential of human connection. After returning to Japan, she completed her BA at Waseda University School of International Liberal Studies and began working at Johnson & Johnson in the field of digital marketing.

In a deeper pursuit of her dream of realizing a “borderless world”, she founded HI, LLC to provide ESG consultancy, leadership development, and education for sustainable development to companies and schools around the world. In 2021, she was also honored in the Forbes JAPAN 100.

Momoko Amemiya is a distinguished journalist with years of covering pivotal global events and human interest stories. Her insightful reporting and investigative journalism have earned her a reputation for speaking truth to power and advocating for the marginalized. Amemiya has worked with top media outlets in Japan and internationally, tackling pressing issues such as gender equality, environmental sustainability, and social justice.

Her unwavering commitment to honest, impactful journalism and her ability to amplify diverse voices perfectly align with One Young World’s mission of fostering young changemakers.