IWD – One Young World Japan

Rethinking the “Norm”

By OYWJPosted on March 8, 2025Posted in IWDTagged ambassadors, empowered women, international women's day, iwd, Naomi Iwazawa, SDG 5, Sharnie Fenn, Sharnie Hayasaka

Japan’s Challenges and Transformations on International Women’s Day

What Can We Do to Help Women Shine?

By OYWJPosted on March 8, 2025Posted in IWDTagged empowered women, international women's day, iwd, SDG 5, Yoko Ohara

This time, we spoke with Yoko Ohara, who has long been involved in corporate marketing and human resource development and has played a key role in shaping fashion business education in Japan.

IWD 2023

By OYWJPosted on March 8, 2023Posted in IWDTagged ambassadors, international women's day, SDG 5, SDGs

Here at One Young World Japan, SDG 5 is a continuous focus of our efforts. So, EVERY DAY is International Women’s Day for us!

IWD 2022

By OYWJPosted on March 8, 2022Posted in IWDTagged empowered women, international women's day, iwd, News, SDG 5

IWD 2022 International Women’s Day March 8, 2022 #BreakTheBias #IWD2022 Here at One Young World Japan, SDG 5 is a continuous focus of our efforts. So, EVERY DAY is International Women’s Day for us! If you don’t believe us, just check out our documentary SENRI’S SEVEN, Japan’s first ever documentary film helmed by all women! […]

IWD 2021

By OYWJPosted on March 8, 2021Posted in IWDTagged choose to challenge, empowered women, international women's day, iwd, SDG 5

Here at One Young World Japan, SDG 5 is a continuous focus of our efforts. So, EVERY DAY is International Women’s Day for us!

AKI MITSUI

By OYWJPosted on March 8, 2021Posted in IWDTagged Aki Mitsui, empowered women, international women's day, iwd, JAL, Japan Airlines, SDG 5

One Young World Japan Director, Daren Afshar, speaks with Ms. Aki Mitsui, one of JAL’s inspiring female pilots, about her story and how things are changing.

AYANO SAKURAI

By OYWJPosted on March 8, 2021Posted in IWDTagged Ayano Sakurai, choose to challenge, empowered women, international women's day, SDG 5

Newly appointed One Young World Japan Director, Rui Nagamori, talks with Ayano Sakurai about her Gender Equality project.

KOZUE OKA

By OYWJPosted on March 8, 2021Posted in IWDTagged empowered women, international women's day, iwd, Kozue Oka, SDG 5

Leading a non-profit organization is a career choice that probably doesn’t occur to many young (or older!) people, but for Kozue Oka it felt like a natural fit. Her rapid rise from intern to Executive Director of Mirai-no-Mori has brought challenges and learnings, but she is stepping up to lead the organization as it grows and sets ambitious goals for future impact. OYWJ Director Tove Kinooka sat down with her to find out more…

AYA YAMANOUCHI

By OYWJPosted on March 8, 2021Posted in IWDTagged Aya Yamanouchi, empowered women, international women's day, LVMH, SDG 5

Career women like Aya Yamanouchi at LVMH Japan are proving that the “entrances” and “exits” that are part of any smart business model can also be leveraged to further an individual’s career path as well. One Young World Japan Director, Daren Afshar, sits down LVMH Japan’s charisma trainer to learn more about her path to the top.

NANA KUSAKABE

By OYWJPosted on March 8, 2021Posted in IWDTagged empowered women, international women's day, Nana Kusakabe, SDG 5

Nana Kusakabe is one of the empowered women at SoftBank making a difference. One Young World Japan sat down with the HR veteran to get her take on what it takes to succeed in “the boys club” and what future leaders should expect if they are to succeed as well.