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 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.

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…