The “WOMAN EXPO 2024 Winter” will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Tokyo Midtown Hall (Minato-ku, Tokyo). At the same time, the “Woman of the Year 2025” awards ceremony was held.
The “WOMAN EXPO” started in 2014 as part of the “Nikkei Womenomics Project,” which supports creating an environment where women can play an active role. Thanks to the support of many visitors, we are celebrating our 10th anniversary this year. Nikkei Group’s media, including Nikkei WOMAN, an information magazine for working women, Nikkei Cross Woman, a web media that provides useful information for working women, and Nikkei Health, which provides health and beauty information, taking advantage of their individual characteristics. , provides useful information and experiences for all working women who can shine their own light through seminars, exhibitions, and other real-world settings.
A stamp rally lottery is held in the exhibition hall where you can win great prizes. The participants visited each booth in turn, listening carefully to the initiatives and services of each company.
Seminar participants include Kamiko Inuyama (illustration essayist), Akari Hasegawa (cook and registered dietitian), Shino Kinoshita (owner of Snack Hikidashi), and Noga Channel’s Noga (video creator).
“Overcoming obstacles in 10 years of your career – How to overcome changes by learning from failures”, “Psychiatrist Tomy, please take away my worries!”, “Building assets from four views – Think now, when you are 100. There are many seminars on a wide range of themes such as “Career”, “Learning”, “Health”, “Beauty”, “Cooking”, “Money”, and “Education”, such as “I want to watch over you who wants to be a doctor – What can I do as a parent” ‘ a movie screening.
“Clean Dental Presents: Love yourself in your 40s! ~Be positive from the impression of your mouth~” featured illustrated essayist Kamiko Inuyama and professor emeritus of Osaka University and Atsuo Amano, professor emeritus of Osaka University’s Graduate School of Dentistry in stage. While there are various physical problems, we are focused on the oral cavity, which is especially prone to “change,” and we hope that even the working generation has accurate knowledge about “periodontal pain,” which is not just a problem for others. .Introducing “Oral Care.” Ms. Amano the importance of care based on the correct knowledge about periodontal disease, which has a great impact on aesthetic and health aspects.
“Female executives speak honestly! How to overcome the ‘diversity barrier'” will show Ms. Kaoru Ouchi, Chugai Pharmaceutical’s senior executive officer in charge of risk management, compliance, reliability assurance, pharmaceutical technology, and production technology, and Ms. Kaoru Ouchi , a director of IBM Japan A Hiromi Inoue took the stage. In this seminar, we invited two executives from the top companies in the “Best 100 Companies Where Women Are Active” industry ranking, and we discussed their experiences in refusing promotions to positions in managerial, how they received promotions, and their previous jobs. Introducing practical examples of how to advance your career as a manager, which requires you to look at things from a different angle, how to balance child care, and initiatives to also in the culture of the industrial organization. Finally, Mr. Ouchi said, “If an opportunity presents itself, take it with confidence,” and Mr. Inoue said, “Look at different models, combine the parts of each one, and find the model of your dreams. .”I believe that by refining your own personality, you can create a colorful career.”
In addition, the “Woman of the Year 2025”, a high-profile award that recognizes women who have achieved outstanding achievements in various fields, will be presented to Soke Hanabi Kagiya, the 15th generation, who is active as a fireworks maker. and judo Olympic judge Akiko Amano won the grand prize. Ms. was highly praised. Amano for her achievements in paving the way for women to play an active role in two male-dominated societies: as a firework maker and as an Olympic judo judge.
Amano said, “When I was 7 years old, I admired my father’s image, and was inspired by my mother’s words of praise for my father, so I started my career as a “fireworks master” and “judoka. ”. In my days of training, I experienced different experiences and experienced many failures grateful to others. The “attitude” born from failures is to fight head-on no matter what happens, and if you set a goal, you will live your life in a way that has no regrets, step by step. , to continue. reach your goal.” In retrospect, he said, “From now on, I want to continue slowly, focusing on my mother’s words, so that I can help everyone, and remember that I live in a peaceful Japan.” “I will do it,” he said enthusiastically. During the speech session, she said, “I believe we live in a time where every woman can shine. encourage you to work hard for yourself to shine.”I hope you will continue to do this,” he said, sending a positive message.
In addition, the Nikkei WOMAN Special Award went to Kitaguchi Shinka, who won the gold medal in the women’s javelin throw at the Paris Olympics, breaking the notion that it is difficult for women to win gold medals in field events. Kitaguchi says, “I’m often asked, “What’s the secret to staying motivated?” But I never understood what motivation was in the first place (lol). Athletes want to achieve something, and then they do It. I think motivation is not important because I choose competition. There are times when I don’t record or things don’t go well, but those times can be amazing as an athlete, but first I accept the reality. Then I thought about how to improve that he always approaches the competition with a positive mindset. He then addressed the working women and said, “Even though I won the gold medal this season, I have always said that historically, traditionally, and physically, it is difficult for the Japanese to be the number one javelin thrower. in the world you learn it right, it becomes yours, so please try to do what you want to do,” he said, giving a powerful message based on his own experience.
The next “WOMAN EXPO 2025” is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Shibuya Hikarie Hikarie Hall.
♦ “Woman of the Year 2025” Winner♦
[Grand Prize]Akiko Amano / Soke Hanabi Locksmith 15th Generation
(Challenges two societies dominated by men: Judo Olympic referee and fireworks maker, realizing the ultimate “double work” of both as primary occupations)
[Award]Mio Ikeda/Asahiko Representative Director
(The developed tofu bar became a hit product with cumulative sales of approximately 75 million units)
[Award]Chiemi Kamakura/Agatha Representative Director and President
(DX emphasis on clinical trial document management. Used by many Japanese medical institutions and pharmaceutical companies)
[Award]Kochu Oya/Oyraa CEO
(Created an app that allows you to find translators and request interpretation remotely)
[Award]Ai Sato / Kirin Holdings Health Science Division New Business Group
(Developed home appliance “electric tableware” that enhances salty and umami taste with electric taste. Social implementation of technology that allows you to reduce salt intake without overdoing it)
[Award]Yuko Nakajima/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) President of Japan
(Worked in medical aid in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. After returning to Japan, he actively gave testimony and aroused interest in humanitarian aid.)
[Award]Rina Nagaoka/Otetsutabi CEO
(Founded a human resources matching service that connected people in the local community through a combination of “help” and “travel.” This led to the creation of a relevant population.)
[Award]Haruna Morikawa/Representative Director of Ongrid Holdings
(Establish a system to link the “labor shortage in the construction industry” and “people who want to find work but have difficulty finding work.” Start a business from a full-time housewife.)
[Nikkei WOMAN Special Award]Mrs. Kitaguchi Shinka/JAL Athlete Employee
(Gold medal in women’s javelin throw at the Paris Olympics. Overturns the idea that it is difficult for women to win gold medals in field events)
♦Judge♦
Yuka Aiuchi (TV Tokyo Announcer), Akie Iriyama (Waseda University Business School Professor), Patrick Harlan (talent), Makiko Shinoda (Yale director)
WOMAN EXPO 2024 Winter event overview
Sponsored by Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Nikkei BP
In cooperation with TV Tokyo, BS TV Tokyo
The conference date is November 30, 2024 (Saturday) 10:00～17:30
Venue Tokyo Midtown Hall (Roppongi) (9-7-2 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Entry fee: Free (online pre-registration required)
Participating companies/organizations
American Soybean Export Association/Albion/SS Pharmaceutical/Kawamoto Sangyo/Kyoiku/Kenko Mayonnaise/Nuclear Energy Environment Agency/Cybozu/Sangi/Sundai Preparatory School/Seven Bank/Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare/TFK/NIKI Hills Winery/Japan Cancer Prevention Association/Work Women Square/PREMIUM WATER/Hokkaido University/Marco/Yamaguchi Prefecture
Cooperating media: Nikkei Cross Woman, Nikkei WOMAN, Nikkei Health, Nikkei Trendy
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