The Tokyo Foundation was established in 1997 to ﬁll a need inJapan for an independent think tank undertaking rigorous

policy research. Over the next two decades, we emerged as a leading
voice in Japan’s public policy community, and in February 2018, werenamed ourselves the Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research as ournext step in our evolution into a world-class research institute.
From August 2020 to March 2021, we carried out a thoroughreview of our research activities to better address the major policy
challenges confronting Japan and the world. And in October 2021, we
announced a restructured system of research programs to identify
viable solutions to those challenges.
At a time of sweeping change, the Tokyo Foundation for Policy
Research seeks to articulate the needs of private individuals andanticipate future developments in oﬀering practicable and evidencebased policy proposals that can help build a public sphere supportiveof personal freedom and dignity.
Our activities also encompass developing the next generation ofleaders capable of overcoming cultural and other diﬀerences to build
a better society for all.

Roppongi Grand Tower 34F, 3-2-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6234 Japan
https://www.tokyofoundation.org/

T

he Tokyo Foundation was established in 1997 to ﬁll a need inJapan for an independent think tank undertaking rigorous

policy research. Over the next two decades, we emerged as a leading
voice in Japan’s public policy community, and in February 2018, werenamed ourselves the Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research as ournext step in our evolution into a world-class research institute.
From August 2020 to March 2021, we carried out a thoroughreview of our research activities to better address the major policy
challenges confronting Japan and the world. And in October 2021, we
announced a restructured system of research programs to identify
viable solutions to those challenges.
At a time of sweeping change, the Tokyo Foundation for Policy
Research seeks to articulate the needs of private individuals andanticipate future developments in oﬀering practicable and evidencebased policy proposals that can help build a public sphere supportiveof personal freedom and dignity.
Our activities also encompass developing the next generation ofleaders capable of overcoming cultural and other diﬀerences to build
a better society for all.

Roppongi Grand Tower 34F, 3-2-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6234 Japan
https://www.tokyofoundation.org/

Policy Research

Research transitioned to a restructured system ofpolicy research. While keeping an eye on historicalprecedents and international trends, our experts are now
engaged in analyzing issues and identifying solutions inapproximately 30 research programs covering fivedomains, namely, (1) economy, fiscal policy, environment,
resources, and energy; (2) health, medical services, andnursing care; (3) education, human resources
development, employment, and social security; (4) science,technology, and innovation; and (5) digital revolution andsocial transformation through digitalization.
To better meet the challenges of the seismic shifts
occurring in society, both at home and abroad, JapanADDRESSING POLICY CHALLENGESIN FIVE RESEARCH DOMAINS
Economy, Fiscal Policy, Environment, Resources, Energy

Health, Medical Services, Nursing Care

Restoring economic growth and fiscal soundness

Perhaps the biggest obstacle to reviving Japan’s

are keys to Japan’s revival and are instrumental to

dynamism is the country’s aging and dwindling

maintaining a vibrant society. Issues pertaining topopulation. Policy-related research in the fields ofthe environment, resources, and energy arehealth, medical services, and nursing care canintimately linked to people’s lives and require anplay a vital role in enhancing society’s health andinnovative approach to policy research.

vigor in the years to come.

Education, Human Resources Development,
Employment, Social Security

needs to quickly revamp its postwar political, economic,
and social systems to give individuals greater freedom tochoose their own paths in life, pursue a fuller role insociety, have a bigger say in government decisions, andactively participate in the preservation of peace.
Achieving these goals at a time of sweeping change

Science, Technology, Innovation

policy research.

energy shortages. Beset by an aging, dwindling population, Japan must also cope with serious

productive employment and appropriate social

How can the country reinvigorate its sci-tech

By drawing on its strengths as a not-for-profit, independent think tank, the Tokyo

protection are pivotal to upholding the well-being

fortunes and engender the kind of innovations

Foundation for Policy Research seeks to meet such challenges and contribute to a betterof both individuals and society as a whole.

that will continue to fuel its industrial growth infuture for Japan and the world by proactively delivering innovative, “people-centereddemographic issues that other countries have yet to confront.

proposals,” drafted from a long-term perspective by members of a broad array of ambitious
research programs.

Digital Revolution,
Social Transformation through Digitalization

CSR Research Project
Private companies are being called to leverage their resources to address abandwagon due to structural factors in both thebroad range of societal challenges, such as those relating to the environment,

gratitude for the warm support we have received to datepublic and private sectors. What measures arepoverty, and human rights. Launched in fiscal 2013 and led by a Committee ofand look forward to working with and sharing our insights

needed for the country to make up lost groundExperts, the CSR Research Project analyzes and promotes sustainability

and embark on a full-fledged digital transfor-

initiatives among Japanese businesses.

with all our stakeholders in the months and years ahead.

geopolitical status quo; abuses of human rights; environmental degradation; and food andtechnology were among Japan’s chief strengths.

Japan has been slow to jump on the global digital

As we embark on our new path, I wish to express mythat has shut borders and enforced social isolation; unilateral efforts to change theresources development and providing them withthe years to come?

Yuichiro Anzai

future has been dashed by a renewed surge of global challenges: a raging pandemic

It was not too long ago that science andimplement new ideas unfettered by the conventions andFoundation is to become such an innovator in the realm ofO

ur ardent hope that the twenty-first century would usher in a brighter, more peaceful

Investing in people through education and humanrequires an innovative think tank to research andpractices of the postwar years. Our task at the Tokyo

Message from the President

n October 2021, the Tokyo Foundation for Policy

Message from the CEO

Policy Research

I

Uniquely complementing our efforts to identify policies that help improve people’s lives
are activities aimed at developing the next generation of outstanding human resources. We
administer a fellowship program to nurture socially engaged leaders at renowned graduate
schools in 44 countries, another program to support Japanese-language education overseas,
and a third to donate books about Japan—mostly in English—to libraries worldwide topromote a deeper understanding of the country.
I look forward to working closely with our partners and stakeholders around the world inmation?

our continuing efforts to offer many innovative solutions for the revitalization and well-beingof Japan and the world.

3

4

Izumi Kadono

5

Policy Research

Research transitioned to a restructured system ofpolicy research. While keeping an eye on historicalprecedents and international trends, our experts are now
engaged in analyzing issues and identifying solutions inapproximately 30 research programs covering fivedomains, namely, (1) economy, fiscal policy, environment,
resources, and energy; (2) health, medical services, andnursing care; (3) education, human resources
development, employment, and social security; (4) science,technology, and innovation; and (5) digital revolution andsocial transformation through digitalization.
To better meet the challenges of the seismic shifts
occurring in society, both at home and abroad, JapanADDRESSING POLICY CHALLENGESIN FIVE RESEARCH DOMAINS
Economy, Fiscal Policy, Environment, Resources, Energy

Health, Medical Services, Nursing Care

Restoring economic growth and fiscal soundness

Perhaps the biggest obstacle to reviving Japan’s

are keys to Japan’s revival and are instrumental to

dynamism is the country’s aging and dwindling

maintaining a vibrant society. Issues pertaining topopulation. Policy-related research in the fields ofthe environment, resources, and energy arehealth, medical services, and nursing care canintimately linked to people’s lives and require anplay a vital role in enhancing society’s health andinnovative approach to policy research.

vigor in the years to come.

Education, Human Resources Development,
Employment, Social Security

needs to quickly revamp its postwar political, economic,
and social systems to give individuals greater freedom tochoose their own paths in life, pursue a fuller role insociety, have a bigger say in government decisions, andactively participate in the preservation of peace.
Achieving these goals at a time of sweeping change

Science, Technology, Innovation

policy research.

energy shortages. Beset by an aging, dwindling population, Japan must also cope with serious

productive employment and appropriate social

How can the country reinvigorate its sci-tech

By drawing on its strengths as a not-for-profit, independent think tank, the Tokyo

protection are pivotal to upholding the well-being

fortunes and engender the kind of innovations

Foundation for Policy Research seeks to meet such challenges and contribute to a betterof both individuals and society as a whole.

that will continue to fuel its industrial growth infuture for Japan and the world by proactively delivering innovative, “people-centereddemographic issues that other countries have yet to confront.

proposals,” drafted from a long-term perspective by members of a broad array of ambitious
research programs.

Digital Revolution,
Social Transformation through Digitalization

CSR Research Project
Private companies are being called to leverage their resources to address abandwagon due to structural factors in both thebroad range of societal challenges, such as those relating to the environment,

gratitude for the warm support we have received to datepublic and private sectors. What measures arepoverty, and human rights. Launched in fiscal 2013 and led by a Committee ofand look forward to working with and sharing our insights

needed for the country to make up lost groundExperts, the CSR Research Project analyzes and promotes sustainability

and embark on a full-fledged digital transfor-

initiatives among Japanese businesses.

with all our stakeholders in the months and years ahead.

geopolitical status quo; abuses of human rights; environmental degradation; and food andtechnology were among Japan’s chief strengths.

Japan has been slow to jump on the global digital

As we embark on our new path, I wish to express mythat has shut borders and enforced social isolation; unilateral efforts to change theresources development and providing them withthe years to come?

Yuichiro Anzai

future has been dashed by a renewed surge of global challenges: a raging pandemic

It was not too long ago that science andimplement new ideas unfettered by the conventions andFoundation is to become such an innovator in the realm ofO

ur ardent hope that the twenty-first century would usher in a brighter, more peaceful

Investing in people through education and humanrequires an innovative think tank to research andpractices of the postwar years. Our task at the Tokyo

Message from the President

n October 2021, the Tokyo Foundation for Policy

Message from the CEO

Policy Research

I

Uniquely complementing our efforts to identify policies that help improve people’s lives
are activities aimed at developing the next generation of outstanding human resources. We
administer a fellowship program to nurture socially engaged leaders at renowned graduate
schools in 44 countries, another program to support Japanese-language education overseas,
and a third to donate books about Japan—mostly in English—to libraries worldwide topromote a deeper understanding of the country.
I look forward to working closely with our partners and stakeholders around the world inmation?

our continuing efforts to offer many innovative solutions for the revitalization and well-beingof Japan and the world.

3

4

Izumi Kadono

5

Policy Research

Research transitioned to a restructured system ofpolicy research. While keeping an eye on historicalprecedents and international trends, our experts are now
engaged in analyzing issues and identifying solutions inapproximately 30 research programs covering fivedomains, namely, (1) economy, fiscal policy, environment,
resources, and energy; (2) health, medical services, andnursing care; (3) education, human resources
development, employment, and social security; (4) science,technology, and innovation; and (5) digital revolution andsocial transformation through digitalization.
To better meet the challenges of the seismic shifts
occurring in society, both at home and abroad, JapanADDRESSING POLICY CHALLENGESIN FIVE RESEARCH DOMAINS
Economy, Fiscal Policy, Environment, Resources, Energy

Health, Medical Services, Nursing Care

Restoring economic growth and fiscal soundness

Perhaps the biggest obstacle to reviving Japan’s

are keys to Japan’s revival and are instrumental to

dynamism is the country’s aging and dwindling

maintaining a vibrant society. Issues pertaining topopulation. Policy-related research in the fields ofthe environment, resources, and energy arehealth, medical services, and nursing care canintimately linked to people’s lives and require anplay a vital role in enhancing society’s health andinnovative approach to policy research.

vigor in the years to come.

Education, Human Resources Development,
Employment, Social Security

needs to quickly revamp its postwar political, economic,
and social systems to give individuals greater freedom tochoose their own paths in life, pursue a fuller role insociety, have a bigger say in government decisions, andactively participate in the preservation of peace.
Achieving these goals at a time of sweeping change

Science, Technology, Innovation

policy research.

energy shortages. Beset by an aging, dwindling population, Japan must also cope with serious

productive employment and appropriate social

How can the country reinvigorate its sci-tech

By drawing on its strengths as a not-for-profit, independent think tank, the Tokyo

protection are pivotal to upholding the well-being

fortunes and engender the kind of innovations

Foundation for Policy Research seeks to meet such challenges and contribute to a betterof both individuals and society as a whole.

that will continue to fuel its industrial growth infuture for Japan and the world by proactively delivering innovative, “people-centereddemographic issues that other countries have yet to confront.

proposals,” drafted from a long-term perspective by members of a broad array of ambitious
research programs.

Digital Revolution,
Social Transformation through Digitalization

CSR Research Project
Private companies are being called to leverage their resources to address abandwagon due to structural factors in both thebroad range of societal challenges, such as those relating to the environment,

gratitude for the warm support we have received to datepublic and private sectors. What measures arepoverty, and human rights. Launched in fiscal 2013 and led by a Committee ofand look forward to working with and sharing our insights

needed for the country to make up lost groundExperts, the CSR Research Project analyzes and promotes sustainability

and embark on a full-fledged digital transfor-

initiatives among Japanese businesses.

with all our stakeholders in the months and years ahead.

geopolitical status quo; abuses of human rights; environmental degradation; and food andtechnology were among Japan’s chief strengths.

Japan has been slow to jump on the global digital

As we embark on our new path, I wish to express mythat has shut borders and enforced social isolation; unilateral efforts to change theresources development and providing them withthe years to come?

Yuichiro Anzai

future has been dashed by a renewed surge of global challenges: a raging pandemic

It was not too long ago that science andimplement new ideas unfettered by the conventions andFoundation is to become such an innovator in the realm ofO

ur ardent hope that the twenty-first century would usher in a brighter, more peaceful

Investing in people through education and humanrequires an innovative think tank to research andpractices of the postwar years. Our task at the Tokyo

Message from the President

n October 2021, the Tokyo Foundation for Policy

Message from the CEO

Policy Research

I

Uniquely complementing our efforts to identify policies that help improve people’s lives
are activities aimed at developing the next generation of outstanding human resources. We
administer a fellowship program to nurture socially engaged leaders at renowned graduate
schools in 44 countries, another program to support Japanese-language education overseas,
and a third to donate books about Japan—mostly in English—to libraries worldwide topromote a deeper understanding of the country.
I look forward to working closely with our partners and stakeholders around the world inmation?

our continuing efforts to offer many innovative solutions for the revitalization and well-beingof Japan and the world.

3

4

Izumi Kadono

5

Leadership Development
Leadership Development

GLOBAL PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP LEADERS
AND PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF JAPAN

Australia
Austria
BrazilBulgaria
CanadaChile
China

The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff)

Developing the next generation of socially engaged leaders worldwide
The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship

fellows were asked to submit short videos about theirFund, or Sylff, is a fellowship program to support

pandemic experiences under a project called COVID

students pursuing graduate studies in the humanities

Vlogs. Some 50 fellows sent video messages, whichand social sciences at 69 universities in 44 countries.

were published on the Sylff website.

Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Fiji
FinlandFranceThe Sylff program aims to identify and nurture
leaders who will overcome cultural and other

Germanydifferences to resolve issues confronting all of

GreeceHungaryhumankind. About 17,000 students (Sylff fellows)
have received fellowships since the program waslaunched in 1987.
The program offers not only fellowships during
graduate school but also additional support asIndia

needed throughout a fellow’s career. In 2020 andIndonesia

2021, emergency grants were provided to fellows
facing economic difficulties due to the COVID-19

IsraelItaly
Japanpandemic, enabling them to continue their academic
and professional pursuits. To mitigate their sense ofsocial isolation due to restrictions on in-person
meetings and to nurture a culture of mutual support,
www. syl ff. org

6

JordanCOVID Vlogs

UNSW Business School
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
University of São Paulo
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
York University
University of Chile
Chongqing University
Fudan University
Inner Mongolia University
Jilin University
Lanzhou University
Nanjing University
Peking University
Sun Yat-sen University
Xinjiang University
Yunnan University
Charles University
University of Copenhagen
The American University in Cairo
University of the South Pacific
University of Helsinki
Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de
Paris
INSEAD
Ruhr University Bochum
University of Leipzig
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Hungarian Academy of Sciences*
Corvinus University of Budapest
Debrecen University
Eötvös Loránd University
University of Pécs
University of Szeged
Jadavpur University
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Gadjah Mada University
University of Indonesia
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Institute of Political Education "Pedro Arrupe"
Keio University
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Waseda University
University of Jordan

Kenya
LatviaMalaysia
MexicoMongolia
Netherlands
New Zealand

NorwayPhilippines
PolandPortugal
SerbiaSlovakia
South Africa
Spain
SwedenSwitzerland
ThailandTurkeyUnited Kingdom
USA

Vietnam

University of Nairobi
University of Latvia
Universiti Malaya
El Colegio de México
National Academy of GovernanceUtrecht University
Massey University*
Auckland University of Technology
Lincoln University
University of Auckland
University of Canterbury
University of Otago
University of Waikato
Victoria University of Wellington
University of Oslo
Ateneo de Manila University
Jagiellonian University
University of Coimbra
University of Belgrade
Comenius University in Bratislava
University of the Western Cape
University of Deusto
Uppsala University
Geneva Graduate Institute
Chiang Mai University
Ankara University
University of Sussex
Columbia University
Howard University
University of Oregon*
Oregon State University
Portland State University
Princeton University
The Juilliard School
University of Texas at Austin
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, San Diego
University of Michigan
Yale University
Vietnam National University, Hanoi*
Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City

*Denotes institutions that administer the Sylﬀ program on behalf of other institutions.

7

Leadership Development
Leadership Development

GLOBAL PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP LEADERS
AND PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF JAPAN

Australia
Austria
BrazilBulgaria
CanadaChile
China

The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff)

Developing the next generation of socially engaged leaders worldwide
The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship

fellows were asked to submit short videos about theirFund, or Sylff, is a fellowship program to support

pandemic experiences under a project called COVID

students pursuing graduate studies in the humanities

Vlogs. Some 50 fellows sent video messages, whichand social sciences at 69 universities in 44 countries.

were published on the Sylff website.

Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Fiji
FinlandFranceThe Sylff program aims to identify and nurture
leaders who will overcome cultural and other

Germanydifferences to resolve issues confronting all of

GreeceHungaryhumankind. About 17,000 students (Sylff fellows)
have received fellowships since the program waslaunched in 1987.
The program offers not only fellowships during
graduate school but also additional support asIndia

needed throughout a fellow’s career. In 2020 andIndonesia

2021, emergency grants were provided to fellows
facing economic difficulties due to the COVID-19

IsraelItaly
Japanpandemic, enabling them to continue their academic
and professional pursuits. To mitigate their sense ofsocial isolation due to restrictions on in-person
meetings and to nurture a culture of mutual support,
www. syl ff. org

6

JordanCOVID Vlogs

UNSW Business School
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
University of São Paulo
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
York University
University of Chile
Chongqing University
Fudan University
Inner Mongolia University
Jilin University
Lanzhou University
Nanjing University
Peking University
Sun Yat-sen University
Xinjiang University
Yunnan University
Charles University
University of Copenhagen
The American University in Cairo
University of the South Pacific
University of Helsinki
Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de
Paris
INSEAD
Ruhr University Bochum
University of Leipzig
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Hungarian Academy of Sciences*
Corvinus University of Budapest
Debrecen University
Eötvös Loránd University
University of Pécs
University of Szeged
Jadavpur University
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Gadjah Mada University
University of Indonesia
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Institute of Political Education "Pedro Arrupe"
Keio University
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Waseda University
University of Jordan

Kenya
LatviaMalaysia
MexicoMongolia
Netherlands
New Zealand

NorwayPhilippines
PolandPortugal
SerbiaSlovakia
South Africa
Spain
SwedenSwitzerland
ThailandTurkeyUnited Kingdom
USA

Vietnam

University of Nairobi
University of Latvia
Universiti Malaya
El Colegio de México
National Academy of GovernanceUtrecht University
Massey University*
Auckland University of Technology
Lincoln University
University of Auckland
University of Canterbury
University of Otago
University of Waikato
Victoria University of Wellington
University of Oslo
Ateneo de Manila University
Jagiellonian University
University of Coimbra
University of Belgrade
Comenius University in Bratislava
University of the Western Cape
University of Deusto
Uppsala University
Geneva Graduate Institute
Chiang Mai University
Ankara University
University of Sussex
Columbia University
Howard University
University of Oregon*
Oregon State University
Portland State University
Princeton University
The Juilliard School
University of Texas at Austin
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, San Diego
University of Michigan
Yale University
Vietnam National University, Hanoi*
Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City

*Denotes institutions that administer the Sylﬀ program on behalf of other institutions.

7

Leadership Development

The Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research
GOVERNANCE[Board Members]

The Nippon Foundation Fund for Japanese Language Education

Promoting the study and teaching of the Japanese language in other countries[Trustees]

Izumi Kadono

President

Reiko Akiike

Co-Chairperson-Japan, The Boston Consulting Group

Yuichiro Anzai

Executive Director (for Policy Research) and CEO

Takeju Ogata

President, The Nippon Foundation

Atsuko Shinohara

Sanae Oda

Executive Director (for General Aﬀairs)

Mari Suzuki

Executive Director (for Leadership Development)

Masahisa Ikeda

Nonexecutive Director, Executive Group Partner,

Professor at the Research Institute for Cultural Studies,
Director of the Educational Support Center,

NF-JLEP promotes Japanese-language education at 11

The NF-JLEP website features articles on a variety ofuniversities in six countries through the provision ofteaching-related topics, including efforts to offer online

Asia Regional Managing Partner,

Masahito Monguchi

Adviser, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

classes during the pandemic.

and Head of Tokyo Oﬃce, Shearman & Sterling LLP

Hiroshi Yoshikawa

Emeritus Professor, University of Tokyo

fellowships to students pursuing Japanese-related

Toshihiko Fukui

studies and to language teachers at the elementary andsecondary school levels. There have been some 2,000[Auditors]

beneficiaries (NF-JLEP fellows) of the program since its

Kaoru Kashimalaunch in 1994. Additional grants are provided for

Kimito Nakae

and Director of the Wellness Center, Seisen University

Nonexecutive Director, President, Canon Institute for Global Studies

Honorary President, Policy Research Institute,
Ministry of Finance

Certiﬁed Public Accountant[Adviser to the President]

Audit & Supervisory Board Member, Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd

Yohei Sasakawa

Chairman, The Nippon Foundation(As of July 1, 2022)

research in Japan and for workshops on textbook

CONTACT

www. n f- jl e p . org / e n /ACCESS
Roppongi Grand Tower 34F

Policy Research
NF-JLEP website

Tel:+81-3-5797-8401

Fax:+81-3-5570-6031

Leadership Development
Tel:+81-3-5797-8402

3-2-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-6234 Japan

Fax:+81-3-5570-6032

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Lindevelopment to help fellows deepen their understanding

https://www.tokyofoundation.org/inquiry/

gain a deeper understanding of the country. Some 200

Tel:+81-3-5797-8403

Fax:+81-3-5570-6030

titles selected by a committee of experts are available in

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a wide range of subjects—from politics and international
relations to economics and business, history, contemporary literature, and the visual arts. About 1,200 research

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https://www.tokyofoundation.org/

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books under the project.
List of bookswww. re a d japan . org

The Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research is a public interest incorporated foundation established in accordance with the collective will of The Nippon Foundation and Japan’s
boat-racing industry with grants provided from boat-racing proﬁts.

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Leadership Development

The Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research
GOVERNANCE[Board Members]

The Nippon Foundation Fund for Japanese Language Education

Promoting the study and teaching of the Japanese language in other countries[Trustees]

Izumi Kadono

President

Reiko Akiike

Co-Chairperson-Japan, The Boston Consulting Group

Yuichiro Anzai

Executive Director (for Policy Research) and CEO

Takeju Ogata

President, The Nippon Foundation

Atsuko Shinohara

Sanae Oda

Executive Director (for General Aﬀairs)

Mari Suzuki

Executive Director (for Leadership Development)

Masahisa Ikeda

Nonexecutive Director, Executive Group Partner,

Professor at the Research Institute for Cultural Studies,
Director of the Educational Support Center,

NF-JLEP promotes Japanese-language education at 11

The NF-JLEP website features articles on a variety ofuniversities in six countries through the provision ofteaching-related topics, including efforts to offer online

Asia Regional Managing Partner,

Masahito Monguchi

Adviser, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

classes during the pandemic.

and Head of Tokyo Oﬃce, Shearman & Sterling LLP

Hiroshi Yoshikawa

Emeritus Professor, University of Tokyo

fellowships to students pursuing Japanese-related

Toshihiko Fukui

studies and to language teachers at the elementary andsecondary school levels. There have been some 2,000[Auditors]

beneficiaries (NF-JLEP fellows) of the program since its

Kaoru Kashimalaunch in 1994. Additional grants are provided for

Kimito Nakae

and Director of the Wellness Center, Seisen University

Nonexecutive Director, President, Canon Institute for Global Studies

Honorary President, Policy Research Institute,
Ministry of Finance

Certiﬁed Public Accountant[Adviser to the President]

Audit & Supervisory Board Member, Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd

Yohei Sasakawa

Chairman, The Nippon Foundation(As of July 1, 2022)

research in Japan and for workshops on textbook

CONTACT

www. n f- jl e p . org / e n /ACCESS
Roppongi Grand Tower 34F

Policy Research
NF-JLEP website

Tel:+81-3-5797-8401

Fax:+81-3-5570-6031

Leadership Development
Tel:+81-3-5797-8402

3-2-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-6234 Japan

Fax:+81-3-5570-6032

To
Gi kyonz M
aLin etre o

Akasaka Stn

Tameike-Sanno Stn
Tameike

The Tokyo Foundation
for Policy Researchtro
Me inekyo a LTo iyodCh

Roppongi Grand Tower 34F[Change elevators on 29F]
Ark Hills

Nogizaka Stneof Japan and facilitate their teaching of the language.

Lindevelopment to help fellows deepen their understanding

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