“ASF_a leap forward” is an online/offline forum for arts focusing on sustainability via panel discussions, VR reality artworks and online streaming talks. ASF’s first exhibition “SEED” collects the seed of art to contribute to sustainability and new ways how to see it. Artists from Asia and Switzerland are encouraged to tackle at least one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals goals and to incorporate them in their artworks. The physical exhibition will be held from September 4-6 at RSS in Tokyo. Along with the physical exhibition “SEED”, ASF is also presenting an online room experience where some of the artworks from the participating artists can be seen from mid-July to mid-October (7.15 – 10.15). For more details, please refer to this press release or to the website of ASF.

Summer has officially begun, and the NPO SEGO Initiative is preparing the programming for Expo Mer Fujisawa, virtual sustainable art website. Programming includes film screening,  meet-the-artist online sessions and educational webinars designed to spark inclusive conversation around the challenges that face the oceans and us as well as possible solutions  This virtual space’s current showcase features artists from 3 countries whose works involve ocean, recycled and upcycled plastic. For more information, please contact Ms. Alana Bonzi.

Are you a business owner looking for a business plan tailored to the Japanese market for your market entry or business expansion? If so, take part in the 27th Japan Market Expansion Competition (JMEC 27)! As a JMEC Project Client, you can receive a professional business plan developed by some of Japan’s brightest up-and-coming business leaders for a fraction of the cost of hiring outside consultants. To learn more about this opportunity, including eligibility requirements, visit the JMEC homepage. The application form is available here.
For the results of the previous competition (JMEC 26), please see this press release.

Are you instead looking to upgrade your business skills? JMEC is also looking for individual applicants to participate in the program and learn how to research and develop a professional business plan. This ‘mini MBA’ style program includes classroom training with experienced executives and successful entrepreneurs as lecturers—as well as hands-on experience in writing a business plan for a real business project, submitted by a real company. Interested applicants can find more information here.
For the results of the previous competition (JMEC 26), please see this press release.

Lausanne-based IMD business school is offering free business webinars to help businesses cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinars are held every Monday and Friday at 11 AM CEST (18 PM JST) on Zoom. Recordings of past seminars are available as well.
For more information, please see the website of IMB business school.