Vision-Network by Female Governors and Mayors Conference -Toward the future which Women Shineく-

This year's theme is “Expanding the Circle of Women's Advancement: Changing Society, Transforming Leaders.”
Women governors, mayors, ambassadors to Japan, and business leaders from across the nation will gather to discuss five relatable themes, including lifelong learning and health.

To promote women's advancement throughout Japan, we will hold a conference featuring women mayors and business leaders nationwide, along with women ambassadors to Japan.

This year's theme is “Expanding the Circle of Women's Advancement: Changing Society, Transforming Leaders.”
Women governors, mayors, ambassadors to Japan, and business leaders from across the nation will gather to discuss five relatable themes, including lifelong learning and health.

Program

13:30

Opening and Introduction of Participating Chiefs
13:35
Opening remarks
13:50
- Panel discussion①
  Changing Mindsets and Systems: Creating a Workplace Where Men and Women Can Be Themselves ▼Open Overview
  
  Towards a society where caregiving, household chores, and childcare responsibilities are not disproportionately assigned to a specific gender, enabling everyone to work flexibly—this session explores various countries' approaches, including mandatory women executive quotas, paternity leave policies, and flexible work arrangements, to discuss genuine gender equality and a broader shift in societal mindset.
  
  Spearkers
  モデレーター
  1. Executive Officer and Web Editor-in-Chief, Forbes JAPAN
    
    Yuka Tanimoto
- Panel discussion②
  Encounters and Learning to Unlock Women’s Potential: Model Cases and Support Methods ▼Open Overview
  
  In a time when relearning and career rebuilding are essential, women’s growth depends not only on acquiring skills but also on meeting diverse people who encourage them and having role models. This session shares mentoring systems and networking initiatives from various countries, exploring mechanisms that foster learning and connections.
  
  登壇者
  モデレーター
  1. Head of Product Development, GE Healthcare Japan Corporation
    
    Naoko Kudo
- Panel discussion③
  Evolving Career Paths: Support for Unlocking Potential through Reskilling, Side Jobs, and Entrepreneurship ▼Open Overview
  
  In the era of a 100-year lifespan, women’s careers require continuous reskilling and flexible redesign. This session shares local initiatives supporting women’s relearning, as well as efforts toward side jobs and entrepreneurship, and discusses how municipalities can better support women’s career development.
  
  登壇者
  モデレーター
  1. President & CEO, Surpass Inc.
    
    Ryoko Ishihara
- Panel discussion④
  Building the Future of Management Through Dialogue and Empathy: Addressing Health Challenges Together ▼Open Overview
  
  Traditional top-down leadership is reaching its limits. Now more than ever, we need a new approach to management—one grounded in dialogue, empathy, and flexibility. This session explores how to create inclusive workplaces where people facing diverse circumstances—such as parenting, caregiving, or health challenges—can continue working with peace of mind. It also examines the roles and responsibilities of women mayors in leading this shift.
  
  登壇者
  モデレーター
  1. COO & Director, Mentor For Inc.
    
    Momoko Miyamoto
- Panel discussion⑤
  Creating Cities Where Women Want to Live and Work: Building and Nurturing Communities ▼Open Overview
  
  As more women are leaving regional areas, creating environments that make them want to stay—or return through U, I, and J turns—is essential for sustainable community development. This session highlights initiatives and success stories from local governments, and explores what makes a city truly appealing to women.
  
  登壇者
  モデレーター
  1. President & CEO, Will Lab Inc.
    
    Miwa Koyasu
14:50

Declaration announcement
14:55
Closing remarks
1. Governor of Tokyo
  
  Yuriko Koike

Archive footage available here

Program

Opening and Introduction of Participating Chiefs

Opening remarks

Declaration announcement

Closing remarks