Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
EXPO 2025 Special “World Student Discussions”
EXPO 2025 Thematic Project “Invigorating Lives” (Producer NAKAJIMA Sachiko)
The WSD s“World Student Discussions” is an expanded activity of the “World Youth Meeting,” which will be held as a special activity in Expo 2025. The World Youth Meeting is held annually in Japan as an international collaborative event in Ritsumeikan University and Nihon Fukushi University. On this special occasion, with the cooperation of the producer, we will discuss the topics proposed by high school students and university students from different parts of the world, with the central theme of peace and human rights. The presenters represent countries from Asia, North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This event will offer an excellent opportunity to explore, discuss, and share ideas on recent social and cultural issues related to SDGs, education, human rights, peace, etcetera.
Discussion
- Poverty
- Diversity and inclusion
- Social inequality
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
Please watch the Virtual Studio if you are outside the venue.
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- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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2025.08.07[Thu]
14:30 ～ 16:30
(Venue Open 14:00)
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- Theme Weeks Studio
Programme details
The World Student Discussions is an international exchange program that has been ongoing since 1998, in which universities and high schools in Japan and overseas universities and high schools are paired up to create and present presentations in collaboration according to the theme of the conference. At the Expo site, several teams of university and high school students from diverse backgrounds who participated in the World Youth Meeting and gave presentations on peace and human rights will consider the meaning of the theme in more depth through discussions with the participants of the Expo from the perspective of the Expo's theme project of "Invigorating Lives." Thematic Project Producers, Sachiko Nakajima, Hiroaki Miyata as well as Professor Kan Suzuki would also join this discussion.
Cast
Moderator
NAKAJIMA Sachiko
Thematic Project ”Invigorating Lives" (Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition)
Musician, a mathematics researcher, and a STEAM Educator. She is also CEO of steAm, Inc.,the representative director of steAm BAND Association and a thematic project producer of Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan. She also serves as a STEM Girls Ambassador, Cabinet Office, and project researcher of Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences The University of Tokyo. She won the gold medal as the first Japanese woman in the International Mathematical Olympiad. She passionately conducts research on art and technology as well as music, mathematics, and education.
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KANDUBODA Prabath Buddhika
Ritsumeikan International
Born in Colombo, Sri Lanka. After coming to Japan in 2001 as an international student and graduating from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's School of Asia Pacific Studies, he received a master's degree (in applied linguistics) and a doctorate (linguistics and academics) at the Graduate School of International Languages and Cultures, Nagoya University. He is currently an associate professor at Ritsumeikan International. As Deputy Director of the International Department, he is also committed to multicultural co-learning.
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Speakers
Sachio Nakato
College of International Relations, Divison of International Affairs, Ritsumeikan International, Ritsumeikan University
Sachio Nakato is a professor at College of International Relations, Director of Center for East Asian Peace and Cooperation Studies, Executive Director of Division of International Affairs, and Vice President International, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan. His research interests include Northeast Asian security and international relations, Japan’s policy toward the Korean Peninsula, and U.S.-Japan relations. He was a visiting professor at School of International Service, American University (2002-3, 2012-14, 2019), Sookmyung Women’s University (2003), National Chung-Hsing University (2015), and National Chengchi University (2020). He received a Ph.D. in International Relations, Ritsumeikan University. He also graduated from Yonsei University Korean Language Institute under the KF language fellowship program.
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Kan Hiroshi SUZUKI
The University of Tokyo
He graduated from the University of Tokyo, entered the Ministry of
International Trade and Industry (MITI). After serving as an
associate Professor at Keio University SFC, he became a
member of the House of Councilors for 12 years.
He served two terms as State Minister of Education, Science,
Technology, Sports and Culture and four terms as Chief policy Officer
of MEXT, and was appointed as Professor at the University of Tokyo
in 2014. He is also a Teach for All Global board member, Director for
Representative of Japan Education (ROJE), and Vice President of
the Society of Well-being.
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Manabu TAMURA
Chief Inspector, Elementary and Secondary Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
He has served as a teacher at a Niigata prefecture public school, an instructor at Joetsu University of Education Elementary School, a supervisor at the Kashiwazaki City Board of Education, a curriculum investigator at the National Institute for Educational Policy Research's Curriculum Research Center, a subject investigator at the Curriculum Division of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Elementary and Secondary Education Bureau, an inspector at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Elementary and Secondary Education Bureau, and a professor at Kokugakuin University's Faculty of Human Development, before assuming his current position in April 2024.
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Agnes Siwi Purwaning Tyas
Ritsumeikan University Graduate School of International Relations
Agnes Siwi Purwaning Tyas (Siwi) is a doctoral student at the Graduate School of International Relations, originally from Indonesia. Her academic research is on Japanese culture and media, with a particular focus on the dynamic intersection between Japanese and Indonesian identities portrayed in wartime cinema. Through a multidisciplinary approach that combines history, cultural studies, international relations, and film theory, she aims to foster better understanding of the complex historical relationship between Japan and Indonesia during the war period.
Outside her academic work, Siwi enjoys traveling, exploring diverse cuisines, and fishing. And as a coffee enthusiast, she loves visiting cafes across Japan.
Looking forward to her participation in Osaka Expo 2025, Siwi hopes this global event becomes a meaningful platform for intercultural exchange that can help addressing global challenges and supporting efforts towards lasting peace around the world.
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Momoko Maruo
4th grade student, Intercultural Studies, College of Letters
Learn about culture, arts, and history, especially focus on Southeast Asia. Currently study Bahasa Indonesia in Telkom University. Hobby is baking and Balinese dance.
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Marini Raffaella
Ritsumeikan University Graduate, School of International Relations,Ph.D. Student
My name is Marini Raffaella, but you can call me Raffa. I’m from Italy and I’m currently studying Japanese public
diplomacy at the Graduate School of International Relations, Ritsumeikan University. In my free time, I love travelling, cooking dishes from around the world, and making new friends. I’m truly excited to be part of Expo 2025, and I look forward to meeting all of you to talk, exchange ideas, and enjoy our time together!
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Puhulwellage Dushan Chanuka
Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University
I am a graduate student from Sri Lanka, currently pursuing my master’s degree in robotics engineering at Ritsumeikan University. My research focuses on intelligent robotic systems for agricultural automation. I am passionate about creating technology that improves food handling and post-harvest processes. Outside academics, I enjoy hiking, cycling, and experimenting with international cooking, especially blending Sri Lankan and Japanese flavors. I have a deep appreciation for Japanese culture and am excited to contribute to the Osaka Expo as a facilitator representing Ritsumeikan University.
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Ritsumeikan University
Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
EXPO 2025 Special “World Student Discussions”
The WSD s“World Student Discussions” is an expanded activity of the “World Youth Meeting,” which will be held as a special activity in Expo 2025. The World Youth Meeting is held annually in Japan as an international collaborative event in Ritsumeikan University and Nihon Fukushi University. On this special occasion, with the cooperation of the producer, we will discuss the topics proposed by high school students and university students from different parts of the world, with the central theme of peace and human rights. The presenters represent countries from Asia, North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This event will offer an excellent opportunity to explore, discuss, and share ideas on recent social and cultural issues related to SDGs, education, human rights, peace, etcetera.
-
2025.08.07[Thu]
14:30～16:30
(Venue Open 14:00)
- Theme Weeks Studio
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
Please watch the Virtual Studio if you are outside the venue.
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