The role of business in the realization of an inclusive society will be discussed through Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises that are contributing to the realization of an “inclusive society” where people of diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and the elderly, can work together and cooperate with each other, through their outstanding product and technology development capabilities. Through this exchange, we would like to think together with students from the Netherlands and Finland, two countries with advanced welfare systems, about what role small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can play in creating an “inclusive” society by promoting the social participation of people with disabilities and the elderly.
障害者も高齢者も含めて多様なバックグラウンドを持つ人々がともに働き協力し合える「インクルーシブ社会」の実現のために、卓越した製品・技術開発力をもって貢献する我が国中小企業の姿を通して、インクルーシブ社会の実現に果たすビジネスの役割について考える。今回の交流を通して、障害者や高齢者等の社会参加を促進し「インクルーシブ」な社会を創生していくために中小企業がどのような役割を果たしうるのか、を福祉先進国であるオランダやフィンランドの学生とともに考えたい。
Participants from Finland and the Netherlands as well as from J.F. Oberlin University met for the first time online
Everyone was tired but excited for the program ahead.
Professor Hori welcoming everyone to JFOU's Shinjuku Campus
Nippon Rikagaku Kogyo Co. is famous for their chalks, which makes up around 80% of the domestic market.
The company is actively developing and promoting Kitpas, a kind of erasable crayon unharmful to health.
Fans of Kitpas organize workshops around Japan to promote the product and the fun of drawing.
The company president's Takahisa Oyama introducing the company history, development and products.
Another characteristic of the company is its employment of people with disability.
Participants touring around the company's factory to see how employees with disability usually work.
Over 70% of employees in the company have intellectual disabilities. They are excellent at what they are doing and are important members of the company.
Participants writing heartfelt messages on the wall using of course...Kitpas!
President Oyama's reaction to the messages.
Avatar Robot Cafe DAWN ver.β is operated by OryLab Inc, famous for their avatar robots OriHime and OriHime-D.
The robots at the Cafe are operated by people who have difficulty going out for various reasons remotely from their homes or hospitals.
Participants ordering food and chatting with the robots.
There are even moving robots carring food and drinks to each table.
Participants visiting the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan).
Prof. Raatikainen's lecture on "Driving Inclusive Innovation: The Role of Neurodiversity in Business Strategy and Global Impact"
Students from UEF, RBS and JFOU actively participating in discussions.
Prof. Kaimakis' workshop on "Marketing for inclusion- Designing Products/Services for Neurodiverse & Underserved Audiences using creative thinking"
Students divided in groups and working on the case study of Uniqlo on developing a product for neurodivergent individuals.
Students presenting their ideas.
President Shimada of Technotools Co. giving a speech on the company's background and products.
The company develops products, such as the Flex Controller, Optima Joystick, keyboard for people having hand tremor, for people who need assistance in their movement.
Participants visiting TechnoBase Co., which is a subsidiary of Techno Tool Co., Ltd. that operates a support for continuous employment support type B business office.
President Shimada explaning the daily tasks the employees do and the support the company offers.
Students from UEF and RBS giving their presentation.
JFOU's Japanese students sharing their thoughts with the foreign students on the presentation, the program as a whole and on the different cultures.
The visits to the companies and the cafe and the fact that we could experience everything in real life. We were able to hear the stories of people, talk to them and ask them questions.
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Sophomore
It was a great course and I would immediately retake It if there ever was a chance!
University of Eastern Finland
Senior
Program date _ 2023/2/20, 2023/2/27～3/5
Against the backdrop of aging society and declining birthrate, there are concerns about the decline …
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Against the backdrop of aging society and declining birthrate, there are concerns about the decline …
Program date _ 2023/2/18 - 2023/2/24
日本において、2011年3月11日発生した東日本大震災は、日本社会に大きな物質的・人的損害を与えた。同プログラムでは、災害による物質的・人的損害を防ぎ、減らしていく為に必要な、取り組みや、技術について…
Exchange and Study Abroad Program
There are two study abroad programs, Exchange Program and Summer Program, open to overseas students at J. F. Oberlin University. Students will learn about and experience Japan within the supportive environment of J. F. Oberlin University from both programs.
桜美林大学には、「交換留学プログラム」と「サマープログラム」という2つの留学プログラムがあり、海外からの留学生を受け入れています。両プログラムとも、桜美林大学のサポート環境のもと、日本について学び、体験することができます。
3Cs Project
J. F. Oberlin University operates the international exchange platform "3Cs Project: Connect, Collaborate, Create.” The 3Cs Project is open to students, faculty and staff from around the world, primarily from JFOU's partner universities. Real-time interactive cultural exchanges and language exchange events are conducted using Zoom and other tools.
桜美林大学は、国際交流プラットフォーム「3Cs Project: Connect, Collaborate, Create」を運営しています。3Csは、本学の協定校を中心とした世界の学生教職員を対象としています。Zoomなどを活用したリアルタイムの双方向型文化交流や言語交換イベントを実施しています。
Times Higher Education Japan University Rankings
JFOU was ranked 101-110 in the overall ranking of THE World University Rankings Japan 2022. In the field of internationality, JFOU was ranked 39th out of 273 Japanese universities. The Japanese edition of THE World University Rankings is designed to reflect the merits and characteristics of Japanese universities in a way that is more relevant to the educational situation in Japan.
桜美林大学は、THE世界⼤学ランキング⽇本版2022の総合ランキング101-110位にランクインいたしました。また、国際性に関しては、273校の日本大学のうち、39位にランクインいたしました。THE世界⼤学ランキング⽇本版は、⽇本の教育事情により即したかたちで⼤学の魅⼒や特性が表れるように、⼤学の「教育⼒」を測ることを目的としています。
