ITAMAE leads student involvement at SusHi Tech Tokyo startup convention

8 articles · Updated · The Japan Times · Apr 24

The annual SusHi Tech Tokyo event begins Monday, drawing entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers from around the world to Japan's capital.
ITAMAE, a student-led initiative, is organizing events alongside the convention to inspire Japanese students to pursue entrepreneurship and challenge traditional career expectations.
This movement reflects a broader shift among Japan's younger generation, as more students embrace innovation and seek to disrupt the country's longstanding 'anti-failure' culture.

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