A gathering of influential Knowledge Persons from Japan and around the globe

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  Ryota Akasaka
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  Yuki Anzai
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  Naohiro Ukawa
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  evala
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  Satoshi Endo
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  Yoichi Ochiai
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  Makiko Kato
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  Ningen Inc.
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  Morinosuke Kawaguchi
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  Yoichiro Kawaguchi
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  Masao Kishimoto
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  Chieko Kinoshita
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  Mitsuru Kuramoto
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  Gerfried Stocker
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  Ken Furudate
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  Rika Shiiki
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  Takayuki Shiose
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  Shinji Shimojo
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  Shogeki Buyodan
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  Sputniko!
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  seiho
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  Takuma Nakata + Inner Science
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  TANAKA KATSUKI
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  Takashi Nakajima
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  Japan Century Symphony Orchestra
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  Norihiro Hagita
• 
  Yuko Hasegawa
• 
  Patrick Newell
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  Takuya Hane
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  Chiaki Hayashi
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  Yuji Hayashi
• 
  Peter Frankl
• 
  Tadahisa Fujimura
• 
  Michael Spencer
• 
  Hideo Miyahara
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  Norio Murakami
• 
  Kenji Yanobe
• 
  Kenji Yoshida
• 
  Masahiro Yoshimura

*In random order

List of participating Knowledge Persons >

Four Days of Thrills, Excitement and Fun

• Thursday, March 26

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    Kikusuru The Festival's logo art Parmanent exhibit

    From Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29

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    ROBO&PEACE~A future defined by technology

    Enjoy robot-related exhibits and interactions with robots, stage programs, workshops, and more.

• Friday, March 27

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    Knowledge Innovation Award 2nd. Final Judging and Presentation Ceremony

    Now in its second year, this awards presentation is held to widely publicize the innovative　activities of Knowledge Capital participants. In addition to the Mono (Product) Category and the Koto (Project) Category, a new Junior High School Student Idea Category targeting typical junior high school students has been added. The nominees in each category will present their work, followed by announcement of the winners.

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    Special Discussion Exploring the Future from the Perspective of “Art + Technology”

    Specialists from diverse fields will talk about art and technology for a comprehensive and multidirectional exploration of what the future holds.

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    Workshop by Takashi Nakajima and communicators

    A workshop in which Takashi Nakajima, creator of the Festival's logo art, and Knowledge Capital communicators will collaborate with participants in “forming connections”.

  • 

    Kikusuru The Festival's logo art Parmanent exhibit

    From Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29

  • 

    ROBO&PEACE~A future defined by technology

    Enjoy robot-related exhibits and interactions with robots, stage programs, workshops, and more.

• Saturday, March 28

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    World OMOSIROI Award 1st.

    Approximately 50 Japanese and international intellectuals and specialists with close ties to Knowledge Capital nominate candidates who embody Knowledge Capital’s core value of OMOSIROI. Award winners selected from among the 100 nominees will be announced, and a trophy created by contemporary artist Kenji Yanobe will be presented.

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    “Frequencies” Live Event

    An event for a dazzling, lively evening at the Festival. Four groups of artists will perform in a cutting-edge showcase of sound and light.

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    WorkshopFES

    Once again this spring, Knowledge Capital has planned a selection of workshops for parents and children. Two exciting days to mentally and physically learn and experience the fun and difficulty of creating and communicating.

  • 

    Kikusuru The Festival's logo art Parmanent exhibit

    From Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29

  • 

    ROBO&PEACE~A future defined by technology

    Enjoy robot-related exhibits and interactions with robots, stage programs, workshops, and more.

• Sunday, March 29

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    Kotatsu Kaigi SPECIAL

    A special version of the Kotatsu Kaigi SPECIAL will be held in 2 sessions. With Tadatoshi Fujimura serving as host, guests and World OMOSIROI Award winners will sit around a kotatsu for an OMOSIROI discussion.

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    HARMONY Concluding Concert

    The Festival finale will be highlighted by an exciting performance by the Japan Century Symphony Orchestra and chorus together with visitors to the Festival.

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    Learning Program「GENIUS RESTAURANT」

    An entertaining symposium in a restaurant-like format on the theme of creating true value. A stage for discussing and thinking about new guidelines for the future.

  • 

    WorkshopFES

    Once again this spring, Knowledge Capital has planned a selection of workshops for parents and children. Two exciting days to mentally and physically learn and experience the fun and difficulty of creating and communicating.

  • 

    Kikusuru The Festival's logo art Parmanent exhibit

    From Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29

  • 

    ROBO&PEACE~A future defined by technology

    Enjoy robot-related exhibits and interactions with robots, stage programs, workshops, and more.

*Program content and the participation of Knowledge Persons are subject to change without prior notice.