DAY5 was held as the final day program with "Impact Challenge" presentations and closing ceremony. Each team presented the results they had considered over several days, with discussions held along with evaluations by judges. Subsequently, the closing ceremony shared reflections on achievements and prospects for the future.

Impact Challenge

A competition where participants formed teams to propose solutions to social issues. Each team presented innovative ideas and received feedback from judges. Awards were given to winning teams, providing an opportunity for all participants to demonstrate future leadership.

Bloomo Securities

Promoting Low-Risk Investment for Young Adults

Proposals were presented to promote healthy asset formation through building low-risk investment portfolios for young people and improving financial literacy.

NotOnMap

Sustainable Tourism and Cultural Preservation

Discussions were held on mechanisms for tourism development in rural and indigenous communities that balance sustainability and cultural preservation without focusing solely on short-term profits.

Welcome Japan

Entrepreneurship Support for Refugees and Displaced Persons

Barriers that refugees and displaced persons face when starting businesses in Japan, such as capital requirements, credit history, licensing, and cultural/language barriers, were identified, and comprehensive support measures through collaboration of diverse stakeholders were presented.

Kopernik

Business Models for Solving Social Issues

Proposals were presented for sustainable business models that solve challenges in energy and agriculture sectors and aim to improve the lives of local residents.

IISIA (Institute for International Strategy and Information Analysis, Inc.)

Policy Framework Originating from Japan

Based on Japan's challenges such as population decline, aging, and industrial structural transformation, the possibility of building a policy framework that can spread domestically and internationally and playing the role of a 'model nation' was examined.

Closing Ceremony

A closing ceremony summarizing HPAIR 2025 with gratitude to participants. We reflected on five days of learning and exchange and pledged to continue international cooperation and friendship.

Ryosuke Takashima

Mayor of Ashiya City

Innovating Across Generations: Lessons in Leadership from Japan's Youngest Mayor

As Japan's youngest mayor, he introduced specific examples of addressing regional issues such as declining birthrates, aging populations, and labor shortages. He also discussed policies that reflect a wide range of voices from young people to the elderly, and leadership experiences that utilize the learning gained from HPAIR.