Kawajiri Art Project (Founder: Seiji Kawajiri) is pleased to announce that a feature interview with its founder, Seiji Kawajiri, has been published in the prestigious global business magazine Forbes JAPAN.
The article provides an in-depth exploration of Mr. Kawajiri’s unique investment philosophy—“enriching society through business”—and offers a behind-the-scenes look at his innovative projects that bridge the worlds of art and technology.
■ Background of Forbes JAPAN Feature: A New Cycle of Business and Social Contribution
Forbes is one of the world’s most influential business magazines, published in over 100 countries. Mr. Kawajiri’s inclusion in the magazine follows international acclaim for his distinctive approach: a high-level synergy between philanthropy and business that transcends traditional profit-seeking to embody the ideals of next-generation leadership.
The feature article explores the reasoning behind Mr. Kawajiri’s commitment to art and peace initiatives, his core motivations, his charitable work in the Philippines and beyond, and his global perspective on Japan’s latent strength.
■ About Kawajiri Art Project: Connecting the World Through the Power of Art
Kawajiri Art Project embodies the vision of investor Seiji Kawajiri, collaborating with artists and creators to create new value that transcends borders and languages.
They are accelerating its mission to reinvest business-generated resources into “Peace and Art.” Key initiatives include full-scale support for the DANDELION PROJECT, an art movement led by Ryotaro Muramatsu (NAKED, INC.), alongside charitable efforts in the Philippines and throughout Asia.
Through this Forbes JAPAN feature, we hope to share our journey as a “Global Citizen” —a vision central to our project— with a wider international audience.
■ Publication Overview
・Magazine Title: Forbes JAPAN
・Article Title: Creating a High-Level Cycle of “Donations” and “Business”: The World as Seen by Investor Seiji Kawajiri
・Content: An exclusive interview regarding his investment philosophy and social contribution activities
■ About Seiji Kawajiri
Founder of the KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION, a public interest incorporated association certified by the Cabinet Office. KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION, a public interest incorporated association, which offers scholarships to support university students who excel academically but have difficulty affording tuition. Kawajiri also supports the DANDELION PROJECT, an art initiative that connects locations and people around world, and has contributed to the establishment of tHE GALLERY HARAJUKU. As an active new-generation gallerist, he supports artists who are leading the latest trends in the arts and culture. Guided by the principle of “making the world a better place,” he is active in the fields such as education, arts & culture, food, and more. He is also the author of GLOBAL CITIZEN: 7 Rules to Achieve Your Dreams Authentically as a World-Class Citizen.
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