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Nakasone Peace Institute (NPI) was founded in June 1988 by former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone for research and study, international exchange, and other activities conducive to examining critical issues facing the world and Japan.

The history of Hosei University begins in 1880 when three young lawyers established Tokyo School of Law. At present, Hosei is a comprehensive university with 15 undergraduate faculties including Science and Engineering, a School of Correspondence Education, 15 graduate schools and 2 professional schools.

Invest Tokyo supports foreign companies and residents.
Business related services include inquiries and support of companies setting up their business in Tokyo. It links with accelerator programs, tax incentive schemes, and government programs.
Services for foreign residents include the provision of living information and administrative procedures, information about medical facilities and pharmacies, and information about international schools in Tokyo.
More detailed information can be found on the official website.

Hitachi's Global Center for Social Innovation is an interdisciplinary research group consisting of engineers, designers and psychologists. The goal is to identify social challenges and develop visions and scenarios for the future. Through a collaborative creation, Hitachi brings thinkers and doers together to bring innovation for a better future. Some of the visions are shared here: https://medium.com/vision-design