NIKKEN FORUM Webinar (April 6)
Design and Healthy Community Development: The 42.195 km Journey

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Life is a marathon.” Running the full 42.195 km is no easy feat, but if you have high aspirations and can build a team where the right people are in the right places to share a common goal, the ideal finish line will come into view.For this forum, we are honored to welcome Mr. Toshihiko Seko, who has been a leading figure in Japan’s marathon community in both name and deed. Using “design” as a key theme, we will hear his insights on a wide range of topics, including the appeal of sports; self-management and organizational management for competing on the global stage; the merits and shortcomings of cities from a runner’s perspective; and public health and community development during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We plan to set aside time for an interactive session during the event where Mr. Seko will directly address your questions. We sincerely hope you will join us.

Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Participation Fee: Free

Born in Mie Prefecture in 1956. He began competing seriously in track and field in high school, winning both the 800-meter and 1,500-meter titles at the National High School Championships. After enrolling at Waseda University, he ran the “Flower 2nd Leg” of the Hakone Ekiden for four consecutive years and set new leg records (at the time) during his junior and senior years, establishing himself as a star athlete.
He is widely recognized as the leading figure who spearheaded Japan’s marathon boom, both in name and in reality, with a record of 10 wins in 15 races.He was selected to represent Japan at the Olympics three times—in Moscow, Los Angeles, and Seoul. After retiring, he pursued a career as a coach, nurturing the next generation and helping produce three Olympic athletes. He also serves as the leader of the Road Running Commission for the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (a public interest incorporated foundation).
Guided by his belief that “sports bring happiness to people,” he has expanded his activities through media appearances and lectures, spreading the appeal of sports.

4:00 p.m. – Introduction of Mr. Toshihiko Seko
4:10 PM – Panel Discussion (Takahiro Ogawa, Senior Researcher, Nikken Sekkei Research Institute)
4:40 p.m. – Q&A
5:00 p.m. End

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