In early November 2025, the first study tour sponsored by the newly established Uehiro-Carnegie Endowment for Future Generations visited several cities in Japan. With the help of Carnegie Council staff, a delegation of eight participants was assembled for this historic event.
The itinerary was designed and managed by the excellent staff of the Uehiro Foundation on Ethics and Education in Tokyo. Meetings were arranged with members of the Uehiro network in Japan, including scholars, university leaders, think tank partners, and civil society leaders. Stops included Tokyo, Sendai, Kyoto, and Hiroshima.
It is Carnegie Council's hope that this report gives the reader a sense of the wonder and excitement of the delegation's time in Japan. We trust it also conveys the possibilities of a truly transformative program for next-generation leadership.
The Uehiro-Carnegie Endowment for Future Generations study tour is funded by the generous contribution of the Uehiro Foundation on Ethics and Education.
