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Monthly General Affairs Co., Ltd. Press release: October 3, 2025 To Members of the Press The General Affairs Awards 2025 LIVE event will be held on December 3rd! ~A day of “discovery, learning, and interaction” for everyone involved in general affairs~ Monthly General Affairs Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenichi Toyoda), publisher of Japan’s only general affairs magazine, Monthly General Affairs, will be holding the General Affairs Awards 2025 LIVE Event on Wednesday, December 3rd. This event marks the conclusion of the General Affairs Awards 2025, which recognizes innovative initiatives promoted by corporate general affairs departments. It is a forum for discovery, learning, and networking open to everyone involved in general affairs. Gain the latest knowledge and connections through presentations by finalist companies, special seminars, and a social gathering where general affairs professionals can network with each other. Anyone, even those not from an applying company, can participate. We hope you will join us. Special site:https://award.g-soumu.com/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/60066/75/60066-75-8cf5dda407ec22c865d4cbcbc3bb0549-791×472.jpg ■Event overview ・Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Part 1: 14:00-16:50 (doors open at 13:30) Part 2 (Social Gathering): 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Event Format: Hybrid Offline: Kanda Square SQUARE ROOM Online: Zoom (a URL will be sent to registered participants) *Registration will close once capacity is reached. In addition, offline participation will be decided by lottery if there are a large number of applicants. ・Participation fee: Free ・Application form:
https://award.g-soumu.com/ceremony *Media representatives are also welcome to attend and interview. Please apply using the media form below. https://award.g-soumu.com/media ■Program for the day
・Presentations by finalist companies (final judging) -Mini seminar -Award ceremony -Panel discussion by judges -Social gathering etc. *Content may be subject to change. ■Speakers (titles omitted) – Hiroyuki Chuma, Professor Emeritus of Hitotsubashi University and Professor Emeritus of Seijo University Mr. – Kenichi Toyoda, President and CEO, Monthly General Affairs Co., Ltd. / Director, Strategic General Affairs Research Institute ＜Judges＞ – Hiroko Usui,
Editor-in-Chief of “Monthly General Affairs” – Young-nori Kim, President and CEO, Hite & Co., Ltd. Mr. ・Zeroin Co., Ltd. President and CEO Mitsunori Ojo ・MC Branding Co., Ltd. Representative Director Mika Miyamoto ■About the Organizers and Sponsors Organizer: Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd. Sponsored by: FOSC (General Incorporated Association), IT Advisory Association (General Incorporated Association), Japan Omni-Channel Association (General Incorporated Association) ■About the General Affairs Awards 2025 The “General Affairs Awards 2025” is an awards program that recognizes and recognizes innovative initiatives led by a company’s general affairs department and encourages the sharing of success stories with other companies. By discovering outstanding initiatives led by the general affairs department and recognizing and awarding their achievements, the program aims to widely disseminate them as good examples that support corporate transformation. Furthermore, through these efforts, we aim to raise awareness in society of the role and value of general affairs. ■Profile of Kenichi Toyoda, President and CEO, Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/60066/75/60066-75-7b0c86cc3dddf79dfdd034774cee5dc4-914×1280.jpg President and CEO, Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd. Director, Strategic Management Research Institute Graduated from the School of Political Science and Economics at Waseda University. Experienced accounting, sales, and general affairs at Recruit Co., Ltd., and general affairs manager at Uo-riki Co., Ltd. Former editor-in-chief of “Monthly General Affairs,” Japan’s only specialized magazine for general affairs departments. Currently, he lectures, writes, and consults as director of the Strategic General Affairs Research Institute, representative director of FOSC (a company), director of the Work DX Promotion Organization (a company), executive director of the IT Advisory Association (a company), and fellow of the Japan Omni-Channel Association. His publications include “Strategic General Affairs for Strengthening Management” (Japan Management Association Management Center). *Interviews may also be conducted on topics such as “work styles,” “remote work/telework,” and “general general affairs.” *”Strategic General Affairs” is a registered trademark of Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd. ▼Click here for media results
https://www.g-soumu.com/company/message ■About “Monthly General Affairs” Established 62 years ago, this magazine is the only one in Japan specializing in general affairs. With the catchphrase “Light a fire in the hearts of all general affairs professionals,” it provides useful articles for a wide range of business professionals, with a focus on those working in general affairs departments. It is subscribed to by a wide range of companies, from listed companies and major operating companies to mid-sized and small businesses. (First published: June 1963 / Printing: 12,000 copies / Price: ¥1,100) ■Monthly General Affairs Co., Ltd. Company Profile Company Name: Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd. Representative: Representative Director Kenichi Toyoda Address: KANDA SQUARE 11F, 2-2-1 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0054 Established: August 2018 Business Activities: – Publication of “Monthly General Affairs,” Japan’s only magazine specializing in general affairs and human resources. – Operating “Monthly General Affairs Online,” which solves back-office problems. – Hosting “General Affairs Seminars” and “General Affairs Salons.” – Workstyle reform-related consulting, etc. URL:
https://www.g-soumu.com/ 【Contact Information Regarding This Matter】 Monthly General Affairs Co., Ltd. General Affairs Awards Office Email: info@g-soumu.com