Bio:

Ms. Tatsuno founded GiFT at the end of 2012, aiming to promote Global Citizenship and create new values from diversity. Currently, she provides training sessions, speeches, and other opportunities for Global Citizenship Education, such as Global citizenship programs in 10 different countries & Japan for secondary schools, universities, and enterprises, as well as teacher training with JICA. She published the book “Opening the Door to the World from Age 15 - Global Citizenship to Transform Your Future-” (Seishun Publishing) in July 2025.

2016 – Visiting Professor, Faculty of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Toyo University

Title of the Keynote Lecture:

Opening the Door to Your Global Citizenship and Peaceful Co-existence

Abstract:

Meeting the world involves global citizenship, defined as the motivation to make the world a better place.

Through the Global Citizenship Process, we will explore how to better understand ourselves, engage in dialogue with others, and co-create new values that contribute to society.

Through the speaker’s story and this collective reflection, participants will gain ideas and inspiration to facilitate peaceful co-existence.

13:30 - 14:20

Main Conference Room

For: Ritsumeikan: 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D / Overseas & Sister Schools: Topic 1 – 3 Groups (Select one from Lesson # 1 – 3)

A City of Encounters: Lessons from Malmo on Diversity and Identity

Martin Roth

Executive Director, Bladins Gymnasium 

Malmö, with its young population and more than 180 nationalities, stands as a vivid example of how cultural identity and diversity shape both everyday life and the future. Here, languages, experiences, traditions and identities intersect, and within these encounters lie both challenges and opportunities.

The school emerges as a central arena for coexistence, but also for tension. The classroom acts as a microcosm of society, where questions of integration, participation, belonging and identity take tangible form. When schools succeed in viewing differences as resources, they create a dynamic that strengthens both individual identity and collective cohesion. This, however, requires intentional structures, courage and a willingness to build bridges across perspectives.

The lecture highlights how cultural identity and diversity are not obstacles to a shared social community, but can instead serve as foundations for democracy, justice and confidence in the future. Malmö thus becomes not only a geographical place but also a model for how societies may be shaped in a globalized era. 

13:30 - 14:20

Presentation Room

For: Ritsumeikan: 3A,  3B,  3C,  3D / Overseas & Sister Schools: Topic 1 – 3 Groups (Select one from Lesson # 1 – 3) 

Future-Ready Schools for a World of Coexistence 

Arti Chopra

Principal, Amity International Schools

Peace begins when the peace we desire is the peace we embody. The citizens of the world must work for peaceful coexistence for the overall betterment of humanity. Amity International School, Sector-46, Gurugram, Haryana, India, firmly believes in the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, a Sanskrit phrase from our scriptures meaning ‘the whole world is one family.’ As responsible living beings of Earth, we believe in cultivating a legacy of gratitude, togetherness, and inclusiveness. We understand that the journey towards peace in the world begins in the simplest of places—our classrooms and our homes. The schools of tomorrow will be remembered for the environments they created as spaces of peace, harmony, and a win–win coexistence where all living beings flourished and prospered.

My presentation shall include the vision of our Founder President Dr Ashok K Chauhan and Chairperson Dr Amita Chauhan, in bringing together, the teachers, parents, students and the community for peaceful coexistence. It shall be a window for the world to witness Indian heritage and cultural value and how ‘Amity’ Institutions pan India are paving the way for responsible Global Citizenship. 

13:30 - 14:20

Active Learning Lab (ALL)

For: Ritsumeikan: 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D / Overseas & Sister Schools: Topic 1 – 3 Groups (Select one from Lesson # 1 – 3) 

Music

Glen Graham

Music Teacher, Camborne International Science School

I would like to lead a series of ice-breaking warm-up musical activities to help the students get to know each other and have some fun.

None of these activities will require instruments. We will use our voices and various parts of the body.

14:30 - 15:20

Main Conference Room

For: Ritsumeikan: 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D

Overseas & Sister Schools: Topic 4 – 5 Groups (Select one from Lesson # 4 – 5) 

Connected or Consumed? A Deep Dive into Social Media's Mental Health Footprint 

Orlando P. Vinculado, Jr.
Director, International Affairs and External Linkages
Leyte Normal University-Integrated Laboratory School 

In a world where scrolling has become second nature, the line between being connected and becoming consumed by social media is increasingly blurred. This session, "Connected or Consumed? A Deep Dive into Social Media's Mental Health Footprint," explores how digital platforms shape our emotional well-being and self-perception. Drawing from recent research and real-world examples, we will examine both the empowering and detrimental effects of social media as it advances connection and community but at the same time fuel anxiety and comparison culture. Participants will reflect on their own digital habits and discover strategies for cultivating a healthier, more mindful relationship with technology. 

14:30 - 15:20

Presentation Room

For: Ritsumeikan: 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D

Overseas & Sister Schools: Topic 4 – 5 Groups (Select one from Lesson # 4 – 5) 

Digital Harmony: Coexisting with Technology in the Age of AI 

Ramz Rabadi
IB English Teacher and MYP Coordinator
International Academy – Amman 

This session explores how technology shapes human connection and coexistence. Students debate the balance between technological advancement and human values through case studies like AI bias, digital well-being, and online empathy. The goal is to encourage critical thinking about responsible tech use and collective ethics in a globalized world.

Lesson Flow:

• 10 min – Quick poll: “Tech: Closer or Apart?”

• 15 min – Case study: AI in education or social media empathy gap.

• 20 min – Group debate: “Can technology truly promote coexistence?”

• 10 min – Design challenge: Create one digital guideline for coexistence online.

• 5 min – Reflection.
  
  

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to express balanced perspectives on technology’s role in society and propose ethical principles for responsible digital behavior.