📢 Event Announcement (Tokyo, Minami-Aoyama) by #StepForwardJapan 🇯🇵

📢 Event Announcement (This event will be conducted in Japanese)

Kimiyo Aizawa, Founder & CEO of Women Can Fly. Co, will be speaking at “Resume of Failure Vol.08”, hosted by Step Forward Japan in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo.

Theme: How to Overcome Failure

“Taking risks is scary — but regret is even scarier.”

Through real stories of entrepreneurship and overcoming cultural barriers in Australia, Kimiyo will share how to cultivate the courage to keep challenging yourself.

This talk will be a valuable opportunity to hear honest insights and lessons from real experiences — perfect for anyone considering new challenges, studying abroad, or career transitions. 🌏💬

If you’re in Japan, please come and join us!

Hosted by: Step Forward Japan — “Resume of Failure” Series

📅 Wed, Nov 5 | 19:00–21:00 (Doors open 18:30)

📍 Minami-Aoyama (@At Office)

🎟 Tickets: SFJ Members – Free｜Students – ¥1,500｜General – ¥3,000

🔗 Details & Registration: https://peatix.com/event/4631979

💡 Topics to Be Discussed

• Avoiding challenges was my biggest failure

• How limited time and visa constraints drove me to act — switching on the “Now or Never” mindset

• The reality of starting a business overseas: interpreting cultural, legal, and pricing gaps

• “Fake it till you make it” — building confidence starts with creating it

• Redefining success: if I can change even one person’s life, that’s enough achievement

👥 Recommended For

• Working professionals interested in studying or working abroad (“Giri-Working-Holiday” generation)

• Entrepreneurs and business leaders exploring the next step in global markets

🗓 Program (Tentative)

18:30 – Reception19:00 – Opening & Introduction19:05 – Talk: “Resume of Failure × Kimiyo Aizawa”　└ Part 1: Failure of not challenging myself　└ Part 2: Barriers and breakthroughs in Australian entrepreneurship (legal, pricing, cultural)　└ Part 3: What Japan can learn from Australia to become a society that embraces failure　Facilitator: Akikazu Okawa (SFJ Director)20:00 – Group Workshop: “From Today’s Learning → Tomorrow’s Action”20:35 – Sharing Session20:45 – Closing & Photo Session21:00 – End (Optional networking gathering afterward)

👩‍💼 Guest Profile

Kimiyo AizawaFounder of Women Can Fly / Board Member, Australia Japan Society of NSWBased in Sydney, Australia. Restarted her career at age 32, transitioning from a tourist visa to student visa and founding her company soon after. As a “cultural translator” bridging Japanese companies and Australian communities, she leads corporate PR and education programs. Her work spans from supporting Japanese students studying in Australia to serving as the Brand Ambassador for Suntory The Premium Malt’s Australia.

Organizer:Step Forward Japan (SFJ)

📩 info@step-forward-japan.jp

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