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The Silent Force of Beauty" - A Cultural Capital Revolution Begins in Tokyo
Vol.1 | Japan Beauty Network Launch Event at a Historic Cultural Heritage Site
From over 30 countries, more than 320 messages of supportpoured in.
Christine Takahashi (Cotomi Takahashi) - cultural entrepreneur, global strategist, and thought leader - leads a groundbreaking movement transforming Japan’s invisible beauty into a new model of economic and social value.
Japan Beauty Network Inaugural Event Held at a Historic Cultural Venue
Messages from Over 30 Countries Mark the Emergence of a Quiet Yet Unmistakable Revolution
On July 9, 2025, the Japan Beauty Network (JBN) held its founding ceremony in the distinguished halls of the Akasaka Prince Classic House,a designated cultural landmark and a symbol of Tokyo’s timeless luxury.The event featured a special dialogue examining the evolving relationship between culture and economy. It drew a select gathering of cultural leaders, business executives, and thought leaders from across Japan and around the globe.
More than 300 congratulatory messages were received from over 30 countries, long with warm messages and floral tributes from leading Japanese companies and senior executives across industries.
Anchored in the theme of Japan’s “invisible beauty,” the day quietly yet unmistakably signaled the emergence of a cultural revolution-one already in motion.
【Event Overview】
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 14:00-15:30
Venue: Akasaka Prince Classic House, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Organizer: Japan Beauty Network
【Special Dialogue: "Can Culture Become Capital? - How Invisible Beauty Moves the Global Economy."】
Within the quiet grandeur of a heritage Western-style residence, a dialogue unfolded-one that may come to define the next chapter of cultural and economic convergence.
Christine Takahashi(Cotomi Takahashi), Founder of the Japan Beauty Network, is a globally respected executive and cultural strategist-trusted by top business leaders, governments, and cultural institutions to turn Japan’s intangible beauty into tangible global influence.
In an intimate yet profound dialogue, she engaged withTaro Sawada, former President of Daimaru Department Store and a visionary in cultural entrepreneurship, to explore how invisible beauty can redefine the future of economics and society.
Their dialogue was not a performance, but a revelation.
With grace and precision, Takahashi proposed that Japan’s invisible beauty-its sensitivity to space, impermanence, and harmony-is not a relic of the past, but a new form of capital in an era where trust, meaning, and timeless craftsmanship define value.
Together, they explored the powerful intersections of: Culture × Economy, Philosophy × Strategy, Quietude × Conviction.
In a world saturated with noise, Takahashi offered something different: an elegant clarity-a blueprint for how culture, when reframed with strategic depth, becomes a silent force of global influence.
This moment, framed by the natural light of a cultural landmark and the composed presence of two thought leaders, did more than symbolize a shift.
It marked the birth of a new ecosystem-one where luxury is no longer defined by scarcity, but by depth, dignity, and cultural resonance.
【Voices from the JBN Community】
"I am honored to be part of such a meaningful beginning. The dialogue was a brilliant convergence of history, culture, and economy. I look forward to moving forward with JBN to bring Japan’s invisible beauty to the world." - Master of Ikebana
【What comes next？】
JBN will continue its work through three strategic pillars, reaffirming its belief that cultural capital is not a future concept, but a present force already taking shape:
1. Government Collaboration - Advancing public-private initiatives with regional and cultural administrations to create systemic infrastructure
2. Corporate Co-Creation - Partnering with department stores, brands, and institutions to elevate and transmit Japanese beauty
3. Global Expansion - Organizing international showcases and exchanges that embody Japan’s cultural essence and contemporary relevance
【About Japan Beauty Network】
Organization Name: Japan Beauty Network (JBN), General Incorporated Association
Address: 6F, THE LINKPILLAR NORTH, Takanawa Gateway City, 2-21-1 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative: Christine Takahashi
Mission: To establisha global co-creation ecosystem platformthat transforms Japan’s invisible beauty into cultural capital. Through regional revitalization, women’s empowerment, and next-generation leadership development, JBN seeks to generate new social value grounded in culture.
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