History

2025

News Release

2025/01/09

Seiji Kawajiri, Founder of the KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION and Next-Generation Gallerist, Supported "NAKED's Garden of Japanese Lights at Heian Jingu Shrine" A Special Winter Event Illuminating Kyoto with Enchanting Digital Art Held at Heian Jingu Shrine's East and Middle Gardens Until January 13, 2025

Under the support of Seiji Kawajiri, founder of the KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION and a next-generation gallerist fostering cultural initiatives, the immersive art event “NAKED’s Garden of Japanese

NEWS

2025/02/28

Seiji Kawajiri Donates Public Art to Kyoto Station’s East Plaza, Creating a “Garden” to Experience Kyoto Light Tea Room “KIWA” to Open in “NIWA”, a New Establishment Launching in March 2025

Seiji Kawajiri, founder of the KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION, has donated public art and the Light Tea Room “KIWA” to Kyoto City through his foundation. The public art, created by NAKED, INC., a leading creativ

News Release

2025/04/08

KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION Opens 2025 Scholarship Program – Nurturing Future Social Contributors

Seiji Kawajiri, founder of the Kawajiri Foundation which provides financial aid in the field of education, is accepting applications for scholarship students for the 2025 academic year. Click here for

News Release

2025/04/18

Official Film Released for “KIWA” – The Tea Room of Light at Kyoto Station Building’s NIWA

Seiji Kawajiri, founder of the KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION, is pleased to announce the release of the official film showcasing “KIWA,” an innovative Tea Room of Light he donated to the City of Kyoto. Located

NEWS

2025/08/08

SEIJI KAWAJIRI Selected for Forbes LATAM “40 UNDER 40”

In August 2025, Seiji Kawajiri was selected for the “40 UNDER 40 – Tech & Visionary Leaders” feature by Forbes LATAM (North America & Latin America edition). The article is published in the

NEWS

2025/09/19

Seiji Kawajiri Becomes the First Japanese Entrepreneur Featured on the Cover of Entrepreneur Magazine

—Special Issue Launched in India with an Initial Circulation of 100,000 Copies — Kawajiri Foundation is pleased to announce that Mr. Seiji Kawajiri has become the first Japanese entrepreneur to be fea