GONDO KAZUO 

Executive Chair of the Beppu Hatto Onsen Festival Organizing Committee, Speaker of 「For mountains, there is Fuji. For the sea, there is Seto Inland Sea. For hot springs, there is Beppu.」

What if hot springs are more than just a place to relax?

Kazuo Gondo believes that onsen possess the power to heal not only the body, but also the spirit. In his talk, he explores how hot springs can bring people together, inspire hope, and provide the energy needed to move forward in life. Through his passion for Beppu’s onsen culture, he shares a vision of how these timeless traditions can strengthen communities and enrich lives.

“Onsen can save Japan.”

Yusuke Hara

 United Nations staff member, and speaker of “Carrying Hope Forward"

What kind of world are we leaving for future generations?

In his talk, Yusuke explores the concept of intergenerational rights the idea that the choices we make today will shape the lives of people who have not yet been born and cannot yet speak for themselves. Through this perspective, he challenges us to think beyond the present and consider what it truly means to build a better future.

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“Are we good ancestors?”

Sayuri Tsuchitani

Founder of Sumo Yoga, Speaker of “The Art of Monozukuri: A Japanese Philosophy for Meaningful Life.”

What if the true measure of life is not what we own, but the value we create?

Drawing from the Japanese philosophy of Monozukuri, Sayuri shares stories of craftsmanship, human connection, tatami culture, and resilience. Through these experiences, she reveals how purpose, care, and meaningful creation can transform not only our work, but also the way we live and connect with others.

“Monozukuri: Creating Value, Meaning, and Human Connection.”
As a message to students, Sayuri reminds us:
“Your future is not something you find—it is something you create.”

Erin Madeline Arisa M.

Student Speaker League Winner

As university students, many of us juggle classes, part-time jobs, rent, groceries, and countless responsibilities. But what if thriving isn’t determined by how much money we have, but by how we think about it?

Drawing from her own experience of financial struggle, Erin shares how shifting her mindset transformed her relationship with money, responsibility, and self-worth. Her talk explores personal finance, stewardship, and the choices that can help us move beyond survival and toward lasting growth and financial freedom.

“Turn your invisible wealth into cash-generating assets.”

Pamela Anne Gode

Student Speaker League Winner

What if the lies we tell aren’t just acts of deception, but invitations to grow?

In her talk, Pamela shares how dishonesty became the catalyst for self-discovery. Through reflecting on the lies she told, she realized the importance of understanding who she truly was—and becoming someone she no longer needed to lie about.

With a whimsical outlook on life and a passion for personal growth, Pamela invites us to explore authenticity, self-awareness, and the journey of becoming our truest selves.

Fathya Aully Zelinda

Student Speaker League Winner

What if love was never something you had to earn?

For years, Fathya measured her worth through achievements, recognition, relationships, and the approval of others. Through her journey at APU, she came to realize that love is not a reward for success nor something granted when we finally become “enough.” Instead, love is a choice—a way of living, creating, and connecting with others.

In this deeply personal talk, Fathya reflects on the lessons she learned through self-discovery, relationships, and community, and how letting go of the need for validation allowed her to lead with love—not from emptiness, but from wholeness.

“You don’t earn love—you lead with it.”