Schwarzman Session: East vs West: Japan and the American Mainstream

Schwarzman Sessions are peer-led gatherings where conversations generate collaborations and move ideas into action. Because seats are limited, registrants will be automatically placed on the waitlist and will be notified via email if they are selected to participate. 

In recent times, the popularity of Japanese culture has grown in the US. What makes Japan an interesting travel destination? What elements of Japanese daily life, mentality, business, and society make Japan so unique? Join Tomohiro Tsuchida '25 (Yale School of Management) for a conversation on cross-cultural dynamics and the fascinating intersection of the East and the West. 

Tomohiro Tsuchida '25 is an MBA candidate at Yale School of Management and the President of SOM’s Japan Club. He was born and raised in Niigata, Japan. He started his career in 2015 at Hitachi, Japan’s largest social infrastructure conglomerate. At Hitachi, he was responsible for budget planning and business performance management for the entire Hitachi Group, creating reports for the CEO and CFO. Tomohiro also works with Y7 and Y20, the official engagement groups of the G7 and G20. He led the planning for the Y20 Japan 2019 and served as the head of the Japanese delegation to the Y7 Italy 2024.  Tomohiro holds a B.A. in Economics from Keio University in Tokyo.