New Horizon Collective LLC to Host 2nd "Life Shift Platform for Women" Event on June 2nd, Supporting Middle to Senior-Generation Women Navigating Career Changes

New Horizon Collective LLC (Tokyo, Representatives: Yuji Yamaguchi and Tomohiro Nozawa, hereinafter: NH), which operates the "Life Shift Platform (LSP)" supporting the active participation of middle and senior-generation talent, will hold the second event of its career support project for middle and senior-generation women, "LIFE SHIFT PLATFORM for Women," titled "My Own Life Shift Starting from a Career Break" on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

This event will focus on "career breaks," which are gaining attention as a career option, offering hints and opportunities for dialogue to women contemplating their future careers to take a new step forward.

■ What is "LIFE SHIFT PLATFORM for Women"?

"LIFE SHIFT PLATFORM for Women" is a new project of the Life Shift Platform that supports middle to senior-generation women who have accumulated professional experience through various life stages and environments. It provides companions for the next stage, learning necessary for professionals, and many hints to encourage life shifts.

https://fw.lifeshiftplatform.com/

■ Special Guest: Mr. Takahiro Kitano, Representative Director of Career Break Research Institute
Talk Session & Networking Event with LSP Members to be Held!

At this event, Mr. Takahiro Kitano, Representative Director of the Career Break Research Institute, will be invited as a guest to consider "career redesign" through a talk session and dialogue among participants.

[Part 1] Talk Session by Mr. Takahiro Kitano, Representative Director of the Career Break Research Institute, and LSP Members

[Part 2] Dialogue and Q&A with all participants about career breaks

* Afterwards, a social gathering will be held with light refreshments (standing style).

Guest Profile

Mr. Takahiro Kitano, Representative Director, Career Break Research Institute
Representative Director of the Career Break Research Institute. Established the institute in 2022 to spread the concept and culture of "career break," a temporary leave of absence from work to re-examine one's life and society. Operates career break communities and portal sites, and supports companies in introducing career break programs. Special Researcher at Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Business Administration. Author of "Career Break: An Option to Soothe Work Worries" (KADOKAWA) and "Career Break" (Chikura Shobo).

LSP Member Profiles

Waka Mizuno (1st Batch Member)
Brand Producer, Connector, Talent & Athlete Agent
Born in Osaka in 1976. Raised in Chicago, USA, from 4th grade to high school. After graduating from Doshisha University in 1999, she was responsible for PR, marketing, and various promotions for B2C companies such as game and pharmaceutical companies at Dentsu Inc. She became independent in 2021 and now expands her activities to include managing athletes and models, branding products and services, producing original chocolates, and engaging in activities for rescued dogs and cats.

Yoko Nobutomo (2nd Batch Member)
Tokyo College of Music Director / Announcer / Career Consultant
For 22 years, she worked as an announcer for a major TV network in Tokyo, active on the front lines of news, information, sports, and reporting. Currently, as a career consultant, she pursues the realization of "a future where both people and organizations shine." As a part-time director at Tokyo College of Music, she also focuses on student career support and value creation through music.

Event Outline

Date & Time: June 2 (Tuesday), 19:00 - 21:00
Location: New Horizon Collective LLC Ginza Office
(Kintetsu Ginza Chuo-dori Building 2F, 1-7-1 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

Capacity: 15 people (pre-registration required, waitlist if capacity is reached)

Participation Fee: Free

Target Audience: Women considering changing jobs or becoming independent, and business owners/HR personnel of companies.

Organizer: New Horizon Collective LLC

Application URL: https://forms.office.com/r/Yb9b715NVh
Application Deadline: May 15 (Friday)

What is LSP?

LSP (Life Shift Platform), provided by NH, is a foundation that supports business professionals with diverse expertise in the 100-year lifespan era to continue demonstrating value as autonomous professionals over the medium to long term, without being limited by age.

・Number of Members: 263 as of April 30, 2026
・Details URL: https://lifeshiftplatform.com/

About New Horizon Collective LLC

・Company Name: New Horizon Collective LLC
・Location: New Horizon