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Something New is On the Horizon

We are currently upgrading our digital home to better serve our global community. Our full website is temporarily offline, but our mission doesn't stop. You can still engage with us using the quick links below.

Thank you for your patience, we can’t wait to show you what we’ve been building!

The YPFP website is currently only fully optimized for standard desktop and mobile devices. Our website currently has limited functionality on tablet screens.  Our team is actively working on full tablet accessibility, and we hope to have it fully live soon! In the meantime, you can try switching your tablet browser to "Desktop" mode to view the full interface or join us on mobile.

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To prevent any disruption to your YPFP experience however, you can still use the quick links below to become a member, log in to your member profile, view upcoming events, donate, or check out our socials.

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Tokyo 東京

Leading the Conversation in Asia

The Pivot Point of Global Strategy

The Tokyo branch, founded in 2021, is the newest YPFP branch and the first in Asia. It serves as a nexus for scholars, students, and professionals to connect with the global foreign policy community. At YPFP Tokyo, we reinforce a commitment to truly global leadership by connecting those living in or interested in Asia with the rest of the world. Every discussion and project here is a step toward a more integrated and informed international perspective.

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Defining the Indo-Pacific Future

In a region as dynamic as Asia, your voice matters. We help you move beyond the business card to engage in programs that provide in-depth knowledge of specific regions and subjects.

Join our branch to participate in Peer-Led Discussion Groups, International Research Projects, and high-level seminars with human rights experts and climate changemakers. We provide the platform; you provide the vision.

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Upcoming Events

We're currently busy planning our next event! Stay tuned for updates, or in the meantime, browse upcoming events hosted by other branches.

Proof that we do much more than just swap business cards.

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Our Programs

Discussion Groups

Peer-led communities offering members the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of specific regional or thematic subjects.

International Research

Project-based opportunities to build and refine academic skills while contributing to research in your field of interest.

Climate & Sustainability

Home to the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Japan, providing a platform for young changemakers to engage with COP-related policy.

Our Focus

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Our Partners

        YPFP Tokyo maintains a dynamic track record of hosting impactful events featuring distinguished speakers from global academic institutions, regional NGOs, and international policy missions. We pride ourselves on being a bridge between Japan’s intellectual hubs and the global stage. We have established core collaborations with prestigious institutions including The University of Tokyo’s Graduate Program on Human Security (HSP) and the Research Center for Sustainable Peace (RCSP). Our outreach extends to grassroots impact through partnerships with the East Asia Young Scholars Association (EAYSA), Climate Youth Japan, and human rights organizations like Nationality For All and NPO Houboku.

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Who We've Worked With

A Look Back to Lead Forward

YPFP Tokyo Embassy Visit 大使館訪問 | Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo コソボ共和国大使館

2026年10月16日、YPFP Tokyoは駐日コソボ共和国大使館を訪問し、外交、持続可能な開発、イノベーション、そして若者の参画をテーマにお話を伺いました。


当日は、コソボの歴史や2008年の独立以降の国づくり、民主主義の発展、そして国際社会との関係について、駐日コソボ共和国大使より貴重なお話をいただきました。また、再生可能エネルギーへの移行やICT分野の成長、食料安全保障や生物多様性の保全など、コソボが直面する課題と今後の可能性についても学びました。

質疑応答では、民族間の緊張や紛争を対話によって解決することの重要性、日本とコソボの協力関係、そしてこれからの外交を担う若者に求められる姿勢について意見交換を行いました。特に印象的だったのは、外交とは単に国と国との関係を築くことだけではなく、人々の声に耳を傾け、多様な視点を理解し、信頼関係を築いていくことだというお話です。


貴重なお話と対話の機会をいただいた駐日コソボ共和国大使館、そしてご参加いただいた皆さまに心より感謝申し上げます。


On October 16, 2026, YPFP Tokyo had the pleasure of visiting the Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Tokyo for a discussion on diplomacy,…

Embassy Visit to the Kingdom of Norway in Japan

On July 22, YPFP Tokyo had the pleasure of visiting the Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway in Tokyo for a discussion on gender equality, diplomacy, and the Women, Peace…

2025 International Conference on Human Rights: Youth in Asia / 2025年国際人権会議:アジアの若者たち

THANK YOU for making the 2025 International Conference on Human Rights: Youth in Asia a powerful success!


Over three impactful days (March 20–22) at The University of Tokyo’s Komaba Campus,…

2023 Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) for Japan

Young Professionals in Foreign Policy Tokyo, in partnership with Climate Youth Japan (CYJ), is proud of our second year of official United Nations endorsement to organise and host a 2023…

Our Team

Deputy Managing Director of YPFP Tokyo

Ke Yeng manages the programme operation of the Tokyo branch

Lye Ke Yeng

Managing Director

Helix works as the advisor for the Tokyo Branch

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Helix Lo

Alumni & Advisor

Implementing and maintaining public relations

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Snow Gai

Communications Director

Overseeing Climate, Sustainability & Innovation

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Dorothie Van-Thien Nguyen

Climate, Sustainability & Innovation Co-Chair

Supporting Communications Director

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Tomohito Yasui

Deputy Communications Director

Programming Officer

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Lorenzo Schiavone

Programming Officer

Kohtaro works as the communications officer.

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Kohtaro Tasaka

Communication Officer

International Relations Researcher

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Jamie Daniel Beatty

Programming Officer

I contribute to the programmatic work.

Sustainability & Climate Innovation Team

Viviana Graciela Diaz

Programming Officer

Communications Officer

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Ena Udagawa

Communication Officer

Join the Team

Have a different skill to offer? If none of our current openings fit, we still want to hear from you.

There are no vacancies at the moment. Please check back later for new opportunities!

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