OUR VISION
We define the “Invisible Continent” as a new global
structure formed by the convergence of the:
- Real Economy
- Borderless
Economy - Cyber Economy
- Multiple Economy
Aoba-BBT exists to cultivate individuals who can thrive in this complex, dynamic, and increasingly intangible society—through education as a capital-creating engine.
DESIGNING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION ON THE“INVISIBLE CONTINENT”
The “Invisible Continent,” a concept proposed by President Kenichi Ohmae, describes a new socio-economic stage that transcends physical borders and institutional frameworks—an emergent 21st-century landscape shaped by AI, borderless economies, cyber realms, and diverse value systems.
For over 25 years, Aoba-BBT has embraced the mission of developing leaders who can create value and drive innovation within this invisible domain. We have consistently challenged conventional education models and pioneered new ones to prepare the next generation for the future.
From 2025 through 2026, the Aoba-BBT Group will celebrate several major milestones:
Rather than simply reflecting on our past, these milestones are a springboard for the future. We are launching a two-year initiative—Lifetime Empowerment in the Invisible Continent—to redefine education as an investment in what lies ahead.
OUR JOURNEY SO FAR
THREE PILLARS OF OUR INITIATIVE
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
SCHOLARSHIPS
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
WHY“INVISIBLE CONTINENT”—and WHY NOW?
The name of this initiative draws from Invisible Continent, a visionary concept first introduced by Kenichi Ohmae in 2000 to describe a fundamental transformation in the global economy. It comprises four interrelated dimensions:
Real
Economy
Structural reform of industries through AI and automation
Borderless
Economy
Cross-border flows of capital, talent, and education
Cyber
Economy
Emergence of digital, AI-driven, and virtual economic activity
Multiple
Economy
Multi-career, multi-location, and multi-identity societies
Aoba-BBT has long anticipated these transformations and has been implementing educational models aligned with this future.
As we look toward the next 100 years, our mission is to develop the leaders who will shape and thrive within the Invisible Continent—and redefine what education can mean for the world.