Welcome, everyone, to SOLA 2025 (Shibuya Olympiad in Liberal Arts 2025).

The season for SOLA has arrived yet again. The theme of the 5th SOLA is “Actions to spread our wings to the world – The call of liberal arts -.” Under this new theme, let us take a step together into the future. I hope that the connections and discoveries you will make today will encourage you to take action. You are the one that will build the future. I expect that today’s SOLA will light the passion in your heart. Even the biggest changes start with the smallest steps. Let us believe in this and give our all today.

Lastly, from the bottom of my heart, I thank all the companies, universities, and organisations that have supported us in hosting SOLA 2025.