Where exploration begins — shaping the future of people, society, and technology.

About Societe

Societe with DENTSU SOKEN INC.
Where exploration begins — shaping the future of people, society, and technology.
“Societe” is a strategic media platform operated by DENTSU SOKEN INC.’s Innovation for Society Division.
By observing social change, analyzing it through scientific perspectives, envisioning the future, and implementing it with technology—
we explore new possibilities for society through these four lenses.

The Four Perspectives of Societe

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    Social Quality
    We examine shifts in social values and challenges to envision a better society.
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    Science
    We provide reliable insights through data-driven and evidence-based analysis.
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    Envision
    We craft future visions and propose transformative scenarios.
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    Technology
    We offer practical solutions to social issues by leveraging cutting-edge technologies.

About the Innovation for Society Division.

The Innovation for Society Division is a think tank within DENTSU SOKEN INC., established to embody the group’s vision:
“HUMANOLOGY※1 for the future — Bringing people and technology together to shape the future.”
We conduct research and studies that contribute to the evolution of society, while also sharing insights and proposals aimed at addressing societal and individual challenges.

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“Humanology” is a coined term combining “Human” and “Technology,” expressing the belief that when people and technology resonate together, the future can be made better.

Quality of Society Center: Observing the Present and Future of Society

We conduct and publish quantitative surveys such as the “DENTSU SOKEN Compass” and the “Quality of Society Index.” In addition, we operate the Future Impact Forum, a knowledge community where experts from diverse fields and professions come together to envision the future. Through these activities, we seek the “switches” that move people’s hearts and inspire behavioral change.

Open Innovation Lab: Shaping the Future with Technology

In collaboration with companies and research institutions, we develop and share prototypes aimed at solving social issues. Our initiatives include exploring use cases for building a trustworthy digital society using Trusted Web, and researching remote robotic work to address labor shortages.

Collaboration with FINOLAB: At the Forefront of Financial Innovation

We partner with FINOLAB, Japan’s first FinTech hub established in 2016, to support the creation of next-generation businesses. Our contributions include publishing the DENTSU SOKEN Humanology FinTech Insights, which highlights key FinTech topics, and supporting the publication of the Japan Financial Innovation Annual Report, edited by FINOLAB.

We hope the questions born here will become the starting point for actions that shape the future.