A reception commemorating the publication of the book "You Can Change the World" was held in Tokyo in the banquet room of Hotel Okura on February 26, 2003. This Japanese version of the book, originally published in Europe by the Club of Budapest President Dr. Ervin Laszlo, is a joint publication with Mrs. Masami Saionji, Chairperson of the Goi Peace Foundation and an honorary member of the Club of Budapest.

The Japanese version published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha Publishers in November 2002 has already sold over ten thousand copies, and has received favorable reviews.

The reception was organized by leading personalities in Japan: Genshitsu Sen, Former Grand Tea Master; Yasuhiro Nakasone, Former Prime Minister of Japan; Kazuo Inamori, Honorary Chairman of Kyocera Corporation; and Haruo Suzuki, Senior Counselor of Showa Denko. About 400 guests were in attendance, many of whom being regarded as leading opinion makers in the fields of business, politics, media, culture and the arts.

The two authors, Dr. Laszlo and Mrs. Saionji, inspired the audience with their speeches, touching upon the current world crisis and how each one of us can indeed contribute to changing the world. Some congratulatory messages were also presented including one from Michael Gorbachev.

The reception was a great success, and an excellent opportunity to introduce the book to a wide array of influential leaders in various fields in Japan.