MEXT Program for Promoting Inter-University Collaborative Education

Collaborative Education Program
for the Cultivation of Strong Human Resources
for Fukushima s FutureInternational Students ofFukushima Prefecture
and International Exchanges

2012

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Academia Consortium Fukushima

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Fukushima University

University of Aizu

Name

Zin moe wai

Name

Dam Quang Manh

Name

Hsueh Ching Yun

Countryof origin

MyanmarCountryof origin

Vietnam

Countryof originTaiwan（Position school）（Position school）（Position school）（Name）（Name）（Name）（English translation）（English translation）（English translation）

I came to Japan because I wanted to become

I ﬁrst came to Fukushima when I took my

I really love Japanese culture, so I am delighted

independent. Japan is a safe country and an

entrance exams last year. Fukushima Universitythat I can study here at the University of Aizu.

advanced nation, so I thought that I would

wasn t my ﬁrst choice, but when I arrived here

Within the beautiful campus it is great fun to

study abroad. While studying at the university,

the upperclassmen welcomed me as if I was a

study together with the Japanese students. I

I participated in volunteer projects, a speechfamily member. They threw a party for me.

also go for walks near the university and learncontest, and other activities. I have a very full

The people of Fukushima are friendly andabout local history. One other thing: it snows

student life. In the future, I would also like toopen towards foreigners. Now, I think to myself

so much here ! We never see this much inlearn about Japanese culture.

how good it was that I came to Fukushima. I

Taiwan ! I highly recommend that you come toam looking forward to meeting everyone in

the University of Aizu !

international student
for thefuture students

Fukushima.

Higashi Nippon
International University

Fukushima University

College of Engineering,
Nihon University

Fukushima University

University of Aizu

Name

Ng Lay Sion

Name

Taranath GiriName

Li Jhenni

Name

Countryof origin

Malaysia

Countryof origin

Nepal

Countryof origin

China

Countryof origin

Canete Luis Heraldo
Junior Sanchez
The Philippines

Fukushima University

Name

Oh Ming Yong

Name

Chiang Pei-Hsun

Countryof origin

Malaysia

Countryof originTaiwan（Position school）（Position school）（Position school）（Position school）（Name）（Name）（Name）（Name）（Name）（English translation）（English translation）（English translation）（English translation）（English translation）（English translation）

Before you come to Fukushima University, I
think it would be a good idea for you to learn a
lot of kanji characters ﬁrst. Here, all the lectures
are in Japanese except for the foreign language
courses. If Fukushima s said to be good forstudying, I think it s because of its good environment. Apart from the Japanese living here, there
are many foreigners as well. I really want tospeak with everyone and learn about what ishappening locally in Fukushima. Apart fromstudying, I also recommend participating in thevolunteer services.

Iwaki City is a small town in Japan, but its

Life becomes beautiful through hard work andAlthough I came to Japan as a foreign student

I am enjoying being a foreign student in Japan.

In the four years that I have been in Japan I

landscape is beautiful, and the town is charming

progress（a proverb that I like.）to study engineering, I gave presentations about

The reasons are that besides gaining new expe-

have not only learned Japanese and knowl-and quiet. The Japanese people who live here

I came to Japan to undertake a doctorate

the Philippines and Filipino culture a number ofriences, Japanese food is really delicious.

edge from my university but also gained an

are very kind.

course. I am studying very hard at the Univer-times. I discovered many similarities and diﬀer-sity of Aizu so that I will achieve good results.

ences that I hadn t imagined. Through thisthrough exchanges and conversations withexperience, I think that I learned more about myJapanese people. Through these experiences,

own country and culture. Maybe those of you

the international vision that I had in Taiwan has（Position school）（Position school）（Name）

understanding of Japanese customs and culture

who want to come to Japan to study engineer-changed. In the future, these experiences willing or science will discover and learn more

be beneﬁcial for ﬁnding a job in Japan or

about yourselves.

Taiwan as well as for my life.

College of Engineering,
Nihon University

Fukushima University
Name

Countryof origin

Ruigausurenn
Ungansren
Mongolia

Fukushima University

College of Engineering,
Nihon University

Fukushima University

Higashi Nippon
International University

Name

Zhang Bin

Name

Lü Zhigang

Name

Kim Bosu

Name

Dandar Tulga

Name

Gunreg Dulamsuren

Countryof origin

China

Countryof origin

China

Countryof origin

South Korea

Countryof origin

Mongolia

Countryof origin

Mongolia（Position school）（Position school）（Position school）（Position school）（Position school）（Position school）（Name）（Name）（Name）（Name）（Name）（Name）（English translation）（English translation）（English translation）（English translation）（English translation）（English translation）

I am proud to be living in Fukushima City.

There are no big fancy cities here.

The original reason I came to Fukushima wasJapan has fantastic technology and its people

Hello, everybody. My name is Dulamsuren. I

Since I am a foreign student, of course, more

The winters here have heavy snow and strong

because I was interested in the famous peaches

eﬀort is required of me than for Japanesewinds like back home. Nevertheless, here, thein this part of Japan.

students. Life for an international student here

people look forward to the future with theNow, three years later, what has made an

in Japan is certainly not easy. Nevertheless,brightest and most determined smiles on theirimpression on me has been the clean, fresh air

thanks to the kind people of Fukushima, and infaces.

and the quiet study environment here.

particular the teachers, staﬀ and students ofThere are challenges and opportunities here

I am so glad that I came to study abroad here.

the university, I have been able to enjoy my life

too.

Hello, everyone. I am a freshman foreign student.
Despite the nuclear power plant accident that
resulted from the Great East Japan Earthquake,the people of Fukushima are still going about
their lives peacefully. Before I came to Japan, I
was really worried, but now I see and feel a lot ofthings. I have learned a lot because I m in Fukushima, not in other places. I am gaining valuable
experiences. I was worried about many things,
but I am really glad that I came. please comeand see and hear things for yourselves and makeup your own minds ! !

here.

Higashi Nippon
International University

Fukushima University

University of Aizu

have wonderful manners. Let s try our best to

am studying at Higashi Nippon International

learn Japanese technology and become people

University in Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefec-

who can play a useful role in the development

ture. The weather here in Iwaki City is nice,of our mother country.

and prices are cheap. It is a really great town
for living and studying in. Please come andhave a good time at this university.

College of Engineering,
Nihon University

Name

Vuong Viet Mai

Name

Tran Thi Hue

Name

Min zaw

Name

Ai Dong Kelong

Countryof origin

Vietnam

Countryof origin

Vietnam

Countryof origin

MyanmarCountryof origin

China

Fukushima University
Name

Wumaier Muzapaer

UyghurCountryof origin

Uyghur,China
China（Position school）（Position school）（Position school）（Position school）（Position school）（Position school）（Name）（Name）（Name）（Name）（Name）（Name）（English translation）（English translation）（English translation）（English translation）（English translation）

I have been in Japan for 4 months. Here in Aizu,

In Japan I can be independent and realize my

About ﬁve months after I came to Japan there

Japan is a country where you can surely realize your dreams if you give it your all.

when winter comes, it becomes a beautiful

own dreams. It depends entirely on my own

was a great earthquake. Even so, the Japanese

town covered in pure white snow. Historically,

eﬀorts. Also, the Japanese people are very

people helped the foreigners in Japan as if they

Aizu is famous as a samurai town. The people

friendly. They talk to the foreign students andwere their own. The lecturers and instructors atof Aizu are courteous and very friendly. If you

there are many programs they are involved with

Higashi Nippon International University also

have the opportunity, I recommend that you

to help us. Let s meet in Japan some time !

I have spent four years in Koriyama City in
Fukushima Prefecture. Fukushima Prefecture s
air is so clean! It s a quiet environment.
Compared with the big cities, the prices here
are cheap and the local people are friendly. I
think this is a great town for studying and livingin.
To you who are thinking about studying inFukushima Prefecture: it s much more thancoming over as a foreign student and studying
some specialized ﬁeld; it s about understanding Japanese culture. Let s apply our own
eﬀorts toward Japan-China friendship.

looked after the foreign students, so we havecome to Aizu Wakamatsu and experience thestayed safe since that time. I am truly gratefulreal Japan.

to our teachers.

Let s do our best here in beautiful Fukushima, for the sake of our dreams !

International Students of Fukushima Prefecture
and International Exchanges 2012
ふくしま の 留 学 生 と 国 際 交 流 2 0 1 2

CONTENTSFirst page
special feature

Messages from an international student for the future students

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MEXT Program for Promoting Inter-University Collaborative Education

Collaborative Education Program for the Cultivation of Strong Human
Resources for Fukushima s Future

MEXT Program for Promoting Inter-University Collaborative Education

Collaborative Education Program for the
Cultivation of Strong Human Resources for
Fukushima s FuturePartner
Universities

The activities of each university in Fukushima

5 Collaboration with the Academia Consortium Fukushima（ACF）
University of Aizu

Global Education Promotion Program：Transmitting Fukushima's Present Conditions andAttractiveness into the World

6 Employment Support to International Students
7 I want to be employed in a foreign-owned company in the future!
Higashi Nippon International University

College of Engineering, Nihon University

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Program Overview

Fukushima University

Connecting to the World by Transmitting Information about Fukushima

Fukushima University（Lead Representative）
University of Aizu, Fukushima Medical University, Iwaki
Meisei University, Ohu University, Koriyama Women s University, Higashi Nippon International University, Fukushima College, Nihon University, The Open University of Japan, University of Aizu JuniorCollege, Iwaki Junior College, Koriyama Women s University Junior College, Sakura no Seibo JuniorCollege, Fukushima College Junior College Division, Fukushima National College of Technology

The social and economic environments that surround our nation are undergoing drastic ﬂuctuations and instability, andour younger generation is confronting harsh realities. Further, the entire prefecture s competitive strength is being
seriously diminished due to a low birth rate and the outﬂow of its human resources. Institutions of higher education are
engaging collaboratively to overcome these challenges that no single higher education institution within the prefecture
can navigate alone. Moreover, to fulﬁll their roles as higher education institutions in the region and develop strong humanresources（personnel with the ability to explore and solve problems, with a high level of ability to convey information, andleadership and networking skills）capable of thriving against the odds as expert professionals.

Achievement : A View of the Human Resources Cultivated with this Eﬀort

Study Abroadin Japan,andother countries

Dispatch

A Strong Human Resource is・・・

Study Abroad in Japan, and other countries
StrongHuman
Resource

8 My Experience of the Student Exchange Program●with Ruhr University Bochum 〜About my life in Germany〜

Mai Tanaka, Third Year, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Fukushima University

Training Report（Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology）●

CapableHuman
Resources

personnel with longevity as expert professionals in the ﬁelds of regional industry
and local government＝

Ability to
Explore and Solve
Problems

××High level ofability to convey
information

Leadership &Networking
Skillsneeded in theregion andthe world

Ayaka Ohno, Second Year, Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Aizu

9 I learn and research in the world in order to revitalize

Details of Collaborative Engagement with Stake Holders●

my hometown, Fukushima.

Kazunori Nagasawa, Third Year, Master s Program Mechanical Engineering Course,
Graduate School of Engineering, Nihon University

Beautiful Fukushima 〜The People I Have Met in Fukushima〜●

Xu Jiedi, Second Year, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration［China］

10 JASSO Program Final Report●

Donna Marsh, University of Aizu［US］

Studying in Japan●

Evan Setioso, Higashi Nippon International University［Australia］

11 The Japan that Resides in My Heart●Li Lin, Higashi Nippon International University［China］

An Amazing Study Abroad Experience●

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Using uneven odds to its
advantage, develop strong
human resources
Education that uses
challenges faced byPre-university education
dispatched by college
students
Information transmission

Global Education Promotion
Program

Education that uses
challenges faced by

local industry

citizens in their
daily life

from college
students tosecondary school
students

International Exchange,

Transmitting
information
InternationallyConstant feedback to develop academic ability and human resources development
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Develop a model for a Transparent Internal Quality Guarantee System

Sophistication of collaboration between
Develop a model that ensures theteachers and staﬀ that supports each program → quality of college education●

OverviewofInternational
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Educational Institutions in Fukushima Prefecture

14 Foreign Students, by Country and Region
Status of Privately Funded International Students by Scholarship
15 Funding
Residential Situation of International Students（Research）Exchange and Student Exchange Agreement Partners
16 Academic
Number of International Students Dispatched and Received●●●●

Background12

in the numbers of international students
12 Trends
Numbers of international students by country or region of originof international students by region and prefecture in Japan
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Status of International Student Acceptance in Post-Secondary

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Model Education Program
enacted through collaboration with local industrial
institutions

Expectation
on Universities

from Regional
Stakeholders（Prefecture, Association ofCity Mayors, Town andVillage Assemblies & Economic
Organizations）

toward Regional Human
Resource Development

Awareness inRegion＝Crisis in
Regional Human
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Development◆Outﬂow of superior human resources outside of theprefecture, lowering competitiveness of the region◆Dysfunctional social systems and other issues arisingfrom a low birth rate and constrained budgets

Accelerated and Worsenedby Earthquake and Fukushima Nuclear
Power Plant No 1 Disaster

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About the Global Education Promotion Program
Purpose of the ProjectThis project projects Fukushima in the present into the world and furthers internationalization. Informationis actively dispatched from a Fukushima riddled with negative perceptions after the nuclear accident, while
the learning environment for international students is simultaneously strengthened.
This not only expunges misinformation and harmful rumors on an international scale to contribute to restoration of the entire region but contributes to supplying human resources with international capabilities.

Project Detailsa）Global Education of Students from Japan via
Implementation of Short-stay Courses.

About Other Projects
We believe that educational issues in present-day Fukushima prefecture cannot be solved by targetingand solving just a few key problems. Engaging with issues on a medium- to long-term basis requires
an organized and systematic approach to deploying a broad array of projects in various domains. To
actualize the development of strong human resources, which is the theme of this engagement, weare taking on this challenge by setting forth the ﬁve pillars listed below.
Business namea）Development and implementation of educational①Model education program
programs that intentionally assign diﬃcult tasks
enacted through collaboration
with local industrial institutions b）Theses and seminar activities that are matchedto the needs of regional industryc）Promotion of practical, on-site education basedon collaboration with the region

Prefectural students will interact with international students who are visiting Fukushima prefecture fora short period by mutually learning from living knowledge in various regions of the prefecture, thus
enhancing the eﬀectiveness of global education for students from Japan.

b）Preparation to Receive International Students
Panel discussions are organized between international students and Japanese students as well asother events for mutual understanding of cultural diversity of Japanese and overseas cultures. This
brochure, International Exchanges with Fukushima s International Students 2012 was also createdwith the aim of deepening mutual understanding.
A structure for international students to ﬁnd employment in Fukushima will also be built through internships at local companies and employment support.

c）Internationally Oriented Public Relations Programs towards a
Fukushima that is visited by Foreigners

Business contentsd）Emphasis on management for job seeking activities②Using uneven odds to its
advantage, develop
strong human resourcesa）Area Campus Program（ACP）that sets disaster
restoration as its themeb）Student education through disastervolunteer activitiesc）Broadening of Fukushima Studies into
Fukushima Revitalization Studies③Pre-university education
dispatched by college students

A Fukushima Seminar will be held after carefully selecting the regions and targets for the seminar.
Also, people related to education from key nations will be invited for observation and exchange tours.

a）Secondary and tertiary educational collaboration
originating in college studentsb）Science and technology
education enacted with the studentsc）Upgrading the Universities in Fukushimad）Collaborative Participation at International Academic Conferences（Association of International Educators）

d）Explanatory meetings will be held with thecollaboration of multiple universities in the prefecture

The realities of radiation in Fukushima and Japan, as well as educational projects aimed at restoration
and accurate data will be transmitted globally.

e）Dispatching information on the radiation status
and countermeasures④Global Education
Promotion Programa）Global education of students
from Japan via implementation of Short-stay Coursesb）Preparation to receive international studentsc）Internationally Oriented Public Relations Programs
towards a Fukushima that is Visited by Foreignersd）Collaborative participation in NAFSA（Association of International Educators）⑤Developing a model for a
Transparent Internal Quality
Assurance Systema）Setting academic goals that reﬂect the expectationsof the regionb）Developing ﬁrst year education programs thatform the foundation for further studyc）Sophistication of the Collaboration between teachersand staﬀ that implements human resources development

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The activities ofeach university
in Fukushima

The activities ofeach university
in Fukushima
Fukushima University

Connecting to the Worldby Transmitting Information
about Fukushima
Fukushima University International Center（FUIC）

FUIC was established in April 2012 for the purpose of initiating academic
and student exchange programs with overseas universities, planningeducation for exchange students, and promoting international exchanges in
the realms of education and research. The center dispatches and receives
exchange students, drafts and organizes short-stay study abroad programs,
and facilitates the development and enhancement of learning and living
environments for international students.
Overseas media attention on the Great East Japan Earthquake Disasterand the nuclear plant accident has made Fukushima an internationallyrecognized name. As a result of this, since immediately after theearthquake, Fukushima University has been the focus of interest fromaround the world. This has given rise to many scholarships, researchexchange, student exchanges as well as study opportunities that are only
possible in Fukushima. International exchange, up to this point, had been
geared toward experiencing foreign cultures. However, there is now anadditional purpose of disseminating information about Fukushima abroad.
International exchanges are perfect opportunities for students to learn
about the world. What is more, at Fukushima University, the number ofinternational students and researchers visiting the prefecture is increasing
compared to previous years, and there has been a marked increase in thenumber of student volunteers who support these students and programs.

Supplementary Japanese Lessons for International
Students（Fukushima University）＊Japanese Lessons for international students were held on Wednesday
afternoon.

5/16

Welcoming reception for new international students at
Fukushima University（Fukushima University）＊A welcoming reception was hosted by the Fukushima University
International Students Support Committee.

5/18

Researchers arrive from Colorado State University（CSU）.
（Fukushima University）＊Researchers arrive from CSU and a discussion on conditions inFukushima after the Earthquake is held with the President ofFukushima University and others.

5/21〜5/25

First Semester Study Abroad Fair Week
（Fukushima University）＊Explanation and consultation sessions on partner institutions andstudying abroad, as well as discussions withprevious study abroad
students were held.

5/27〜6/1

Participation in the NAFSA 2012 Annual Conference（Houston, ＵＳＡ）
＊Held Presentations on studying abroad in Japan after the earthquake,and exchanged views with partner institutions at the annual conference of NAFSA（Association of International Educators）

6/6〜6/13

Fukushima Ambassadors Program I <Short-stay Programfor Students from Middle Tennessee State University>（Fukushima City, Soma, Aizu and Iwaki）＊10 exchange students from the US participated and learned about therestoration progress of Fukushima after the earthquake disaster.

6/20

Visit by the Romanian Ambassador Extraordinary andPlenipotentiary to Japan（Fukushima University）＊Ambassador Serban, visited the university and held discussions withthe university president and some of our students.

6/22

6/27

7/11

7/18〜11/21

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Visit by the Rice Lake Friendship Group and the Miharu
International Exchange Association（Fukushima University）＊Rice Lake Friendship Group from Wisconsin, USA, which has anestablished relationship with the town of Miharu, visited the university
and toured the campus and exchanged opinions at the Radiation
Protection Seminar.
US Ambassador to Japan visits the university（Fukushima University）＊Ambassador John V Roos visited the university and held discussions
with the university president and some of our students.
Student Event lecture by Natsuki Yasuda＊Photographer Natsuki Yasuda was invited as the lecturer for theinternational exchange program held by Fukushima University
students.
Visit by the Deputy Manager of IRSN（Fukushima University）＊The deputy manager of the French Institute for Radiological Protection
and Nuclear Safety (IRSN) visited the university and held discussions
with the vice president who is in charge of researchs of the university
regarding radiation related activities and decontamination progress.
Employment Seminar geared toward international students（Fukushima University）＊Basic knowledge and attitudes required by international students
when searching for employment in Japan was taught over 6 sessions

Collaboration with the Academia Consortium
Fukushima（ACF）Global Education Promotion Program：Transmitting Fukushima's Present Conditions andAttractiveness into the World
University of Aizu Center for Strategy of International Programs
Tatsuki Kawaguchi

As the process toward recovery is prolonged, answers to the harmful
rumors and misinformation stemming from the nuclear power plant
accident are proving to be a major issue as well, and one that cannot beeasily overcome. During this time, broadcasting and transmitting thecurrent state of Fukushima and the University of Aizu is something that
we can do and ought to be engaged in, and we ought to be maximizing
the strengths of Fukushima and the University of Aizu by deepening ties
with the community, providing support to international students, anddeveloping globally relevant human resources. I would like to introduce
some of these activities in this essay.

▲Welcoming reception for new international students at Fukushima University▲Receiving Middle
Tennessee State
University Students▲Second Semester
Study Abroad Fair
Week

▲International Student
Employment Seminar

FUIC：Major Events, April 2012 to March 2013
5/9〜11/21

University of Aizu

7/23

Fukushima chapter of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association & Phuong Dong University students visit the university（Fukushima University）＊2 Phuong Dong University students mingled with students from
Fukushima University

8/4〜8/22

Two students participated in the Seoul City University
Summer Program（Seoul, Korea）＊These students studied Korean language and culture and participatedin activities alongside local students.

8/28〜8/29

Hebei University Visit（Baoding City, China）＊The director of FUIC visited Hebei University, an exchange partner
institution, and exchanged opinions with university personnel.
Participated in the Beijing Study Abroad Fair
（Beijing, China）＊Sixty-six people visited the Fukushima University booth at the fairheld in Beijing.

9/1〜9/23

Sixteen students participated in the Short-term English
Language Program at the University of Queensland（Brisbane, Australia）＊Participated in a language program during a home-stay program andheld a presentation on last day on Fukushima after the Earthquake
Disaster.

9/10

Lecture by visiting scholars from University of Melbourne（Fukushima University）＊Professor Richard James from the University of Melbourne and others
gave a lecture on Undergraduate reform and quality assurance inAustralian higher education

9/18

International Understanding Workshop（Tsukinowa Elementary School）＊Five international students held the International UnderstandingWorkshop and introduced the games of various countries.

10/4

Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra visited the university（Fukushima University）＊Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra and students of Fukushima University
performed ensemble.

11/14〜11/17

Participation in MEDICA2012（Dusseldorf, Germany）＊Participated at MEDICA（an international medical equipment exhibition)
together with exhibiting companies, presenting research outcomes.

11/28〜12/４

Second Semester Study Abroad Fair Week
（Fukushima University）＊Explanatory meetings on required fees and costs for studying abroad,formats of international study and attributes of various nations.

1/8〜1/18

Fukushima Ambassadors Program II<Short-stay Programs for Albany University Students>（Fukushima City, Soma, Aizu and Iwaki）＊Nine students from the US participated and learned about the restoration progress in Fukushima after the Great East Japan Earthquake
Disaster.

2/12〜14

MD&M WEST2013（California, USA）
＊Introductory presentations on research technologies were held at MD&M
（a medical technology conference）.

2/15

Student Event Lecture by Tatsu Sakamoto（Corasse Fukushima）＊Mr.Tatsu Sakamoto from Miki House was invited as part of international exchange events organized by Fukushima University students.

1. Discovering Fukushima, and Global Transmission TeamAs the eﬀects of the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster and thenuclear power plant incident spread out to all of Fukushima prefecture,
university students were dispatched to depopulated and mountainous
regions, where further aging and a declining population were（and stillare) a concern, to maintain and strengthen their spirit of mutual support
and the human bonds between residents, their unique traditional culturesand practices as well as their rich natural beauty and vistas that form theinner strengths that had already existed in these communities. Throughthese activities the program is planned and executed by teams made up
of international students and Japanese students, and utilizing the newperspectives, initiative, expert skills, expert knowledge, and other external
strengths that are present in university students in combination with theinner strengths, this enhances the regional strengths of these localities
that are revived and nurtured to restore and revitalize the region.
Localities within two hours travel from Aizu Wakamatsu are visited two to
three times a month, and local practices and culture are experienced to
discover the attractiveness of that locality. This has been transmitted to
the world via posters and websites. While a negative image of the region
is being spread chieﬂy through the media, by building a trust relationshipwith the people in the region, the voices of the local people, Japanese
students, and international students are counteracting the harmful rumors
and misinformation and creating opportunities for building a stronger fanbase for Fukushima. We wish to collaborate with the people in the region
in the future and, by transmitting an attractive Fukushima, build afoundation that will facilitate larger numbers of oversea students andvisitors to Fukushima.

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Networking and Information Transmission to the People Responsible forInternational Exchange in Diﬀerent Countries
In the promotion of programs that accommodate or dispatch research staﬀ
members to and from research institutions and universities in various
countries, the people who are responsible for international exchanges
play an important role as sources of information. A relationship with themthat is based on trust and mutual understanding is essential. Although we
had rapport with these people through e-mails and videoconferences, we
strengthen these relationships by meeting them in person and discussing
various matters.
At the annual conference of the Korean Association of International
Educators（KAIE）, we were given an opportunity from the Japan Network
for International Educators（JAFSA) to hold a special session to deepen
the understanding of international exchange representatives from various
countries about Aizu and Fukushima in the Present Tense.
This presentation was not merely a recitation of the events that transpired,but was a space for dialogue for us to obtain further perspectives oninternational exchanges and engagements to promote internationalization
in South Korea and Taiwan. We also talked about common challenges insupporting international students and deepened our mutual understanding.
We were especially impressed with the passion of individuals responsiblefor international exchange in South Korea and Taiwan towards their
engagement with international students, and we renewed our desire topromote international student exchange in the Asia of tomorrow in unison.
We presented Lessons Learned from the 3/11 Tohoku Earthquake:
Understand How to Provide a Better Crisis Support for International
Students and explained crisis management measures, international
student support, and eﬀective information transmission and broadcasting
following the earthquake disaster, as well as a video that conveyed thevoices of our international students.
For example, during the period when aftershocks came intermittently andthe nuclear incident and contradictory and confusing media information
exacerbated anxieties in international students, objective informationtransmitted from international students and university staﬀ who remainedon site was eﬀective in mitigating these anxieties for international
students.
Also, from the viewpoint of crisis management measures, by having
students who experienced the earthquake disaster participate in theinternational student orientation, speciﬁc countermeasures to be taken
when disaster strikes as well as each of their experiences were sharedwith the incoming students. Disaster prevention awareness wasenhanced in the student body through activities such as campus tours
that conﬁrmed evacuation sites, and the importance of crisis management
in day-to-day life was emphasized.
Before the presentation, there were numerous comments that shared the
dubious sentiments of Is Fukushima OK? but we felt that thesesentiments in the participants had been changed after the presentation.
At the conference sites, best practices for crisis management andinternational student support at the various universities were shared tofacilitate network building with the people who work in international
student exchange and to deepen mutual understanding.
I hope to cooperate with the ACF and participating universities in the
future to build an attractive international exchange program thatmaximizes the unique characteristics of Fukushima.
In closing:Through my work duties as the person in charge of international
exchange and international students, I have been in direct contact with
the issues and needs that aﬀect the students and have run trials on avariety of methods and approaches for providing support to international
students. Through this process, I have come to understand the crucial
importance of the academic institution having a well-rounded system foraccommodating international students and linkages to people in theregion. It is not merely a problem solving of the various issues that arise
from one day to the next, but birthing a support system throughinteractions with people in the region and understanding their needs thatwill lead to further enhancement of the network. I am committed to myrole as a liaison between students, staﬀ and local residents and hope tofurther my contributions in the future.
Also, with the 20th anniversary of the establishment of University of Aizu
in 2013, I am planning a wide variety of international exchange activities
including a symposium that will bring together the presidents of partner
universities from overseas and a panel discussion between Japanese andinternational students who are ACF members. I sincerely hope that you
will come and visit Fukushima.

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The activities ofeach university
in Fukushima

The activities ofeach university
in Fukushima

Higashi Nippon
International University

College of Engineering,
Nihon University

Employment Support toInternational Students
Xu Gui Qin,
International Center, Higashi Nippon International University
Iwaki Junior College

In recent years, a growing number of companies
are actively utilizing overseas students due to adecrease in the population of workers and corporate expansion overseas. These companies are
viewing international students as crucial assets
because of their unique backgrounds that diﬀer
from their Japanese counterparts. The previous
norm for international students was to advance topostgraduate studies or to return to their homecountries. These days, however, there are moreinternational students with the view that they
have come all the way to Japan to study, so it
only makes sense to utilize the knowledge
gained in Japan after graduation. Others are hoping to gain some experience in a Japanese company, and then return to their home country to realize their potential.
Understanding this situation, the International
Center at Higashi Nippon International University
is actively catering to both prospective workers
seeking employment in Japanese companies andcompanies seeking to hire international students
through a unique type of support that engages
closely with the international students. This engagement has been successful and the numberof international students hired by Japanese companies is increasing yearly. International students are gaining employment in greater numbers, especially since 2008, within companies
based in the Tokyo Metropolitan, Kanagawa,
Saitama and Miyagi Prefectures; Koriyama City

6

in Fukushima, and the local city of Iwaki.
Employment support at the International Centerhas been developed in various ways to actuate
optimal career paths for international students,
while collaborating with career centers within the
University to provide total support for employment activities of international students. Our
philosophy of journeying along side the job
seeker in all matters can be seen in our support
given individually to each international student,
so that we can see the situation from their eyes.
We continually gather information from corporate
employment presentations and give out detailed
advice to participating international students tofoster an understanding of the unique employment activity culture in Japan, instruct them inresume writing skills, and prepare them for interviews and to appeal to prospective employers.
We even provide transportation for students toand from job fairs. Center employees also makecasual visits to companies where students work
part-time to gather information, facilitate mutual
understanding, and to maintain an amicable
relationship between the companies and international students.
This spring there are a few graduating international students who have conﬁrmed places inJapanese companies. By the time the cherry
blossoms are in bloom, these students will bestarting their new life as new employees in Japanese companies.

I want to be employed in a foreignowned company in the future !
Obara Yukinori,
Fourth Year, Department of Chemical Biology and Applied Chemistry,
College of Engineering, Nihon University

I was always curious about countries that have English
as the mother tongue, the language I have studied sincejunior high school. In an English class I had taken in myﬁrst year of university, I read the book Notting Hill set inEngland, and watched the movie as well. It made me
further attracted me to England, and was the catalyst for
my studying abroad.
The destination school was Aberystwyth University, in
Wales, UK, where I participated in the English andCommunicative Skills program designed for short terminternational students. I had lessons in listening, reading,writing and speaking. The lecturers used their strong
personalities to create enjoyable learning environments.
There were classes employing English study materials
from the BBC as well as movie appreciation sessions.
The objective was to study while having fun, which was
an ideal environment for me.
I lived in a dormitory, where I cooked for myself or ate atrestaurants on campus, and on occasion ate at restaurants near the campus to enjoy traditional English
cuisine.
There were many events during my visit, and I made apoint of attending these events. The weekly welcoming
Study tours for students in theCollege of Engineering,
Nihon University
Short Term Study Abroad
Programs for undergraduate
and postgraduate students at
Nihon University

parties for new participants were especially great because
I was able to meet people from many countries. I alsosought out trips to cities such as Liverpool or to castles
from the medieval period. I was able to interact with many
people through these activities and made many friends. I
not only attended organized events, but also enjoyed going
to see soccer matches with these friends or playing soccer
with them at the soccer ﬁeld on campus.
By meeting people from many diﬀerent countries, what I
gained most from this trip was a diﬀerent view on living
overseas. I still keep in contact with the friends I met in the
UK. I hardly had any English conversation experience
before studying abroad, and did not have much conﬁdence
in my English skills. However, I found the joy of communicating, even with my limited English, and using English
became more fun for me. Now, I have a stronger desire to
become capable at using English, and I am looking into
long-term overseas study. In the future, I am hoping to be
employed at a foreign-owned company where I will go on
overseas business trips and interact with foreigners.
I personally think that studying abroad is a very meaningful experience for expanding your worldview and horizons,and I recommend this experience to any of you.
●Europe Study tour
❶Pembroke College, Cambridge University（UK）
Short Term Study Abroad❷Postgraduate Course, Pembroke College,
Cambridge University（UK）
Short Term Study Abroad❸Elizabethtown College（US）
Short Term Study Abroad❹Australia Short Term Study Abroad

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Study Abroad in Japan,
and other countries

Study Abroadin Japan,andother countries

Third Year, Faculty of Administrationand Social Sciences,
Fukushima University

Mai Tanaka

My Experience of the Student
Exchange Program with
Ruhr University Bochum〜About my life in Germany〜

On weekdays, I spend my days learning German, taking Germanclasses and participating in tandem activities. Tandem activities isa study method in which participants ﬁnd a time that is mutuallyconvenient to teach their own language to each other at a café,
library, or any other place that they like. In my case, I spend about 1
or 2 hours per person at a library or a café for my tandem activities.
As for other activities, I am participating in a self-directed seminarrun by the Japanese History Department. This is because an instructor at the department extended an invitation. Many Japaneseexchange students are participating. During the self-directed
seminar, I analyze old historical materials relating to Japanese or
German history, together with a German student. One of my goals
since I arrived in Germany had been to study something in Germany.
Now I am participating in school choir practices every Monday andattend watercolor classes twice a month.
On my days oﬀ I am having fun in many diﬀerent ways, including
traveling with my friends, going to cafes together, attending houseparties, and playing sports.
Before arriving in Germany I had many apprehensions about coming
here. But, many people have helped me along the way and my days
are very fulﬁlling. There are opportunities to use my English as welland many moments where I am frustrated by my lack of language
skills in German and in English. Although I do regret that I did notstudy English and German harder before coming, it has been agreat experience to be able to start my German study from scratch
in Germany.

Study Abroadin Japan,andother countries

Second Year, Faculty of Computer Scienceand Engineering,
University of Aizu

Ayaka Ohno

Training Report（Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology）
After starting my studies at University of Aizu, I had many chances
to interact with international students, and my desire to study
abroad grew stronger and stronger. Through my three-week training,
I was struck by the large diﬀerences with Japan with regard to alesson format environment that facilitates student input, and theattitude of students who eagerly raised questions even when there
was a shadow of doubt in their minds.
Through this study abroad, I learned the importance of English
pronunciation and grammar, and the diﬃculty of communication,
and at same time was able to have ﬁrst hand experience of cultural
diﬀerences and other modes of thinking. I would say it was afruitful training overall. Through this overseas study, I gained astrong desire to become ﬂuent in English. I am aiming to put further
emphasis on learning English with a view towards studying abroad
again.

▲Ohno is 3rd from the right（in front）

8▲With my friends▲Ohno is on the left

▲A class at Ruhr University▲Ohno is 3rd from the left

Study Abroadin Japan,andother countries

Third Year, Master s Program
Mechanical Engineering Course,
Graduate School of Engineering, Nihon University

Kazunori Nagasawa

I learn and research in theworld in order to revitalize
my hometown, Fukushima.
As a 2011 Nihon University Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship
recipient, I was given the opportunity to study abroad at the University of Texas, located in Austin, the capital of the State of Texas.
That was six years after reading the study abroad testimonials in abrochure sent out after choosing a college. From that moment myvague notions of studying abroad became a ﬁrm reality.
There are many forms of overseas study, including language study,
pursuing a degree or conducting research, and in my case I was tobe a resident at a laboratory at the university for one year. Out of
the many topics related to energy and sustainability, I chose for myresearch topic the smart grid, a topic related to energy management on a regional scale that had just started in Austin.
Having been through the Great East Japan Earthquake Disasterand coming from Koriyama city in Fukushima Prefecture, a part ofme wanted to pursue a ﬁeld that was relevant to restoration in
Fukushima. It was my ﬁrst trip to the US and there were somebarriers to life and research. However, when I thought about how I
was in a strange land, taking on challenges that I had never experienced, my excitement grew faster than my anxieties. Participatingin three conferences, I even gave a lecture at ASME, a conference
held in San Diego, California, and was able to present a paper on
my year abroad for my conference presentation.
Although I was overseas to do research, the city of Austin, which
is known for its greenery and live music, provided its own experiences, mainly through the friends I had made at the laboratory.
Surrounded by nature, I tested the limits of my muscular strength
while rock climbing, danced the Texas two-step to the rhythms ofcountry music and enthusiastically sought out many other experiences I could not have had in Japan.
Studying abroad is not just a string of pretty stories. I feel that the
failures are obviously more numerous. My not being able to utter aword at the reception for the joint research project because corporate oﬃcers were attending, having no house to move to on the day
I had to move out, and my dancing partner having a look of pity
when I got teased for my clumsy dance moves...all became
something to laugh about after the fact. But during my timeoverseas, I was not so much lonely as rather miserable and hating
myself for not being able to get the hang of the life there. But I also
was able to recognize that it is these experiences that open yourworld a little wider. I sincerely hope that all of you will not take acalculating approach but instead have an attitude of accepting theunpredictable when you take on the challenge of studying abroad.

Study Abroadin Japan,andother countries

Second Year, Faculty of Economics
and Business Administration,
Fukushima University

Xu Jiedi［China］

Beautiful Fukushima〜The People I Have Met in Fukushima〜
Time ﬂies like an arrow, and in the blink of an eye I havenow started my second summer since coming to Fukushima. I have weathered ﬁve seasons here of sleeplessnights studying for ﬁnal exams, hanging out with friends in
my club until dawn or sometimes shedding tears of homesickness. People say there is not much here in Fukushima,
but I have found in this place, a well-grounded, soulful
culture.
When I ﬁrst arrived in Fukushima, I had been reading theover-exaggerated reports about the radiation problems in
the Chinese press, and I must say, my ﬁrm conviction [tostudy here] was wavering. For the ﬁrst two weeks, I wore amask every time I ventured out, and avoided corners or
puddles as much as possible. However, as I studied more
about radiation, these protection measures became unnecessary. The Japanese government is seriously engaging
with the radiation problem. Especially at Fukushima University, the surface layer of earth in the campus has beenthoroughly replaced, and concrete blocks have been
decontaminated via high pressure cleansing.
Life in Fukushima is very fun because of the people that I
have met and social circle activities. I jog every day
because of the poetic pastoral landscape. Old people that I
pass in the street are friendly and greet me as I pass themby. The snow-covered campus on winter nights and cherry
blossoms in full bloom are unforgettably beautiful. Yesterday, I went to the Waraji festival. It was more festive than
the festivals in Tokyo.
It is a rare pleasure to meet a person through a commonbond and to get to know each other. Why don t we seekout these common bonds together?

9Study Abroad in Japan,
and other countries

Study Abroadin Japan,andother countries

University of Aizu

Donna Marsh［US］

JASSO Program
Final Report
My time spent studying abroad at the University of Aizu has been aremarkable experience that has changed my life. I have spent time
doing amazing things that I never thought I would get a chance to do.
I have traveled around to places like Niigata, Tadami and Tokyo
learning about the history and culture of each region.
I have been able to immerse myself in the history and culture of Japanby visiting museums like the Nature Museum in Tadami, the Ueno
Royal Museum in Tokyo and the Niigata City Art Museum. I have also
participated in events such as making soba noodles by hand, climbing
to the top of Mt. Bandai on opening day and visiting historicallysigniﬁcant places such as Mt. Iimori-yama and the tombs of the
Byakko-tai, Tsuruga-jo castle, and Nisshinkan samurai school.
I will be the ﬁrst to admit that I had more than one reservation about
studying abroad; especially in Japan. I knew virtually no Japanese andthought I would not be able to make any friends and would be counting
the seconds until I was able to go home. Nevertheless I thought thiswould be a great opportunity to see other parts of the world, see how
others actually see Americans and America and to put myself in a
totally new situation and environment.
I will also say that I had a few stereotypes in my mind about how Japan
would be. I thought that everyone would be extremely rigid and aloof
and that everything would be extremely high tech. I was also
concerned about being either overlooked and becoming overwhelmedwith the task of settling into Japan or that I would be doted upon too
much and not be able to see the reality of daily life in Japan.
As soon as I arrived here in Aizu I felt welcomed and like I was athome. Through my experience I have gained a new perspective alongwith many new friends. Everyone here has accepted me into theircommunity and treated me as one of their own. I was able to create myown experiences, but the entire Aizu community was there for me withwhatever I needed. I have participated in cultural events, gone toparties, parades, gone to karaoke with my friends and even given
presentations at elementary schools.
Before arriving, I believed that my main goal was to take some classes
so that I could gain credit and graduate. The longer that I stayed themore I realized that I was here to experience Japan ﬁrst hand and how
the rest of the world operates. Recently I was asked to give a presentation on my experiences in Japan and the main diﬀerences of diﬃculties
that I have faced. While preparing for this presentation I realized thatno matter where you go people are pretty much the same. All people
want to be happy and have a nice life, and are generally good people.
Though most people think that there may be major diﬀerences between
peoples have come across none that are absolutely insurmountable.

Study Abroadin Japan,andother countries

Higashi Nippon
International University

Evan Setioso［Australia］

Studying in Japan
When I was a third-year student in high school, I took part in a student exchange program during my gap year and studied at a highschool in Koriyama for 10 months. The "gap year" is a system thatis particular to schools in Australia and the UK. If they want to, students can take a break for a year after they graduate from highschool. Many students use their gap year to get involved in volunteer work or, like me, to go oﬀ and study abroad. I decided to go
and study at a high school in Japan. It was tough at ﬁrst. I didn't
understand any Japanese, and it was my ﬁrst time overseas bymyself. It was quite a challenge for me to attend high school while
in a home-stay in an unfamiliar country.
I learned a lot during my studies in Japan. I was interested in not
only the language, but also in Japanese culture and economics.
My studies in Japan gave me an opportunity to turn my attention to
the countries of Asia. I learned that the emerging nations of Asia
are just like the Japan of many years ago. I also became aware thatthese countries, with their wonderful traditional cultures, are also
tending to lose these treasures after they achieve economic development. At the end of my studies, my Japanese language skills
were still only half-developed. I knew that I wouldn't be satisﬁed if
I returned home like that, so I vowed that I would come back toJapan. After I got back to Australia, I continued to feel that way.
Two years ago, I was able to become a foreign student studying inJapan, and I began studies in a special course at Higashi Nippon
International University.
They say that time ﬂies like an arrow, and these last two years
have certainly passed by quickly for me. Now I can say with certainty that I am so glad that I came back to Japan. University isreally fun, and I have a full social life. After about 6 months, I
passed the Japanese Language Proﬁciency Test Level 2. I got
some part-time jobs. I work at an okonomiyaki restaurant, and I am
also an English instructor at an English conversation school. For
me, with no experience at being a teacher, it is a tremendous challenge.

Study Abroadin Japan,andother countries

Higashi Nippon
International University

Li Lin［China］

Study Abroadin Japan,andother countries

First Year, Master s Program
Mechanical Engineering Course,
Graduate School of Engineering, Nihon University

Prawatroi Noppadon［Thailand］

The Japan that Resides
in My HeartAn Amazing Study
Abroad Experience

Japan is a beautiful country.
The mountains and the water in the rivers are pristine with
their own unique vistas.
It has only been a year since I have started living in Japan,
but I have been deeply struck by the love and care that theJapanese people feel for their home and country.
Everyone who lives here is working hard to protect theirland. How beautiful this all is! I am attracted to everythingthat is found in these natural places.
Japan and China are very close in distance. They also have
similar cultures.
We use the same written characters and study Confucius.
The Four Great Classical Novels, such as The Water Margin and Journey to the West are well loved and widely readhere as well.
Still, each country also has its own unique cultures. The
fact that a distinct culture exists within the similarities
gives me a sense of familiarity, having just arrived in Japan.
I am leading my life in Japan without any hesitation or fear.
Japan is a place that is convenient and puts the heart at
peace. I hope that I can always live in pleasant Japan with
its natural abundance.

In October 2006, I arrived in Japan from Samut Prakan
province, neighboring Bangkok, in Thailand, the land ofsmiles. I spent the ﬁrst year and a half studying Japanesein Tokyo. I was accepted to the College of Engineering at
Nihon University, located in Koriyama City, Fukushima
Prefecture, in 2008, and I am now pursuing my studies inmechanical engineering at the graduate level.
Through these six years of studying abroad, my ideas about
things, my lifestyle, and my views toward my future havebeen enhanced by a multifaceted viewpoint. It has been an
amazing experience for me. In particular, this was my ﬁrst
time studying abroad, and my ﬁrst time living alone. It has
been punctuated by many diﬃculties and joyful moments.
University life is busy with study and research, and it isthanks to committed teachers and colleagues who instructed
me along the way that I have been able to progress this far
without any issues.
I joined the brass band at the university where I played thetrumpet. In the band, I met many friends from various departments and year levels. My days oﬀ were spent with myfriends, where I learned the cultures and lifestyles of Japan.
I actively participated in local festivals and experienced
many things that were only possible in Japan. These include
the ﬁreworks festival in the town of Asakawa, Bon-Odori
dances in front of the Asaka Nagamori Station, theNaganuma festival, and the Taimatsu Akashi ﬁre ceremonyin Sugagawa.
By coming in contact with many Japanese people this was
through these activities, I have experienced diﬀerent values
and perspectives. Through this mutual understanding, myhope has been that I can in the future become a bridge
between Japan and Thailand, and build an even more
amicable relationship between the two countries.

▲Li Lin is on the left

▲Noppadon is 2nd from the right

My goals for the future are to go to university and study economics
in order to obtain a broad knowledge base. I also want to continue
to study Japanese, and want to pass the Level 1 examination of
the Japanese Language Proﬁciency Test. In addition, I will continue my part-time jobs that have given me so much valuable experience for four years. If I manage to achieve these goals, I believethat I will have a bright future ahead of me.

My time spent here at the University of Aizu has been truly remarkable.
After this experience I highly recommend studying abroad and thinkthat it should become a mandatory part of higher education. I feel that
visiting Japan even for this short period of time has opened me up to
the entire world, which previously seemed more distant and closed oﬀ.
I now know that it is very
possible for me to study, workand live in another part of theworld and not only survive but
be happy and thrive.
In conclusion, I would love to
study abroad again, and I also
think that it is very important
and would be life changing tofor others to do also.
▲Donna is 2nd from the right10

11

Overview ofInternational
Student
Mobility Acrossthe Nation

Numbers of international students by region andprefecture in Japan

Trends in the numbers of international students
T

As of May 1, 2011, a total of 138,075 international students were studying at universities and other tertiary educational institutionsin Japan‒3,699（2.6%）fewer than in the 2010 period. Looking at a breakdown of these students according to their country andregion of origin, we see that approximately 90% of all these international students come from the Asian region.
Geographical and cultural aspects are no doubt a factor here. Looking at regions in Asia, we see that 78.8% of all international
students come from China, South Korea or Taiwan.

Trends in international student numbers

No. of students enrolled in universities, technical institutions, etc.（as of May 1 each year）

Total number ofinternational students

Note：Limited to students enrolled in universities, technical institutions, etc.（as of May 1, 2011）
Hokkaido
2,737
Aomori
281
Iwate
350
Miyagi
1,872
Akita
355
Yamagata
225
Fukushima
302
Ibaraki
2,638
Tochigi
1,075
Gunma
1,366
Saitama
5,877
Chiba
5,290
Tokyo
43,500Kanagawa
4,683
Niigata
1,533
Toyama567
Ishikawa
1,570
Fukui
288
Yamanashi
841
Nagano
774
Gifu
1,406
Shizuoka
1,563
Aichi
6,623

Mie
946
Shiga
454
Kyoto
6,900
Osaka
10,521
Hyogo
5,128
Nara
1,463
Wakayama
279
Tottori
183
Shimane
195
Okayama2,273
Hiroshima
2,499
Yamaguchi 1,671
Tokushima
332
Kagawa
351
Ehime
462
Kochi
164
Fukuoka
10,434
Saga
292
Nagasaki
1,461
Kumamoto
724
Oita
3,562
Miyazaki
170
Kagoshima
968
Okinawa
608

Hokkaido
2,737（2.0％）
Shikoku
1,309（1.0％）

Tohoku3,385（2.5%）

Kyusyu18,219（13.2％）

Cyugoku
6,821（5.0％）

Total
137,756

Kinki
25,691（18.6％）

Kanto
64,429（46.8%）

Chubu
15,165（11.0%）
Note : Students studying at universities, etc.
that have campuses in more than one prefecture
have been recorded as studying in the prefecture
where the institution has its main campus.

（Survey by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the Japan Student Services Organization）

Status of International Student Acceptancein Post-Secondary Educational Institutions
in Fukushima Prefecture

No. of nationally fundedinternational students

3.2%

Nepal

2,451

1.8%

Malaysia

2,319

1.7%

Indonesia

2,276

1.7%

Thailand

2,167

1.6%

US

2,133

1.5%

Myanmar

1,151

0.8%

Others13,294

9.5％

Total

137,756

100％（Survey by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the Japan Student Services Organization）

12

Fukushima
National
College ofTechnology

Sakura no
Seibo
JuniorCollege

Fukushima
College,
JuniorCollege

Fukushima
College

Iwaki
JuniorCollege

HigashiNipponInternational
University

Iwaki
MeiseiUniversity

Koriyama
Women's
University,
JuniorCollege

Koriyama
Women's
University

Nihon
University,
College ofEngineering

Ohu
University

Universityof Aizu
JuniorCollege

Universityof Aizu

58

0

0

24

0

0

4 161

0

0

0

0

9

2.3

0

0.0

138 372

94.7

1 143 393 100.0（as of Oct.1,2012）Type

Academic
Institution
Enrolled

NationallyFunded8

Government
Dispatch

10
2

32

Total

2

50

14
0

0

14

2 114
0

0

2 114

0

0

0

0

Total

%

11

3.8

10

3.5

0

0.0

102 266

92.7

3

Prefecture
FundedPrivately
FundedFukushima
National
College ofTechnology

4,373

2

Sakura no
Seibo
JuniorCollegeVietnam

Total

4 161

Fukushima
College,
JuniorCollege

3.4%

20

Fukushima
College

4,617

47

Iwaki
JuniorCollege

Taiwan2

HigashiNipponInternational
University

12.1%

Iwaki
MeiseiUniversity

16,651

Koriyama
Women's
University,
JuniorCollegeSouth Korea

Privately
Funded%3.1

4

Koriyama
Women's
University

62.7%

Total

12

5

Prefecture
FundedNihon
University,
College ofEngineering

86,3245（as of Oct.1,2011）

1

Ohu
University

China

6

Government
Dispatch

Universityof Aizu
JuniorCollege% of total

2012

Note : Limited to students enrolled in universities,
technical institutions, etc.（as of May 1, 2011）

No. of students

NationallyFundedUniversityof Aizu

Numbers ofinternational students
by country or regionof origin

Name of country or region

Type

Academic
Institution
Enrolled

Fukushima
Medical
University（Survey by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the Japan Student Services Organization）

2011（Year）

HeiseiShowa

No. of students sentby foreign governments

Fukushima
Medical
University

International Students, by Source of Funding

Fukushima
University

Overview ofInternational
Student
Mobility Across
Fukushima

Fukushima
University

No. of privately fundedinternational students

0 105 287 100.0

Note：Universities that do not accept international students are not listed.

13

16

Taiwan6South Korea

2

9

1
1

Total

Fukushima
University

HigashiNipponInternational
University

2

Iwaki Meisei
University

China（as of Oct.1,2012）

Nihon
University,
College ofEngineering

By Region/Country

Fukushima
Medical
University

By Institution

University of
Aizu

Foreign Students,
by Country and Region

59

79

166

1

1

8

17

9

29

16

Nepal
Mongolia

1

Malaysia

32% by region

Status in
Fukushima
Prefecture

Funding Status of Privately FundedInternational Students by Scholarship
Rotary Yoneyama
Graduate
Memorial Foundation School
Inc. Scholarship
Graduate

SchoolGraduate
SchoolGraduate
School

16
5

8

2

5

Asia

18

Vietnam

11

Laos

1

Thailand

18
8

19

97.2%

1
1

1
1

Philippines
Sri Lanka

5

5

India

2

2

Subtotal

2

43

14

2

113

105

North, Central andSouth America

Peru
Colombia

0.3%

KobayashiInternational
ScholarshipFoundation
Scholarship

US
Subtotal

Oceania

1

1

0

1

0

0

Australia
Subtotal

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

1

0.3%

EuropeHungary
Subtotal

3

3
0

4

0

0

0

0

1 University

4

AfricaUganda22

Subtotal

2

Nihon University,
College ofEngineering,Type 3 Scholarship
Recipient

Graduate
School2 College of Engineering

College

1 College of Engineering

Subtotal

3

JEES ScholarshipCollege

1 Fukushima University

College

1 International University

Iwaki Meisei

15
7 University of Aizu
3 Fukushima University
12

Higashi Nippon
International University

Nihon University,

Nihon University,
Nihon University,

Higashi Nippon

Subtotal2

Student Exchange
Support Program（Scholarship For
Short-Term Study In
Japan）

Graduate
School2 University of Aizu

College

1 Fukushima University

Subtotal

3

Yasuda ScholarshipFoundation

College

1 Fukushima University

College

2 Fukushima University

Graduate
School2 University of Aizu

College

1 International University

1 Fukushima University

Hirose International
Scholarship Foundation

College

1 Fukushima University

6 Fukushima University

University of Aizu
"International IT Nisshinkan"
Scholarship

Graduate
School

1 University of Aizu

Subtotal

7

Nihon University Full
ScholarshipCollege

1 College of Engineering

Graduate
School

1 Fukushima University

Sato Yo International
Scholarship Foundation

College

1 Fukushima University

College

1 Fukushima University

Heiwa Nakajima
Foundation ScholarshipCollege

2 Fukushima University

Subtotal

2

College

8 Fukushima University

SpecialCourse1 International University

Higashi Nippon

31

Total

General Dormitory
14.5%
（57）
International
Students' Dormitory
9.2%
（36）

Others3.8%（15）

Democratic Republic of Congo

0.7%

Total
393

100%

Private rental/
boarding house
70.5%
（277）

Tanzania

14

1 College of Engineering

Mabuchi International
Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship
University of Aizu Dual
Degree Program
Scholarship
Kaneko Foundation forInternational Cultural
Communication Scholarship

Nigeria
Tunisia

Collegeas of Oct.1,2011

1.4%

RussiaCollege1

1

1

Higashi Nippon

Nihon University,

77

Residential Situation of International Students

Germany
Bulgaria

1

University Name
Nihon University,
College of Engineering

Graduate
School111College

Nihon University,
College of Engineering

College

BrazilEl Salvador

1

Yamawa Scholarship Graduate
Foundation
SchoolScholarship279

1

Fukushima Medical
University

No. ofStudents

JGC-S
ScholarshipFoundation
Scholarship

Nihon University,

Higashi Nippon
International University

Graduate
SchoolGraduate
SchoolScholarship Name

1 College of Engineering

1 University of Aizu

Subtotal

Bangladesh

2 University of Aizu

CollegeCollege

1

5 Fukushima University

2 Fukushima University

Subtotal
Japan Student
Services
Organization Honors
Scholarship

University Name

CollegeCollegeIndonesia
MyanmarNo. ofStudents

Scholarship Name（as of Oct.1,2012）

Subtotal

0

2

0

0

0

0

2

Total

2

50

14

2

114

105

287

Public Housing
1.8%（7）
Private Company
Employee
Dormitory
0.3%（1）
Homestay
0.0%（0）as of Oct.1,2012

General Dormitory
23.0%（66）

Others4.5%（13）International
Students' Dormitory
8.7%（25）

Total
287
Private rental/
boarding house
62.0%
（178）

Public Housing
1.7%（5）
Private Company
Employee Dormitory
0.0%（0）Homestay
0.0%（0）15

Academic（Research）Exchange and Student Exchange Agreement Partners
Number of International Students Dispatched and Received

16

University Name

Exchange Agreement Partner School

Country

Location

University of
Aizu

Indian Institute of Technology

India

New Delhi

Kongju National University

South Korea

Kongju,Chungcheongnam

University of Seoul

South Korea

Seoul

Hallym University

South Korea

Chuncheon, Gangwon

Pohang University of Science andTechnology, X-ray Imaging Center

South Korea

Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk

Biometrics Engineering ResearchCenter, Yonsei University

South Korea

Seoul

Pusan National University

South Korea

Busan Metropolitan City

Korea University

South Korea

Seoul Special City

Chungbuk National University

South Korea

Cheongju,
Chungcheongbuk

APEC Climate Center

South Korea

BusanNational Chi Nan University

TaiwanPuli Township,
Nantou County

Tamkang University

TaiwanTaipei County

Chaoyang University of Technology

TaiwanWufeng District,Taichung County

Graduate Institute of Astronomy,
National Central University

TaiwanZhongli City,
Taoyuan County

Harbin Institute of Technology

China

Harbin, Heilongjiang

Huazhong University of
Science and Technology

China

Wuhan, Heibei

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

China

Shanghai

Shanghai University

China

Shanghai

Institute of Modern Physics,
Chinese Academy of Sciences

China

Lanzhou, Gansu

Nanjing University

China

Nanjing

Fudan University

China

Shanghai

School of Software & Microelectronics
of Peking University

China

Beijing

Joint Center for Nuclear
Physics, Peking University

China

Beijing

Dalian Neusoft Institute ofInformation

China

DalianCentral South University

China

Changsha, Hunan

FPT University

Vietnam

Hanoi

Hanoi University ofTechnology

Vietnam

Hanoi

Hanoi University of Languages
and International Studies

Vietnam

Hanoi

Posts and Telecommunications
Institute of Technology

Vietnam

Hanoi

Vietnam National University Universityof Engineering and Technology

Vietnam

Hanoi

International University - Vietnam
National University, HCMC

VietnamHo Chi Minh City

West Virginia University

US

Morgantown, West Virginia

University of South Carolina

US

Columbia, South Carolina

Taylor University

US

Upland, Indiana

Mercer University

US

Macon, Georgia

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

US

Terre Haute, Indiana

University of Waikato

New Zealand

Waikato

University of Porto

Portugal

Porto

University of Rome, Sapienza

Italy

Rome

Umea University

Sweden

Umea

University of Applied
Science Dusseldorf

Germany

Dusseldorf

Technical University of Munich

Germany

MunchenNational Polytechnic Instituteof Lorraine, Mines de Nancy

FranceNancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle

National Institute of Applied
Sciences, Rennes

FranceRennesGdansk University of Technology

PolandGdanskPolish Japanese Institute ofInformation Technology

PolandWarsaw

Politechnica University of Timisoara

Romania

Timisoara

University of Eastern Finland

Finland

Joensuu

Max Planck Institute for
Molecular Genetics

Germany

BerlinSt. Petersburg State
Polytechnical University

RussiaSt. Petersburg

St. Petersburg State University of Information
Technologies, Mechanics, and Optics

RussiaSt. Petersburg

St. Petersburg StateElectrotechnical University

RussiaSt. Petersburg

St. Petersburg State University

RussiaSt. Petersburg

Novosibirsk Sate Technical
University

RussiaNovosibirsk

Region 1 Asia

（as of Oct.1,2012）

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Students Received

No. ofStudents
Dispatched

2

5
1
1

10
1

1

1

Region

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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5
5
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5
5
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University Name

University of
Aizu

Ohu University

2 N. America

3 Central and South America

Exchange Agreement Partner School

Country

Location

Novosibirsk State University

RussiaNovosibirsk

Moscow Institute of Radioengineering,Electronics and Automation

RussiaMoscow

Moscow Institute of Physics
and Technology

RussiaMoscow

Moscow State Pedagogical
University

RussiaMoscowAfrican University of
Science and Technology

Nigeria

Abuja

Kyunghee University

South Korea

Seoul

Loma Linda University

US

California

Nihon University,
College ofEngineering

The University of Texas atAustin, College of Engineering

US

Texas

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Faculty of Engineering

Belgium

Louvain-la-Neuve

Umea University Faculty of
Science and Technology

Sweden

Umea

HigashiNipponInternational
University

Fortune Institute of Technology

TaiwanKaohsiung

Fukushima
University

Fukushima
National
College ofTechnology
Iwaki Meisei
University
Fukushima
Medical University

Kimpo College

South Korea

Gyeonggi

Saekyung University College

South Korea

GangwonSungkyunkwan University

South Korea

Seoul

KaiNan University

TaiwanTaoyuan County

Anhui University

China

Hefei, Anhui

Qufu normal college

China

Qufu, Shandong

Qufu Normal University

China

Qufu, Shandong

The Confucian Academy

China

Kowloon, Hong Kong

China University of Political
Science and Law

China

Beijing

Dalian Nationalities
University

China

Dalian, Liaoning

Fushun Teachers College

China

Fushun, Liaoning

Shenyang Sport University

China

Shenyang, Liaoning

Mudanjiang University

China

Mudanjiang, Helongjiang

Shandong University

China

Jinan, Shandong

First Global Community College

ThailandNong Khai

California Polytechnic State
University

US

San Luis Obispo, California

Kaua'i Community College

US

Hawaii

Beijing Normal University

China

Beijing

Hankuk University ofForeign Studies

South Korea

Seoul

Baekseok University /Beakseok Culture University

South Korea

CheonanNational Taipei University

TaiwanTaipei

Hebei University

China

Baoding

East China Normal University

China

Shanghai

Zhongnan University of
Economics and Law

China

Wuhan, Hubei

Hanoi University of Science,
Vietnam National University

Vietnam

Hanoi

University of Social Sciencesand Humanities – VNU, Hanoi

Vietnam

Hanoi

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

US

Eau Claire

Middle Tennessee State University

US

Murfreesboro

University of Queensland

Australia

Brisbane

University of Stirling

ScotlandSterling

University of WinchesterUK

Winchester

Ruhr-University Bochum

Germany

BochumUniversity of Seoul

South Korea

Seoul

Southwest Jiaotong University

China

Chengdu, Sichuan

University of Bucharest

Romania

Bucharest

Belarusian State University

BelarusBelarusThammasat University

Thailand

BangkokMiddlesex University

UK

LondonLille1 University

FranceFranceHelsinki Metropolia University of Applied
SciencesTurku University of Applied Sciences

Finland

Turku, Helsinki

Liaoning Shihua University

China

Fushun, Liaoning

Shenyang Pharmaceutical
University

China

Shenyang, Liaoning

Wuhan University

China

Wuhan, Hubei

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No. of International
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No. ofStudents
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3

2
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5
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1
1
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Secretariat/located at Fukushima University
Address : Kanayagawa 1, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, 960-1296
Phone : 024-548-5295 Fax：024-548-5296
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