Member Universities of the JANU

Access◎Regular Members (87 national universities)
National Center of Sciences Bldg. 4F (Gakujutsu Sogo Senta)

The Japan Association of National Universities

Tohoku Branch (7 universities)
Hirosaki University, Iwate University, Tohoku University, Miyagi University of Education, Akita
University, Yamagata University, Fukushima University

To Kudanshita

Tokyo Branch (12 universities)
The University of Tokyo, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies,Tokyo Gakugei University, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo National University ofFine Arts and Music, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology,
Ochanomizu University, The University of Electro-Communications, Hitotsubashi University, NationalGraduate Institute for Policy Studies

To Suidobashi

Shogakukan●Kyoritsu Hall
●Kanto-Koshin'etsu Branch (14 universities)
Ibaraki University, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba University of Technology, Utsunomiya University,Gunma University, Saitama University, Chiba University, Yokohama National University, Niigata
University, Nagaoka University of Technology, Joetsu University of Education, Yamanashi University,
Shinshu University, The Graduate University for Advanced Studies

Kinki Branch (14 universities)

Jimbocho
StationTo Sudacho●Gakushi Kaikan

To KandaStation●Josui Kaikan

To Kandabashi

C1 Metropolitan Expressway Loop Line

●Palace Side BuildingTokai-Hokuriku Branch (12 universities)
Toyama University, Kanazawa University, Fukui University, Gifu University, Shizuoka University,Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Aichi University of Education, Nagoya
Institute of Technology, Toyohashi University of Technology, Mie University, Japan Advanced Institute of
Science and Technology

To Ochanomizu

Yasukuni-dori Ave.

Hakusan-dori Ave.

Hokkaido University, Hokkaido University of Education, Muroran Institute of Technology, Otaru
University of Commerce, Obihiro University of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine, Asahikawa
Medical College, Kitami Institute of Technology

5 Metropolitan Expressway No. 5

Hokkaido Branch (7 universities)

To DaikanchoInterchangeTo Kandabashi
Interchange

Takebashi Station

The Imperial Palace
To Kitanomaru Park

To Iwaidabashi

Shiga University, Shiga University of Medical Science, Kyoto University, Kyoto University ofEducation, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Osaka University, Osaka University of Foreign Studies,
Osaka Kyoiku University, Hyogo University of Teacher Education, Kobe University, Nara University ofEducation, Nara Women's University, Wakayama University, Nara Institute of Science and Technology

Directions
Chugoku-Shikoku Branch (10 universities)
Tottori University, Shimane University, Okayama University, Hiroshima University, Yamaguchi
University, The University of Tokushima, Naruto University of Education, Kagawa University,Ehime University, Kochi University

Kyushu Branch (11 universities)
Fukuoka University of Education, Kyushu University, Kyushu Institute of Technology, SagaUniversity, Nagasaki University, Kumamoto University, Oita University, University of Miyazaki,Kagoshima University, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, University of the Ryukyus

By subway
3- minute walk from Jimbocho Station, Exit A8
Take Hanzomon Line
(Tokyo Metro), Mita Lineor Shinjuku Line(Toei)(Toei),

4-minute walk from Takebashi Station, Exit 1B
Take Tozai Line
(Tokyo Metro)
By carTake Daikancho, Kandabashi, or Hitotsubashi Interchange to◎Special Members (4 organizations)

Metropolitan Expressway

National Institutes for the Humanities,
National Institutes of Natural Sciences,High Energy Accelerator Research Organization,
Research Organization of Information and Systems

The Japan Association of National Universities
National Center of Sciences Bldg. 4F
2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0003, Japan
Tel:+81-3-4212-3506
Fax:+81-3-4212-3509
Website: http://www.janu.jp
E-mail: info@janu.jp

The Japan Associationof National Universities

Organization and GovernanceGreeting from the President

Activities

Organization Chart

Activities

JANU President, Masuo Aizawa(President of Tokyo Institute of Technology)

Promoting quality education, academic research, and social
contribution in national universities

GeneralAssemblyWith the dawn of the 21st century, Japan has embarked
on a wide range of judicial and administrative reforms.
Higher education, too, has been subject to sweepingchanges. In the short time since 1998, when the former
University Council issued its report
A Vision ofUniversities in the 21st Century and Reform Measures,
the national universities have been turned into
corporations, professional school programs have been
instituted, and ex post facto check system by anindependent evaluation organization to evaluate
university was adopted. And last January, the Central Council for Education issued areport titled The Future of Higher Education in Japan, which offered up a clear
vision for higher education in a knowledge-based society.

Board of Directors
Board of Executive Directors

Planning Committee

Project Committees
Admissions Testing

Branches

Public Relations
Committee

Hokkaido

University Management

TohokuTokyo
Kanto-Koshin'etsu
Tokai-Hokuriku
Kinki

Education and Students
Committee

Advisory Committee

University Evaluation

JANU Comprehensive Insurance
Administration Committee

International Exchange

Research andInvestigation Department

Project Development
Committee

Administrative Office

Ad hoc Committees for Issues
in Specific Fields

Chugoku-Shikoku

In the midst of these wholesale changes in the circumstances and climate surroundingsof higher education in Japan, the reorganization of the national universities into
corporationsーthe most dramatic reform of the higher education system since theMeiji eraーtriggered much debate both inside and outside the national universities as
to the raison d être of these institutions under the new system. The recent report ofthe Central Council for Education outlined a mission for the national universities alongwith the nation s expectations of these institutions. Nonetheless, it will be no easy
matter defining a unique role for national universities, as distinguished from privateand public universities, in the performance of these functions.

KyushuGovernanceMembers of the Board (Presedient): Masuo Aizawa【President, Tokyo Institute of Technology】

Members of the Board (Vice President) : Hiroshi Komiyama【President, The University of Tokyo】

・Conducting investigative research and formulating guidelines on the current
state of admissions into national universities
・Conducting investigative research and making proposals on the system ofadmissions
・Recommending and taking measures for improving the studying environment
for students
・Conducting investigative research to improve undergraduate education inindividual faculties
・Conducting investigative research and responding to issues pertaining touniversity evaluation
・Conducting follow-up studies and verification and holding symposia relating tocompleted evaluations

Conducting investigative research for proposals on national
policy regarding higher education and academic research,and drafting such policies independently
・Conducting investigative research and making policy proposals on issues
relating to higher education and academic research・Conducting seminars on issues relating to higher education and academic
research
・Submitting requests for consultation, reform, and revisions with regard to thesystem, mechanisms, and administration of national university corporations
・Securing and responding to funding for national universities
・Conducting and providing surveys and studies on basic issues concerning thenational universities
・Gathering, analyzing, and providing information and materials pertaining toquality education and research

Keeping in mind the role that the Central Council for Education has delineated for thenational universities, we must focus above all on the fact that these universities,
established by the state and nurtured with national funding ever since the Meiji era,
not only possess a vast store of knowledge in a wide variety of academic fields but also
retain a tremendous potential for education and research. The national universities

Members of the Board (Vice President) : Tisato Kajiyama【President, Kyushu University】

remain vital national intellectual assets in this century. Utilization of the know-how andknowledge of these centers of learning, for the development of outstanding humanMember of the Board: Mutsuo Nakamura【President, Hokkaido University】

Pursuing exchange projects based on international
partnerships

Member of the Board: Takashi Yoshimoto【President, Tohoku University】

・Conducting investigative research, examining, and implementing strategic

Member of the Board: Akira Miura【President, Akita University】

modes of international exchange that preserve independence
・Pursuing international exchange with various overseas universities throughresources and among other things, remains vital to the future of this country.

Members of the Board (Senior Managing Director): Minoru Matsuo【Honorary Professor, Nagoya University】
Members of the Board (Managing Director) : Teruo Morohashi 【Director-General, JANU】

It has fallen to me to take on the job of president of the Japan Association of National

Member of the Board: Setsuho Ikehata【President, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies】

Universities and the responsibilities this post entails. The mission of this association isMember of the Board: Takehiko Sugiyama【President, Hitotsubashi University】

to support qualitative enhancement of the diverse undertakings of these intellectual
property, the national universities, including education, research, and activities for thebetterment of society. In the year since the corporatization of the national universities,
the attitude of these institutions to the government has already altered substantially.

Member of the Board: Yoichi Iwasaki【President, University of Tsukuba】
Member of the Board: Toyoki Kozai【President, Chiba University】
Member of the Board: Yujiro Hayashi【President, Kanazawa University】

At the same time, each individual university is becoming increasingly independent andentering a new stage of development as it makes the most of its own individual identity

Member of the Board: Shin-ichi Hirano【President, Nagoya University】

and distinctive character.

Member of the Board: Kazuo Oike【President, Kyoto University】

Facing all these changes head on, and with the support and understanding of people
from all sectors of society, I am determined to help build new partnerships andcooperative relationships with government that preserve a healthy degree of tension,
to foster a flexible network between national universities predicated on respect for one
another s individuality and circumstances, and to do my utmost to support thedevelopment of the national universities and higher education in Japan.

Member of the Board: Hideo Miyahara【President, Osaka University】
Member of the Board: Takayuki Nose【President, Tottori University】

Providing management support for national university
corporations
・Examining, assisting, collecting, and providing information on improvement of
the university management environment, including personnel, labor, finance,and facilities
・Organizing, implementing, and supporting training programs to improve theperformance of officers and staff of national universities
・Providing assistance and consulting services in risk management andimprovement of comprehensive insurance for national university corporations

Member of the Board: Yusuke Sagara【President, Kochi University】
Member of the Board: Tatsuro Sakimoto【President, Kumamoto University】
Member of the Board: Yukihiro Nagata【President, Kagoshima University】
Auditor: Yoshihiro Iida【President, Yokohama National University】

On behalf of the Japan Association of National Universities, I thank everyone for yourcontinued support and guidance.

partnerships and cooperation with public and private Japanese universities
・Supporting other activities within Japan relative to international exchange

Auditor: Seiji Dezuka【Toyo Audit Corporation】

Other activities geared to achieving JANU's goals
・Carrying out PR activities relating to the national universities
・Gathering and providing information on national universities
・Providing support for the activities of JANU branches throughout Japan