Member Universities of the JANU

AccessRegular Members（86 national universities）
Hokkaido 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 University of the Arts,
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Ochanomizu
University, The University of Electro-Communications, Hitotsubashi University, National Graduate
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, University ofYamanashi, Shinshu University, The Graduate University for Advanced Studies

Tokai-Hokuriku Branch（12 universities）
University of Toyama, Kanazawa University, University of Fukui, Gifu University, National University
Corporation 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.

Tohoku Branch（7 universities）

5 Metropolitan Expressway No. 5

National Center of Sciences Bldg. 4F（Gakujutsu Sogo Senta）

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

Jimbocho
StationTo Sudacho●Gakushi Kaikan

To Kanda
Station●Josui Kaikan

To Kandabashi

C1 Metropolitan Expressway Loop Line

●Palace Side Building
To Daikancho
Interchange

To Kandabashi
Interchange

Takebashi Station

The Imperial Palace
To Kitanomaru Park

To Iwaidabashi

Kinki Branch（13 universities）
Shiga University, Shiga University of Medical Science, Kyoto University, Kyoto University ofEducation, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Osaka University, Osaka Kyoiku University, Hyogo
University of Teacher Education, Kobe University, Nara University of Education, Nara Women's
University, Wakayama University, Nara Institute of Science and Technology

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

Special Members（4 organizations）
National Institutes for the Humanities,
National Institutes of Natural Sciences,High Energy Accelerator Research Organization,
Research Organization of Information and Systems

Directions
By subway
3- minute walk from Jimbocho Station, Exit A8
Take Hanzomon Line
（Tokyo Metro）, Mita Lineor Shinjuku Line
（Toei）
4-minute walk from Takebashi Station, Exit 1B
Take Tozai Line（Tokyo Metro）（Toei）,By car
Take Daikancho, Kandabashi, or Hitotsubashi（Take Metropolitan Expressway Line 5 ）Interchange to Metropolitan Expressway

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
2008Message from the President

Activities

Organization Chart

JANU President,Hiroshi Komiyama（President, The University of Tokyo）

Today universities and other institutions of higher
education face fierce competition internationally, andone aspect of this is the competition among nationsaround the world to develop human resources. It is
crucial that Japan's universities-national, municipal,prefectural, and private universities-further refine theircapabilities as educational institutions, and the nationaluniversities are prepared to play the key role in thisendeavor. While serving both as national centers thatlead international competition and as regional centersthat contribute to the revitalization of local areas, eachnational university will play a unique function in thesphere of education.
Thanks to their outstanding research and their education programs inspired by that
research, Japan's national universities rank among the world's best. Moreover, theyser ve as centers of local expertise and hubs for the training of high-levelprofessionals that support their local area. To continue to play these roles, ournational universities must promote full-scale efforts focused on self-initiated reform
based on a sense of responsibility and an awareness of their position as nationaluniversities.
The Japanese people are not aware, however, of the efforts the national universities
are making. The national universities will not progress unless they clearlycommunicate their efforts to the people of Japan so that they know what theirnational universities are doing today. With an eye on ensuring clear communication,national universities will place emphasis on informing society about their endeavors.
In addition to continuing the activities they have engaged in to date, it is now criticalthat national universities build a stable financial base. While requesting the nationalgovernment to guarantee the basic expenses for their activities as universities,
national universities are also being called to take self-help measures and not just relyon the government. To do this, social systems and particularly the taxation system
must be reformed so that the national universities' efforts can bear fruit. Joining
hands with private universities, we have been calling upon the government since last
fiscal year to institute a tax deduction for donations related to culture and education.
In addition to this, we are compiling national universities' concrete requests for
system reform and submitting them to the government. Currently government
expenditure for higher education stands at about two trillion yen in Japan. We have
set the target of five trillion yen or one percent of the nation's gross domestic product,a percentage comparable to that in other member countries of the Organisation for
Economic Co-operation and Development. In these ways, we plan to do ever ything we
can to create a new framework that supports financing for Japan's higher education.

GeneralAssembly

Proposals on national policies regarding higher educationand the independent drafting of such policies
・Conducting investigative research and making policy proposals on issues

Policy Council
Board of Directors

Working Group on
Board of Directors（Board ofExecutive Directors）
Ad hoc committees
for issues inspecific fields

relating to higher education and academic research・Conducting seminars on issues relating to higher education, academic
research, and national universities

Branches
Hokkaido
TohokuTokyo

Improving the study environment for students to promote
quality education, academic research, and social
contribution in national universities
・Conducting investigative research and formulating guidelines on the current

Kanto-Koshin'etsu
Tokai-Hokuriku
Kinki

state of admissions to national universities
・Gathering information and materials, conducting investigative research, andChugoku-Shikoku
KyushuPublic Relations

Admissions Testing

Project Developmental

Education and Investigation

Research and Investigation
Department

University Evaluation
International ExchangeAdministrative Office

Providing management support for national university
corporations

University Management Support
Advisory committee(Insurance Administration)

Ad hoc committees
Expert Members(Working Groups)（As of April, 1, 2008）

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

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

Members of the Board (Vice President):Akihisa Inoue【President, Tohoku University】

Members of the Board (Vice President):Takuya Marumoto【President, Yamaguchi University】

Members of the Board (Managing Director) :Kenji Hayata【Director-General, JANU】
Member of the Board :Hiroshi Saeki【President, Hokkaido University】

Promoting exchange projects based on international
partnerships

Member of the Board :Kenichi Matsuoka【President, Muroran Institute of Technology】
Member of the Board :Masahiko Endo【President, Hirosaki University】
Member of the Board :Ryohei Miyata【President, Tokyo University of the Arts】
Member of the Board :Yoichi Iwasaki【President, University of Tsukuba】
Member of the Board :Mamoru Suzuki【President, Gunma University】
Member of the Board :Yoshihiro Iida【President, Yokohama National University】

Our national universities must do their utmost to promote the development of humanresources and academic research in our nation. With this mission in mind, the Japan
Association of National Universities (JANU) is committed to taking more action tocomprehensively support the enhancement of management and the reform ofeducation and research at our individual national university corporations. Throughthese activities, JANU will work to advance higher education in Japan.

Member of the Board :Tokuso Saito【President, University of Toyama】
Member of the Board :Shin-ichi Hirano【President, Nagoya University】
Member of the Board :Tatsuo Naruse【President, Shiga University】
Member of the Board :Kazuo Oike【President, Kyoto University】
Member of the Board :Kiyokazu Washida【President, Osaka University】
Member of the Board :Masahiko Ichii【President, Kagawa University】
Member of the Board :Hiroshi Saito【President, Nagasaki University】

We welcome your continued support of our national universities throughout thecountry as well as your cooperation with the Japan Association of NationalUniversities.

Study and research activities

Auditor :Yasuhiko Washiyama【President, Tokyo Gakugei University】
Auditor :Seiji Dezuka【Toyo Audit Corporation】

Assistant to President
Tomoyuki Nogami【President, Kobe University】
Yusuke Sagara【President, Kochi University】
Teruo Shimomura【President, Kyushu Institute of Technology】

Other activities geared to achieving JANU's goals