Member Universities of the JANU

AccessRegular Members（87 national universities）
Hokkaido Branch（7 universities）

National Center of Sciences Bldg. 4F

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, National
Graduate Institute for Policy Studies

Shogakukan●Kyoritsu Hall
●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

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 ofScience and Technology

To Ochanomizu

Yasukuni-dori Ave.

Kanto-Koshin'etsu Branch（14 universities）

Tokai-Hokuriku Branch（12 universities）

2006

To Suidobashi

Hakusan-dori Ave.

Tohoku Branch（7 universities）

5 Metropolitan Expressway No. 5

JANU （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（14 universities）
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

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）

The Japan Associationof National Universities

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 carTake Daikancho, Kandabashi, or Hitotsubashi Interchange toMetropolitan 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

Greeting from the President

Organization ChartActivities

GeneralAssembly

Proposals on national policies regarding higher educationand the independent drafting of such policies

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

・Conducting investigative research and making policy proposals on issues
relating to higher education and academic research
In recent years, higher education in Japan has embarked
on a wide range of reforms. These include thefundamental reform of management systems for nationaluniversities, which were turned into corporations in2004; quality assurance; enhancement of international
competitiveness in education and research; and thepromotion of collaboration between universities andindustry.

Policy Council

Board of Directors
Board ofExecutive Directors

・Submitting requests for consultation, reform, and revisions with regard to theadministration of national university corporations and financial support・Conducting seminars on issues relating to higher education, academic
research, and national universities
Branches

TohokuImproving the study environment for students to promote
quality education, academic research, and social contribution
in national universities

Tokyo

・Conducting investigative research and formulating guidelines on the current

Hokkaido

Kanto-Koshin'etsu
Tokai-Hokuriku

In January last year, the Central Council for Education issued a report titled The
Future Vision of Higher Education in Japan, and last September they released areport titled Graduate School Education in the New Century: Moving Toward
Internationally Attractive Initiatives for Graduate Education. Reforms of the nationaluniversity system have been promoted through efforts such as these, and effective
strategies for individual universities should be developed further.

Kinki
Chugoku-Shikoku
KyushuThe status of national university management in 2004, when the national universities
were first turned into corporations, was evaluated by the Evaluation Committee for・Gathering information and materials, conducting investigative research, andexamining issues pertaining to high-quality education and research・Conducting investigative research, follow-up studies, verification and holding
symposia relating to the evaluation of results and certification of nationaluniversities

Admissions Testing
Since they became corporations, national universities have made the most of theircorporate status to promote various reforms, according to their ideals andcharacteristics. These reforms include the establishment of a university management
strategy, activation of education and research, improvement of support for students,
promotion of university-industry collaboration, and enhancement of contributions toregional society.

state of admissions to national universities

Public Relations

・Conducting and examining investigative research on policies for the promotionof government exchange programs and international student exchange

Education and Investigation
Project Developmental
University Evaluation

programs of individual universities

Providing management support for national universitycorporations

Research and Investigation
Department

International Exchange

Administrative Office

University Management Support

the university management environment, including personnel, labor, finance,Insurance Administration

Ad hoc committees for issues inspecific fields

・Providing management support for national universities by providing

・Examining, assisting, collecting, and providing information on improvement offacilities and hospital management
information and materials

National University Corporations. A settlement of accounts was approved by the
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the results of theevaluation and financial statement were disclosed for all stakeholders.

Governance・Organizing, implementing, and supporting training programs to improve theperformance of executive officers and staff of national universities
・Providing assistance and consulting services in risk management,

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

administration, and improvement of comprehensive insurance for national

Individually, national universities should use their vast store of knowledgeaccumulated in a wide variety of academic fields since the Meiji Era. They should playa central role in the knowledge-based society of the 21st century in promoting theMembers of the Board（Vice President）：Tisato Kajiyama【President, Kyushu University】

development of outstanding human resources and respond to the expectations anddemands of contemporary Japanese society.

Members of the Board（Senior Managing Director】：Hideo Ａkaiwa【Honorary Professor, Gunma University】

Promoting exchange projects based on international
partnerships：Teruo Morohashi【Director-General, JANU】
Members of the Board（Managing Director）

・Promoting exchange projects with the various overseas presidents

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

Member of the Board：Mutsuo Nakamura【President, Hokkaido University】

As the association of national universities, JANU supports this mission and that of
implementing environmental support for the enhancement of education and researchof high efficiency and high quality. We can assume that the future will present many
challenges to higher education in Japan, but with the support and understanding ofpeople from all sectors of society, JANU will do its utmost to promote thedevelopment of national universities and higher education in Japan.

Member of the Board：Ｎoriaki Ｍurayama【President, Hokkaido University of Education】
Member of the Board：Kenichi Hirayama【President, Iwate University】

associations through the participation of members
・Pursuing international exchange with various overseas universities throughMember of the Board：Takashi Yoshimoto【President, Tohoku University】

partnerships and cooperation with public and private Japanese universities

Member of the Board：Yoichi Iwasaki【President, University of Tsukuba】

・Supporting other activities of international institutions in Japan related toMember of the Board：Mamoru Suzuki【President, Gunma University】
Member of the Board：Akira Hasegawa【President, Niigata University】
Member of the Board：Shin-ichi Hirano【President, Nagoya University】
Member of the Board：Yujiro Hayashi【President, Kanazawa University】

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

university corporations

international student exchange

Study and research activities
・Analyzing the current status and issues of national universities, conducting

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

investigative research concerning their future, and gathering basic informationMember of the Board：Hideo Miyahara【President, Osaka University】

and materials

Member of the Board：Tomoyuki Nogami【President, Kobe University】
Member of the Board：Taizo Muta【President, Hiroshima University】
Member of the Board：Tosihiro Ａono【President, The University of Tokushima】
Member of the Board：Tatsuro Sakimoto【President, Kumamoto University】
Auditor：Yoshihiro Iida【President, Yokohama National University】
Auditor：Seiji Dezuka【Toyo Audit Corporation】

Other activities geared to achieving JANU's goals
・Carrying out PR activities related to national universities and JANU
・Conducting investigative research in specific fields requiring an immediate
response・Providing support for the activities of each JANU branch in Japan