Vol.16 January 2018
CONTENTS
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Overseas Offices ...................................... 5Greetings .................................................. 6NewsRiko Hosokawa (Faculty of Health and Sports Science) of the Swimming Club
Wins the 42nd Swiss Open Synchronized Swimming Championships
From June 30 to July 2, 2017, the 42nd Swiss Open
Synchronized Swimming Championships was held in Zurich,
Switzerland. Doshisha University Swimming Club’s RikoHosokawa (fourth-year student of the Faculty of Health andSports Science) participated in the event as a member of theJapanese team, which emerged as winners in the events ofteam technical routine, team free routine, and free routine
combination.
Comment of Hosokawa:
I was able to participate in the 42nd Swiss Open as a Japanese
B team member and helped to win the titles.
When I participated in the Swiss Open as a high school
student, I didn’t even have a chance to play in any event. So,I’m very pleased to have been able to participate in all theteam events and win the gold medals.
I couldn’t have achieved this without continuous instruction
from teachers, and support from my parents.
I am also pleased to have played various roles as a sub-leaderof the team, such as assisting the team leader, which gave me alot of fulfillment.

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1NewsJapan’s First ‘International Mediation Center’ to be EstablishedDoshisha University and the Japan Association of
Arbitrators (hereinafter called JAA) will establish theKyoto International Mediation Center under the agreementon the cooperation regarding the operation, etc. of the‘Kyoto International Mediation Center’ as a public interest
corporation following authorization from the Cabinet
Office of Japan (expected in the first half of 2018).
The Kyoto International Mediation Center will provide
Japanese enterprises with an environment where conflicts
and disputes can be resolved in a friendly manner
inexpensively and expeditiously. Recently, mediation has
been gathering attention worldwide as a way to resolveinternational business conflicts and disputes, as thelimitation of a suit or arbitration has been recognized andthe advantages of mediation has become understood.
Mediation is widely utilized in the US and Europe, and in
Asia the Singapore International Mediation Centre wasestablished in 2014. In Japan, however, mediation has notbeen familiar among Japanese companies as a tool for
dispute resolution, though conciliation for domestic
relations is well known.
In the near future, the Kyoto International Mediation
Center, with its headquarters at Doshisha University, will
operate the center in cooperation with JAA, and conduct
education and research on international mediation, as well
as develop professionals who can handle internationalmediation.

2017 Fall Semester Foreign Language Honors Recognition Ceremony
On December 7, the 2017 Fall Semester Honors
Recognition Ceremony in foreign languages washeld at Clarke Chapel on the Imadegawa
Campus. Doshisha University adopted theForeign Language Honors System in the 2006spring semester, and has regularly recognizedhigh-achieving students in foreign languages
with the aim of preparing graduates with a highlevel of language proficiency, and to create
citizens with international scope and vision.
Presided over by Director of the Division ofAcademic Affairs Kyoji Inaoka, the ceremony
saw President Takashi Matsuoka offer acongratulatory message and presented arecognition certificate and a commemorative gift to each of the 16 winning students, comprising one from theFaculty of Letters, one from the Faculty of Economics, one from the Faculty of Commerce, one from the Facultyof Science and Engineering, three from the Faculty of Global Communications, and nine from the Faculty ofGlobal and Regional Studies (seven students in English, two in French, one in Chinese, one in Spanish, and fivein Korean).
Great Voyage2NewsKaori Fujii (Graduate School of Science and Engineering) Receives Poster
Award at EMLG/JMLG Annual Meeting 2017
From September 10 to 14, 2017, the Joint EMLG (European MolecularLiquids Group)/JMLG (Japanese Molecular Liquids Group) Annual Meeting2017 was held at Fukuoka University, where Kaori Fujii (Major of AppliedChemistry, Graduate School of Science and Engineering) received the PosterAward.
Fujii examined the excited-state proton transfer of cyanonaphthols in protic
ionic liquids by time-resolved fluorescence. As a result, a new fluorescentcomponent was observed in an excited state in certain protic ionic liquids. It
is considered that, based on detailed analysis of the spectral dynamics, thenew component comes from cyanonaphthols and anions in PILs, which led
to the discovery of the reaction mechanism unique to ionic liquids. This
achievement, as well as the presentation, was highly commended for theaward.
Title of Presentation:‘Excited-state proton transfer of cyanonaphthols in protic ionic liquids’
Presenter:
Kaori Fujii (second year, Master’s Program in Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Science and Engineering;
graduated from the Department of Molecular Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering)
Co-authors:
Yoshiro Yasaka (Assistant Professor, School of Natural System, Kanazawa University)
Masakatsu Ueno (Professor Emeritus, Doshisha University)
Sora Kasuga (second year, Master’s Program, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University)
Yoshihiro Matano (Professor, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University)
Takatsugu Endo (Associate Professor, Department of Molecular Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Science andEngineering)
Yoshifumi Kimura (Professor, Department of Molecular Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Science andEngineering)

Professor Jiro Senda (Faculty of Science and Engineering) Receives SAE Fellow Award
From April 4 to 6, 2017, the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) World
Congress was held in Detroit, US, where Professor Jiro Senda of the Faculty of
Science and Engineering (Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering)received the SAE Fellow Award.
He was awarded for his long-time achievements in the area of spray andcombustion engineering/ engine combustion and the implementation of related
conferences inside and outside of the country, as well as for achievements in thefollowing academic societies.
Awards received at previous, related conferences (Paper Awards and SocietyAwards)
1992 The Marine Engineering Society in Japan Incentive Award
1997 The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers’ Engine Systems DivisionAchievement Award
2001 JSAE (the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan) Outstanding Technical Paper Award
2001 ILASS-Japan (Institute for Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems-Japan) 10th Anniversary Paper Award
2002 Journal of Engine Research Best Paper Award
2005 JSAE Outstanding Technical Paper Award
2012 SAE & ISAE Small Engine Technology Conference (SETC) Special Recognition Award
2015 JSAE Technological Contribution Award
Professor Senda also received three fellow awards from the related societies other than SAE.
In relation to winning the SAE Fellow Award, Professor Senda was interviewed by SAE International TV about
his research activities, and a video titled ‘Spray and Combustion Science Laboratory (Jiro Senda, ErikoMatsumura)’ was created and made available to the public, marking the first time a video has been made aboutsuch a laboratory in Japan.
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News
Report: “The World of ZEN” (presented by SIED)On November 12th (Sun.)，SIED and Kyoto Management Study
Group co-hosted “The World of ZEN” at Myoshin-ji temple.
As is the third annual event with the study group, we invited local
and international students at Doshisha University as well as themembers of the study group in the aim of intercultural exchange
among the students and the professionals working in variousfields.
The participants first practiced Zazen (sitting meditation). By
being able to concentrate on inner selves in the serene space, they
were able to get refreshed and notice something important whether
about themselves or about the world around them.
After the zen meditation, a monk at the temple gave a sermon
filled with everyday examples. It taught the participants lessons
and practices easy to carry out in one’s daily life.
In the following group discussion, they talked about the essence ofZen practice, reasons behind its popularity in the world, howdifferent values and perspectives affect the way we think aboutcertain things, and so on.
Last but not least, the participants enjoyed a Buddhist cuisine
called “shojin ryori” prepared by a specialty restaurant, “Ajiro.” Inthe Buddhist cuisine, each menu holds a religious meaning; the participants felt the significance of the zen practiceand appreciation toward food with every bite.
In the short three hours, the participants were able to expand their world by sharing opinions and different
perspectives in the world of Zen.
SIED strives to provide places for you to meet new people and experience various cultures. There are still many of
our events coming up in the semester, and we hope to see you soon!

Report: “Let’s Make Shimenawa” (presented by SIED)On December 15th (Fri.), SIED held “Let’s Make Shimenawa”
at the International Community Lounge on Imadegawa campus,
and we welcomed 12 students including seven international
students from Finland, Morocco, Germany, Korea, China, andTaiwan.
In the event, the participants first learned about the Japanese
New Year’s traditional ornament called "Shimenawa."
Shimenawa is a traditional sacred rope often hung on doors
during the New Year holidays. After learning about shimenawa,
each participant decorated their own shimenawa by using
various artificial flowers, lace ribbons, and colorful decorativethreads.
The participants were surprised by the modern look of the finished products; many welcomed this New Year byfollowing the Japanese tradition of displaying shimenawa with a modern twist.
SIED will host various events in 2018. If you are interested in intercultural exchange or want to experience different
cultures, our events will be the perfect place for you! We look forward to see you soon!
Great Voyage41Overseas Offices
Doshisha University’s overseas offices were established in order to further promote its rapid and effective
internationalization. At our overseas offices, we are implementing mainly public relations activities to increase theprofile of Doshisha University, while at the same time making the most of the characteristics unique to each office. Inaddition, we are undertaking various efforts to recruit overseas students, support our students while they are studying
overseas, and provide on-site support to members of our faculties while they are overseas.

Taipei, Taiwan

Beijing, P. R. China

Address : Doshisha Taiwan Officec/o DSS-CLOVER International Co.
6F-15, No. 57, Chong-Qing S. Rd.
10045 Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-2331-1278
Fax: +886-2-2331-1397
Email: ji-int24@mail.doshisha.ac.jp

Address : Doshisha Beijing Office
Room #323, Sinology Pavilion ofRenmin University of China
59 Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District
Beijing, 100872 P.R.China
Tel/Fax: +86-10-6251-4227
Email: ji-int23@mail.doshisha.ac.jp

Shanghai, P.R. China

Hanoi, Vietnam

Address :Doshisha Shanghai Office
Center for Japanese Studies
Fudan University
221 Hantan Road
Shanghai, 200433 P.R.China

Address : Doshisha-Vietnam Cooperative Office
4F Polymer Centre
D1 Building – Hanoi University of Technology
1st Dai Co Viet Road – Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: +84-4-3623-1276
Email: ji-int22@mail.doshisha.ac.jp

Email: ji-int25@mail.doshisha.ac.jp

Seoul, Korea

Tübingen, Germany

Address : Doshisha Seoul Office＃408, YMCA
Jongno 69, Jongno-gu,
Seoul, Korea 03164
Tel: +82-2-732-7704
Email: ji-int28@mail.doshisha.ac.jp

Address : Tübingen University
Keplerstraße 2, Raum 108
72074 Tübingen Deutschland
Email: ji-int38@mail.doshisha.ac.jp

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5Message from Director of International Center
Greetings from Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan
Doshisha University proposed the VISION 2025 which will celebrate the 150th
anniversary of her foundation. One of central pillar of six visions is “Further Enhancementof Internationalism", its core is to make both ratios of outbound and international students
increase to 30% and 13% of all the students in Doshisha University, respectively. We havelaunched three strategic measures in order to realize this medium-range plan.
1. The Center for Global Education (CGE) have been offering both international andJapanese students a series of inter-disciplinary English courses ranging from humanities,
social sciences, and natural sciences to promote their mutual understanding of academicand cultural contexts. The international students who registered with CGE are increasing in number
remarkably.
2. As one of ALL DOSHISHA Educational Evolution Program, we have officially decided to promote the Double
Degree Programs (DDP) of Bachelor, Master and Doctor in various special fields with the oversea partners
from 2017.
3. We have established a new oversea office, called as the office of EU Campus at Tübingen, Germeny in April,2017 to strengthen international exchange with European academic institutions. Doshisha University’s overseas
offices are running in order to recruit international students, and support our students and faculty members.
I believe these new measures will provide both international and Japanese students with more optional
opportunities for their education and profession.
Professor Yuejun ZHENG
Director, The International Center
Doshisha University

Greetings from Office of the International Affairs
Warm greetings from Kyoto and we hope thismessage finds you in bright spirits.
Our office consists of two sections: One is in chargeof study abroad programs, and the other is in chargeof managing agreements and administrative mattersrelated to international affairs.
We would like to introduce winter season’s
Japanese cultures since there are interesting
traditional customs to celebrate New Year’s Day.
For the New Year, people prepare special dishes
called “Osechi”. Each of the dishes has someauspicious meanings to wish a wellbeing. For
example, herring roes, Kazunoko, are made a wishof the prosperity of descendants because of its a large number of roes Cooked blackbeans are for good health. Lotus roots are regard as foreseeing the future through itsholes. Prawn are longevity because their bodies are bent like an aged person. It
takes a few days to eat up the whole Osechi. Normally since we don’t use thekitchen for the first 3 days of New Year, we need to prepare a lot of dishes to keep
for several days. We spend New Year having Osechi with family, wishing muchhappiness.
If you have a chance to visit Japan in the beginning of the New Year, please try
Osechi to believe in omens.
Best Wishes,
Office of International Affairs
Great Voyage is published by the International Center at Doshisha University.
Please direct inquiries to:
Office of International Affairs, Doshisha University
Karasuma-Higashi-iru, Imadegawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8580 Japan
Tel: +81 (0) 75-251-3260
Fax: +81 (0) 75-251-3057 Email: ji-kksai@mail.doshisha.ac.jp

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