Member Universities協会の構成員
of the JANU

The Japan Associationof National Universities

AccessRegular Members（86 national universities）
Hokkaido Branch（7 universities）

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

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 of Yamanashi,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, MieUniversity, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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 Fitnessand Sports in Kanoya, University of the Ryukyus

To Ochanomizu

Yasukuni-dori Ave.

Hakusan-dori Ave.

Tohoku Branch（7 universities）

5 Metropolitan Expressway No. 5

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 PalaceTo Kitanomaru Park

To Iwaidabashi

Directions
By subway
3- minute walk from Jimbocho Station, Exit A8
Take Hanzomon Lineor Shinjuku Line

（Tokyo Metro）, Mita Line（Toei）,（Toei）

4-minute walk from Takebashi Station, Exit 1B
Take Tozai Line
（Tokyo Metro）
By carTake Daikancho, Kandabashi, or Hitotsubashi（Take Metropolitan Expressway Line 5 ）Interchange to Metropolitan Expressway

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

2009Message from the President

JANU President,Junichi Hamada

Organization Chart
GeneralAssembly（President, The University of Tokyo）

The 21st century is seeing the rise of a knowledgebased society, and higher education is playing a very
important role in this context in terms of forming
people’s character as well as promoting nationalstrategies, such as the development and promotion ofsociety, the economy, and culture and thestrengthening of national competitiveness in theinternational arena. Moreover, as global environmental
problems, financial crises, and other world-scale issues
become more serious, universities and otherinstitutions of higher education are being called upon
to contribute to the resolution of these issues and theachievement of sustainable development. For this reason, nations around the world
are increasing their investment in higher education and endeavoring to heighten theinternational competitiveness of their institutes of higher education. Japan is the only
member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development that isdecreasing its investment in this area. This is shaking the foundations of Japan as anation based on the creativity of science and technology. Further investment inhigher education is needed for Japan to enjoy sustainable development in the future.
In partnership with public and private university associations, the Japan Associationof National Universities (JANU) is doing its utmost to expand public investment inhigher education and enhance the tax system related to donations.
In the context of international competition, Japan’s national universities need to serveboth as national centers that engage in the international competition and as regional
centers that contribute to the development of their local areas and society. Thanks totheir outstanding research and their education programs inspired by that research,
Japan’s national universities produce outstanding human resources. Moreover, ournational universities have become centers of local expertise and hubs for the trainingof high-level professionals that support their local area. Since their incorporation inparticular, national universities have energetically engaged in various reforms.
Drawing on their unique institutional philosophies and characteristics, they havecreated management strategies, revitalized their education and research activities,
enhanced student services, and promoted industry-academia partnerships andcontributions to their local areas. JANU will continue to clearly communicate theactivities of universities to the people of Japan so that these energetic measures are
not hindered by financial factors as the national universities seek to perform the keyrole of guaranteeing equal opportunity in education for all Japanese. By enhancing
the understanding of government and citizens regarding national universities, we willstrive to further develop these universities.
The economic situation is deteriorating, and a sense of insecurity and helplessness isspreading through society today. At such a time as this in particular, national
universities must play a major role as hubs of knowledge in shedding light on thefuture. The 2009 fiscal year is the final year of national universities’ stage 1 midterm
goals and plans as well as the year for national universities to formulate their stage 2
midterm goals and plans and take a step toward the next phase of their development.
In light of this, JANU will make additional efforts to make a further leap forward.

Activities
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
Ad hoc committees
for issues inspecific fields（Board ofExecutive Directors）

Working Group on
Board of Directors
Branches
Hokkaido
TohokuTokyo

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

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

Kanto-Koshin'etsu
Tokai-Hokuriku
Kinki
Chugoku-Shikoku
KyushuPublic Relations

Admissions Testing

Project Developmental

Education and Investigation

Research and Investigation
Department

University Evaluation
International Exchange

Administrative Office

University Management Support

Advisory committee(Insurance Administration)

Providing management support for national university
corporations

Ad hoc committees
Expert Members(Working Groups)（As of April, 1, 2009）

Governance
Board Members

Members of the Board (President):Junichi Hamada【President, The University of Tokyo】

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 (Vice President):Kiyokazu Washida【President, Osaka University】

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

Promoting exchange projects based on international
partnerships

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 :Nobuhiro Yamada【President, University of Tsukuba】
Member of the Board :Kunio Suzuki【President, Yokohama National University】
Member of the Board :Tokuso Saito【President, University of Toyama】
Member of the Board :Michinari Hamaguchi【President, Nagoya University】
Member of the Board :Tatsuo Naruse【President, Shiga University】
Member of the Board :Hiroshi Matsumoto【President, Kyoto University】

Study and research activities

Member of the Board :Toshimasa Asahara【President, Hiroshima University】
Member of the Board :Masahiko Ichii【President, Kagawa University】

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

Member of the Board :Setsuo Arikawa【President, Kyushu University】
Member of the Board :Shigeru Katamine【President, Nagasaki University】
Auditor :Yasuhiko Washiyama【President, Tokyo Gakugei University】
Auditor :Seiji Dezuka【Certified Public Accountant】

Assistant to President

Yusuke Sagara【President, Kochi University】
Teruo Shimomura【President, Kyushu Institute of Technology】

Other activities geared to achieving JANU's goals