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 Center）

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

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, 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 TechnologyJimbocho
StationTo Sudacho●Gakushi Kaikan

To Kanda
Station●Josui Kaikan
C1 Metropolitan Expressway Loop Line

To Daikancho
Interchange

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, Saga
University, Nagasaki University, Kumamoto
University, Oita University, University of Miyazaki,Kagoshima University, National Institute of Fitnessand Sports in Kanoya, University of the Ryukyus

To Kandabashi
Interchange

Takebashi Station

The Imperial Palace

Kinki Branch（13 universities）

Chugoku-Shikoku Branch（10 universities）

To Kandabashi●Palace Side Building

To Kitanomaru Park

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'sUniversity, Wakayama University, Nara Institute of Science and Technology

To Ochanomizu

Yasukuni-dori Ave.

Hakusan-dori Ave.

Tohoku Branch（7 universities）

To Suidobashi

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

To Iwaidabashi

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（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

2010

Message from the President

Organization ChartActivities

JANU President,Junichi Hamada（President, The University of Tokyo）

Without abundant natural resources on which to draw,
Japan’s intellectual resources have been the basis of
our country’s development to date. Standard of living,industrial development, and national power are directly
and deeply related to higher education, anduniversities thus bear a public responsibility as key
players in education and research. Given this deeprelationship between higher education and nationalpower, countries around the world are taking along-term perspective and actively increasing
investment in higher education. Yet Japan alone isreducing investment. As a percentage of GDP, our public expenditure on higher
education is the lowest of all OECD member states and less than half the OECDaverage, a situation that threatens the very foundations of our society. Additional
investment and a clear national strategic vision for the future of higher education are
essential prerequisites for ensuring Japan’s sustainable development in theknowledge-based society of the 21st century. In partnership with public and private
university associations, the Japan Association of National Universities (JANU) seeksstrongly to promote dialogue between academia and government based on theawareness that investment in universities is investment in the future.
In the current environment of international competition, Japan’s national universities
serve a dual role, as national centers that engage in competition at the global level,and as regional centers that contribute to the development of their local areas andsociety. Through outstanding research and education programs based on thatresearch, Japan’s national universities have produced talented individuals. At thesame time, through relatively low tuition fees and by being located throughout thecountry, national universities have also played a key role in guaranteeing equal accessto higher education, and acting as hubs for the training of skilled professionals
supporting the regions. In this context, and particularly since incorporation, nationaluniversities have energetically engaged in a variety of reforms. While maintaining
awareness of its unique institutional philosophy and individual character, each
university has created new management strategies, revitalized its education andresearch activities, enhanced student services, and promoted industry-academia
partnerships and contributions to regional society. It has been suggested, however,that society is not sufficiently aware of the many outstanding initiatives promoted bynational universities. JANU will continue to strive to improve transparency in theactivities of national universities, and by enhancing the understanding of governmentand society, further develop the educational activities of national universities.
As the first year of their stage two midterm goals and plans, the 2010/11 academic
year is a further step toward the next phase of development for national universities.
While continuing our unflagging efforts for reform, Japan’s national universities, ashubs of knowledge, will promote activities to provide humankind with a reliable
compass to the future. As conditions surrounding Japan’s national universities
become increasingly unfavorable, we urge your continued support for Japan’snational universities and your warm cooperation with the Japan Association ofNational Universities.

General Assembly

Policy Council

Board of Directors

Branches
Hokkaido
TohokuTokyo
Kanto-Koshin’etsu
Tokai-Hokuriku
Kinki
Chugoku-Shikoku
KyushuActivities to promote high quality education, academic
research, and social contribution for national universities
・Conducting investigative research and formulating guidelines on the current
state of admissions to national universities
・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
・Conducting and examining investigative research on policies for the promotionof government exchange programs and international student exchange

Admission

programs of individual universities

Education and Research
University Evaluation
International Exchange

Ad hoc committees

University Management
Steering committee
on Comprehensive insurance

・Conducting investigative research and making policy proposals on issues
relating to higher education and academic research・Conducting seminars on issues relating to higher education, academic

Public Relations
Project Development

Advisory Committee
on National Universities

Studies for policy proposal regarding higher education andacademic research in Japan and the independent draftingof such policies

Expert Members (Working Groups)

research, and national universities
・Analyzing the current status and issues of national universities, conducting
investigative research concerning their future, and gathering basic informationand materials

Ad hoc committees for issues in specific fields
Investigative Study

・Promoting exchange projects with the various overseas presidents’

Administrative Office

Governance

Promoting exchange projects based on international
partnerships（As of April, 1, 2010）

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】

associations through the participation of members
・Pursuing international exchange with various overseas universities throughpartnerships and cooperation with public and private Japanese universities
・Supporting other activities of international institutions in Japan related tointernational student exchange

Members of the Board (Vice President) :Hiroki Yoshida 【President, Kagoshima University】

Providing management support for national university
corporations

Members of the Board (Senior Managing Director) :Tomoyuki Nogami 【Honorary Professor, Kobe University】

・Understanding issues pertaining to the university management environment

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 :Hideyuki Nagasawa 【President, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine】
Member of the Board :Akio Yuki 【President, Yamagata 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 :Yasushi Saito 【President, Chiba University】
Member of the Board :Fumitake Gejyo 【President, Niigata University】
Member of the Board :Shin-ichi Nakamura 【President, Kanazawa University】
Member of the Board :Michinari Hamaguchi 【President, Nagoya University】

including personal, labor, finance, facilities and hospital affiliated withuniversity, and making policy proposals to organizations relating to highereducation.
・Providing management support for national universities by providing
information and materials
・Organizing, implementing, and supporting training programs to improve theperformance of executive officers and staff of national universities and relatedorganizations

Member of the Board :Hiroshi Matsumoto 【President, Kyoto University】

・Carrying out PR activities related to national universities and JANU

Member of the Board :Hiroki Yamamoto 【President, Shimane University】

・Providing support for the activities of each JANU branch in Japan

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

・Conducting investigative research in specific fields requiring an immediate

Member of the Board :Yasunobu Yanagisawa 【President, Ehime University】
Member of the Board :Setsuo Arikawa 【President, Kyushu University】
Auditor :Sawako Hanyu 【President, Ochanomizu University】
Auditor :Akio Nagao 【President, Osaka Kyoiku University】

response

Other activities geared to achieving JANU's goals
・Providing assistance and consulting services in risk management,Assistant to President

administration, and improvement of comprehensive insurance for national

Noboru Yoshimura 【President, Akita University】

university corporations

Masaji Matsuyama 【President, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology】
Takuya Marumoto 【President, Yamaguchi University】