Members of the JANU

Access●Regular Members（82 national university corporations,
86 national universities）●Special Members（4 organizations） Hokkaido Branch

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

Hokkaido University,
Hokkaido University of Education,
Muroran Institute of Technology,
Hokkaido Higher Education and Research
System, Otaru University of Commerce,
Hokkaido Higher Education and Research
System, Obihiro University of Agriculture
and Veterinary Medicine,
Hokkaido Higher Education and Research
System, Kitami lnstitute of Technology
Asahikawa Medical University

Nation ofKnowledge
Tokyo Branch

Tohoku Branch（12 national university corporations,12 universities）

To Kudanshita

To Suidobashi

Shogakukan

Jimbocho
StationTo Sudacho● Gakushi Kaikan

To KandaStation●Kyoritsu Hall●（7 national university corporations,7 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

Hirosaki University,
Iwate University,
Tohoku University,
Miyagi University of Education,
Akita University,
Yamagata University,
Fukushima University

To Ochanomizu

Yasukuni-dori Ave.

Hakusan-dori Ave.

（5 national university corporations,
7 universities）

5 Metropolitan Expressway No.5

National Institutes for the Humanities,
National Institutes of Natural Sciences,High Energy Accelerator Research Organization,
Research Organization of Information and Systems● Josui Kaikan

To Kandabashi

C1 Metropolitan Expressway Loop Line

● Palace Side Building

To Daikancho
Entrance/Exit

Takebashi Station

To Kandabashi
Entrance/Exit

Kanto-Koshin etsu Branch
The Imperial Palace（14 national university corporations,
14 universities）

To Kitanomaru Park

Ibaraki University, University of Tsukuba,Tsukuba University of Technology, Utsunomiya University,
Gunma University, Saitama University, Chiba University,
Yokohama National University,
The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI,
Niigata University, Nagaoka University of Technology,
Joetsu University of Education,
University of Yamanashi, Shinshu University

To Iwaidabashi

Directions
By subway

Tokai-Hokuriku Branch

3-minutes walk from Jimbocho Station, Exit A8（11 national university corporations,12 universities）

Take Hanzomon Line（Tokyo Metro）, Mita Line（Toei）,
or Shinjuku Line（Toei）
4-minutes walk from Takebashi Station, Exit 1B
Take Tozai Line（Tokyo Metro）

University of Toyama, Kanazawa University,
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology,
University of Fukui,
Shizuoka University,Hamamatsu University School of Medicine,
Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Gifu University,
Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Nagoya University,
Aichi University of Education,
Nagoya Institute of Technology,
Toyohashi University of Technology,
Mie University

Chugoku-Shikoku Branch（10 national university corporations,
10 universities）
Tottori University, Shimane University,
Okayama University, Hiroshima University, Yamaguchi University,
Tokushima University, Naruto University of Education,
Kagawa University, Ehime University,
Kochi University

Kyushu Branch（11 national university corporations,
11 universities）

University of Teacher Education Fukuoka, Kyushu University,Kyushu Institute of Technology,
Saga University, Nagasaki University,Kumamoto University, Oita University,
University of Miyazaki, Kagoshima University,
National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya,
University of the Ryukyus

Kinki Branch

By carTake Metropolitan Expressway and get oﬀ at Daikancho
Exit, Kandabashi Exit or Hitotsubashi Exit.

（12 national university corporations,13 universities）
Shiga University,
Shiga University of Medical Science,
Kyoto University,
Kyoto University of Education,
Kyoto Institute of Technology,
Osaka University,
Osaka Kyoiku University,
Hyogo University of Teacher Education,
Kobe University,
Nara National Institute of Higher Education
and Research , Nara University of Education,
Nara National Institute of Higher Educationand Research , Nara Women's University,
Nara Institute of Science and Technology,
Wakayama University

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Organization Chart

Objectives and Activities of JANU
● Objectives of JANU (Article 4 of the Articles of Incorporation)

JANU shall contribute to the promotion of national university corporations and theimprovement of standards of higher education and academic research in ournation with well-balanced development, creating the circumstances to ensure
outstanding achievements conducted by national university corporations on
various activities related to education, research and contribution to the society.

General AssemblyBranches

Board of Directors

JANU President● Hokkaido● Tohoku● Tokyo● Kanto-Koshin'etsu● Tokai-Hokuriku● Kinki● Chugoku-Shikoku● Kyushu● Activities of JANU (Article 5 of the Articles of Incorporation)(1) Activities necessary for national universities to promote high-quality education,
academic research, and social contribution(2) Studies and research necessary for universitiesʼ voluntary policy-making
activities as well as for proposals concerning the national governmentʼs policies
on higher education, academic research, etc.
(3) International exchange programs based on international partnership(4) Support for the management and administration of national universitycorporations(5) Other activities necessary for achieving the objectives of JANU

Committees

NAGATA Kyosuke（University of Tsukuba）● Admission Committee

In Japan, national universities have played an active role in providing education andpromoting research at the worldʼs highest level, inheriting and developing important academic disciplines, ensuring equal opportunities for higher education acrossthe nation, and developing globally effective human resources.

● Education and Research Committee

Today, Japan and the world are facing increasing global geopolitical risks, andlarge-scale disasters are occurring more frequently. In this situation, as countries
search for fundamental solutions to various global issues, Japan has few opportunities to take the lead in such initiatives, and is rapidly losing its presence in the world.
Domestically, there are many issues that will greatly impact the future of our country, such as stagnant economic growth, a declining birthrate and aging populationthat are progressing faster than expected, ensuring the sustainability of social
security, eliminating regional gaps, and transitioning to sustainable energy.

● Public Relations Committee

Under such circumstances, Japanese national universities need to be the very
source of Japanʼs research prowess, serve as hubs for supporting the regions, andbecome more appealing to people around the world, thereby providing places forthem to connect and interact with the world. Currently, each Japanese prefecture
has at least one national university so that people in any region can access high-level education. National universities share the common philosophy of nurturing
people who have a passionate aspiration for learning. They are aware of their role as
the bases that support the culture, society, and economy of each region as well as
their responsibilities in the fields of industry, medical care, welfare, education, etc.
We at the Japan Association of National Universities (JANU) aim to establish a novel
concept, “national university system” in the future, where functions and responsibilities common to national universities are systematized. Recognizing that nationaluniversities are common social capital, we should make the most of our advantages,
collaborate in ways that only national universities can, and effectively use thenational university system to ensure that national universities as a whole serve theJapanese nation and broaden their appeal to the world.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the shift of Japanese national universities tocorporation status in 2004. Looking back over the past 20 years, we must consider
what universities mean to our country and what contribution national universities
can make to our rapidly changing society. In response to new changes in social
conditions, it is time to reconsider the future of national universities based on theprinciple of immutability and fluidity and to determine what should and should not
be changed. We will pursue dreams of a brighter future for the world and Japan 20years from now, and specifically consider what national universities must do. We
will not only play a role in society but also play a role as a supporter of society.
JANU supports national universities that contribute to the development of thevarious regions and societies, circulate knowledge and impart it to society, and playa leading role in creating new value and new social infrastructure. We sincerely askfor your continued support.

● University Evaluation Committee● International Exchange Committee● University Management Committee● Project Development Committee

Major Activities in FY2023◎General Assembly meetings and Board of Directorsmeetings

・General Assembly meetings (Jun., Nov., Jan., Mar.)・Board of Directors meetings (Apr., May, Jul., Oct., Dec., Feb.)◎Request and proposal activities● Research Institute for Higher Education Policy

Governance（As of April 1,2024）

Board Members

・Members of the Board

NAGATA Kyosuke / President / President, University of Tsukuba
HOUKIN Kiyohiro / Vice President / President, Hokkaido University
FUJISAWA Masato / Vice President / President, Kobe University
MASU Kazuya / Vice President / President, Tokyo Institute of Technology
SASAKI Yasuko / Vice President / President, Ochanomizu University
IDA Ryuichi / Senior Managing Director / Former President, Shiga University
MURATA Yoshinori / Managing Director / Director-General, JANUNISHIKAWA Yuji / President, Asahikawa Medical University
TOMINAGA Teiji / President, Tohoku University
MATSUOKA Naotoshi / President, Miyagi University of Education
TANAKA Yujiro / President, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
HAYASHI Kayoko / President, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
UMEHARA Izuru / President, Yokohama National University
USHIKI Tatsuo / President, Niigata University
WADA Takashi / President, Kanazawa University
UEDA Takanori / President, University of Fukui
MATSUO Seiichi / President, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System
MINATO Nagahiro / President, Kyoto University
NISHIO Shojiro / President, Osaka University
NAKAJIMA Hiromitsu / President, Tottori University
KAWAMURA Yasuhiko / President, Tokushima University
NISHINA Hiroshige / President, Ehime University
ISHIBASHI Tatsuro / President, Kyushu University
KODAMA Hiroaki / President, Saga University
OGAWA Hisao / President, Kumamoto University・Auditors

TANO Shun-ichi / President, The University of Electro-Communications
TERASHIMA Kazuhiko / President, Toyohashi University of Technology

Assistants to President

FUJII Teruo / President, The University of Tokyo
NAKANO Satoshi / President, Hitotsubashi University
OKAMOTO Ikuko / President, Osaka Kyoiku University
SHIOZAKI Kazuhiro / President, Nara Institute of Science and Technology
OCHI Mitsuo / President, Hiroshima University
ASAI Shoji / Director General, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)• Submitted JANUʼs urgent requests (May, Jun.)• Offered the JANU Presidentʼs comment regarding theThe second Board of Directors meetingutilization of generative AI (May)• Submitted requests regarding the Top Global University Project and the Inter-university
Exchange Project (May)• Submitted requests for measures necessary to promote internationalization of nationaluniversities (Aug.)• Submitted “Requests Regarding Securing a Sufficient National University-related Budget
and Tax Revisions for FY2024”(Aug., Nov.)• Issued the JANU Presidentʼs statement about the prevention of sexual violence, including
sexual harassment, at national universities (Oct.)• Issued the JANU Presidentʼs statement about the bill for partially amending the National
University Corporation Act (Nov.)• Published the Guidelines for Autonomous Management ofChemical Substances at Universities (second edition) (Jan.)◎International Activities• Attended the G7 Security and Integrity of the Global
Research Ecosystem Working Group (G7 SIGRE WG) at theG7 Science Sherpa (Apr., Sep., Nov.)• Held the Taiwan (FICHET)‒Japan (JACUIE) University
Presidentsʼ Forum (Puli, Taiwan) in Japan-Taiwan Exchange
Project 2023 (Jul.)• Attended the IAU International Conference in Doha, Qatar (Nov.)

Written request submitted toMs. NAGAOKA Keiko, then MEXT Minister◎Seminars and training sessions• Liaison Meeting for Board Members of National Universities[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Toward the Career
Development and Promotion of Female Researchers] (Jun.)• National University Corporation Department Managersʼ Training (Jul.)• “Top Seminar” (Aug.)• University·Design·Workshop (Sep.)• Liaison Meeting for Board Members of National Universities[International Exchange in Anticipation of a Post-COVID
Global Society] (Oct.)• Seminar on Risk Management during the Selection ofStudents to be Admitted (Oct.)• University Reform Symposium [Possibilities ofInterdisciplinary Education] (Oct.)• Study Session for Public Relations Personnel at National
University Corporations [Effective Use of Social Media inUniversity Public Relations] (Nov.)• Study Session for Young Staff of National Universities [Consider
How to be Attractive University and What We Can Do] (Nov.)• University Management Seminar [Various Forms ofInter-university Collaboration] (Dec.)• Seminar for Newly Appointed Presidents (Feb.)◎Publication and public relations

2023 Taiwan-Japan UniversityPresidentsʼ Forum

Publication of the National
Universities magazine and other reports• Public relations magazine “National Universities” No. 68 to No. 71 published (Jul., Oct., Dec., Mar.)• Extra issue of the public relations magazine “National Universities” No. 21 published (Jul.)• Discussion meeting with editorial writers (Oct.)