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国際学術文化振興センター

JOSAI INTERNATIONAL CENTER
for the Promotion of Art and Science(JICPAS)

No.21（2015.9.30）

Mizuta Mikio Memorial "Global Lecture" Series
Josai Hosts Special Keynote Lecture by Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mizuta Mikio
Memorial"Global Lecture"
Mahathir as Part of Mizuta Mikio Memorial “Global Lecture” Series
Series
D a t e: May 21, 2015
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On May 21, 2015, Josai University Educational Corporation invitedformer Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad to give akeynote lecture entitled “Enhancing Knowledge for Peace: A Message
to Future Leaders & Global Citizens” at the Tokyo Kioicho Campus
as part of Josai’s 50th anniversary.
Josai also commemorated the event by awarding Mr. Mahathir anhonorary doctoral degree in conjunction with the opening of the Josai
Center for ASEAN Studies.
As part of their 50th anniversary festivities, Josai organized the Mizuta Mikio

global human resources. Mr. Mahathir is the first such speaker in this series.
Mr. Mahathir was the 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia. Beginning as a medical
practitioner, he switched to politics and served as Malaysia’s longest-standing
Prime Minister from 1981 to 2003. As an Asian leader with knowledge ofJapan, Mr. Mahathir espoused a “look East” policy that looked to Japan rather
than the West for a model of economic development. Thanks to his exceptionaland sustained leadership, Malaysia’s national power has grown exponentially.
During a Chancellor Mizuta-led Josai delegation visit to Malaysia in
January 2015, the delegation was invited to Mr. Mahathir’s residence.
It was then that Chancellor Mizuta announced Josai’s plans for a
Global Lecture Series and secured Mr. Mahathir’s participation.
Arriving to the Tokyo Kioicho Campus on the morning of May 21, Mr.
Mahathir’s delegation was greeted by domestic and exchange students

Memorial “Global Lecture” Series that invites globally influential people andexceptional scholars from both Japan and abroad to speak on the cultivation ofas well as faculties from both Josai University and Josai International
University to tour the 1st and 3rd buildings of the Kioicho campus. In the
1st building’s auditorium, Chancellor Mizuta greeted the guests saying: “It

Mr. Mahathir receives his honorary doctor degree

is a great honor to have the opportunity to hear a speech from a leader thathas contributed to the peace and prosperity of Asia.” In his lecture, Mr.
Mahathir said, “Though Malaysia has been involved in territorial disputes
with its five neighboring nations, they have all been resolved in accordancewith the International Court of Justice without starting wars. Japan must
not resort to war in the name of territorial disputes. We must send amessage to the world that war is the most serious of crimes.”

Mr. Mahathir delivers his lecture

Mr. and Mrs. Mahathir hold school mascots given to them by students1

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The auditorium was filled to capacity with Asian government officials
and leaders, as well as JU and JIU faculties and students. Students

Ito, as well as the managing directors of the Mainichi Newspapers alsojoined the festivities.

from Josai satellite universities also attended the event. The entire
audience listened with great attention to the precious words from thisThe newly opened Josai Center for ASEAN Studies will be located on
the 2nd building of the Tokyo Kioicho Campus with Josai University

Asian global leader.

Vice President Kenji Sugibayashi and former Malaysian Minister of

The guests then moved to an hotel for a luncheon party following thelecture. Former Chairman of the Japan Business Federation Hiromasa
Yonekura, Consultant for Sumitomo Chemical Company, Ltd. andtoastmaster Ryoki Sugita, former President of Nikkei Inc. Yoshiaki

Tourism Ng Yen Yen serving as joint directors. Here at Josai, we
continue to work for the promotion of academic exchange and joint
research between Japan and the ASEAN region and the cultivation ofhuman resources for the extension of international relations.

Josai Hosts “Special Keynote Lecture by Dr. Ezra F. Vogel” asPart of Mizuta Mikio Memorial “Global Lecture” Series

Mizuta Mikio
Memorial"Global Lecture"
Series

D a t e: June 13, 2015
Place: Josai University, Sakado campus
On June 13, 2015, Josai University Educational Corporation(Chancellor Noriko Mizuta) invited Dr. Ezra F. Vogel, who is anhonorary professor of Harvard University (U.S.) to give a keynote
lecture entitled “East Asia in the Next Fifty Years” at the Sakado
Campus in Sakado City, Saitama Prefecture, as part of Josai’s 50th

Mizuta Mikio Memorial “Global Lecture” Series that invites globally
influential people and exceptional scholars from both Japan and abroadto speak on the cultivation of global human resources. Dr. Vogel was
the second guest after the Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathirbin Mohamad, who gave a lecture on May 21.
After acquiring a doctorate (sociology) from Harvard University in 1958,
Dr. Vogel came to Japan to research the Japanese language and family
relationships in Japan and stayed for 2 years. In 1972, he was appointed
the director of the East Asian Research Center in the University. He
released “Japan as Number One”, which became a best-seller in Japan, in
1979. In recent years, his book “Deng Xiaoping and the Transformationof China”, which was released in 2013 after 10 years of research, also

Hall, Chancellor Mizuta praised Dr. Vogel’s achievements in her speech,saying that he “has made academic and research contributions that arenecessary not only in the research of Japan but also in the peace andprosperity of this region”. In the lecture, Dr. Vogel followed the political,
economic, and social changes in Japan, China, and the U.S. during 25
years by dividing the period before and after 1989, in which the fall of the
Berlin Wall and the Tiananmen Square incident took place. He raised“continuation of economic growth”, “deterioration of environmental
issues”, and “expansion of international exchanges” as the key points tocapture East Asia in the future. He went on to point out that the U.S.
“must cooperate with China on environmental issues”. He advised that
China, which has achieved economic growth and is creating conflicts
with the neighboring countries, “should keep a low profile in its foreign
policy”. He also made the audience laugh, saying that “Japan needs tolearn more natural English”. He then concluded that (Japan) “needs
to be more patient in order to get along with neighboring countries(mainly Korea). Japan’s representative must have considerations and asense of responsibility”. Dr. Vogel also thoroughly answered questions
by students, such as “what should the younger generation do in this timeof aging society with the declining birth date?”, etc.

became popular. This lecture was realized after Chancellor Mizuta, who
lived in the U.S. for many years as a comparative literature researcher,requested that Dr. Vogel, who is an old acquaintance, give a lecture.
Dr. Vogel arrived at Sakado Campus, being welcomed by the faculty
members, students, and exchange students in Josai University and Josai
International University in the morning on the day of the lecture. Afterenjoying the ukiyoe collection in the Mizuta Museum of Art, he attended
the honorary doctorate presentation ceremony and gave a lecture.
After the honorary doctorate presentation ceremony held in the Seiko

Approximately 500 people filled the hall, including the guests suchas Kuniko Koda, who is a member of the House of Councillors,and Mayor Hayato Shimizu of Saitama City, etc., faculty members
and students of Josai University and Josai International University,
researchers, residents in the community, etc. The audience listened
to the lecture of Dr. Vogel, which is supported by his many years ofacademic studies, with passion.
A reception was also held after the lecture, and pleasant conversations
were held, surrounding Dr. Vogel.

Chancellor Mizuta presenting Dr. Vogel with the honorary doctorate

Dr. Vogel during the lecture

anniversary. To commemorate the lecture, Josai presented Dr. Vogel
with a honorary doctorate.
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Josai Hosts Lecture by Nobel Prize for Physics Recipient Makoto Kobayashi as Part Mizuta Mikio
Memorial
Lecture"of Mikio Mizuta Memorial Global Lecture Series for University’s 50th Anniversary "GlobalSeries
D a t e: July 9, 2015
Place: Josai University, Sakado campus
On July 9, 2015, the Josai University Educational Corporation (Noriko
Mizuta, Chancellor) hosted a lecture by Nobel Prize for Physics Recipientand Director of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science’s ResearchCenter for Science Systems, Makoto Kobayashi, entitled “Antimatter—From
Elementary Particles to Space” at Josai University’s Sakado campus in Saitama.
This event was organized as part of Josai’s 50th anniversary festivities andthe Mikio Mizuta Memorial Lecture series, which invites distinguishedguests with exceptional academic accomplishments as well as domestic
and global influence to speak about global human resource cultivation.
Dr. Kobayashi is the third speaker of this series, with former MalaysianPrime Minister Mahathir bin Mohammad having given a lecture on
5/21 and Harvard Professor Emeritus Ezra F. Vogel on 6/13.
Dr. Kobayashi was born in Aichi prefecture in 1944. As a physicist
specializing in particle physics, has worked as a Professor at the
National Laboratory for High Energy Physics (now the High Energy
Accelerator Research Organization, or KEK) and the Director of
the Institute of Particle and Nuclear Studies for the KEK. Dr.
Kobayashi and his collaborator Toshihide Masukawa (director generalof Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute for the Origin of Particles and the
Universe at Nagoya University) were jointly awarded half of the Nobel
Prize for Physics in 2008 for their work explaining CP-violation within
the Standard Model of particle physics, with the other half going toProfessor Emeritus Yoichiro Nambu at the University of Chicago.
Chancellor Mizuta provided opening remarks at the lecture that took placein Seiko Hall, saying, “It is a great honor to have Dr. Kobayashi here today,
whose extraordinary scholarly accomplishments have been acknowledged
not just in Japan but worldwide. His lecture here will prove to be both
extremely significant and a valuable reference tool for the future.”
Dr. Kobayashi began by stating that, “[Antimatter] is a material that wehave trouble putting to practical use, but that nonetheless bears a criticalconnection to our fundamental existence.” He then went on to explain the
structure of matter from particles as well as the basic principles and history
concerning antimatter, before discussing his theory of “CP-violation”
that led to his Nobel Prize nomination. Dr. Kobayashi also touched on
issues surrounding the Big Bang. In the high temperature and density thatmarked the beginnings of space, particles and antiparticles coexisted, but
as temperatures cooled, antiparticles were replaced by particles only. As
Dr. Kobayashi stated, hinting at the future direction of his research, “In
current scientific models, the evolution of space cannot be fully explained.
This implies the existence of some unknown mechanism of violation.”
The lecture was followed by a short conversation between Dr. Kobayashi andformer MEXT Vice-Minister and current director of the Josai Center for
Graduate Studies, Motoyuki Ono, during which Dr. Kobayashi describeda few behind-the-scenes episodes from the Nobel Prize award ceremony.
Dr. Kobayashi concluded the conversation by commenting on the futureof basic research in Japan: “The young population of Japan has decreased
significantly. As a result, if the rest of us don’t continue to work hard, ourhigh standards of research will not be maintained. I would urge you tobelieve in yourself and your endeavors and continue to move forward.”
During the Q&A session that followed, Dr. Kobayashi responded
respectfully to each student inquiry, with the audience of 600—
including Tsurugashima city mayor Yoshiro Fujinawa, members of thelocal community and industry representatives, high school teachers, andJosai University students and faculty—listening with intent curiosity.
The event carried over to the reception in the Faculty of Business
Administration media area, where participants surrounded Dr.
Kobayashi in casual conversation. Dr. Kobayashi gracefully responded
to each student request for a commemorative photo with a big smile.

Dr. Kobayashi explains the structure of matter

Dr. Kobayashi (left) and Mr. Ono in conversation

Mikio Mizuta Memorial Global Lecture Series Continues with
Lecture by Studio Ghibli Managing Producer Toshio Suzuki as Part of
Mikio Mizuta Memorial Global Lecture Series for University’s 50th Anniversary

Mizuta Mikio
Memorial"Global Lecture"
Series

D a t e: July 10, 2015
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On July 10, 2015, as part of Josai University Educational Corporation’s(Noriko Mizuta, Chancellor) 50th anniversary, Studio Ghibli Managing

Producer Toshio Suzuki gave a lecture entitled “Animation from Japan to theWorld: Art, Technology, and Production” at the Tokyo Kioicho Campus.

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This event was organized as part of Josai’s 50th anniversary festivities
and the Mikio Mizuta Memorial Lecture Series, which invites

interviewer. Mr. Suzuki described his job as producer as being a “jack-distinguished guests with exceptional academic accomplishments

confidant who maintains this environment throughout the creativeand domestic and global influence to speak about global humanprocess.” Regarding production, he said, “I have never once held aproduction meeting. The plan instead emerges through everyday

of-all-trades, but above all else a friend to the director and a trustworthy

resource cultivation. Mr. Suzuki was the fourth speaker in the series
following lectures by former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin
Mohammad on 5/21, Harvard Professor Emeritus Ezra F. Vogel on
6/13, and Nobel Prize winner for Physics Makoto Kobayashi on 7/9.
Mr. Suzuki was born in 1948 in the city of Nagoya. After graduatingfrom the Literature department of Keio University, Mr. Suzuki began
working for Tokuma Shoten Publishing. He then worked as a writer for
Asahi Entertainment Weekly and editor for Animage, before joining Studio
Ghibli. Mr. Suzuki has produced many Ghibli films including thoseby renowned directors Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki. Some of
his major production credits include Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away,
Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, The Wind Rises, and The Tale of Princess
Kaguya. This particular lecture was made possible with the help of Naoki
Sato, President of the Nikkatsu Corporation.
Chancellor Mizuta provided opening remarks for the lecture at the
Kioicho Campus’ 1st building hall. “If you talk to exchange students,
many will say that their interest in coming to Japan was first sparked
through the medium of animation. This demonstrates the tremendous
influence animation has on young people not only in Japan but
worldwide, as well as its ability to change culture. I am hoping that thislecture will prove to be a significant and enjoyable experience,” she said.
This lecture was conducted with Director of Josai’s Japan Asia Imageand Professor of the Division of Critical Studies School of CinematicArts, University of Southern California Akira Mizuta Lippit serving as

conversation and idle talk.” Mr. Suzuki also provided fascinating behindthe-scenes stories about the production of Nausicaä of the Valley of theWind, Howl's Moving Castle, Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, and other films.
Mr. Suzuki also discussed the difference in response to Studio Ghibli
films overseas and his own personal favorite films. Regarding the latter,he said, “Since being on break, I’ve been collecting all the Woody Allen
films that had such an influence on me.” Mr. Suzuki revealed that Hayao
Miyazaki—who has recently retired from directing feature length films—
is currently in production of a short animated film in 3DCG called “The
Caterpillar’s Rags” that will be screened at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka.
“Directors like Spielberg and Lucas created new trends in cinema, but weare still awaiting the arrival of a new cinema. This is what Miyazaki is
attempting to do in 3D. I think it’s really incredible,” he said.
During the Q&A session, Mr. Suzuki was asked what his driving force
was, to which he answered, “You can’t do anything on your own. You
have to find someone you can work with. The role of friends is really
important.” He then added, “In the case of Miyazaki and I, we’d fighteach other tooth and nail, while thinking, ‘Am I really going to lose tothis guy?’ That’s my driving force,” drawing laughs from the audience.
In the lecture hall and the large classrooms where the lecture wasbroadcast, JIU media studies students, Josai faculty and students, andexchange students alike were able to enjoy Mr. Suzuki’s lecture, whichabounded with humor and amusing anecdotes.

Mr. Suzuki (right) addresses the audience with interviewer Prof. Mizuta Lippit

Mr. Suzuki fields questions from students

Anniversary
Concert to celebrate the 50 th anniversary of the founding of
Josai University Educational Corporation

Anniversary

D a t e: April 20, 2015
Place: Josai University, Sakado Campus
On April 20, 2015, Josai University Educational Corporation
organized a concert at Josai University’s Sakado Campus’s Seiko Hall
(Saitama prefecture, Sakado city) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of

exchange with universities in central European countries and ASEAN
countries. Starting with the Budapest Business School in 2007, ouruniversity has now signed academic exchange agreement with nine
universities in Hungary and particularly developed student exchangewith Hungary. This concert featured performances by musicians who
have deep ties with Hungary.

its founding. Our university seeks to strengthen international exchange
and actively pursue exchanges with other universities in the world.
Last year, our university has particularly strengthened international

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Ambassador Szerdahelyi greeting the audience

Miyuji Kaneko (back) and Reiko Szerdahelyi’s performance

Before the concert, Chancellor Noriko Mizuta greeted the audiencesaying “Today we begin to celebrate the 50th anniversary of theFollowing this concert, we are expecting that exchanges between
our university and Hungary as well as between our university andHungarian universities will develop more and more.
Our university was established in April 1965 by Mikio Mizuta, who
held various political offices including that of Minister of Finance, withthe goal of “Character building through learning.” In 1983 a womencommunity college was open by Josai University (which afterwards became
Josai Base College), then in 1992 Josai International University openedin Togane, Chiba prefecture. In 2005, a central campus was opened in
Kioicho (Tokyo, Chiyodaku) to bring together our three universities.

founding of our university. In addition to promoting international
education, our relationship with Hungary has become a great strength.
Starting with Liszt, Hungary has produced many distinguishedmusicians. Please enjoy today’s concert given by active musicians.”
Following Chancellor Mizuta welcome words, István Szerdahelyi,
Hungarian ambassador to Japan, expressed his gratitude saying “Whenleading Hungarian figures come to Japan, they are always invited by
Josai University and I see the excellent results of this relationship. I
am very gratefully that you can all listen to Hungarian music today.”
The concert started with Miyuji Kaneko’s (whose father is Japaneseand mother Hungarian) piano performance of Chopin’s Polonaise
No. 6 “Heroique.” The concert then featured 14 pieces interpreted by
Budapest born István Kohán (clarinet), Miwako Handa (soprano) andReiko Szerdahelyi (piano, Ambassador Szerdahelyi’s wife) who played
Liszt’s Concolation No. 3 and Hungarian compositor Bartók’s Roman
nepi tancok as well as Japanese songs by Yoshinao Nakada and “Hana”
by Rentaro Taki. This beautifully cheerful concert was attended byabout 500 people including Akiko Igaya, managing director of theJapan-Hungary Friendship Association, members from this association
as well as faculty members, students and exchange students.

From left: Miyuji Kaneko, Miwako Handa and István Kohán

Josai’s Sakado Campus Opens Mikio Mizuta Memorial Hall Exhibition RoomAnniversary

D a t e: July 1, 2015
Place: Josai University, Sakado campus
On July 1, 2015, the Josai University Educational Corporation (Noriko
Mizuta, Chancellor) announced the opening of the Mikio Mizuta
Memorial Hall Exhibition Room on Josai University’s Sakado campus,
located in Saitama prefecture. As part of Josai’s 50th anniversary andto document the path of university founder Mikio Mizuta and thephilosophy and ideals that he shared, Josai has scheduled the constructionof the Mikio Mizuta Memorial Hall to serve as a cornerstone of ouruniversity’s development. During its period of construction, Josai
has installed a temporary exhibit in the Student Hall portion of theauditorium.

The ceremonial ribbon cut

Display featuring the founder’s desk and uniform

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Nearly 600 people participated in the opening ceremony outside thedisplays with around 130 pieces of memorabilia from Mikio Mizuta’s life,

auditorium, including Ambassador of Bulgaria to Japan, Mr. and Mrs. Georgi

including the order of the first class of the Grand Cordon of the Order

Vassilev; Sakado mayor Kiyoshi Ishikawa; and member of the prefecturalof the Rising Sun and various medals of honor from other countries, aassembly, Kiyotaka Ishibashi, in addition to members of the Josai University
and Josai International University (Togane, Chiba) local community, as wellsilver cup, name badge, and desk from his office, as well as a Go board,
inkstone, and full uniform. The visual media area narrates the founder’s

as faculty and students. Chancellor Mizuta, who provided opening remarks,
expressed her gratitude by saying, “I am so pleased that such a great numberof people have come to see the exhibition organized in our founder’s honor.”
Chancellor Mizuta continued by touching on the accomplishments of
Josai’s founder. “The construction of the Memorial Hall was plannedin the interest of sharing the history of Josai University with current
students, faculty, and alumni. Our founder embodied the spirit of the
Meiji era through his belief in education and his shouldering of the
responsibility to cultivate human resources that could contribute tosociety, the nation, and global society, a mission he devoted himself tountil his death.” She added that, “Though this is a temporary exhibit, I
hope that all of you will visit the Sakado campus again, not just today.”
Chancellor Mizuta, Ambassador Vassilev, Mayor Ishikawa, Prefectural
Assembly Member Ishibashi, and student representatives participatedin the ribbon cutting ceremony before proceeding to the exhibit. The
exhibition room is roughly 160 square meters and divided into three
sections—“Archtypal Scenes of Mikio Mizuta,” “Recovery from Ruins,”
and “The Founding of Josai University.” The exhibit itself features panel

life from his upbringing to his many career accomplishments and allows
viewers to visually witness Josai University’s history and evolution. This
exhibit, including the display of the founder’s personal effects was madepossible by the cooperation of the Kamogawa Folk Archive, which is incharge of the storage and presentation of these materials.
Following the exhibit, Ambassador Vassilev and his spouse joined
Chancellor Mizuta in a tour of the Seiko Mizuta Memorial Rose Garden,
which was opened in October 2013 to commemorate the 30th anniversaryof Josai Base College. The 20 Bulgarian rose plants that were donatedby Ambassador Vassilev at the garden’s opening have now bloomed totheir full proportions and the couple posed for a commemorative photowith Chancellor Mizuta before the ring of lush red flowers.
At the reception that followed in the media area of the Faculty of Business
Administration building, many distinguished visitors—including Ambassador
Vassilev, Prefectural Assembly Member Ishibashi, Togane Vice-Mayor Koichi
Furukawa, Kamogawa Vice-Mayor Masao Shoji, Moroyama Council
Vice-Chairman Hideki Sato, and Josai Almuni Association President
Fumio Suzuki —gave congratulatory talks upon the exhibit’s opening.

Josai Holds Foundation Stone and Completion Ceremony forInternational Student Dormitory and Awa Global Village

Anniversary

D a t e: September 1, 2015
Place: Josai International University, International Student Dormitory, Awa Global Village

Also in attendance were Mr. Sumiho Ohta and his colleagues from
S. Ohta Architect and Associates, as well as representatives from theconstruction company the Shimizu Corporation, Takasago ThermalEngineering Co., Ltd., and Yurtec Co., Inc. all of whom gave theirutmost efforts toward the completion of this project.

The newly completed AGV was planned as part of the 50th anniversaryof Josai’s founding and to further enrich the university’s learning
environment. The dormitory itself is intended primarily for international
students and is able to house a maximum of 101 occupants.
One of the structure’s special features is its inner courtyard, which is meant
to serve as a meeting space to facilitate exchange between students andmembers of the community. With the housemasters and International
Student’s Association as its center, the AGV will also host many different
events aimed at strengthening university relations with the community.
Ultimately, the goal of AGV is to be not only a “living space” but also a“learning space” that facilitates language learning, cultural understanding,and communication and a “place of international exchange” where one
can have a study abroad experience at home. In so doing, we hope tofoster young people who can serve as human resources in the global
tourism industry both in Asia and other parts of the world.

Ribbon cutting ceremony

AGV inner courtyard

On September 1, 2015, a foundation stone and completion ceremony washeld for the newly constructed International Student Dormitory and Awa
Global Village (AGV) on the Josai International University campus.
Beginning with Kamogawa city mayor Takao Hasegawa, members of theFaculty of Tourism Association, Apartment Owners Association, Parent-Teacher
Association, family members of the university founder, and members of thelocal community were on hand for the event, in addition to guests from abroad
including Professor Du Fenggang of the Dalian University of Technology,
Professor Eric Hertzler of the Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne, andCouncillor Corinna Del Bianco of the Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco in Italy.

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International Exchange
Josai Delegation Visits Dalian, Shenyang

International

Exchange
D a t e: May 30-June 4, 2015
Place: Dalian University of Foreign Languages, Dalian University of Technology,
Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, Northeastern University; People’s Republic of China

Josai Dalian-Northeastern University Alumni
Association Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the
Josai University Educational Corporation

Dalian-Northeastern University Alumni Association generously
presented Josai with an acacia tree that serves as a symbol of Dalian andoffered to provide a memento to decorate the Mikio Mizuta Gallery.

On May 30, 2015, a reception was held at a hotel in downtown Dalian
to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Josai University Educational

Josai Pays a Visit to President Sun Yuhua
of the Dalian University of Foreign Languages

Corporation’s founding and the 4th meeting of the Josai DalianNortheastern University Alumni Association. The gathering was also
used to commemorate the life of Mr. Takashi Murai, who passed awayin 2014. Assistant Director of the School of Foreign Languages atthe Dalian University of Technology and graduate of the Japan-China
Joint Doctoral Program, You Zhishen, served as MC for the festivities.
Many participants gathered for the reception, including Japan-China
Joint Doctoral Program graduates and current students, JMBA
scholarship and joint education program alumni, recipients of the“Takashi Mukaibo Memorial” Takashi Murai and “Mikio Mizuta
Memorial” Noriko Mizuta Scholarships, privately funded graduatesof the exchange program, members of the Dalian People’s Foreign
Friendship Association, and associates from the Dalian Universityof Technology, Dalian University of Foreign Languages, andNortheastern University who were close to Mr. Murai.
Chancellor Noriko Mizuta, overjoyed at the opportunity to see alumni
again, said, “I would like to honor Mr. Murai’s dying wish by working toextend the cultivation of human resources in Japan and China all the more.”
Josai honorary doctoral degree recipient and former advisor to the
China Business Executives Academy, Dalian, Lin Anxi; former
Secretary-General of the Dalian University of Technology, Zhang
Dexiang; Dalian University of Technology professor and President of
the Dalian China-Japan Alumni Association, Du Fenggang; Professor
Chen Yan of the Dalian University of Foreign Languages; and others
also provided words of greeting.
The alumni gathered for the reception pledged to continue to workfor the development of their field, Japanese language education, andtheir home institutions while contributing to facilitation of mutual
understanding between China and Japan.
In closing, as a gift to commemorate their 50th anniversary, the Josai

On the morning of June 2, 2015, the visiting Josai delegation held an
informal talk with Dalian University of Foreign Languages’ President
Sun Yuhua. This meeting occurred just after President Sun’s returnfrom Russia and just prior to the delegation’s move to Shenyang. This
meeting served as an opportunity not just to renew old friendship,
but to discuss future plans for the two schools’ exchange program.
Particular attention was given to Dalian’s plans for a new department
in Senior Care, which they hope to develop in cooperation with Josai.
In addition, President Sun, who specializes in Russian, provided a
Russian translation of Chancellor Mizuta’s lyrical score “Unwritten
Love Letter,” as a contribution to multilingual education.

Commemorative photo with all alumni association members

A view of the discussion

The Dalian University of Foreign Languages
Hosts International Symposium on“Contemporary Poetry and Translation”
On June 1, 2015 at 1:30 PM, an international joint symposium titled,“On Contemporary Poetry in Japan and China—Contemporary
Poetry in Translation” was held at the Dalian University of Foreign
Languages. The event was sponsored by the Dalian University ofForeign Languages, Josai University, and Josai International University,with the support of the Japan-China Association for Short Poetry.
The first portion of the symposium began with opening remarks from
Dalian University of Foreign Languages Vice President Liu Hong andJosai University Education Corporation Chancellor Noriko Mizuta.
This was followed by a lecture on kanpai by Professor Chen Yan(Dalian University of Foreign Languages) and a talk on the stirring
poem “The Voice of the River Goddess” by Professor Gozo Yoshimasu(poet, Josai International University).

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The second section featured a reading by Gozo Yoshimasu, Noriko

with Secretary Wei Xiaopeng, a ceremony announcing this year’s

Mizuta, Xiao Xiao, Han Yan, Tian Yuan, and friends of the Carillon

recipients—numbering twenty in all—of the “Takashi Mukaibo

Road Group of quatrain’s composed for this symposium. After each

Memorial” Takashi Murai and “Mikio Mizuta Memorial” Noriko

poet’s reading of their work composed in their native language, DUFL

Mizuta Scholarships was held at the Dalian University of Technology.
This year’s recipients were selected from a prodigious pool of PhD andstudents gave readings of the translated poems in Japanese. Perhaps
the most moving thing was not just the students’ fluent Japanese
pronunciation, but the glow in their eyes while they demonstrated an
impeccable ability to capture the rhythm of each line and the emotion
contained in the author’s verse. This proved to be an extremely freshand significant exercise for both universities.
In the third section, a “Carillon Street” roundtable discussion on poetry
and translation was held with Noriko Mizuta, Chen Yan, Du Fenggang,
Liu Liguo, Gozo Yoshimasu, and Tian Yuan as participants. Manydifferent perspectives and solutions on the difficulty of translation wereexpressed, with all participants agreeing on the critical nature of the topic.
That this symposium on contemporary poetry and translation included
the contributions of many poets and the collaboration of universities inboth China and Japan is a considerable accomplishment for the fieldof education. This is a project that we hope to continue to pursue inthe future.

Master’s students who are deemed uniquely qualified to make valuable
contributions to society and their academic fields alike. The ceremony
was attended by many Dalian staff and faculty, beginning with Vice
President Jia Zhenyuan.
This was followed by another ceremony for the Mizuta Mikio
Memorial Book Donation, the catalog for which was presented by Josai
professor Kazunobu Fukushima to the chair of the Dalian Universityof Technology’s Faculty of Management and Economics, Su Jingqing.
The collection features numerous books and anthologies documenting
Mikio Mizuta’s contributions to economic development, which,with this year’s donation, now numbers 883 titles in all. This year’s
donation—the 11th thus far—of 64 titles includes white papers andgovernment publications, new publications from the Josai University
Educational Corporation, and bulletins from both JU and JIU, in
addition to books on fostering women leaders. The memorial library,which is housed in DUT’s Faculty of Management and Economics,
has fostered much use from scholars and graduate students interested
in Japanese business and finance, as well as graduate students withplans to study at the JMBA program in Josai’s Faculty of Business
Administration.

Josai Visits Dalian University ofTechnology Secretary Wei Xiaopeng
On June 2, 2015 at 10:00 AM, a Josai University Educational
Corporation delegation led by Chancellor Noriko Mizuta paid a visit
to newly appointed Dalian University of Technology Secretary Wei
Xiaopeng.
Secretary Wei has been apprised of all the details and achievementsof the Dalian-Josai academic exchange—including the awarding ofscholarships, the Japan-China Joint Doctoral Program, the JMBA
program, and the Mikio Mizuta Memorial Book Donation—andexpressed his gratitude for each one during their visit. This being
their first meeting, the delegation was grateful to enjoy such a long
discussion with Secretary Wei and reconfirm their mutual pledge tovalue and build upon their relationship of academic exchange.

Ceremony for the Mizuta Scholarship

Josai Forms Agreement with
Dongbei University of Finance and Economics
On June 2, 2015, the Josai delegation led by Chancellor Noriko
Mizuta visited Dongbei University of Finance and Economics in thecity of Dalian where they met with university president Xia Chunyu.
The meeting was also attended on the Dongbei side by the Directorof the International Exchange Center, Zhang Yuci; the Director of
Graduate Studies, Zhao Jianguo; the Director of Academic Affairs,
Zhang Juntao; the Director of the School of Public Administration,
Zhang Xiangda; and Professor of Public Affairs, Liu Xiaomei.
Founded in 1952, the Dongbei University of Finance and Economics
is one of China’s foreknown commercial colleges, housing 25
departments—including the School of Public Finance and Taxation,
School of Finance, School of Economics, School of Accounting,
Law School, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Schoolof International Economics & Trade, and School of International
Business—and an enrollment of approximately 19,000.

Meeting with DUT Secretary Wei Xiaopeng

Dalian University of Technology Hosts
Ceremony for “Takashi Mukaibo Memorial”
Takashi Murai Scholarship, “Mikio Mizuta Memorial”
Noriko Mizuta Scholarship, and11th Mizuta Mikio Memorial Book Donation
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In his opening remarks, President Xia said, “The Dongbei University

well, this proved to be an extremely valuable experience.

of Finance and Economics would very much like to join forces withThe Japanese works read for the event are scheduled to be publishedthe Josai University Educational Corporation to create joint researchin the forthcoming issue of the local Dalian literary journal, Haiyan,

and education programs in MBA education, regional medicine andwhich boasts a rich 60-year history.
The reading opened with a beautiful koto performance from Jiang

welfare, medical tourism, and international nursing.”
Chancellor Mizuta followed with a presentation on recent educational
programs at JU and JIU, emphasizing their unique brand ofinternational education. In addition, given the growing aging
population in Japan, Chancellor Mizuta voiced her hope to further
extend their partnership with Dongbei, starting with interdisciplinary
joint education and research programs in business administration,
medical welfare, environmental studies, and nursing.
The meeting concluded with the two parties signing a comprehensive
agreement. Based on this agreement and with the progression of
joint Japan-China studies, one can expect the development of many
joint programs in finance, welfare, media, tourism, humanities, andenvironmental studies.

Cheng and Guan Jie, which led famous calligrapher Wang Qi topresent a work of calligraphy to the poets to commemorate the event.

Northeastern University Hosts Keynote
Lecture by Chancellor Mizuta, Japan-China
Joint Doctoral Program Lecture

poetry—Xi Chuan of Beijing and Xiao Xiao—ten local poets from
Dalian, and leading Japanese poets Noriko Mizuta, Gozo Yoshimasu,
and Tian Yuan gathered for a reading at downtown Dalian’s beautiful
Kanfu Cultural Building.
Each poet contributed to this precious occasion with heartfelt andmoving readings. After each reading, students from the Dalian
University of Foreign Languages provided translations in either
Japanese or Chinese, reflecting a unique beauty different from theoriginals and provoking gratitude from the poets. For the students as

On June 4, 2015, Shenyang’s Northeastern University hosted a special
keynote lecture by Honorary Northeastern Professor Noriko Mizuta
with about 80 graduate and undergraduate students of Japanese
language and culture in attendance.
This lecture was the second in an intensive lecture series organized by
the Japan-China Joint Doctoral Program with the theme of “Whatis Literary Criticism?—The Birth of Literary Criticism and Western
Modernization.” The lecture discussed how the origin of literary
criticism in Japan can be traced back to the Meiji era where thegenre emerged under the influence of the introduction of Western
literature. This lecture, which situated a number of important texts
for understanding literature and culture, visibly piqued the curiosityof not only students studying literature, but those interested in culture
and linguistics as well.
The keynote lecture was followed by the Japan-China Joint Doctoral
Program lecture led by Visiting Lecturer of Humanities Sumito Miki
and Associate Professor Miyako Okada. Professor Miki spoke firston the topic of “Reading the Journal of Tomiko Miyao (Before andAfter 1970),” which discussed the aforementioned author who settled
in Manchukuo during the war effort and became an author following
her repatriation. In addition, Professor Miki detailed the projectsof Josai students currently working on Manchukuo literature while
describing the path toward receiving one’s PhD. Associate Professor
Okada spoke next on the topic of “Medieval Narrative Literature andLiterary Style,” providing a useful overview of narrative literature andits linkage to epic literature.
Students in attendance, using the Japanese language as an intermediary,
have the potential to serve as bridges not just between Japan and China,
but China and the world, as well as Japan and the world. Shenyang’s
Northeastern University and Josai already have developed many joint
programs at the undergraduate as well as Master’s and doctoral studies
level. Through these numerous programs, we hope to train Japaneseand Chinese students alike into becoming global human resources.

The quatrain performance

Chancellor Mizuta delivers her special keynote lecture

Displaying the agreement with university president Xia Chunyu

Dalian Writer’s Association Hosts
Japan-China poetry reading in
downtown Dalian
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Josai Pays a Courtesy Visit toNortheastern University President Zhao Ji

with the university. Having already established a successful history of
exchange, we hope to develop this program even further.

On June 4, 2015 at 5:00 PM, the Josai delegation held a meetingwith newly appointed Northeastern University President Zhao Ji.
President Zhao is well informed of the deep relationship between Josai
and Northeastern and expressed his particular gratitude for the JapanChina Joint Doctoral Program.
President Zhao, who also has experience studying abroad in Japan,
expressed his high hopes for the joint education graduate programin global communication, with both sides stating their dedication to
future support of human resource development.
The group was later joined by university vice presidents Jiang Maofa
and Sun Lei and, following a guided tour of the vast Northeastern
campus, clearly recognized the potential for continued partnershipWith Northeastern President Zhao Ji

Josai Delegation Visits Daejeon and Pusan in South Korea
D a t e: August 21-24, 2015
Place: Hannam University, Dongseo University, Republic of Korea

Hannam University
Chancellor Noriko Mizuta
Receives Honorary Doctoral Degree

International
Exchangesuch a prestigious institution and to be placed alongside the other faculty
members of this fine university. With Hannam’s cooperation, I’d like tocontinue to do my utmost to develop a program of human resource educationthat can contribute to the elevation of international education, peace in the
21st century, and the construction of Japan-Korea cooperative relations.”
Chancellor Mizuta then urged Hannam University students to “visit
Japan and Josai International University and to explore the ways of Asia andthe world, while working hard toward becoming a global world leader.”The honorary doctoral degree ceremony was also attended by Masaru
Sato, Director of the Public Information and Cultural Center at theJapanese Embassy in Korea, and Daejeon mayor Chun-gi Park. Director
Sato also gave a few words by saying, “We have now reached 50 years ofnormalized relations between Japan and Korea. “With all the sports andeducation exchange activities organized by the young generation, I havehigh hopes for the future 50 and 100 years from now.”

On August 21, 2015, Chancellor Noriko Mizuta received an honorary
doctoral degree from Hannam University in Daejeon, South Korea.
Josai first formed an academic exchange agreement with Hannam in 2009and has since engaged in numerous joint activities centered on foreignexchange and international cultural training. Hannam also played against
Josai in a December 2012 international soccer friendly commemorating
Josai International University’s 20th anniversary. The friendly was held at
the newly opened Prince Takamado Memorial Sports Park and was attended
by Her Majesty Princess Takamado, who serves as honorary patron of theJapan Football Association (JFA). Chancellor Mizuta was awarded a honorary
degree on the basis of her contributions to building Japanese-Korean amnesty
through sports, education, and the fostering of young human resources.
Hannam University was founded in April 1956 and will celebrate its 60th

Princess Takamado was also awarded an honorary doctoral degreefrom Hannam University in April 2014.
President Kim addressed the audience next, saying, “Even when diplomatic
relations between Korea and Japan are tense, cultural and educational
exchange continues to progress. And the relationship of exchange between
Hannam and Josai University and Josai International University serves as
an excellent model for Korea-Japan amnesty. It is a source of great pride toaward doctoral degrees to both Princess Takamado and Chancellor Mizuta.”
Student-athletes from the JIU and Hannam men’s soccer teams who would
participate in a friendly that afternoon thronged the auditorium for the event.
To close the ceremony, soloist Sin-a Chong gave a stirring vocal performance.

anniversary next year. It is a renowned private university located in the central
region of South Korea and boasts an enrollment of approximately 13,000.
The ceremony for the honorary doctoral degree was held at the Hannam
University auditorium. After receiving the degree from university president
Hyungtae Kim, Chancellor Mizuta said, “Hannam University is a close sisterschool to Josai and is known worldwide for its exceptional program of higher
education. It is thus a great honor and joy for me to receive this degree from● Ceremonial Tree Planting

Following the ceremony, a ceremonial tree planting was held in front ofHannam’s sports complex where the soccer friendly was to be held. The
trees in question were pines from the island of Ulleungdo, located in the
Sea of Japan. President Kim gave a brief address. “There is a saying that,‘To grow a flower, you must wait a year. To grow a tree, you must wait
ten years.’ Even with the falling snow, this pine maintains its splendid
green color year round. I hope that our two universities and two nations
will take a cue from this tree in maintaining their positive relations.”
Chancellor Mizuta receives her honorary doctorate (with President Kim, left)

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Inspired by the tree planting for the 2012 international friendly, whereinpines were planted at the Prince Takamado Memorial Sports Park tohonor President Kim’s attendance, Chancellor Mizuta said, “Thetrees planted here today will surely bear witness to the many activities
of future generations as they further deepen the relationship between
our two universities. Each time I look at the pines planted at Prince
Takamado Memorial Sports Park, I think of Hannam University.”● Strengthening Relations through Soccer

Following the doctoral degree and tree planting ceremonies, the second
international friendly between Josai International University and Hannam
University took place. The game pitted two strong squads, with Hannamranked 2nd overall among South Korean men’s college teams and JIU

AUFP members getting together to start the GAA

having many of its former players move on to play professionally in the
J-league. In addition, with former Japan national team coordinator
Tetsuji Koyama as their coach and a 1st place ranking in Chiba

online education system proposed at the 2014 Asian University
President Forum (AUPF) and aimed to address the importance ofinternational education in Asia in the global age.
Chancellor Mizuta commended the online systems’ task force—comprisedof Josai International University and four other universities—observing
the significance of building a system based on Asian cultural diversity.
In the round table discussion that followed, aiming at a September
launch, panel members offered passionate views on modes of quality
assurance, ways to enrich GAA, and the potential of international
education programs associated with GAA.

prefecture, JIU was looking to elevate its rank in the Kanto region.
Josai International University vice-president Masato Kurabayashi gave
a few words before the match. “In our first friendly, attended by Her
Highness Princess Takamado, JIU was able to manage a 2-1 victory overHannam University. Before this match, I received congratulatory words
from Princess Takamado, which I conveyed to President Kim,” he said.
Hannam students and faculty, as well as soccer fans from the local
community, flocked to the large sporting complex that can seat up
to 10,000. The athletes all worked up a good sweat under the day’s
blazing heat. JIU struck first with a goal at the 40-minute mark of thefirst half, but Hannam quickly returned the favor, tying it up rightbefore the halftime whistle. Both teams extended their attack in thesecond half, but the match ultimately ended in a 1-1 tie.
The match was followed by a farewell diner reception at a Daejeon restaurant.
The players and coaches from both teams, in addition to Chancellor Mizuta
and President Kim were on hand for the reception. Players from bothteams were seated at the same table and, through a Hannam student
interpreter, praised one another’s excellent play and chatted informally
about student life and other matters, making for a relaxed atmosphere.
Coach Koyama and his players exchanged pennants and otherparaphernalia with the Hannam team and pledged to meet again at
the next friendly.

Dongseo University Visit:
GAA Agreement and Joint Film Production● Josai International University and Pusan’s Dongseo

University are now set to begin production on theirsecond joint cinematic feature!
In March 2013, to commemorate Josai International University’s
20th anniversary, JIU’s Faculty of Media Studies partnered with
Dongseo University in producing and screening the feature film
Winter Fireworks. The film tenderly depicts a man who evacuates his
hometown to Chiba’s Kamogawa after losing his wife and daughterin the Great East Japan Earthquake and forms a relationship with afemale Korean exchange student in an attempt to ease one another’s
sense of isolation. The production process, which involved adapting a
Korean original screenplay to Japanese scenery and customs, proved to
be a great experience for students on both sides, as it served as a meansof cultural exchange through international coproduction.
With both Josai and Dongseo Universities celebrating their 50th year
anniversaries in 2015, they decided to embark on another coproduction
to commemorate this landmark. This particular production wasagreed upon during a conference between Josai Chancellor Noriko
Mizuta and Dongseo Chancellor Dong-soon Park during the former’svisit to the Dongseo campus. Chancellor Mizuta and Chancellor Park
envision a production that will even surpass the previous project andcontribute to the program of exchange between Josai and Dongseo.
Dongseo University’s Film and Video department, with whom Josai
will partner for the production, is located adjacent to the Centum City
Cinema Center, the main site of the Pusan International Film Festival
and an ideal place to study film. The campus boasts one large 1,140seat theater and two smaller 100-seat screening rooms, as well as postproduction facilities and state of the art equipment.
The campus also houses a museum that displays items from the filmsof Korean cinema legend Im Kwon-tek.

Heartfelt words of welcome for the international friendly

Dongseo University
GAA Official Launching Ceremony
On August 24, 2015, an official launching ceremony was held at
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Pre-production for this second feature will begin in the middle ofscenario rewrites, preproduction, filming, and post-production. This

October of this year, following the conclusion of the Pusan International

opportunity to collaborate on a project with people from different

Film Festival, with plans to finish the scenario by the end of the year

cultures and different approaches allows us to consider the importanceand begin shooting next spring. The premise of the film will be setof international co-productions. We expect that this project will vastly

in Kamogawa and depict Japanese-Korean exchange, the scenario will

expand students’ worldview and encourage artistic development.

be a collaboration between students from both schools and cinema
faculties will act as supervisors of the project. Japanese and Korean
students will collaborate on every level of the production including

Production is scheduled to wrap by spring or summer 2016, aiming
for a premiere screening at Dongseo’s theater during the 2016 Pusan
International Film Festival.

A delegation from Josai University Educational Corporation visits France
D a t e: September 22-27, 2015
Place: Université Paris-Est Créteil Val-de-Marne, Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales,
Université Catholique de Lille, Musée Guimet, Université de Bourgogne, French Republic
A delegation from Josai University Educational Corporation leadby Chancellor Noriko Mizuta (Yukihisa Kitamura, Head of the
Chancellor’s Office; Gorota Kume, Vice-head of the Center for
European Studies; Prof. Romain Duchesnes, Faculty of Media) visited
France from September 22 to September 27, 2015. Josai University
signed an academic exchange agreement with the IÉSEG School ofManagement, Université Catholique de Lille and with the Université
Paris-Est Créteil Val-de-Marne in October 2014. The Center for
European Studies was established on this occasion.
During this visit, Josai University signed an exchange agreement witha new partner university in France, the Université de Bourgogne anddeepened the bonds already existing with partner university Université
Catholique de Lille opening a new 1+1 research program as well as
creating links between art museums. While visiting the Université
Catholique de Lille, the Université Paris-Est Créteil Val-de-Marne, theUniversité de Bourgogne and the Musée Guimet, the delegation wasable to make arrangements to open a research program focusing on a
new language and culture thus making significant steps to promoteacademic exchange between our university and France.

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Expending the scoop of the interview, both parties discussed current
business and collaboration interests, possibilities for a graduate level
1+1 program as well as exchange between other departments.
After the meeting the delegation toured the campus and had lunchwith President Luc Hittinger who is a medical doctor and discussvarious exchange possibilities in the science field.

Afternoon of September 22
Visit to the Institut National des Langues etCivilisations Orientales
The Josai delegation met with Prof Lucken, a specialist of modern
Japanese culture and politics. After discussing the particularities of the
INALCO as well as its ties to Japan, Josai presented its “Japan in theWorld” program and the International Symposium to be organized in
January 2016 (13th and 14th). The discussion was followed by a meetingwith the professors engaging in Japan related research and Josai asked
for their future collaboration, a request that was met with enthusiasm.

September 23
Université Catholique de Lille

Morning of September 22
Visit to the Université Paris-Est Créteil Val-de-Marne
After a presentation about each university, Josai introduced its Center for
European Studies and outlined its future activities. Representatives fromthe Université Paris-Est Créteil stated that they “whish to send many
students to Josai in order to better international education.” Josai agreed tomake swift arrangements to welcome these French international students.
Both universities were also able to reach an agreement to examine inmore details the possibility of a future “1+1 double degree program.”

The Josai delegation met Prof. McGregor who will be in charge of the
Josai students enrolled in the French Studies training and discussed
the schedule and other practical details of the curriculum. The Josaidelegation then outlined the role of the Center for European Studies
and the Support Center. The team then discussed Graduate School
professor Sandri’s policy class’s contents (food culture, cyber-security,etc.), signed the 1+1 agreement and discussed about future cooperation
at graduate level.

With President Hittinger of the Université Paris-Est Créteil

Meeting regarding graduate level collaboration in Lille

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Former exchange students who went to Josai and are now employedof Japan in the world. The museum even agreed to show the students theat the International Center gave the delegation a tour of the campus

backyard and storage units, which are normally forbidden to the public.

taking the participants to the medicinal garden as well as the Innovation

September 25
Visit to the Université de Bourgogne

Center. The mix of old and new architecture on one single campus
fascinated the Josai team.
President Giorgini then expressed his expectations for Josai as a partner
university in Japan and his belief that the participation of Japan isnecessary in our global society. President Giorgini also expressed hiswhish for even greater academic exchange and collaboration.

Since students from Josai will be given the opportunity to study abroad inFrance, the Josai delegation went to the Musée Guimet to arrange a study
program. Since both Josai University and Josai International University
offer lectures on the theme “Japan in the World” the delegation felt that the
Musée Guimet is a very appropriated place to learn more about the place

After a presentation introducing each university, the Josai delegation
introduced the center for European Studies and the Support Center.
President Bonnin then signed the academic exchange agreement,
officially becoming Josai’s fourth partner university in France.
Both parties then exchanged their views on short and long-term study
abroad programs. The Josai delegation expressed its whish to send three
students to France as soon as possible as well as Josai’s intention towelcome French students. Both parties suggested that the short training
program for Josai’s students in France should begin as soon as possible.
Since President Bonnin is also a medical doctor, both parties discuss
exchange possibilities in the medical field (nursing, social work,
physical therapy, etc.)

Meeting at the Musée Guimet

Signing of the exchange agreement with the Université de Bourgogne

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Musée Guimet

Josai Holds Ceremony for JMBA Scholarship
D a t e: May 12, 2015
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On May 12, 2015, Josai University held the ceremony at the
1st building of the Tokyo Kioicho Campus to award this year’s

International
Exchangescholarship class, saying, “In the month and a half I’ve been at Josai
University, I’ve been lucky enough to receive detailed guidance fromfaculty, study with Japanese friends, hang out in the city, and generally
enjoy life as an exchange student. I feel that after a year in this program,as a graduate of Josai University, I will have the confidence to work andsucceed anywhere I go.”Josai University formed an academic exchange agreement with the Dalian
University of Technology in 2007. The JMBA program was launched in
2009, which has awarded 27 international MBA students to date.

recipients of the Josai University JMBA Scholarship, an award givenby the Faculty of Management and Economics of Dalian Universityof Technology, with whom Josai University shares an exchange
agreement, to outstanding MBA students.
This year’s scholarship recipients include Cheng Danyan, Zheng
Fangrui, Wu Hui, and Liu Nan, all of whom are entering graduate
school after graduating from college and working in the industry. Afterthe award ceremony, Chancellor Noriko Mizuta made a brief speach.
“Many people were involved in making the JMBA scholarship with sisterschool Dalian University of Technology possible. It is my hope thatthe recipients of this scholarship will not forget the value of cooperation
and work together with their mentors to blaze trails for those whocome after them. I also hope that you will become exceptional businessprofessionals who make valuable contributions to society,” she said.
President Yasunori Morimoto then gave a few words, saying, “Pleaseutilize your year here at Josai University to study hard and extend yourskills toward working in the global marketplace. I hope that all of you
will form strong bridges for the future of Japan-China relations.”
Zheng Fangrui thanked the organizers on behalf of this year’s

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Josai Establishes Academic Exchange Agreement with the PIJLC
D a t e: May 15, 2015
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On May 15, 2015, the Josai University Educational Corporation
formed an academic exchange agreement with the Philippine
Institute of Japanese Language and Culture Foundation (PIJLC).
PIJLC director, Mr. Philip B. Sanvictores, is the former president of thePhilippine Federation of Japan Alumni (PHILFEJA) and current chairmanof the ASEAN Council of Japan Alumni (ASCOJA). It is in conjunction
with the latter that he was visiting Japan, making time to come to the Josai
campus along with his wife to meet with Chancellor Noriko Mizuta.
The PHILFEJA was established in 1976 by former Philippine
Ambassador to Japan Jose S. Laurel III, with the PIJLC formed as anextension of the Philippine-Japan Friendship Foundation (PJFF), forwhich Ambassador Laurel served as Chancellor, in 1992.
The PIJLC is an organization formed to provide Japanese language
education for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) to
support Filipino students with plans to study abroad. In recent
years, however, in response to increased human resource needs in
the Japanese industry, the PIJLC has been devoted to fulfilling theurgent demand of cultivating Japanese language Filipino teachers toInternational
Exchange

Displaying the exchange agreement

train specialists for jobs in IT, manufacturing, the service industry,
construction, tourism, and nursing and welfare. It is this venture thathas yielded the current partnership with Josai. With the formationof this exchange agreement, the two institutions plan to pursue moreprograms on this front, in addition to faculty and student exchange.

Josai Opens the 2015 Asia Summer ProgramD a t e: July 7, 2015
Place: Josai International University, Chiba Togane campus
July 7, 2015, marked the start of the 2015 Asia Summer Program on
Josai International University’s Chiba Togane campus. This annual
program, which was first launched in 2012, is organized by five different
Asian universities, including Josai University Educational Corporation,with the objective of cultivating human resources and future leaders.
This year’s program, the fourth thus far, will be hosted by the campusesof Josai University (Sakado, Saitama) and Josai International University

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Exchangeof living abroad. This program that assembles students from so many different
countries and universities provides an excellent opportunity to expand thehorizon of knowledge that connects Japan to Asia and the rest of the world.

(Togane and Kamogawa, Chiba) where students from across Asia will
live and work together for a three week span, until July 28. This
year’s participants come from nine different countries (Japan, China,
Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Malaysia, and thePhilippines) and fourteen universities, numbering roughly 150 in all.
The program will feature lectures on Asian economics, society, and culture
and a number of activities designed to facilitate amnesty and exchange. All
lectures and programs will be conducted in English to simulate the experience

A view of the ceremony

Talks and Symposia
President Xiu Gang of Tianjin Foreign Studies University
Gives Keynote Lecture as Part of Josai’s 50th Anniversary

Talks
and
Symposia

D a t e: May 8, 2015
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On May 8, 2015, Josai University Educational Corporation invited
President Xiu Gang of Tianjin Foreign Studies University to give a
special keynote lecture on the subject of “Global Human Resourcesat the University—Organizing Education for Highly Skilled
Professionals” as part of their 50th anniversary at the 3rd building of
the Tokyo Kioicho Campus.

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President Xiu specialized in Japanese studies at college level and is known
among university presidents in China as the foremost scholar of Japanese.
President Xiu also serves as president of the Chinese Institute ofJapanese Language Studies, as well as a member of the Ministry of
Education of the People's Republic of China, Chairman of theJapanese Language Education Division, and Vice-President of theChinese Translators Association.
Josai University Educational Corporation formed an academic
exchange agreement with Tianjin Foreign Studies University (TFSU)
in October 2007. Since that time, more than 300 undergraduate andgraduate students from TFSU have come to Josai to study. The two
institutions have also engaged in faculty exchange. Based on theirpartnership, President Xiu was awarded an honorary doctoral degreefrom Josai International University in September 2011. At present,
14 graduate students from TFSU are participating in a semester-longprogram of study in Business Design at JIU’s Faculty of Media Studies.
Chancellor Mizuta gave opening remarks before the lecture, saying,“I expect this lecture from world-famous President Xiu to be highly
informative, for both me and all of you here today.” President Xiu
then began his lecture with the subtitle “The Direction of China’s
University Education Reform and Potential Cooperative Ventureswith Japan.” “The cultivation of global human resources is one
important component of university education today. China is alsochanneling much energy into the education of specialized andhighly skilled professionals. Chinese and Japanese universities share
a common outlook and objective when it comes to the fostering of
global human resources and highly skilled professionals. The twonations’ shared history and achievements as well as cultural andphysical proximity make the potential for China-Japan collaboration

President Xiu gives his lecture

great,” he said. President Xiu summed up his lecture by saying, “Theactivities of Tianjin Foreign Studies University and Josai University/
Josai International University should be considered one such model
for success.” He also touched on the history of China-Japan relations
by saying, “We must highly value our relationship with our neighbors.
The best way to improve China-Japan relations is through cooperation
at the popular level.”
Roughly one hundred people were in attendance, including JU andJIU faculty, as well as Chinese exchange students from both TFSU andother universities, all of whom were greatly intrigued to hear the wordsof the experienced President Xiu.
The conversation extended into the post-lecture reception, where
TFSU exchange student Yang Mengmeng gave a performance of“Bamboo Under the Moon” on a hyōtan (gourd) flute with President
Xiu clapping along in appreciation.
One can expect even more programs of exchange with Tianjin Foreign
Studies University as a result of this special keynote lecture.

Josai Hosts Slovenia-Japan Symposium “Women Writers and Film
Directors—Their Historical Significance” as Part of 50th Anniversary

Talks
and
Symposia

D a t e: June 22, 2015
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On June 22, 2015, Josai University Educational Corporation’s Tokyo
Kioicho Campus hosted the Slovenia-Japan Symposium “Women
Writers and Film Directors—Their Historical Significance.” Thissymposium was organized as part of Josai’s 50th anniversary festivities
and was cosponsored by the Embassy of Slovenia in Japan and the Josai
International University’s Faculty of Media Studies and Institute for
Gender and Women’s Studies.
Thanks to the support of Slovenian Ambassador to Japan Helena
Drnovšek Zorko, Josai has successfully formed an academic exchange

agreement with Slovenia’s University of Nova Gorica. Ambassador
Zorko, who shares a great interest in gender issues, helped makethis symposium possible through a partnership with Josai, which is
known for its advanced program in women’s and gender studies. Thissymposium discussed the historical significance of film, literature, andfeminism, as seen in the documentary film The Hidden Memory ofAngela Vode, which depicts the human rights activist Angela Vode who
was sent to a Nazi concentration camp during World War II and waslater imprisoned by the Yugosalvian government.

Ambassador Zorko addresses the audience

A look at the panel discussion

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At the symposium’s opening, Chancellor Noriko Mizuta provided

Associate Professor of Slovenian Literature and University of Nova

introductory remarks. “This university is dedicated to the strengthening ofGorica Chair of Humanities, Katja Mihurko Poniž, provided therelations with universities abroad, particularly those in Central and Eastern

keynote lecture.

Europe. We would like to thank Ambassador Zorko for creating intellectual

guest lecturer, Hide Murakawa; Associate Professor Kayo Takefuji;

spaces to think about both Japan and the world,” she said. With that,and lecturer Chiaki Hayashi engaged in a lively panel discussion on

Chancellor Mizuta presented Ambassador Zorko with the award of
Honorary Professor. Ambassador Zorko then expressed her gratitude bysaying, “We must part ways at the end of July, but I am overjoyed athaving been able to create such a strong relationship with Josai.”This was followed by a screening of the digest edition of The Hidden
Memory of Angela Vode, in which the film’s director, Maja Weiss,provided commentary on the film and Vode’s career. “Above all else,
Ms. Vode emphasized a freedom of the spirit,” she said. “I consider
her a role model of free-spiritedness.”issues of human rights, gender, and the future of female authorshipmoderated by Professor Yasuko Wachi.
More than 160 students—both domestic and international—and facultyfrom Josai University and Josai International Universities listened with great
attention for the duration of the symposium, which concluded with a postevent reception filled with casual conversation and a friendly atmosphere.
Our hope is that this symposium will result in even greater exchange
between Josai and the University of Nova Gorica, as well as withSlovenia in general.

Following an intermission, film critic and Josai

Josai Hosts Keynote Lecture on “Meiji Satirical
Artist Kyosai Kawanabe Who Was So Celebrated in France” asPart of 50 th Anniversary of University’s Founding

Talks
and
Symposia

D a t e: July 17, 2015
Place: Tokyo Kioicho campus
On July 17, 2015, Josai University Educational Corporation hosted
a special keynote lecture on “Meiji Satirical Artist Kyosai Kawanabe
Who Was So Celebrated in France.” This lecture was organized as apart of the festivities celebrating the 50th anniversary of Josai’s founding.

includes a translation/reissue of Kyosai’s posthumous works, entitledKyôsai hyakki gadan; L'histoire illustrée des cent demons.
Mr. Marquet’s project surveys French museums and archives insearch of “traces of Kyosai.” Using slides taken from these visits, Mr.
Marquet extends the question of “when and why Kyosai became sofamous in France.”
Kyosai’s work was first introduced to France through the publication ofPromenades Japonaises in 1880 by French businessman Émile Étienne
Guimet —who came to Japan as part of a religious survey—and artist
Félix Régamey. This led to the high evaluation of Kyosai as a satiricalartist in France. Mr. Marquet also introduced picture collections from
the Musée Guimet archives as well as cover illustrations from famous
French journals. “With his three month imprisonment following
the writing controversy, Kyosai’s image in France as a ‘defiant artist’

The keynote speaker was Christophe Marquet, director of the Maison
Franco-Japonaise Institut français de recherche sur le Japon and wasattended by 160 “Kyosai fans,” including students and faculty.
Kyosai Kawanabe (1821-1889) was a nonconforming artist who
lived from the closing days of the Tokugawa period into the Meiji
period. In 1870 (Meiji Year 3), Kyosai was the subject of politicalcontroversy for his work, an incident that demonstrates his deep spiritof defiance. As such, he left behind numerous caricatures and satiricalpaintings. While his work is considered an extension of the Kano
school, he voraciously incorporated a number of styles and methods,
calling himself the “devil painter.” And though that gifted brushstroke
and power of depiction distinguished him from the crowd, Kyosai
remained a largely forgotten artist in the Japanese art world until
recently. In Europe, on the other hand, Kyosai has been considereda major representative of Japanese art and a successor of the Hokusai
tradition since the late 19th century.

was solidified. Without being overshadowed by their European
counterparts, this fulfilled the high evaluation of a Japanese senseof beauty,” explained Mr. Marquet. He then showed the obituary
published on the front page of Le Figaro following Kyosai’s death todemonstrate the overwhelming admiration France had for the artist.
Curators from the Musée Guimet, and members of the Groupe
Economique Franco-Japonais and France-Japan Women’s Association
filled the lecture hall. Associates from the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum
where a Kyosai exhibit is currently on display were also in attendance.

Before the lecture, Josai University Educational Corporation
Chancellor Noriko Mizuta provided opening remarks. “Mr. Marquet
is someone who has channeled much energy into the study of JapanFrance cultural exchange as well as the cultivation of human resources.
For students of our university, whose education program bears theslogan ‘Japan in the World,’ Mr. Marquet’s lecture should prove to be
an excellent learning opportunity.”
Keynote lecturer Christophe Marquet was born in France in 1965. A
specialist in early-modern and modern Japanese art history and print
culture, Mr. Marquet has edited several volumes including Probing
Japanese Textual Culture—From a Japanese-French Perspective andWeaving Text and Image—Japanese-French Exchange in Publishing
Culture. In France, many translations and reissues of collections
by Edo and Meiji era artists such as Hochu Nakamura, Hokusai
Katsushika, Utamaro Kitagawa, and Kyosai have been published. This

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Academic Exchange
Josai Forms Extensive Agreement with Yoshinoya Holdings Co., Ltd
for Human Resource Development, Joint Venture

Academic
Exchange

D a t e: July 23, 2015
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On July 23, 2015, Josai University Educational Corporation (Noriko
Mizuta, Chancellor) formed an extensive agreement with Yoshinoya
Holdings Co., Ltd (Yasutaka Kawamura, President)—owner ofthe famous beef bowl chain as well as the self-service udon chain
Hanamaru—to cultivate human resources and organize other joint
ventures. This agreement was made in the interest of expanding Josai
students’ understanding of the food service industry by organizing
practical lectures and discussions led by members of the industry.
There are also plans to develop internship programs, endowment
courses, and job fairs aimed at foreign exchange students.
Prior to the agreement’s formation, Yoshinoya Holdings organized ajoint seminar for Josai International University’s undergraduate andgraduate students from the Faculty of Management and Information
Sciences that ran from May to July earlier this year. The course, which
was attended by both domestic and international students from China,
Mongolia, and other countries, featured lectures from President
Kawamura and other Yoshinoya employees on the development of
the food service industry, Yoshinoya’s management system, humanresource cultivation, globalization, branding and marketing strategy,
and other related topics. They also arranged a field trip to Yoshinoya’sTokyo manufacturing plant located in Saitama prefecture and engagedin active student discussion. With the formation of this extensive
agreement, Josai and Yoshinoya hope to expand their alliance evenfurther.
The agreement signing was held at Josai University Educational
Corporation’s Tokyo Kioicho Campus and attended by Chancellor
Mizuta, Josai International University President Hakuo Yanagisawa,
and President Kawamura, among others. Chancellor Mizuta provided

brief remarks by saying, “The summer seminar organized by Yoshinoya
Holdings was, I believe, an extremely gratifying experience for the
students that participated. I hope that we can organize a varietyof activities with Yoshinoya from now on.” President Kawamura
responded by stating, “My personal desire is that students will know
and understand the true state of the food service industry and that thiswill in turn contribute to an elevation of the industry itself.”
On the day of the signing, joint seminar students provided feedback on
their experience. One male Chinese international student said, “Theseminar provided many hints on how I might start a business in myhome country.” Another female student, also from China, said, “I
became very interested in the topic of the seminar. I’m planning towrite on Yoshinoya as the subject of my master’s thesis.” Many others
expressed their desire to “study Japanese-style service at Yoshinoya”
and “work as a global employee.”

Chancellor Mizuta (right) and President Kawamura display the agreement

Art
Mizuta Museum of Art Gallery Opens Commemorative
Exhibition “Sabbath in Tokyo”

Art

D a t e: July 14, 2015
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho campus
On July 14, 2015, the Mizuta Museum of Art Gallery launched a special
exhibition to commemorate the publication of the poetry collection
Sabbath in Tokyo by Josai University Educational Corporation
Chancellor and poet Noriko Mizuta. The exhibition features
illustrations and hand carvings by artist Yoko Mori, accompanied by
Ms. Mizuta’s poetry. This exhibit is also part of Josai’s 50th anniversary

living in multiple international locations with a dynamic narrative touch.
This is the first poetry collection since Ms. Mizuta was awarded the
Cikada Prize—which recognizes East Asian poets whose work captures
the majesty of life—from the Swedish government in December 2013.
This exhibition collects Mori’s original illustrations from both theaforementioned poetry series, as well as the collection, Sea of Blue Algae,
displaying 45 illustrations and 50 works in all. The pencil sketches andphotography collages create images that evoke a complex overlapping of
memories that touch on issues of childhood imagination, life and death,time and memory that resonate with Ms. Mizuta’s poetry.

festivities and will run through August 2.
Sabbath in Tokyo is the third installment in Ms. Mizuta’s poetry series,
which also includes Summer Holidays in Santa Barbara and A Weddingin Amsterdam. Spanning several generations, the series depicts a family

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At the exhibit’s opening ceremony, Chancellor Mizuta addressed theaudience by saying, “Adding Ms. Mori’s illustrations to my poetry collection
opens up a whole new world. For me, this association has continued to
inform the creation and construction of new works of poetry. Please takethis opportunity today to enjoy these illustrations in their original form. “
Ms. Mori then came to the podium and added, “Poetry is a medium that isrendered complete by language alone, so to add images to them is a bit ofa challenge. I had no idea how the illustrations would turn out until I did
them, but I had the luxury of complete freedom in their creation.”
This was followed by a reading of selections from Sea of Blue Algae andSabbath in Tokyo by students from the Josai International University Facultyof Media Studies and international graduate students participating in theJapan-China Joint Doctoral Program from Dalian University of Foreign
Languages, Tianjin Foreign Studies University, and other institutions.
There was also a performance of the recently published lyrical score
Unwritten Love Letters with musical accompaniment from the composer
Shigemi Yoshioka and translations into nine different languages, giving
Josai the feel of a truly multilingual campus.

Carvings by Yuko Mori

Poetry readings from JIU Faculty of Media Studies and Japan-China Joint Doctoral Program (Dalian
University of Foreign Languages, Tianjin Foreign Studies University, etc.) students

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