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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.23（2016.9.30）

Mizuta Mikio Memorial "Global Lecture" Series
Josai Hosts Lecture by Masanori Aoyagi on
Sakado Campus as Part of “Global Lecture Series” toCelebrate 50 th Anniversary

Mizuta Mikio
Memorial"Global Lecture"
Series

D a t e: June 15, 2016
Place: Josai University, Sakado campus
On June 15, Josai University Educational Corporation (Noriko
Mizuta, Chancellor) hosted a lecture by former Commissioner for
Cultural Affairs, Masanori Aoyagi, on the topic of “Nature, Mankind,
Science and Technology” at Seiko Hall on Josai University’s Sakado
campus in Saitama. Mr. Aoyagi was appointed director of the Instituteof Advanced Studies which was established in Josai this spring. His
lecture, which drew upon experience gained throughout his lengthy
and rich career as a researcher, and which served as a pointer for the
future of humankind at large, drew nearly 500 attendees, including
faculty, students, and members of the community.
The Mikio Mizuta Global Lecture series was established to celebrate Josai’s
50th anniversary by inviting internationally recognized and distinguished

Daley (December 4). Mr. Aoyagi is the eighth speaker in the series.
Mr. Aoyagi is one of the foremost scholars of ancient Rome and Greece.
Born in Dalian, China in 1944, Mr. Aoyagi’s career includes time as
Literature Department Chair and Vice President of the University ofTokyo, Director of the National Museum of Western Art, and JapaneseCommissioner for Cultural Affairs. He is currently Professor Emeritus
at the University of Tokyo and a board member of the Japan Academy.
Mr. Aoyagi received the Purple Ribbon Medal in 2006 and the NHK
Cultural Award in 2011. His numerous scholarly works include The
House of the Ship Europa and The Ancient Roman City.
Chancellor Mizuta made introductory remarks before the lecture,saying, “While Josai celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding
last year, it also achieved another milestone five years in the making
by establishing the Institute for Advanced Studies, a facility which
exceeds the boundaries of natural science and humanities througha commitment to the investigation of state-of-the-art research andeducational fields. I can think of no better-suited person for the task ofreflection upon the natural science and humanity fields than Professor
Aoyagi, who we were delighted to welcome as Director of the Institutefor Advanced Studies. His talk today, which will span the topics ofscience, technology, and humanism, will be an excellent opportunity
to contemplate the future of both Japan and the world.”
Mr. Aoyagi began his lecture with the statement that, “All of us reap
the benefits of science and technology, but it is just as important to beaware of its dangers.” He added that, after witnessing an initial “worldsystem” during the Age of Discovery, we have now entered a new stageof the modern “world system” as we confront complex problems of
population, environment, poverty, disease, and immigration in the ageof globalization. Mr. Aoyagi stated that, “by far the most serious issue
is that of climate change,” that is, for humankind, the most dangerous
issue is now the environment. “If climate change worsens to the point
where it begins to affect population, then the cycle of life will besuspended, and humans will begin to perish,” he said.

scholars from both Japan and abroad to promote the development of
global human resources. The series was first launched last year on May 21
with former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir bin Mohamad, followed
by Harvard professor Ezra F. Vogel (June 13), Nobel Prize winningphysicist Makoto Kobayashi (July 9), Studio Ghibli general manager
Toshio Suzuki (July 10), chairman of the Japan Business Federation
Hiromasa Yonekura (October 1), chairman of the International Ukiyo-e
Society Tadashi Kobayashi (November 21), and dean of the School ofCinematic Arts at the University of Southern California Elizabeth M.

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In addition, Mr. Aoyagi said that, “If one traces the rise and fall of

the contributions and harmful effects of the technology in question.”

civilization, there is the idea that innovation, discovery, and labor could

During the Q&A session that followed, Mr. Aoyagi replied to one

lead to the extinction of humankind… In an age where it is impossible

query by saying, “In approaching environmental issues, the mostto discern advanced science in its entirety, and is often so frightening asimportant thing is to think how each of us can exhibit restraint in ourto cause people to fear for their lives, we must not just eagerly receive

lifestyles,” for which he received a hearty round of applause from thethe benefits of science and technology, but also as individuals consider

audience.

Honorary Degree
Chancellor Mizuta Awarded the UCR Medallion
D a t e: May 9, 2016
Place: University of California, Riverside; United States of America

Honorary
DegreeThe UCR (University of California, Riverside) Medallion was
bestowed upon Chancellor Noriko Mizuta on May 9, 2016 to express
great gratitude for many years of her extraordinary contribution tocollaboration between UCR and Josai.
The UCR Medallion was created on the UC Riverside campus to allow
the University of California, Riverside to honor friends and visitorsthat have rendered distinguished and extraordinary service to UCR
and to society. Chancellor Mizuta is one of the 8 distinguished figures
bestowed so far with this great honor.
The Medallion was awarded to Josai in recognition of Chancellor
Mizuta’s deep commitment to educating future international leadersand her extraordinary contributions to international education at
the University of California, Riverside. The text on the medallion
also reads “Chancellor Mizuta’s early investment in programs that
prepare university students to live globally resulted in one of UCR’s
first international university partnership agreements in 1986.
This relationship has continued to thrive and expand through her
exceptional leadership.”
The award ceremony was hosted by Chancellor Kim Wilcox and Dean
Sharon Duffy and attended by Riverside Mayor Rusty Bailey andConsul General Harry H. Horinouchi amongst other guests.
More than 3,200 Josai University and Josai International University
students have had the opportunity to participate in short and long-

A very warm welcome by all the administration and staff

term programs at UCR. All of them have stayed with local homestay
families who so kindly opened their homes to our students.
Josai was also proud to appoint Dean Dr. Sharon Duffy as the
Honorary Dean of the Josai University Educational Corporation LifeLong Learning Center.
A group of 21 UCR students led by Professor Setsu Shigematsu is now
here at Josai International University and we are also looking forward
to receiving the new exchange students from the fall semester.
It is our hope to further strengthen our relationship and to promoteinternational education both in the USA and in Japan.

Talks and Symposia
Josai Hosts Guest Lecture by Malaysian Minister ofHigher Education, Idris Jusoh

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D a t e: April 6, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On April 6, 2016, Josai University Educational Corporation invited the
Malaysian Minister of Higher Education, Dato’ Seri Haji Idris bin Jusoh, togive a guest lecture in the 1st Building Hall on Josai’s Tokyo Kioicho Campus.

countries, inviting former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir
Mohamad in May 21, 2015 as a participant in the Global Lecture Series
which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Josai’s founding. Josai alsoestablished the ASEAN Research Center at its corporate headquarters
to commemorate the Prime Minister’s visit and guest lecture.
As part of Josai’s exchange agreement with Malaysia’s Management andScience University, both universities have agreed to establish a jointresearch centers devoted to the study of halal (Islamic law) on theircampuses, with Minister Idris timing his visit to sign this latest agreement.

Josai is activly forming academic exchange agreements with universities
and research institutions abroad to foster the development of global
human resources who are internationalized, specialized, and wellversed in Japanese culture. To date, Josai has reached agreements withover 160 institutions worldwide. In recent years, Josai has focused
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Prior to the lecture, Chancellor Noriko Mizuta provided introductoryin Malaysia. Referencing the strengths of Japanese education, Idris bin

remarks to welcome Minister Idris bin Jusoh, “That both of ourJusoh stated his commitment to pursuing a university education system

universities have agreed to establish research centers devoted to thewhich is valued globally. Combining passion with humor, Minister Idris

study of halal, is an occasion that deserves much celebration. We arebin Jusoh’s speech drew a packed house of over 160 students and faculty.

greatly honored that the Minister of Higher Education would take time

The lecture was followed by a signing ceremony for the Halal Researchout of his busy schedule to join us today.” The President of Malaysia’sManagement and Science University, Mohd Shukri, added, “Josai andMSU enjoy an extremely close relationship, and I am very pleased tosee the development of our academic exchanges.”
In a lecture entitled. “Scenario of Higher Education in Malaysia,”
Minister Idris bin Jusoh detailed the current state of university education

Center, with Chancellor Mizuta and President Mohd Shukri giving
their seals of approval.In addition to the foundation of a Halal ResearchCenter with the Management and Science University, Josai has been intalks with Saitama cosmetic companies regarding a potential industryacademic-government partnership, ensuring many innovations in thisfield in the near future.

Minister of Higher Education Idris bin Jusoh delivers his lecture

Chancellor Mizuta and President Mohd Shukri finalize the agreement

Josai Invites American Philosopher Richard J. Bernstein for
Keynote Lecture to Honor 50 th Anniversary

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D a t e: June 8, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On June 8, 2016, the Josai University Educational Corporation (Chancellor
Noriko Mizuta) hosted a special keynote lecture by American
philosopher Richard J. Bernstein entitled “Hannah Arendt: Thought
Defying Evil” in the 1st building auditorium of Josai’s Tokyo Kioicho

During World War II, Arendt managed to escape from the Nazi
concentration camps, eventually moving to the United States where
she passed away in 1975. In 1951, Arendt published The Origins of
Totalitarianism which gain wide acclaim, thereby establishing her placein the field of philosophy. Arendt later took teaching positions at
American universities such as Princeton and Harvard. She was sharply

Campus. Organized as part of Josai’s 50th anniversary festivities,
around 150 attendees (including researchers, faculty, and students)
attended this special lecture from this world-renowned philosopher.
Richard J. Bernstein is currently a Professor of Philosophy andformer Director of Graduate Studies at the New School in New York.
During a long career at Yale and Harvard Universities, Prof. Bernstein
published numerous works that address issues concerning European
metaphysics and critical theory.
The key person in Prof. Bernstein’s lecture, Hannah Arendt (1906-75),
was born in Germany into a Jewish family of social democrats. She
went on to study with philosopher Martin Heidegger at university.

criticized for her reporting on the 1960 trial of Adolf Eichmann, oneof the main organizers of mass deportation and execution of Jews
under the Nazis, and she was even accused of being an “Eichmann
sympathizer” by certain members of the Jewish-American community.
Chancellor Mizuta made introductory remarks before the lecture,stating, “It is a great honor to welcome such a world-renowned
philosopher to our university. Genocide left a deep wound on the 20th
century. I believe that today’s lecture will interrogate the ethics of thisissue and provide some valuable insight that will inform our future.”

Prof. Bernstein delivers his lecture

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In his lecture, Prof. Bernstein considered what Arendt termed theimportance in resisting evil,” he said. During the Q&A session that“banality of evil” in her reports of the Eichmann trial. He clarified

followed, Prof. Bernstein politely answered questions from exchange

Arendt’s stance by stating that, “If ordinary individuals suspend criticalstudents and other participants.

judgement and blindly follow orders, then they become accomplice in

Earlier that morning, Prof. Bernstein’s spouse, Carol L. Bernstein,doing evil acts such as the Holocaust. It is the suspension of critical

Professor at Bryn Mawr College, gave a lecture entitled “The Performingof Cultural Memory” in the 3rd building’s International Conference Roomon Josai’s Kioicho campus. The lecture, which was attended by roughly
100 students and faculty members, analyzed issues of tragedy and memory
contained in literary and cinematic representations of historical events
such as the Holocaust and the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

thinking that generates evil.” Prof. Bernstein also linked his ideas withthe current climate in the United States. “One gets a similar feelingwhen hearing the things said about Islam today. It is wrong to thinkin binary terms of right or wrong. Rather than suspending individual
judgement, you must stop and think for yourself. This is of the utmost

Innovation Center Hosts Executive Seminar
D a t e: June 14, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On June 14, 2016, Josai University Educational Corporation’s
Innovation Center, located on the Tokyo Kioicho campus, hosted an
executive seminar presided over by former Master’s degree recipientof Josai International University’s Graduate School of Humanities
and current president of RS Technologies Co., Ltd., Nagayoshi
Ho. Mr. Ho gave a lecture entitled “Management Philosophy of a
3rd Generation Chinese-Japanese, Nagayoshi Ho:—From Company

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Founding to M&A and Owner of a Listed Company.”
In his lecture, president Ho detailed his experience of founding anenterprise following completion of the Master’s program at Josai

International University’s Graduate School of Humanities, emphasizing
the importance of pursuing one’s dreams in the process. Speaking on
the topic of recycling resources and reforming business management,
Mr. Ho pointed out more than 99% of manufacturing business inJapan are small to medium size, with advanced levels of technology. For
the sake of economic recovery, Japan must increase its competitive edge
while maintaining business continuity.
Following his lecture, Mr. Ho met with current Josai students as wellas with his former faculty advisor, Professor Kuriki, culminating in agroup photo with seminar participants.

President Ho delivers his lecture

The seminar in progress

Japanese Literature Scholar Susan Napier Gives
Josai University 50 th Anniversary Special Keynote Lecture

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D a t e: June 17, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On June 17, 2016, Josai University Educational Corporation(Chancellor Noriko Mizuta) invited Susan Napier, a scholar ofJapanese literature and Professor at Tufts University (Medford,
MA, USA), to give a special keynote lecture entitled “Here There Be
Dragons: Legends and Legacies of Studio Ghibli” in the 1 st Building
Hall at the Tokyo Kioicho Campus. Some 200 people attended
the lecture commemorating the university’s 50 th anniversary,
including scholars, students of Josai International University
Faculty of Media Studies, and faculty members. Participants
listened attentively to the interesting talk, delivered by a leading
expert in modern Japanese animation studies, in the Hall, via live
link in a classroom.
Professor Napier speaks at the lecture.

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Susan Napier is a Professor at Tufts University. She obtained a PhD fromthe Department of East Asian Languages and Civilization, Harvard
University. Afterwards she took a position as Assistant Professor at the
University of Texas, and was later promoted to the rank of Professor
at the same institution. She is a recognized authority in the field ofJapanese literature and culture in the United States. She has gained
an international reputation through her outstanding achievementsin the field of academic criticism and discussion of modern Japanese
anime in English-speaking countries. Her works include “Anime from
Akira to Spirited Away: Experiencing Contemporary Japanese Animation”,
published by Chuko Sousho, which won the Japan Society forChildren's Literature Honor Awards in 2003.
Chancellor Mizuta made a welcome speech prior to Professor Napier’s
lecture: “We have a program of ‘Cinema Studies’ in the Faculty ofMedia Studies, and a new animation studies course has just been
introduced. Today, it’s indeed a pleasure to invite the highly reputable
Professor Napier, a renowned scholar in the field to hold a lecture,
which is also part of our university’s e-learning program.”
Professor Napier pointed out in her presentation, “In contrast to theDisney animation films that portray the world of fantasy brightly, Studio
Ghibli’s animation films depict a multi-layered and multi-faceted world.”

Professor Napier received a bouquet of flowers from a student

She also said, while showing some fascinating scenes from “My Neighbor
Totoro” and “Pom Poko” in the background, “Studio Ghibli’s animation
works are complicated. The major themes are loss and condolence,and the associated feelings and comforting.” Finally, she referred to the“dragon” that made a symbolic showing in “Spirited Away”, saying in
conclusion, “The dragon will fly evenmore in your memory and heart.”
In the question-and-answer session, Professor Napier answered a student’s
question, “Although hard to believe in the past, there is an amazing trend
out there. Studio Ghibli’s movies are now embedded in American culture.”

Josai Hosts Modern Poetry International Symposium “Poetry and Childhood”
and Announces Creation of Kiro Award for Exchange Students

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D a t e: July 1, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho campus
On July 1, 2016, the Josai University Educational Corporation(Noriko Mizuta, Chancellor) hosted the Modern Poetry International
Symposium “Poetry and Childhood” in the Building 1 lecture hall on
Josai’s Tokyo Kioicho campus. The event, which featured a keynote
lecture by Professor Gao Xudong of Renmin University in China on
Lu Xun, and readings and discussions by contemporary Japanese andChinese poets, drew around 160 people, including poets, scholars,
faculty and students. As a result, one can expect further strengtheningof the research network between Japan and China, and a wealth ofpractical knowledge to be gained through this relationship.
In December2015, to commemorate its 50th anniversary, Josai
University opened the International Modern Poetry Center. Since
then, Josai has signed exchange agreements with Peking University’s
poetry department, with Beijing Normal University and with Capital
Normal University to develop research in the field of modern poetry.
Furthermore, in March 2016, Josai opened a Modern Poetry Center
office on Peking University’s campus; the first Japanese research facility
being opened on Chinese university grounds. The objective was todeepen the field of poetry studies between the two nations.
The symposium opened with introductory remarks by Chancellor
Mizuta, who served as MC for the event: “Thanks to our relationshipwith Peking University, we are pleased to present a keynote lecture on
Lu Xun by Professor Gao. Lu Xun was a very significant literary figureduring the process of modernization who linked the countries of Japanand China, and who is thus a highly appropriate subject for today’s
symposium. The symposium focuses on the significance of childhoodfor the poets in question, but I would also like to use the opportunity tothink about the relationship between childhood and poetic expression
for these poets of different generations and experiences, who havewitnessed the changing relationship between Japan and China.”
Chancellor Mizuta’s words were followed by Professor Gao’s lecture
on “Lu Xun—Japanese Relations in His Debut Novel”, as well as aroundtable discussion and readings in the afternoon session. Chineseparticipants included Mr. Yang Ke, Mr. Liang Xiaoming, Mr. Shu Cai,
Mr. Hua Qing, Ms. Cong Rang, and Professor Tian Yuan from Josai
International University. Japanese participants consisted of Mr. Koji

Professor Gao delivers his lecture

The roundtable discussion in progress

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Mr. Niinobe gives his reading

Ms. Cong gives her reading

Ms. Misumi reads during the recitation portion

Receiving bouquets from exchange students

Usami, Mr. Shin Takeuchi, Mr. Ken Niinobe, Mr. Kiwao Nomura,
Ms. Mizuki Misumi, and Josai chancellor and poet Noriko Mizuta.
Roundtable discussion participants included Mr. Yang, Mr. Niinobe, Mr.
Hua, Mr. Nomura, and Chancellor Mizuta, with Professor Tian serving aschair. During the discussion, Chancellor Mizuta stated that, “Childhood
serves as an important source not just for poetry, but also for other literaryworks. Landscape and photography are also important keywords incommunicating a sense of one’s childhood.” Mr. Yang reflected on his
own youth by saying, “During my childhood, I first became familiar with
Tang poetry, partially under the influence of my parents. It wasn’t until
the 1980s, when foreign poetry was first translated, that I was able to study
foreign verse as well.” Mr. Niinobe commented that, “Through the magicof poetry, one is able to return to the days of childhood,” Mr. Hua stated
that, “Poetry is an expression of our will, communicating human desire
through lyricism and inquiry.” Mr. Nomura then commented, “Whenlistening to the Chinese poets, I’m struck by the resemblance of notionsof “poetry” and “death,” which leads me to wonder if one’s youth and theconclusion of life aren’t one and the same.” Professor Tian also remarked,“For any poet, childhood is the foundation of composition, besides having
a large influence on character formation.”
The discussion was followed by recitations by Mr. Liang, Mr. Shu, Ms.
Cong, Mr. Takeuchi, Mr. Usami, and Ms. Misumi. Each of the six
gave short speeches on the subject of “Poetry and childhood” with all
twelve participants contributing verses, including poems related to theday’s topic. Prof. Tian also contributed, reciting from memory a poemof Chancellor Mizuta and improvising his own quatrain.

Mr. Zhang Xiaoshen was born in 1958. Fascinated by ink, he possesses
a unique personal history which prompted him to take up the brush
after the age of 50. His works are known for the piercing quality of theink, combined with an abstract perspective, and are sought after by both
numerous international art museums and private collectors. Josai received
much support from Peking University’s Poetry Department when theModern Poetry Center opened, including donations to this symposium.
This exhibition featured twenty paintings, including some by Japanesepoet Shuntaro Tanikawa. At the opening ceremony which preceded theexhibition, Chancellor Mizuta greeted the audience by saying, “The ink
wash paintings in this exhibition all aim for an avant-garde spirit whichtranscends the traditional, something which is very fitting for this event,and which I feel will make for a personally memorable exhibition.” Mr.
Zhang responded by saying, “I’m very thankful for the creation of aspace which actualizes my true ideals. Thanks to all of your support, thisexhibition is sure to be a motivating force in my next creative endeavor.”
Josai University President Yasunori Morimoto, Mr. Zhang, and others
were joined by artist Hiroshi Noda for the ribbon cutting to celebrate
the opening of the exhibition.

Josai Announces Creation of Kiro Award, a PoetryAward for Exchange Students

Zhang Xiaoshen Ink Wash Painting Exhibition
In conjunction with this year’s symposium, a special exhibition of ink
paintings by Chinese calligrapher and artist Zhang Xiaoshen was heldat the Mizuta Museum of Art, from the 1st of July to the 4th of July, in
Building 3 of Josai’s Tokyo Kioicho Campus.
Ribbon Cutting for the Zhang Xiaoshen Exhibition (Mr. Zhang second from right)

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During introductory remarks at the opening of the International Modernname for the award was taken from the title of Chancellor Mizuta’s

Poetry Symposium, Chancellor Mizuta announced the creation of thepoetry collection. It was established to encourage the submission of works

Kiro Award, a poetry award aimed at exchange students studying in Japan.

of poetry which contain ideas produced through contact with foreign

The award was established with funds donated by the Josai-Dalian/cultures and the pursuit of different types of knowledge. We invite

Shenyang Alumni Association to honor Josai’s 50th anniversary. The

freshand unique submissions of all kinds. Please see the details below:

Kiro Award
SponsorJosai University Educational Corporation, International Modern Poetry Center

SupportShichosha

Additional support

Mainchi Shimbun, Japan Times

JudgesToru Kitagawa (poet), Mutsuo Takahashi (poet), Kiwao Nomura (poet), Toshiko Hirata (poet), Noriko Mizuta (poet,scholar of comparative literature), Tian Yuan (poet, translator)

ObjectContemporary poetry (written in Japanese)

Eligibility

International students (college/high school), regardless of age

Submission requirements

Original, unpublished composition

Deadline

November 30, 2016 (postmark)Must include

Address, name (in case of penname, also include legal name), age, gender, phone number, e-mail address,
nationality, brief resume
Submissions must be printed on A4 sized paper. Originals will not be returned.

Address submissions toJosai University/Josai International University
Kiro Award Committee Kioicho 3-26 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094

Results Announcement

End of January 2017, via website.
Winners will be published in the journal Gendaishi Techo and an award ceremony will be held in February 2017
(planned).

Award

Grand Prize (1)300,000 yen

Contact

International Modern Poetry Center Josai University Educational Corp., Kioicho campus Building 3
Hirakawa-cho 2-3-20 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093 Email: kiro@jiu.ac.jp

Runners Up (3)30,000 yen

Josai Hosts Keynote Lecture by McGill University Professor
Thomas Lamarre as Part of 50 th Anniversary

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D a t e: July 12, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On July 12, 2016, Josai University Educational Corporation hosted akeynote lecture by Thomas Lamarre, Professor at Canada’s McGill University
and scholar of Japanese anime and literary studies, on the topic of “Regional
TV” at the 1st building auditorium on the Tokyo Kioicho Campus.

one of the most insightful scholars working in Japanese anime today.
Mr. Lamarre received his PhD from the East Asian Languages andCivilizations department at the University of Chicago and is currently aprofessor at McGill University. Beginning his career as a scholar of thehumanities researching The Tale of Genji, Professor Lamarre has worked
in a wide-range of fields, from the writing of Junichiro Tanizaki to cinema
studies, making significant academic contributions along the way.

In addition, Mr. Lamarre’s book The Anime Machine (2009), which traces
the history of Japanese anime through the close analysis of specific works,
techniques, and social context, is a highly regarded study which has received
publishing awards from the European Association of Japanese Studies (EAJS)
and the Society for Cinema and Media Studies (SCMS), among others.
Professor Akira Mizuta Lippit of Josai International University
provided a brief introductory speech before Professor Lamarre’s lecture.
He said, “It is the duty of today’s universities to promote globalization
and, with Josai International University’s Faculty of Media Studies as
the center, we continue to accumulate efforts to create a place where
global exchange between universities, scholars, and students is possible.
And one of the main topics in this global exchange, which is closely
linked to the subject of today’s lecture, is that of e-learning. This is
why we are very pleased to welcome Professor Lamarre, a scholar who
continually generates important research on a global level.”

Professor Lamarre delivers his lecture

Audience members listen with rapt interest

More than 150 attendees—including researchers, Josai International
University students from the Faculty of Media Studies, and otherstudents and faculty—crowded the lecture hall to attend this special
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Professor Lamarre, taking the works Captain Tsubasa and Boys OverJapan, the Middle East, and Europe and how its reception relates to

Flowers as the main subjects of his talk, emphasized the importancethe international situation. For Boys Over Flowers, Lamarre focused onof not simply analyzing the anime works themselves, but to carefully

its mixed media circulation in the form of manga, anime, TV drama,

the consider the conditions in which these works were produced,

film, and other media forms.

circulated, and consumed. His lecture then discussed the various

In response to student questions about inter-media circulation,

ways in which the anime content of these works are circulated in
global society. Regarding Captain Tsubasa, a series that possesses a richhistory that extends from the 1980s to the 2000s, Professor Lamarre
underscored the different ways in which this work was viewed in

Professor Lamarre said, “While I’m opposed to the media mix that
simply recycles the same works for commercial purposes, with intermedia circulation there is also the possibility to produce something
new that cannot be recuperated by commercial forces.”

Modern Poetry International Symposium II. Modern Poetry
International Symposium 'Between Haiku and Modern Poetry'

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D a t e: September 16, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On September 16, 2016, Josai University Educational Corporation(Chancellor, Noriko Mizuta) held the Modern Poetry International
Symposium 'Between Haiku and Modern Poetry' at the Tokyo Kioichio
Campus Building 1 Hall. Sponsored by the university's International
Modern Poetry Center, and supported by Shichosha. In addition to thespecial lecture by Akutagawa Prize winning poet Ms. Yoko Tawada, around table discussion was held between celebrated Haiku poets and poetson the front line of Japans poetry world about the expanse of expressions
that are abundant in Haiku and modern poetry. Approximately 160
participants including Haiku poets, poets, writers, and members of the
public came to listen to the interestingly themed symposium.
In December of last year, the university founded the International
Contemporary Poetry Center within the corporate headquarters, incommemoration of its 50th anniversary. With the aim to serve as the
hub of critical research, translation, and appreciation of modern andcontemporary poetry both in Japan and worldwide, the centre holds
symposiums or open dialogues on poetry, tripartite discussions, and public
readings. This year marks the 5th year since the Tohoku earthquake andtsunami, and Haiku poets and poets who composed pieces about the 3/11
disaster held a round table discussion and poem recitals at an event titled'Unruly Cradle; Poetic Responses to the 3/11 Disaster'. On July 1st, theMs. Tawada gives her lecture

Modern Poetry International Symposium 'Poetry and Childhood' washeld between modern contemporary poets from Japan and China, where
they had round table discussions and poetry readings.

Mr. Takahashi gives a speech

Ms. Kouno gives a speech

Mr. Takano gives a speech

A view of the symposium

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Chancellor Mizuta explained the symposium's theme in her opening

the long became short. Haiku is the most advanced state-of-the-art

remarks, "The influence of haiku on Western poetry is huge. I always

poetry". Mr. Takano has said that the rapid ageing of the leaders ofwanted to investigate the space of expressions between haiku andHaiku makes him 'concerned about the future of Haiku', but he also

western poetry." Ms Tawada was introduced as follows, "Ms Tawada

said 'I think a new style of Haiku will develop now, because Haiku

has developed ways of expression through the interaction of different

poets, while having a complex against modern poetry, were always

genres, countries and languages. We are thrilled to have him give alecture today."At the start of her lecture, titled 'Doubled Letters, Overlapping Voices,'
Ms. Tawada presented 'Like a Senryu' (by Ms. Tawada), a poem whichmakes use of linguistics, grammar and language, and received cheerfullaughter and applause from the crowd. Ms. Tawada spoke about thediverse languages of poetry by using German poems as an example. She
also spoke about Japanese hiragana and kanji; "Kanji gives an abstract
atmosphere, and it makes your feet stop for a moment. In contrast,
hiragana allows for a smooth flow. With the combination of stops andflows, a visual rhythm is created."
At the symposium, Mutsuo Takahashi (poet), Mutsuo Takano(Haiku poet), Saki Kouno (poet), Tian Yuan (poet, translator, Josai
International University Visiting Professor) went on stage. Chairman
Mizuta who is a scholar of comparative literature and a poet took therole of commentator with Ms. Tawada. Mr. Takahashi stated that: "thecore of Japan's literary history is the history of songs. A history whereconscious about the form of words after the war.' Ms. Kouno said,"My direct feelings are that modern poetry is very musical. Modern
Haiku, which before received visual stimuli, should this time be able toreceive the essence of modern poetry, which records down in words thesounds, tunes and voices. Lastly, Mr. Tian said, "As opposed to Haiku
which has become an international genre, Chinese poetry is not thesame. Chinese is an exclusive language, while Japanese is an inclusive
language."In response to the four people's remarks, Ms. Tawada commented, "Ifeel that novels can learn a lot from Haikus, such as their fixed form."
Chairman Mizuta said, "Isn't it the case that modern poetry and Haikus
have in some ways been built and survived together as a genre?"TheInternational Contemporary Poetry Center, in collaboration with
Sweden "Cikada Award", will hold the second round Cikada Award
Commemoration Symposium on November 18th (Fri) at the Tokyo
Kioicho Campus, 1st building. We look forward to welcoming many
participants.

Academic Exchange
JIU Celebrates Its 25th Entrance Ceremony and the Establishmentof the Department of Physical Therapy

Academic
Exchange

D a t e: April 2, 2016
Place: Josai International University, Chiba Togane Campus
Josai International University commemorated its 25th entrance
ceremony and the founding of its new Department of Physical Therapy

on Saturday, April 2, 2016. The event was held in the Sports Culture
Center at the Chiba Togane Campus.

Chancellor Noriko Mizuta gives her ceremonial address

His Highness Crown Prince Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail offers his congratulations

A packed Sports Culture Center

President Hakuo Yanagisawa makes a speech9No.23 2016.9.30
The Department of Physical Therapy was established in April as part ofto young women from our sister school Universiti Malaysia Perlis

the Faculty of Social Work Studies. A first-year student representative(UniMAP) who would like to study here at JIU. The first generation of

from the new department, Natsumi Abe, spoke at Saturday's

exchange students from UniMAP to enter JIU consists of five students

ceremony. She made a powerful pledge, saying, "As I aim for my dreamso, both universities wanted to commemorate their new relationship.

of becoming a sports trainer and of being able to work even in otherHis Highness the Crown Prince, who is not only the Chancellor ofcountries, I look forward to taking advantage of this great learning
environment."
The event was honored by the presence of several distinguishedguests, including His Highness Malaysian State of Perlis Crown
Prince Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail. Also in attendance
was Dato' Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen–former Malaysian Minister of Tourism
and current director of the Tuanku Fauziah Foundation and the
director of JIU's Center for ASEAN Studies. Starting From this year,
the a program has been established to provide scholarships (from afoundation sponsored by State of Perlis Queen Tuanku Fauziah herself )UniMAP but also Queen Tuanku Fauziah's son, and UniMAP Pro
Chancellor Her Highness the Crown Princess were pleased to beamong the invitees at the ceremony. Other dignitaries who participatedin the memorable event, included members of the foundation's boardof directors and both past and present vice chancellors of UniMAP, allof whom put great effort into the development of the two universities'
relationship.
The entrance ceremony was a great success. Such a large number ofguests and parents came to observe the ceremony that the hall was
packed to overflowing.

Josai University Educational Corporation and Baroque Japan Limited
Conclude Comprehensive Agreement on Industry-University Cooperation

Academic
Exchange

D a t e: April 11, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On April 11, 2016, Josai University Educational Corporation andBaroque Japan Limited (Head Office in Meguro Ward, Tokyo;
President and CEO Hiroyuki Murai) concluded a "Comprehensive
Agreement for Industry-University Cooperation" at the Tokyo KioichoCampus.
Since Baroque Japan Limited was established in 2000, it has launchedseveral brands popular among young women, such as "MOUSSY" and"SLY". Currently, the company has expanded to having 340 storesthroughout Japan as well as 160 stores overseas, mainly in China.
With this agreement, both parties will operate academia-industry
collaboration and mutual cooperation. The Faculty of Management
and Information Sciences at Josai International University will play aleading role in contributing to the development of human resources fora new era in the fashion industry.

Agreement signatories: Chancellor Noriko Mizuta (left) and President Hiroyuki Murai

by making clothing that the employees themselves feel they want towear. We have high hopes for the communicative ability of theseyoung students."
Plans for the future include, among others, implementing student
internship programs within Baroque Japan Limited. However, thecooperation goes further. Both parties hope to encourage student
participation in store events, and to foster exchanges between
employees and faculty members.

When the agreement was concluded, Chancellor Noriko Mizuta
addressed the audience saying: "During this important year, we willcelebrate the 25th anniversary of Josai International University and I
am very happy that we were able to form this new relationship. Withso many exchange students also coming to learn at our university,
I would like us to work with each other on many different levels."
President Murai also offered a few remarks of his own, saying, "Ourcompany has grown by placing young women at the forefront andInternational Exchange
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology visits Josai
D a t e: April 7, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
A 4-members delegation from Ho Chi Minh City University ofTechnology (HUTECH), (Dr. Kieu Xuan Hung, Chairman of
HUTECH Corporation, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoang Viet, Vice Presidentof the university, Mr. Tran Dinh Huy, HUTECH Vice President ofInternational
Exchange

Facilities Planning and Management and Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy,
Director of Japanese language training Center) paid their visit to Josaion the 7th of April to expand the relations between our two institutions;exchange programs and educational cooperation on international level.

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The delegates first went to Josai International University to meet
HUTECH students and to take in the atmosphere of its Togane
campus. They then moved to Kioicho campus, where they met withthe management of Josai led by Chancellor Mizuta to review thedevelopment of current joint program, and discussed possibilities tofurther advance the program to enhance the academic cooperation.
After the meeting, the visitors toured the facilities of the Faculty ofMedia Studies and Josai Center for ASEAN Studies.
HUTECH and Josai signed the student exchange agreement inJanuary 2015.
We hope that their visit and discussions will lead to greater exchange ofstudents, faculty members and administrative staff.

Visits of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology at Tokyo Kioicho Campus

Mrs. Robach (wife of Swedish Ambassador) holds discussion
session at European Café

International
Exchange

D a t e: April 8 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On April 8 2016, Michèle Robach, the wife of Swedish Ambassador
Magnus Robach, spoke about her life experiences as a special guest fora European Café event at Josai University’s Tokyo Kioicho Campus(Chiyoda Ward.) The “European Café” is a new meeting series which
aim is to disseminate knowledge about world’s countries’ cultures,history and politics in a casual way.
Chancellor Mizuta and around 100 students and professors listened to Mrs.
Robach’s presentation with great interest while drinking and eating sweets.
Mrs. Robach studied politics and economics before marrying Mr.
Magnus Robach. She has lived in Japan from 1982 to 1986. After
working for an investment bank, she went back to university andgot a master’s degree in Information and Communication while herhusband was working in Belgium.
Her talk encompassed many topics including her discovery of Japan,
cultural differences between France and Sweden, food culture, family
communication and the balance between public/private lives. She also

European Cafe at Tokyo Kioicho Campus

touched upon issues that women face in Japan stating “if women could
come back to work after giving birth, that would give a significant
impact on Japanese economy.” During the Q&A panel, she answered
students’ questions with humor.

President of Venice International University - Dr. Umberto Vattani
visits Josai University Educational Corporation

International
Exchange

D a t e: April 8, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
President of Venice International University in Italy, Dr. Umberto
Vattani paid visit to Josai Tokyo Kioicho Campus on the 8th of April.

We hope this visit and discussion will lead to fruitful collaboration in
the near future.

Venice International University (VIU) - established on December 15,
1995 - is an international institution for higher education aiming at“Globalization Program”, located on the island of San Servolo. In
addition to European students, the VIU gathers abundant students on
exchange from Japan, China, Middle East, USA etc., creating a global
educational atmosphere.
The visit of Dr. Vattani was made possible through theintroduction by the Director of the Institute of Advanced
Studies and former Commissioner for Cultural Affairs, Professor
Masanori Aoyagi.
At the meeting, both universities exchanged opinions and ideas on
possible future student exchange, joint education and cooperative
research.

Group photo with Dr. Vattani

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Josai Delegation Visits Perlis, Malaysia

International
Exchange

D a t e: May 15-18, 2016
Place: University of Malaysia, Perlis
From May 15 to 18, 2016, a Josai delegation led by Josai University
and Josai Junior College President Yasunori Morimoto as well as Josai
University and Josai International University Vice President Kenji
Sugibayashi visited the Malaysian state of Perlis. This comes after the
Crown Prince and Princess of Perlis visited Josai in April earlier this year.
While the primary objective of this visit was to celebrate the seventy-third
birthday of His Royal Highness, the Raja of Perlis, an other important
agenda item included a meeting with the University of Malaysia, Perlis(UniMAP), one of the five original participating schools in last year’s Asia
Summer Seminar, regarding a possible partnership and participation in
an international conference hosted by UniMAP.
The Raja’s birthday gathering was a splendid event attended by 350
people. It also proved to be a very edifying experience with the unique
opportunity to interact with foreign cultures.
Leadership at the university alliance meeting was provided by current Josai Center
for ASEAN Studies Director and former Malaysian Minister of Tourism Dr. Ng

Discussion of a university alliance at UniMAP (Perlis Crown Prince and Princess in the center, Josai
President Yasunori Morimoto to the right)

Yen Yen, and we can expect many exchange students from ASEAN nations tocome to Josai again next year. Later, at the international conference, Vice President
Sugibayashi provided an overview of the special features of Josai University
Educational Corporation, Josai University, and Josai International University.

Josai Holds Tree Planting Ceremony to Honor Friendship with University of Economics, Prague
D a t e: May 16, 2016
Place: Josai International University, Chiba Togane campusInternational
Exchange

On May 16, 2016, with Czech Republic Ambassador to Japan His
Excellency Mr. Tomas Dub and president of Josai sister school the Universityof Economics, Prague, Hana Machkova visiting the Josai International
University campus, a tree planting ceremony was held to commemorate
JIU-University of Economics, Prague friendship at the JIU Rose Garden.
The roses being planted at this ceremony consisted of two types: Grussan Teplitz donated to JIU by President Machkova and a new type ofrose called the Hana Machkova donated by Josai and so named tohonor the President’s generous gift.
The Hana Machkova was conceived by Toshio Tomiyoshi of theJapan Rose Society and received awards for Best New Rose at theInternational Rose Convention.
The ceremony offered a great opportunity for both international exchange
and interaction with the local community and was attended by Togane mayor
Naohara Shiga, Sanmu mayor Senshu Shiina, Togane International Friendship
Association president Kazuo Tsukase, and students and local residents.

Opening remarks at the tree planting ceremony (from right: Chancellor Noriko Mizuta,
Ambassador Tomas Dub, President Hana Machkova)

Commemorative photo of tree planting

Josai Hosts Visit from Czech Delegation of Upper House, Educationand Human Rights Council Members

International
Exchange

D a t e: May 17, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On May 17, Josai University Educational Corporation (Noriko
Mizuta, Chancellor) hosted an honorary visit from a Czech Republicdelegation that included members of the Upper House and the

Education and Human Rights Council. This event provided theprecious opportunity to discuss the promotion of academic exchange
and other important topics.

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As part of Josai’s mid-term target of strengthening international
exchange to cultivate global human resources, our university
has made academic exchange agreements with a number of
institutions worldwide, in particular those located in Central
Europe. Josai has concluded

academic exchange agreementswith three universities in the Czech Republic—University of
Economics, Prague; Charles University in Prague; and Masaryk
University—with both Josai and Josai International Universities
hosting exchange students from said institutions. To date, Josai
has hosted five Czech exchange students and sent fourteen Josai
students to study abroad in the Czech Republic. Josai has also
hosted yearly events with nations of the V4 (or Visegrad Group,
which includes the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, andSlovakia, and their respective embassies) in cooperation with theJapanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Zdeněk Berka led the five-member Czech delegation. Theirweek-long stay in Japan included visits to the Agency for Cultural
Affairs, the National Diet, NHK, and elementary schools anduniversities, in the interest of promoting student exchange atinstitutions of higher learning and academic exchange and joint
research in the fields of science and technology. With Josai
having already developed a fruitful academic exchange with the
Czech Republic, our campus was the first one that the delegation
visited.
In the afternoon the Czech delegation visited the International
Conference Room in the 3rd Building of Josai’s Kioicho campus,

A commemorative photo with meeting participants“This university has benefited greatly from Czech exchange students,
some of whom now work as faculty at Josai. It is my wish that the
young people of Japan, particularly the young people of Josai, will
engage in an active exchange with your country, and so becoming
vital human resources and leaders in this new century. I hope that
this opportunity will lead to even more productive exchanges with
the Czech Republic and its universities.” Chairman Belka added that
he would do everything in his power to facilitate academic exchange.
After Josai’s video presentation, committee member Zuzana
Baudyšová, who has devoted her career to child protection, stated,“I believe children’s rights to be of the utmost importance. All ofyou have made immense contributions to the protection of children’s
human rights.” Chancellor Mizuta responded by saying that, “Ouruniversity has a Children’s Welfare course and we’d appreciate any
guidance you could provide.”

they engaged in an informal discussion with Chancellor Mizuta,
Josai University President Hakuo Yanagisawa, and other university
representatives. In her introductory remarks, Chancellor Mizuta said,

Josai Visits Sister Schools in Shenyang, DalianInternational

Exchange
D a t e: May 21-24, 2016
Place: Shenyang Normal University, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian University ofForeign Languages, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics; People's Republic of China

Josai Participates in the 65th Anniversary Ceremonyof Shenyang Normal University

than forty representatives from sister institutions around the world
participated in the forum, making for a highly productive event.

Josai and Shenyang Normal University first established an academic
exchange agreement, with Professor Zhang Dexiang serving as
liaison, and they have since collaborated on many programs,
particularly related to the Museum of Paleontology and in the fieldof Japanese language education and in the graduate program in art
and design.
Josai also participated in a ceremony led by SYNU President Lin
Qun to commemorate the installation of a new plaque in Shenyang’s
Friendship Forest that honors Josai’s past tree donation.

Chancellor Mizuta delivers her lecture

Director Sun Ge (third from left), Secretary Yu Wenming (fourth from right)

On May 21, 2016, Josai Chancellor Noriko Mizuta was invited todeliver a keynote lecture on the topic of “University Education and
Globalization” at the World University Presidents’ Forum at Shenyang
Normal University to commemorate their 65th anniversary. More13

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Following the Presidents’ Forum, the Josai delegation met with

Alumni who assembled for this meeting expressed their gratitude to

Secretary Yu Wenming and Director Sun Ge to pledge their

their mentors and home institutions and pledged to continue working

continued support in promoting the Museum of Paleontology.

for the continued development of their universities and the fostering of

Afterwards, the delegation was given a guided tour of the facilities

China-Japan cultural understanding.

at the School of Art and Design by Zhang Peng, the Director of the

The alumni meeting also celebrated the publication of the Chinese

program, and, over tea discussed plans to begin both faculty andstudent exchanges.

language edition of Chancellor Mizuta’s poetry collection, Kiro (TheRoad Home). The volume, which was translated by Professor Chen
Yan, was presented as a gift to each attendee.
Chancellor Mizuta then announced the foundation of the Kiro PoetryAward for exchange students from the funds raised as part of Josai
University Educational Corporation’s 50th anniversary last year. This
exciting news was greeted with applause with the alumni meeting
participants.

A meeting of the Josai-Dalian/Northeastern Alumni
Association was HeldOn May 22, Josai University Educational Corporation, which recently
celebrated its 50th anniversary, joined the 5th meeting of the JosaiDalian/Northeastern Alumni Association at a downtown Dalian hotel.
Assistant Director of the Dalian University of Technology and Dalian
University of Foreign Languages, You Zhishen, who himself is analumnus, served as host for the evening.
Attendees also included current and former exchange students who
studied at Josai and Josai International Universities, JMBA scholarship
recipients, graduates of the joint education program, recipients of the“Takashi Mukaibo Memorial” Takashi Murai Scholarship, “Mikio
Mizuta Memorial” Noriko Mizuta Scholarship, and other private
scholarships; in addition to representatives from the Dalian People’s
Foreign Friendly Association, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian
University of Foreign Languages, and China’s Northeastern University.
Guests of honor included former Secretary of Dalian Universityof Technology, and recipient of an honorary doctoral degree from
Josai, Zhang Dexiang, Du Fenggang from the Dalian University ofTechnology and President of the China-Japan Alumni Association,
Professor Chen Yan of the Dalian University of Foreign Languages,
and Manager of the Dalian Foreign Affairs Office, Yu Tao (whomade a surprise appearance), all of whom provided heartfelt wordsof greeting.

Dalian University of Technology
Josai Delegation Pays a Visit to the Dalian University ofTechnology and to the Party Secretary
On May 23 at 10:00 AM, the Josai University Educational Corporation'sdelegation led by Chancellor Noriko Mizuta paid a visit to newly
appointed Party Secretary Wang Hansong.
Secretary Wang, who is well aware of the details and accomplishmentsof Josai’s academic exchange with the Dalian University of Technology,
expressed his appreciation for the scholarship offerings, the Japan-China
joint graduate program, the Mikio Mizuta Memorial Book Donation,and research trips that have come as a result of this collaboration. He
also stated that it was an honor for the Dalian University of Technology
Press to publish the Chinese edition of Chancellor Mizuta’s poetry
collection, Kiro, and presented Chancellor Mizuta with a special
hardbound edition of the book.
The meeting followed with a presentation for the “Takashi Mukaibo
Memorial” Takashi Murai and “Mikio Mizuta Memorial” Noriko
Mizuta Scholarships as well as the 12th Mikio Mizuta Book Donation.

Scholarship students deliver their speeches

Meeting with Party Secretary Wang Hansong

Group photo for the alumni association meeting

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The ceremony, which was attended by former university Vice President

possesses its own unique brand of modernism, making it a particularly

Jia Zhen and other Dalian faculty, began with the presentation of

appropriate site for this symposium. The symposium featured manythe “Takashi Mukaibo Memorial” Takashi Murai and “Mikio Mizuta

interesting presentations by young scholars working at Dalian, making

Memorial” Noriko Mizuta Scholarships to twenty students byfor a very enriching event indeed.

Chancellor Mizuta and Hiroyuki Murai (President of Baroque Japan,

Josai Delegation Meets with the New Chairperson of the
Dalian People’s International Friendship Association,
Chancellor Mizuta Named Special Overseas Chancellor

Limited), eldest son of Takashi Murai. We all expect outstandingachievements, both in their respective research fields and as membersof society, from the twenty Dalian Master’s and PhD students chosen
for the award. We are also pleased to see that Mr. Murai has taken up
the same noble cause established by his father.
This was followed by the ceremony for the Mikio Mizuta Book
Donation, during which Josai University Professor Kazunobu
Fukushima presented a catalog of books to Dalian University ofTechnology Chair of Financial Management Su Jingqin. This collection
is dedicated to the Financial Management department’s MBA programand caters specifically to researchers, post-graduate students, andfuture exchange students enrolling in Josai’s JMBA program who areinterested in Japanese finance and business.
By meeting with Party Secretary Wang Hansong as well as University
President Guo Dongming, this visit was an excellent opportunity
to deepen the relationship between our two schools. We hope that
Dalian University of Technology alumni and President Guo will havethe opportunity to visit Josai University in the future in the interest of
expanding our project of academic exchange further.

Chairperson Huai Zhongmin presents Chancellor Mizuta with an official edict naming her Special
Overseas Chancellor for the Dalian People’s Foreign Friendly Association

In the afternoon of May 23, Josai Chancellor Mizuta held a meetingwith Huai Zhongmin, newly appointed chairperson of the Dalian
People’s International Friendship Association. Huai, who took overthe position from former chairperson Li Yongjin, expressed his desire
to continue their program of friendly exchange with Josai University.
He then invited Chancellor Mizuta to become the association’s Special
Overseas Chancellor, to which she readily consented, and presented
her with an official edict.

Dalian University of Foreign Languages
Josai Delegation Visits Dalian University of Foreign
Languages and President Liu HongOn May 23 at 1:30 PM, the Josai delegation paid a visit to the Dalian
University of Foreign Languages where they had a meeting with newly
appointed President Liu Hong, congratulating her on her achievement.
Josai and DUFL have collaborated on many projects including thepromotion of graduate and Japanese language education, as well as
fostering human resources in the tourist industry, and hope to enjoy
many more programs of exchange in the future.
On May 23 at 3:00 PM the Dalian University of Foreign Languages
hosted a joint international symposium, co-organized by DUFL and
Josai University/Josai International University and the China-Japan
Society for Short Poetry, entitled “Expression Abroad: Contemporary
Poetry in Japan and China.”
With a keynote lecture on “expression abroad” by Chancellor Mizuta,
the symposium was attended by Chen Yan, Du Fenggang, Liu Liguo,
and Tian Yuan, as well as He Zhiyong and Meng Haixia, recent Josaidoctoral recipients who now work as assistant professors at DUFL.
Lushun, Dalian is home to a long-standing Japanese community andJosai Delegation Meets with Dongbei University of
Finance and Economics President Chunyu Xia

Josai visits the Dalian University of Foreign Languages

Introductory remarks by President Xia of Dongbei University of Finance and Economics

On May 24, the Josai delegation, led by Chancellor Noriko Mizuta,
met with President Xia Chunyu and other representatives ofDongbei University of Finance and Economics. Joining President
Xia was Director of Academic Affairs Zhang Juntao, Director of theInternational Exchange Institute Zhang Yuci and Professor Fang
Aixiang, among others.
Since forming their academic exchange agreement in 2015, theirpartnership has continued to progress with Josai accepting exchange
students at both the undergraduate and post-graduate level to their
Faculty of Contemporary Policy Studies as well as researchers from
Dongbei. In the future, the two schools have agreed to expand theirexchange by forming joint programs in the fields of Management,
Welfare, Media, Tourism, Humanities and Environmental Studies, inaddition to exchange at the junior college level.

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Vice President of University of Burgundy, Dr. Grégory Wegmann
visits Josai University Educational Corporation

International
Exchange

D a t e: May 27, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
Vice President of University of Burgundy (UB) in Dijon, France, Dr. Grégory
Wegmann visited Josai University Educational Corporation on the 27th ofMay, 2016 to promote cooperation in the field of intercultural management
and to discuss possible collaborative program and student exchange.
His visit is a follow up to a visit on December 2, 2015 on our campus by thedelegation from the University of Burgandy; Professors Alex Frame, Bernard
Altheim, Bénédicte Fortier and Véronique Parisot. Interesting talks weremade about establishing a new Short-term Program for Josai’s BA and MA
students and on Sister City Agreement between Dijon and Tsurugashima
which is currently being discussed betwwen the two municipalities.
Both universities look forward to developing further cooperation andnew collaborative programs in the future.

Group photo with Dr. Grégory Wegmann

Delegation from University of Lodz in Poland visits
Josai University Educational Corporation

International
Exchange

D a t e: May 30 and 31, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus; Josai University, Sakado campus
Delegation from University of Lodz in Poland, Professor Ryszard Piasecki(Chair of the Department of Development Economics, former Polish
Ambassador to Chile, Secretary general of International Center for
European Education in Berlin and Nice), Professor Eugeniusz Kwiatkowski(Chair of Institute of Economics, former Vice-Rector), Mr. Jan Rydz (ViceChancellor) and Professor Miron Wolnicki (currently an Associate Professorof Villanova University) visited Josai University Educational Corporation
on May 30th and 31st to promote academic cooperation. After a short
introduction of both parties members, a discussion was held on possible
collaborative programs and future challenges between Lodz and Josai.
After a visit of Tokyo Kioicho Campus, the delegates visited Togane campus
to meet with exchange students, among them students from University ofLodz, and to participate in the campus tour provided by professors of JIU.
The following day, Polish professors visited Sakado campus and participated in therose planting ceremony. They, again, met exchange students from V4 countries,
Korea, China, Vietnam, during the welcome ceremony and encouraged themto continue their studies to meet their career goals. Their visit was concluded
by participation in the White Robe ceremony of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical
Studies, celebrating the start of new academic year for the students.

Meeting at Tokyo Kioicho Campus

University of Lodz and Josai University signed an agreement in November,2012. Since then, we have been cooperating in student exchange programs,
and in academic collaborative programs in fields of language education andsocial sciences. This year, two students from Josai International University
will participate in the summer program sponsored by the University of Lodz.
Both universities look forward to developing even deeper cooperationin the future.

Ceremonial Planting of Roses from the University of Economics, Prague,
International
Held at Seiko Mizuta Memorial Rose Garden on the Sakado Campus
Exchange
D a t e: May 31, 2016
Place: Josai University, Sakado campus
On May 31, a ceremonial planting was held for three types of roses
donated by sister school, University of Economics, Prague, at the Seiko
Mizuta Memorial Rose Garden on Josai’s Sakado campus (located in
Sakado, Saitama). A four-member delegation from Polish sister school
University of Lodz led by Economics department Chair Eugeniusz
Kwiatkowski and former Chancellor Jan Rydz, who was in Japan for avisit, also participated in the ceremony.
The three types of roses planted in this ceremony consisted of the Seiko Mizutarose, a new type named after the former Josai Honorary Chancellor, theCzech rose Gruss an Teplitz, donated by the University of Economics, Prague,
President Hana Machkova, and another new type of rose, the Hana Machova,
presented by Josai to the university president in return for her generous gift.

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President Machkova attended the opening ceremony for the Josai
International University Rose Garden, which took place in November
2015, following the World University Presidents’ Forum as part of Josai’s
50th anniversary festivities. It was President Machkova’s deep appreciation
for the garden that inspired this donation. Both the Seiko Mizuta and Hana
Machkova roses were designed by renowned rose grower Toshio Tomiyoshi
and received awards for Best New Rose at the International Rose Convention.
Chancellor Noriko Mizuta said in her introductory remarks, “This rose garden,
which was founded to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Josai JuniorCollege, has been the beneficiary of rose donations from around the world andis maintained through the hard work of Josai staff and community members.”
Joking, she added, “Someday, we might even receive roses from Poland.” Shecontinued, “I hope that all of you will continue to cherish this internationalrose garden and foster its beautiful flowers.” Following the Chancellor’s
speech, participants including local elected officials of the prefectural assembly,
members of the alumni association, and student council and exchange student

Joining the planting ceremony are (from right) Economics department Chair Eugeniusz
Kwiatkowski, Chancellor Mizuta, and Saitama prefectural assembly member Takashi Kinoshita

representatives, took turns unloading soil to cover the young rose bulbs.
Joining the planting ceremony are (from right) Economics department
Chair Eugeniusz Kwiatkowski, Chancellor Mizuta, and Saitama
prefectural assembly member Takashi Kinoshita

Josai Hosts 1st “Swedish Café”
D a t e: June 7, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho CampusInternational
Exchange

On June 7, 2016, Josai University Educational Corporation invited thePresident of Höganäs Japan K.K., Mr. Carl-Gustav Eklund for the first“Swedish Café” held in the International Conference Room in the 3rd
Building, Tokyo Kioicho campus.
Chancellor Noriko Mizuta serves as the President of The Japan-Sweden Society;the event was held with an idea to explore the cultural and economic relationshipbetween the two countries. More than 100 people attended the event, among
them the Chief of The Japan Institute of Scandinavian Studies, Professor Kenji
Suzuki; Josai students and scholarship students; and faculty members.
Mr. Eklund studied business and management at the School of Business,
Economics and Law of the University of Gothenburg. After graduation
he enrolled in the Chalmers University of Technology where he obtained
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Arriving to Japan in 1980, he
has worked over 30 years as manager and representative of various Swedish
corporations, and between 2006 and 2010 he served as the Chairman of
the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan. Chancellor
Mizuta in her introductory remarks mentioned: “I cannot think of a betterspeaker to inaugurate this series of events than Mr. Carl-Gustav Eklund.”Based on his own experiences of the past 30 years, Mr. Eklund introduced us his
unique points of view in connection with the cross cultural management between

A bouquet was presented to Mr. Eklund by an exchange student

Sweden and Japan, and he shared some secrets of success of Swedish Managers,
as well as introducing the important points that Swedish Business may be able tolearn from their Japanese competitors. He encouraged the students to open up to
the world and to venture overseas; and shared his thoughts on what we can do tosupport their ambitions. The audience actively participated in the lecture, and Mr.
Eklund’s thoughts and opinions were comprehensive throughout the discussion.
Josai University Educational Corporation plans to have more Swedish
Café events in the future.

Josai Hosts 1st “Irish Café”
D a t e: June 24, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On June 24, Josai University Educational Corporation invited former
Professor of Kobe University, Taketoshi Furomoto, for the 1st “Irish

International
Exchange

Mr. Furomoto graduated from the Literature Department of Kyoto
University in 1958, and has served as a faculty member at both Kobe andAichi Gakuin Universities. He was also President of the Japan branch of
the International Association for the Study of Irish Literature. His works
include The Power to See the Unseeable and Half-Step Literary Theory.
Chancellor Noriko Mizuta made introductory remarks, saying, “Professor
Furomoto is a renowned scholar in the field of English literature and oneof the foremost figures in Irish studies. I am sure that his lecture today
will foster a greater appreciation of Ireland among us, the listeners.”

Café” held in the International Conference Room in the 3rd Building of
the Tokyo Kioicho campus. In March of last year, with the cooperationof Hiromasa Yonekura, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, andthe Irish Embassy, Josai began a course of academic exchange with the
University of Limerick in Ireland, with both schools instituting joint
research programs starting this year. More than 120 people attended
the event, including Mr. Yonekura, Josai students, and faculty members.

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Professor Furomoto’s lecture, entitled “A Message from Ireland,” gave
an overview of Irish history and described the development of Irish
studies in Japan as well as an analysis of ancient stone circles andspiritual ideas of transmigration and transformation which suggest
certain similarities between Irish and Japanese culture.
In conclusion, Professor Furomoto touched on the ongoing struggles inNorthern Ireland by saying, “What is often cited in the context of thisstruggle is the idea of “diversity within uniformity.’ Ireland recognizes
the merit of respecting minority opinions among a diversity of views.
This is the biggest message that Ireland sends out to the world.” He also
added that, “Within a compact population and area, the Irish share acommon culture which will endlessly link their people together. The
example of Ireland I believe provides a valuable lesson for us today.”Mr. Yonekura also participated in the Q&A which followed by

Mr. Furomoto delivers his lecture

responding to students’ questions about the current state of the Irish
economy.

Kiyoshi Imaizumi, Chairman of “Imaizumi Memorial Burma Scholarship,” Awards
International
Josai with Endowment Fund for Human Resource Development in Myanmar
Exchange
D a t e: July 26, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On Tuesday, July 26, 2016, a delegation led by Chairman Kiyoshi
Imaizumi of the Imaizumi Memorial Burma Scholarship fund paid avisit to Chancellor Mizuta of Josai to promote the academic exchange
and the development of human resources.
The specific goal of this visit was to support human resource
development and exchange with Myanmar, a goal that Imaizumi hopes
to realize through this generous endowment to Josai University who iscurrently hosting exchange students from Myanmar.
Chairman Imaizumi first established the “Imaizumi Memorial Burma
Scholarship” in Tsurugashima, Saitama in 1989 to express his gratitude to
the people of Burma (now Myanmar), where Imaizumi served as a Japanesesoldier during World War II, as it was only due to their kindness in sharing
food despite its overwhelming scarcity that he was able to endure the harshconditions of war and to return home. The scholarship is a means of repaying
his debt and to contribute to the construction of the nation of Myanmar.
Since its foundation, 187 university students (including 25 PhD
students) have been awarded the scholarship and have gone on toactive careers in various fields in Japan, Myanmar, and other developing

Chairman Imaizumi presents his gift to Chancellor Mizuta

nations. The scholarship has also been awarded to over 300 students
in Myanmar and continues to be used to support the construction ofschools and libraries as well as human resource development.
Josai greatly values the aspirations of Mr. Imaizumi and pledges ourcontinual support for the growth of education and human resourcesin Myanmar.

Celebration of the 2016 Fall Entrance Ceremony
D a t e: September 13, 2016
Place: Josai International University Chiba Tougane Campus
On September 13 the '2016 Fall Entrance Ceremony' was held at the
Mizuta Memorial Hall, Chiba Togane Campus.
In addition to the Spring Graduation Ceremony and Entrance
Ceremony, our university holds a Fall Graduation Ceremony andEntrance Ceremony mainly for international students.
In her address, Chancellor Noriko Mizuta stated the following, "Inorder for a world made up of many people with different ideologies,
and cultures to coexist, it is necessary to practice respecting diversity.
It is my wish that in the future, as a member of Josai International
University, you can bring about a great change in society, and growto become global citizens with a deep understanding of Japan and its
relationship with the world.

International
Exchange

Together with representative students from their respective countries, Jiang Kaiming gives his pledge.

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On this occasion we welcomed incoming students from across 17

the following strong pledge: "We, freshmen vow to honour the spirit

countries and regions, with a representative from each country taking

upon which the university was founded, 'to build character throughto the stage to give a greeting in their native tongue. In his greeting,learning', and become people of talent that can play an active role in

Taiwanese Faculty of Tourism exchange student, Jian Kaiming madeinternational society.”

The conclusion of the academic exchange agreement with
Shenyang Pharmaceutical University

International
Exchange

D a t e: September 26, 2016
Place: Josai University Educational Corporation Tokyo Kioicho Campus
On September 26, 2016, Josai University Educational Corporation(Chancellor Noriko Mizuta) held an academic exchange agreement signingceremony with the Shenyang Pharmaceutical University of China, at theTokyo Kioicho Campus’ 1st Building. Approximately 100 school staff andstudents of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences from Josai University
and Josai International University watched the signing ceremony.
Shenyang Pharmaceutical University succeeded in the many traditions of the
old Chinese Medical University regarding both academics and experimental
study. It is the first university of pharmacy to be established in China, andhas accomplished great achievements in its relationship with Japan andpromoting education. Up until now, academic exchange agreements withapproximately 30 Japanese universities, such as Kitasato University, havebeen concluded. Several students of Shenyang College of Pharmacy haveachieved a degree from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Research from ouruniversity, and two students are currently taking a course in the graduate school.
On this day, Vice President Maosheng Cheng, Liang Fang, the Directorof Pharmacy, and Cai Hongyu, the Head of International Exchange,came to the university. Certain factors such as Director Liang Fang's
study abroad experience at Josai University's Faculty of Pharmaceutical
Sciences led to the conclusion of the academic exchange agreement.
In her opening remarks, Chancellor Mizuta said: "Director Liang Fang is a
graduate of Josai University. Our university and Shenyang Pharmaceutical
University have a close relationship, and have been deeply connected througheducation. The signing of this agreement is a great joy for us, because it is a
new step taken forward in the exchange with the Faculty of Pharmaceutical
Sciences of Josai University and Josai International University, and otherfaculties." In response, Vice President Cheng said, "Thank you for providing
a warm welcome and a grand signing ceremony. By signing this agreement, I
think that (both universities) will establish a win-win system. I would like toimmediately start promoting the students' joint education and joint research."
After the introduction of the attendees, Chancellor Mizuta and Vice
President Cheng signed the agreement and concluded the signingceremony. It is expected that the conclusion of this academic exchange
agreement will greatly develop the exchange between the universities.

Vice-President Cheng gives his greetings

Commemoration photograph after the signing of the agreement

Publications
News from Josai University
Educational Corpration University Press"Dr. Mahathir's Pearls of
Wisdom The Prescription
for Peace" publication

Publications

lecturer at the first round of the Mikio Mizuta Commemoration
Global Lecture series will finally be published. The publication is acollection of many statements made by Mahathir during his 22 years as
Prime Minister, and also after his retirement, expressing his passionate
pursuit of peace.
Please visit the website of Josai University Educational Corporation
University Press http://www.josai.jp/jupress/ for more information
regarding books and purchase methods.

The Japanese translated version of'Wit and Wisdom', written by theformer Prime Minister of Malaysia
Mr. Mahathir, who was also the19No.23 2016.9.30"Masahiro Shinoda's
Lecture on Movies"
publication● Access Map

A book that groups the conversations
and interviews conducted during'JosaiInternational
University
Media Department Movie Lecture'with Masahiro Shinoda, theinternationally
popularmovie
director and lecturer at Josai
International University. This bookillustrates his profound knowledge ofJapanese culture, the relationship between his movies and music, and theessence of movie making; an irresistible collection for movie fans.
Please visit the website of Josai University Educational Corporation
University Press http://www.josai.jp/jupress/ for more information
regarding books and purchase methods.

"The Media That Gathered
the Dream of Taisho
Democracy" publication
The book reconsiders the various
incidents which happened during
the flourishing Taisho Democracyof 1918. The book is written in aneasy-to-read story telling style, withinformation diligently collected andresearched by the Josai University
visiting professor, Dr. Kenji Suzuki.
The book illustrates how the media
at first sang praises to democracy, but ultimately ended up getting
engulfed in the turmoil of war. Now 70 years since the end of the war, it
reflects upon the role of media afresh.
Please visit the website of Josai University Educational Corporation
University Press http://www.josai.jp/jupress/ for more information
regarding books and purchase methods.

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