Members of the JANU

Access●Regular Members（86 national universities）●Special Members（4 organizations）

Tokyo Branch（12 universities）
The University of Tokyo,
Tokyo Medical and Dental University,
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies,Tokyo Gakugei University,
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology,
Tokyo University of the Arts,
Tokyo Institute of Technology,
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology,
Ochanomizu University,
The University of Electro-Communications,
Hitotsubashi University,
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies（7 universities）
Hokkaido University,
Hokkaido University of Education,
Muroran Institute of Technology,
Otaru University of Commerce,
Obihiro University of Agriculture andVeterinary Medicine,
Asahikawa Medical University,
Kitami Institute of Technology

Tohoku Branch

To Kudanshita

To Suidobashi

Shogakukan

Jimbocho
StationTo Sudacho● Gakushi Kaikan

To KandaStation●Kyoritsu Hall●（ 7 universities）
Hirosaki University,
Iwate University,
Tohoku University,
Miyagi University of Education,
Akita University,
Yamagata University,
Fukushima University

To Ochanomizu

Yasukuni-dori Ave.

Hakusan-dori Ave.

Nation ofKnowledge

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

Hokkaido Branch
5 Metropolitan Expressway No.5

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

To Kandabashi

C1 Metropolitan Expressway Loop Line

● Palace Side Building

To Daikancho
Entrance/Exit

Takebashi Station

To Kandabashi
Entrance/Exit

Kanto-Koshin etsu Branch
The Imperial Palace（14 universities）

To Kitanomaru Park

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

Directions
By subway
3-minutes walk from Jimbocho Station, Exit A8Tokai-Hokuriku Branch

Take Hanzomon Line（Tokyo Metro）, Mita Line（Toei）,
or Shinjuku Line（Toei）
4-minutes walk from Takebashi Station, Exit 1B
Take Tozai Line（Tokyo Metro）（12 universities）
University of Toyama, Kanazawa University,
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology,
University of Fukui, Gifu University,
Shizuoka University,
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine,
Nagoya University,
Aichi University of Education,
Nagoya Institute of Technology,
Toyohashi University of Technology,
Mie University

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

Kyushu Branch

To Iwaidabashi

By carKinki Branch

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

（13 universities）

Shiga University,
Shiga University of Medical Science,
Kyoto University,
Kyoto University of Education,
Kyoto Institute of Technology,
Osaka University,
Osaka Kyoiku University,
Hyogo University of Teacher Education,
Kobe University,
Nara University of Education,
Nara Womenʼs University,
Nara Institute of Science and Technology,
Wakayama University（11 universities）

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

https://www.janu.jp/

2019Message from the President
With the rapid progression of globalization, theworld is confronting major turning points in many
areas. In Japan, too, simultaneously with the realization of Society 5.0 based on the cornerstone of rapid
development in digital science, we are searching forsolutions to the issues due to declining population,
for responses to the coming era of 100-year lifespan,for the development of strong regionally-basedsocieties, and so on. Globalization itself is also transitioning from competition to competition and cooperation. To resolve these issues, we cannot rely solely
on our past experiences and methods.

Organization Chart● Objectives of JANU (Article 4 of the Articles of Incorporation)

After leaving university, graduates will enter into a world that is increasingly VUCA,
or characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. They will haveto define their own future, discover the tasks that need to be accomplished byhumanity, and strive to create new value. If we accept that a system of higher
education that is grounded in advanced research is essential for nurturing suchhuman resources, we must enhance our research abilities. Accordingly, we areexpected to further promote a high standard of research and increase our international competitiveness based on strengthening our graduate schools.
In addition, we must exert greater efforts on finding new and previously undiscovered talent, while at the same time increasing our enrollment of foreign nationals
and recurrent students in order to ensure that we have the necessary numbers ofhigh-level human resources for the future development of our society. For thispurpose, we must reform our system of education and enrich our educational
content.
For national universities to play this important role, each national university must
make full use of their unique advantages, while, at same time, work together as awhole to bring forth and ensure a bright future for our society. It is important thatall 86 national universities unite in their support of each region and the nation, as
well as work a long side with our fellow international partner institutions on a global
scale. It is the mission of the Japan Association of National Universities to support
these goals.
We look forward to and are grateful for all your continued support.

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

General Assembly
Branches

Board of Directors

JANU President
There are 86 national universities in Japan, each withNAGATA, Kyosuke（University of Tsukuba）
their own unique characteristics. At these universities, approximately 60,000 faculty members are
educating over 590,000 undergraduate and graduate students, while individually
pursuing their own unique research. This diversity is the source of our ability toflexibly handle the increasingly complex and ever-changing future that cannot beextrapolated from the past.
Located in every prefecture and metropolitan area, Japanese national universities
have played a central role in regional revitalization through developing innovationand nurturing top-class graduates. The national universities are the core entities forsupporting their respective regionʼs culture, society and economy, and are keenly
aware of their responsibilities towards their regionʼs industry, medical care, welfare,and education. Against the backdrop of the above-mentioned paradigm shift,regional development has become one of Japanʼs most dire challenges. We, theJapan Association of National Universities, believe that it is our duty to respond tothe heightened expectations placed on us.

Objectives and Activities of JANU

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

Committees● Admission Committee● Education and Research Committee● University Evaluation Committee● International Exchange Committee● University Management Committee● Public Relations Committee● Project Development Committee● Research Institute for Higher Education Policy

Governance（As of June 11, 2019）

Board Members

・Members of the Board

NAGATA, Kyosuke / President / President, University of Tsukuba
NISHIO, Shojiro / Vice President / President, Osaka University
OHNO, Hideo / Vice President / President, Tohoku University
YAMAZAKI, Koetsu / Vice President / President, Kanazawa University
HAYASHI, Kayoko / Vice President / President, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
YAMAMOTO, Kenji / Senior Managing Director / Former President, Wakayama University
TOWATARI, Hayashi / Managing Director / Director-General, JANU
WADA, Tateo / President, Otaru University of Commerce
OKUDA, Kiyoshi / President, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
SATO, Kei / President, Hirosaki University
MASU, Kazuya / President, Tokyo Institute of Technology
MUROFUSHI, Kimiko / President, Ochanomizu University
YAMAGUCHI, Hiroki / President, Saitama University
TOKUHISA, Takeshi / President, Chiba University
HAMADA, Kunihiro / President, Shinshu University
MATSUO, Seiichi / President, Nagoya University
YAMAGIWA, Juichi / President, Kyoto University
IDA, Ryuichi / President, Shiga University
HATTORI, Yasunao / President, Shimane University
OCHI, Mitsuo / President, Hiroshima University
OKA, Masaaki / President, Yamaguchi University
KAKEHI, Yoshiyuki / President, Kagawa University
KUBO, Chiharu / President, Kyushu University
KOHNO, Shigeru / President, Nagasaki University

・Auditors

OHNO, Hiroyuki / President, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
TADENUMA, Koichi / President, Hitotsubashi University

Special Adviser

GONOKAMI, Makoto / President, The University of Tokyo
YAMAGIWA, Juichi / President, Kyoto University

Assistants to President

HASEGAWA, Mariko / President, SOKENDAI (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies)
GOTO, Hitomi / President, Aichi University of Education
KOMADA, Yoshihiro / President, Mie University
MORISAKO, Kiyotaka / President, Kyoto Institute of Technology
OIE, Yuji / President, Kyushu Institute of Technology
FUJII, Ryoichi / President, Research Organization of Information and Systems

Major Activities in FY 2018
◎General Assembly meetings and Board ofDirectors meetings

Ordinary General Assembly meetings (Jun., Nov.,Jan., Mar.)
Board of Directors meetings (Apr., May, Jul., Oct.,
Dec., Feb.)◎Request and proposal activities

Opinion Exchange Meeting with◎International activities

Public relations magazine“National Universities” published

Released “Reference Examples in the Utilization of theMr. SHIBAYAMA, Masahiko, MEXT Minister
English Certification Exam and Description Type
Questions (Japanese language) in the Nationwide
University Entrance Examinations Framework”. (Jun.)
Released “Encouraging Future Joint Research throughFull-fledged Collaborations between Industry,Academia, and Government” (Interim Summary). (Jun.)
Released “Organization and Governance thatAccelerates the Strengthening of National University
Functions and the Nature of Legal and Systemic
Revisions that Contribute to That (Summary of Issues)”.
2018 Japan-UK Dialogue on Exchange(Jun.)in Higher Education & Research
Submitted “Requests Regarding and Securing a
Sufficient National University-related Budget and Tax
Revisions for Fiscal Year 2019”. (Aug., Sep.)
Released “Measures for Investing the Management Expenses Grants According to thePurpose of the National University Corporation System! (Statement)”. (Nov.)
Released “Basic Concepts Underpinning Human Resource and Wage Management Reformto Promote Revitalization of National University
Education and Research”. (Nov.)
Released “The Presidentʼs Comments on the National
University-related Budget and Tax Revisions for Fiscal
Year 2019 ”. (Jan.)
Released “Policy Regarding the Handling of Publicationof Examination Questions and Sample Answers
Concerning the Selection of National University
Entrants”. (Jan.)2018 Australia-Japan Innovation and Research
Symposium Kyoto ＆ Japan-Australia Short-term Staff
Exchange and Training Program (Oct.)
2018 Japan-UK Dialogue on Exchange in Higher Education & Research (Oct.)
2018 Japan - France Symposium in Higher Education (Dec.)◎Seminars and training sessions

Liaison Meeting for Board Members of National Universities (Jun., Oct.), Seminar for Newly
Appointed Presidents (Jun., Mar.), Workshop for National University General Insurance.(Jul.),Training Session for Section/Department Managers of National Universities (Jul.), “TopSeminar” (Aug.), University･Design･Workshop (Aug.), University Reform Symposium (Oct.),
University Management Seminar (Nov.), Study Session for Young Staff of National Universities(Dec.), Liaison Committee of Public Relations Officials of National Universities “Study Sessionfor Public Relations” (Jan.),◎Publication and public relations

Public relations magazine “National Universities” published (Jun. Sep., Dec., Mar.)
Extra issue of the public relations magazine “National Universities” published (Jul.)
Discussion meeting with editorial writers held (Oct.)