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Vol. 23 SPRING 2018 1,500 new students begin journey by JIU Times

Josai International University welcomed about 1,500 new students, including foreign people from 18 countries, in a matriculation ceremony at its Togane Cam- pus in Chiba Prefecture, on April 2. JIU, a comprehensive university with eight faculties and 10 departments, focuses on international education and is engaged in exchange programs with many universities and schools in Asia, Eu- rope, particularly Eastern Europe, pay attention to the world events and the Americas. Of its approxi- and news and participate actively mately 6,000 students, 1,438 were in local community activities to ex- non-Japanese from 24 countries perience practical learning.” last year. He also encouraged new Japa- In the matriculation ceremony, nese students to participate in ex- which took place at the Sports Cul- change programs with overseas ture Center, JIU President Kenji schools because studying different Sugibayashi greeted the new stu- cultures is a good experience. dents, as well as other students, Sugibayashi also stressed ad- teachers and special guests, in- vancement of high technology and cluding Togane Mayor Naoharu the importance of learning amid Shiga. the current global environment. “JIU has three campuses in To- “With globalization and rapid gane, Awa (Chiba Prefecture) and advancement of science and tech- Kioicho (Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward). nology, existing things disappear changes and I believe people can dents, Josai University Educational ing, “What I will be tomorrow is We have undergraduate and grad- or become completely different make innovation happen by learn- Corporation Chancellor Akira Ue- the result of what I think and do uate programs, as well as senior things. Science on the human ing sincerely,” he said. hara said, “I believe it is important today,” encouraging the graduating wellness. We are very rich in inter- body also advances very rapidly The matriculation ceremony for you to have proactive attitudes students to try their best to do jobs national atmosphere with foreign and it may be possible to create came a little over two weeks after to understand the ever-changing in front of their eyes, listen to oth- students making up more than 20 humanlike things through technol- JIU held the graduation ceremony society and have your own view- ers’ opinions, express their own percent,” Sugibayashi said during ogy in the near future. Meanwhile, at the same venue on March 15. points.” opinions and create their own the ceremony. “I would like you to people’s attitude to learn never In the address to graduating stu- Uehara shared his motto, say- mottos.

Interview with mayor of Kujukuri Inside This Issue Scene on Campus by JIU Times A: The establishment of the Fac- Kanae Iida of your university kind- ulty of Nursing has greatly contrib- ly collaborated. Furthermore, we Page 2 Q: For the town of Kujukuri, uted to the improvement of local have a plan to accept trainees from what is the meaning of Josai Inter- medical care and nursing in the the Faculty of Nursing of your uni- ▶▶ Conference with V4 students national University? community. I understand that versity. They are recognized as A: I believe the meaning of Josai there are quite a few students who prospective human resources who Page 3 University for Kujukuri is a “uni- study at the Faculty of Nursing re- will hopefully play a core role in versity for (the) community” that ceiving scholarships from the community health care in the fu- ▶▶ Usami, Yomiuri Giants player, serves as a base for solving and school and the community. Many ture. gives talk revitalizing regional problems. of them take jobs at Higashi Chiba Q: Please share your opinion With the support of various local Medical Center after graduating. with us on the relationship be- organizations and people, such as This is a great contribution that is tween the town of Kujukuri and Page 4 the town of Kujukuri, Josai Inter- helping solve the shortage of nurs- Josai International University in ▶▶ Students pass accountant national University celebrated its es that has been a problem for Hi- the future. 25th anniversary. The university gashi Chiba Medical Center since A: Revitalization and resolution exam seems to pay more attention to the its opening in April 2014. of regional problems will not work local community with the inten- Q: Josai International University only through the power of the mu- Page 5 tion for further collaboration. In this modern world of global- aims to contribute to the commu- nicipality. For this reason, we need Q: Since its opening, Josai Inter- ization, it is really meaningful that nity by collaborating on welfare, to cooperate with not only educa- ▶▶ Exchange agreement with national University has been aim- the children in our community nursing and pharmacology by tional institutions such as univer- University of Alberta ing to be “an international univer- have many occasions to socialize making full use of the features of sities, but also private enterprises sity that has a strong bond with the with international students. It the department. In what sort of and nonprofit organizations. I local community.” For Kujukuri, is helps children understand the fields do you think we can contrib- hope to cooperate with Josai Inter- Page 6 having one such academic insti- good points of Japan from a differ- ute to the community through col- national University in various ▶▶ Voices from exchange tute in town a regional asset? ent point of view, as well as to real- laboration? fields. You have the “wisdom of A: Josai International University ize the importance of communi- A: I believe the university’s con- the university” that can help our students has partnered and cooperated cating with people from all over tributions to the community town. A population of about with more than 170 universities the world as global citizens. I be- through collaborations of welfare, 16,000 and the size of Kujukuri JU Corner abroad, and there are many inter- lieve this kind of experience great- nursing and pharmacology are make close communication and national students studying on ly contributes to the development very important for protecting both quick action possible. We believe Page 7 campus. Our local community and of human resources with an excel- the mental and physical health of that is the advantage of our town. the university have been having lent international mindset. residents. We are particularly fo- In addition, we are working on the ▶▶ Hakone Ekiden team claims various international exchanges. Q: The Faculty of Nursing at Jo- cused on improving the health of development of the town by mak- seventh place From 2006, we have been organiz- sai International University was residents, and your contribution in ing use of the brand value of the ing international exchange events established with the support of lo- this field is strongly anticipated. In name Kujukuri and the coastline at Katagai Elementary School in cal communities and government. Kujukuri, the Cancer Prevention along the Pacific Ocean. I would Page 8 the town of Kujukuri, inviting for- Do you think it helped improve Exhibition and Lecture was held like to ask to continue this kind ▶▶ Ekiden coaching couple eign students from Josai Interna- medical care and nursing in the on Feb. 12 and the head of the collaboration with Josai Interna- tional University. community? Faculty of Nursing, professor tional University. 2 Scene on Campus JIU TIMES | SPRING 2018 Students attend 4th JICES conference by Attila Kiraly, assistant professor, Department of International Exchange Studies, Josai Institute for Central European Studies

Josai Institute for Central Euro- pean Studies (JICES) which was established by Josai University Ed- ucational Corporation to promote Central European studies, hosted on Feb. 10. in the Building No. 3 of the Kioicho Campus its fourth Cen- tral Europe/Japan Student Confer- ence. The conference was organized with the generous financial support of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), a German nonprofit foundation. FES launched its activities; its Tokyo office was founded in 1967; and the foundation is active in more than 100 countries worldwide. Its goal is to intensify international political, educational and scientific dialogue and cooperation through its activities. The JICES student conferences have been held since 2014. While the panelists of previous conferences arrived solely from our partner universities in V4 countries, this year’s conference offered further Central European insight with the professor, commented that social Opportunities” and “Social In- want to participate in study abroad University of Pecs discussed the participation of a German partner disparities are deep-seated prob- equality in Various Environments” programs; these issues were also palpably positive and negative ef- university, the University of Co- lems for younger people. He also However knotty and ambi- echoed by the Japanese panelists. fect of the state-sponsored com- logne. added that this kind of conference tious the conference theme may Yuki Tanaka of JIU argued that pulsory public work program on “Growing Disparities In Wealth is highly significant in promoting have seemed at the beginning, the most Japanese university students young people in marginal Roma And Income In Industrialized So- international exchanges. puzzle of growing social disparities should work consistent part-time communities, especially in villages cieties: Life And Work Challenges The conference was organized and frustrating financial burdens jobs to earn their living expenses near the southern border of Hun- For Students” was chosen as the into panels and each one con- in the global scene of higher edu- and that the scholarships provided gary. student conference’s main theme. cluded with a Q&A session coor- cation proved to have universal ap- by the Japanese government are in In the third panel, University JICES choose a very present-day, dinated by V4 students who are peal, drawing in both Japanese and most cases only long-term student of Warsaw representative Anna high-profile problem which puts both currently enrolled at Josai In- Central European students. As the loans. Shin Sato of Josai University Skiba gave a painful description a cumbersome burden on many ternational University and Mizuta inescapable, rich discussion dur- pointed out that pursuing higher of “universituition,” a situation industrialized societies worldwide scholarship recipients. The pre- ing the Q&A session indicated, the education is basically impossible where some female students are and jeopardize the potentially senters from Josai University, Josai issues brought up by the panelists for students from lower income using prostitution to fund their productive future of the current International University and from were echoed in the hearts of many backgrounds, provided the fact university studies. Marina Suzuki, generation of university students our Central European partners — audience members. that the tuition fees and the widely Yoshino Fujimori and Yumiko Ka- in Japan and the Central European University of Economics, Prague Several presentations focused popular extracurricular preparatory miya of JIU introduced the schol- countries. (the Czech Republic), University on the growing and traumatic fi- courses for high school students arship system of JIU’s Faculty of In his opening speech, Ambas- of Cologne (Germany), University nancial costs of higher education. are expensive and therefore, not Nursing. In exchange for covering sador of Hungary Norbert Pala- of Pecs (Hungary), University of Kasimir Dederichs of University of accessible for all. their tuition fees, students work at novics emphasized that nowadays, Warsaw (Poland) and Comenius Cologne gave a detailed account of The Slovak and Hungarian local hospitals in Chiba Prefecture higher education provides various University in Bratislava (Slovakia) the problem of the German higher students shifted the focus to the after graduating. Shiori Ishida of opportunities to students who want delivered their research presenta- education; to find an advantageous Roma, an ethnic group that con- Josai University introduced JU pro- to learn in foreign countries, irre- tions into several panels. job placement, students all too of- stitutes a minority in many Cen- grams tackling gender inequality spective of their countries of origin The three panels were titled ten need to pay for extra training tral European countries. Veronika in university education, and as an and expressed his hopes that the “The Uneven Starting Line — The to acquire additional marketable Orlicka of Comenius University in addition to the original program, panelists of the conference would Impact Of Family Income And skills. Zoltan Leczkesi of the Uni- Bratislava dealt with the relevancy JIU’s Ryo Yonekura gave a brief ac- further deepen the debate about Status On Students’ Educational versity of Economics in Prague of education of the Roma children, count on the projects developed at international education. Following Choices,” “Some Are More Equal gave a description on the limited who are generally seen as children the Tourism Department of JIU to him, Sven Saaler, FES Japan repre- Than Others — Geography And opportunities most students have living in socially disadvantaged help the local tourism industry of sentative and University of Sophia Ethnicity As Factors In Educational to come to terms with when they environment. Adrienn Ripp of the the Boso Peninsula.

Seven goals toward becoming a leading university in the world « 7 J-Vision » (2016-2020) 1. Expanding the capabilities of our students to serve society 2. Developing human resources with an international mindset and extensive knowledge of Japanese culture 3. Continually improving the quality of our educational programs, in collaboration with local and international communities 4. Improving our research capabilities and promoting innovation 5. Enriching the campus environment through internationalization and networking 6. Establishing a stronger university governance system to support the dynamic development of teaching, research and contributions to the community 7. Strengthening the impact of our communication capabilities and social presence

About Josai University Educational Corporation’s Medium-Term Goals The Josai University Educational Corporation Medium-Term Goals (2016-2020) are comprised of seven “J-Visions.” These seven visions are inter-related, multiplying their syner- gism, to further our commitment to becoming a leading university in Japan, Asia and the world. The corporation established Josai University in 1965, and it celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. Josai International University was established in 1992, and will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2017. We are determined to bring to bear all of our mental energies, capabilities, accumulated knowledge and experience on the tasks that will define our future. JIU TIMES | SPRING 2018 Scene on Campus 3 Yomiuri Giants’ Usami speaks to students, faculty by Mutsuo Nakamura, the end of his talk. Admissions Office At JIU, Usami played catcher from his first-year season and was On Dec. 18, Shingo Usami, a team captain during his senior JIU Faculty of Social and Envi- year. In 2015, he was selected for ronmental Sciences graduate and the Summer Universiade Nation- current Yomiuri Giants baseball al Team and won a gold medal player, gave a talk at JIU’s Chiba at the international competition Togane Campus. Usami talked in South Korea. At the draft held to the JIU audience that included the same year, he was chosen by student athletes about the expe- the Yomiuri Giants in the fourth riences he had while he was in round, joining the team right after college and after advancing to a graduating in 2016. Last summer, professional baseball career. Usami was added to the starting “It’s my hope that JIU’s stu- lineup and kicked off a success dent-athletes will be successful in story that included his first home both sports and academics with a run, resulting in a dramatic vic- sense of gratitude for being able to tory over the Yokohama DeNA play college sports,” said Usami at BayStars. Chinese fossils on display at gallery by Ken Takahashi, Period. The gallery also conducts through the exhibitions and other program director, Fossil Gallery workshops nurturing the thirst for educational programs on paleon- of Josai University Educational knowledge and inquisitive spirit of tology. The facility is located in the Corporation elementary to junior high school center of metropolitan Tokyo. The students. The fossil of a giant ty- gallery is also open to the public, The Oishi Fossils Gallery on the rannosaurid at the museum's en- in line with Josai University Edu- Kiocho Campus of Josai Interna- trance was furnished by the Pale- cational Corporation's policy to tional University is showcasing the ontological Museum of Liaoning contribute to society. In 2015, the Oishi Collection and specimens and is a campus landmark. gallery was awarded a research from the Liaoning Paleontologi- The Oishi Fossils Gallery was grant by a local government for cal Museum of Shenyang Normal founded in affiliation with the the development of the Paleonto- University in China. The Oishi Mizuta Memorial Museum of Josai logical Study Workshop Program. Collection consists of specimens University Educational Corpora- The workshop will be given in of marine organisms mainly from tion in spring 2013. The objective English upon request. Please call the Cretaceous Period with some of the gallery is to provide oppor- 03-6238-1031, or visit pieces, such as the coelacanth, tunities to evoke interest in the sci- http://www.josai.jp/fossil_gallery/ from as far back as the Devonian ences among younger generations workshop/

Josai: A History

1965 Jan 25 Founding of Josai University Educational Corporation Management Studies and of Information for Welfare and Department of Wellness Tourism (Faculty of Tourism), approved (First Chancellor: Mikio Mizuta) Environment established in the Faculty of Management Department of Medical Pharmacy six-year program Apr 1 Josai University with the Faculty of Economics, including and Information Sciences (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences) inaugurated the Department of Economics, and the Faculty of Science, 2000 Apr 1 Josai International University: Ph.D. in Management of 2007 Apr 1 Josai International University: Department of Social Work including the Department of Mathematics and the Entrepreneurial Ventures (Graduate School of Management Studies (Faculty of Social Work Studies) reorganized Department of Chemistry, opened. First JU President is and Information Sciences) established Oct 25 Josai University Educational Corporation Tokyo Kioicho Mikio Mizuta 2001 Apr 1 Josai International University: Department of Service Campus Building No. 2 opened 1971 Apr 1 Department of Business Administration in the Faculty of Management Systems (Faculty of Management and 2008 Feb 15 Makuhari Campus opened Economics of Josai University opened Information Sciences), Department of Media & Culture Apr 1 Josai International University: Department of Inter-Cultural 1973 Apr 1 Josai University: Departments of Pharmaceutical Sciences Studies (Faculty of Humanities), Special Course in Business Studies and Department of International Exchange Studies and of Pharmaceutical Technochemistry in the Faculty of and Information Science (Japanese Studies Program) opened in the Faculty of International Humanities Pharmaceutical Sciences opened established Josai University: Department of Medical 2009 Jun 30 Statement issued announcing the opening of the 1976 Dec 27 Seiko Mizuta appointed second Chancellor of the Nutrition (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences) established Department of Social and Environmental Studies in the Corporation Josai Women’s Junior College: Departments of Faculty of Social and Environmental Studies 1977 Apr 1 Josai University: M.A. degree program inaugurated in the Management and Information Administration and of 2010 Apr 1 Josai International University: Department of Social and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Contemporary Culture opened (reorganized) Environmental Studies opened in the Faculty of Social and 1978 Apr 1 Josai University: M.A. degree in Economic Policy 2002 Apr 1 Josai International University: M.A. in Welfare and Social Environmental Studies established in the Graduate School of Economics Studies (Graduate School of Humanities), MBA in Apr 16 Ceremony to mark the 45th anniversary of the foundation of 1979 Mar 25 Mizuta Museum of Art of Josai University opened International Administration established lace of Mikio Josai University Educational Corporation Apr 1 Josai University: Ph.D. program established in Mizuta as a project to commemorate the 40th anniversary 2011 Apr 1 Course in Visual Arts established in the Faculty of Media Pharmaceutical Sciences of the foundation of Josai University Studiey, Josai International University 1983 Apr 1 Josai Women’s Junior College opened Majors in 2003 Jan 25 Restoration of Mikio Mizuta’s birthplace completed, as Apr Josai University Educational Corporation Tokyo Kioicho Administration and Secretarial Services in the Department Josai University’s 40th anniversary project Campus Building No. 4 opened of Business Administration, and in Japanese Literature Apr 1 Josai University: MBA in Business Innovation (Graduate Jul 22 Josai University Educational Corporation Center for and English & American Literature in the Department of School of Business Administration) established Innovation established Literature 2004 Apr 1 Josai University: Department of Management Studies Oct Josai University Educational Corporation Center for 1985 Apr 1 Center for Inter-Cultural Studies and Education established (Faculty of Business Administration), M.A. in Material Graduate Studies established 1987 Apr 1 Major courses at the JU Women’s Junior College (Major Science (Graduate School of Sciences) established Josai Dec 9 Josai University Mizuta Museum of Art (premises) opened course in Japanese Literature, Major course in English International University: Department of Medical Pharmacy 2012 Apr 1 Josai University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Literature) opened (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences), Departments of Sciences Pharmacy Graduate Course Pharmacy Specialty 1989 Apr 1 Major courses at the JU Women’s Junior College (Major Culture and Social Work Studies, and of Management and (latter doctoral course) and Pharmacy Specialty (doctoral course in Administration, Major course in Secretarial Social Work Studies (Faculty of Social Work Studies) course) established Josai International University Graduate Services) opened established School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Clinical Pharmacy and 1990 Apr 1 Josai University: Japanese Studies Program established. Apr 10 Kyonan Seminar House completed Pharmaceutical Sciences (doctoral course) established Major courses in Japanese Culture and Japanese Apr 19 Josai Awa Learning Center completed Josai International University Faculty of Nursing, Language May 27 Noriko Mizuta takes office as Chancellor of Josai University Department of Nursing established 1992 Mar 10 Completion ceremony of construction work for Josai Educational Corporation Apr 28 Ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of the foundation of International University 2005 Jan 21 Josai University Educational Corporation Tokyo Kioicho Josai International University 1994 Apr 1 Dr. Noriko Mizuta appointed President of Josai University Campus Building completed May 22 Josai International University Prince Takamado Memorial 1996 Apr 1 Dr. Noriko Mizuta appointed President of Josai International Apr 1 International Center for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences Sports Park completed University Josai International University: Departments of (JICPAS) established Josai University: M.A. in Medical 2013 Apr 1 Josai International University: Master’s degree program in Welfare and Culture, and of International Exchange Nutrition (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences) International Administration established in the Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Humanities opened M.A. degrees established Josai International University: Department of School of International Administration, and master’s in Inter-Cultural Studies and in Women’s Studies Management Science (Faculty of Management and degree program in Global Communications established in established in the Graduate School of Humanities Information Sciences) reorganized; Department of Media the Graduate School of Humanities 1998 Apr 1 Josai International University: Ph.D. in Comparative and Information (Faculty of Media Studies), Business Apr 12 Josai University Educational Corporation Tokyo Kioicho Culture, (Graduate School of Humanities), MBA . in Design Program (Graduate School of Business Design, and Campus Building No. 3 opened Management of Entrepreneurial Ventures (Graduate Welfare and Social Studies Program (Graduate School of Nov 21 Institute for Central European Studies established School of Management and Information Sciences) and Social Work Studies) established 2015 Feb 12 Josai University Educational Corporation Tokyo Kioicho Affiliated Preparatory Courses in Japanese Culture and Apr 19 Medicinal Plant Garden (Otaki City) opened Campus Building No. 5 opened Japanese Language (Japanese Studies Program) 2006 Apr 1 Josai University: Department of Social and Economic May 21 Josai Center for ASEAN Studies established established Josai University: M.A. in Mathematics Systems (Faculty of Contemporary Policy Studies), 2016 Sept 1 Akira Shirahata appointed President of Josai University (Graduate School of Sciences) and M.S. in Medical Departments of Pharmaceutical Sciences six-year and 2017 Mar 28 The Mizuta Mikio Memorial Hall, the new building for the Pharmacy (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences) four-year programs (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences) Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences opened established established Josai Base College: Department of Business 2017 Apr 1 Kenji Sugibayashi appointed President of Josai 1999 Apr 1 Josai International University: Departments of International Studies established Josai International University: International University 4 Scene on Campus JIU TIMES | SPRING 2018 Undergrads to CPAs, before graduating by Mutsuo Nakamura, lege. Tomoya Akaishi and Toshiki out my four years at JIU, without Admissions Office Igarashi both passed the short an- which my success would not have swer part of the examination dur- been possible. I aspire to become Two JIU undergraduate stu- ing their third year and the essay a public accountant who can dents of the Faculty of Manage- part during their fourth year. They think independently and make ment and Information Sciences have assured employment with good judgments. My motto that I Accounting and Finance Course well-established auditing firms would like to share with my fellow (Tokyo Kioicho Campus) have and will begin their careers upon students is, “Set realistic goals for successfully passed the 2017 Cer- graduation in March 2018. what you really want to achieve in my second year. Thereafter, I took certified public accountant exam tified Public Accountant Examina- Tomoya Akaishi notes (right in life, and never give up easily.” extra accounting and bookkeep- while still studying at the univer- tion. This is the first time JIU un- the photo): Toshiki Igarashi notes: ing classes in a specialized school sity. I would like to say to my fel- dergraduates have obtained this I am very grateful to JIU and JIU introduced me to the world in addition to those offered by JIU. low students, “The ability to think highly competitive national quali- especially to my professors who of accounting; I found my interest I am grateful of being inspired and act for yourself is of crucial fication while they are still in col- have guided me well through- while taking accounting courses in and supported by JIU to pass the importance.” Attention all heroes: Sri Lankan Mascots gather for expo minister visits by Mutsuo Nakamura, Admissions Office by JIU Times new perspective on mask culture during ancient times and local On March 19, Sri Lanka’s Minis- Josai University Educational heroes’ social contributions to so- ter of Education Akila Viraj Kariya- Corporation hosted a lecture titled ciety. exposition aimed at expanding wasam visited JIU’s Togane Campus “Potential of Local Hero Diversity” Shin Izawa and Yoshifumi marketing character development, in Chiba Prefecture. During his visit, on Feb. 24 at the Kioicho Campus Kawai from Yatsurugi Tamashii, collecting and exchanging infor- the minister joined about a dozen in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward. The lec- an independent studio that cre- mation among groups and creat- of JIU’s Sri Lankan students to learn ture was given by Faculty of Man- ates hero characters to serve as ing opportunities for collabora- about college life in Japan. Kariya- Tackling German agement assistant professor Ryota mascots and television characters, tion. Visitors had the opportunity wasam also met with JIU President Ishii of Josai University. were interviewed at the end of the to explore informational exhibits Kenji Sugibayashi to strengthen forces’ WWI loss Ishii specializes in cultural his- lecture about the origins of local and interact with heroes. ties between Sri Lanka and Japan tory research, archaeology and the heroes and their activities to the Around 130 attendees from the through educational exchange. This by JIU Times role of local heroes in society and present day. neighborhood and guests, who visit was made possible by the city of culture. Additionally, a Local Hero Expo learned about the event through Sanmu — adjacent to JIU’s Togane Akira Iikura, a professor and the Approximately 90 people of was held via the university’s Exten- Twitter, took part in a photo ses- Campus — which will host the Sri Dean of the Faculty of International widely varying ages listened atten- sion Program. Sixteen local hero sion where heroes did their trade- Lankan national team for the 2020 Humanities at Josai International tively to the lecture given about a activity groups participated in the mark poses and catchphrases. Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. University in Chiba Prefecture, re- veals his reasons the German mili- tary was defeated in World War I in his latest book “1918 Nen Saikyo Ichinomiya partnership to organize volunteers for 2020 Doitsugun-wa Naze Yaburetaka” (Why the All-powerful German Mili- by Mutsuo Nakamura, to be held in Ichinomiya as part agreement. “The Olympic and tary Was Defeated in 1918). Admissions Office of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic events will surely fos- Iikura, who specializes in in- Paralympics. Surfing team mem- ter the local and regional develop- ternational politics, offers a broad On Jan. 31, JIU established an bers and other JIU students will ment. I will highly appreciate JIU’s perspective on the German mili- agreement with Ichinomiya, an volunteer at the competition, at- quality support for our activities,” tary and government systems of the oceanside town in Chiba Prefec- tending to overseas guests and said Mabuchi. early 20th century in this nonfiction ture, to collaborate and partner visitors, as well as facilitating In reply, Sugibayashi said, “It account, published in Japanese on human and natural resource communication for international will be a great pleasure for JIU and released in December. He also development. This agreement exchanges. to be able to support the town of analyzes the toughness and vulner- covers a wide range of activities, Ichinomiya’s Mayor Masaya Ichinomiya because we would like ability of the highly disciplined and including JIU student involve- Mabuchi and JIU President Ken- to continue growing as a universi- organized German troops. ment in a surfing competition ji Sugibayashi both signed the ty rooted in the local community.” Central European representatives attend Brexit seminar

by JIU Times Kioicho Campus on Feb. 9. 70 people, including officials of the This is the sixth time Josai has ministry and embassy staff, partici- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, jointly hosted this seminar. At the pated in this seminar. the Tokyo embassies of the Visegrad suggestion of Hungary, which holds Ambassador Extraordinary and Four (V4) countries (the Czech Re- the V4 presidency, “Brexit as Seen Plenipotentiary of Hungary Norbert public, Hungary, Poland and Slova- from Central Europe and Japan: Palanovics gave the keynote speech, kia) and Josai University Education- Political and Economic Perspec- followed by speech by Parliamenta- al Corporation jointly hosted the V4 tives” was chosen as the theme of ry Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs plus Japan Seminar in the hall of the this year’s seminar. Approximately Manabu Horii.

JIU’s mission: Character building through learning JIU prides itself on its youthful am- abilities to take the initiative in their JIU TIMES bition and energy, on its commitment endeavors. to forming the characters of young The first of these three programs, Staff and Contributors people with dreams and noble vi- “field training,” was first introduced in sions of working for the benefit of Japan by JIU and includes a variety Maria Shiguemi Ichiyama both local and international communi- of internships and on-the-job training. Hideo Usuki ties. The university is guided by the The second program is “project train- spiritual legacy of its founder, a mis- ing,” in which students undertake Tim Woolstencroft sion of “character building through various projects that they have con- Steve Silsbee learning,” in helping students to make ceived and planned on their own. themselves responsible individuals The third is “career education,” in and members of society at large. which students choose their future JIU provides much more than occupations and start to prepare for specialized and liberal education in their careers by developing their the classroom. The university also of- own capabilities. 1 Gumyo, Togane-shi, Chiba fers three practical training programs Through these and other training http://www.jiu.ac.jp that focus on the use of foreign lan- and education programs, JIU helps guage and information processing students to find their mission in life skills for planning and implementa- and offers them solid support with 4-5-4 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo tion, and on the development of the specific preparation and training. http://www.japantimes.co.jp JIU TIMES | SPRING 2018 Scene on Campus 5

Serendipity | Finding family, friends I decided to write my graduation (JIU), he again found me a post thesis on Margaret Mead. here (my fifth serendipity). I truly in life — Vol. 20 Then, my friend, who was at enjoyed being at JIU, both teach- a different college, introduced ing and interacting with fellow me to a young scholar who had professors. At the same time, I by Hiroko Ayabe, visiting later, my teacher recommended written an article on Mead, and, enjoyed associating with wonder- professor, the Faculty of me to try out for the American somehow, he became my hus- ful Chinese doctoral students and International Humanities Field Service (AFS) that had just band (my third serendipity). He Chinese professors. I am deeply launched in Japan. As part of the was the source of the rest of my grateful to the former and pres- In my life, everything is joy- AFS, I was sent to a wonderful serendipities. When I was 30, af- ent administration for letting me fully connected, one thing lead- doctor’s home in Princeton, New ter two children, he said I could work until now. I even found my ing to another. It all started when Jersey, back in 1955 (my second resume my studies as a graduate best friend here, a mature gradu- I was born, and I had an amaz- serendipity). student. I spent 10 years at Ky- ate student whom I still meet ing woman as my mother (my When I was a junior in college, ushu University studying linguis- with almost every week. first serendipity), who my father Mary, my American mother, sent tics. When I was a joshu (assis- I have one last serendip- described as absolutely golden me a cardboard box full of used tant) there, he transferred to the ity. This is about my relationship American sisters in Washington, when she died. books, mostly written by Mar- University of Tsukuba and found with my AFS American family, Oregon, Michigan and Florida, Long story short, mother sent garet Mead, Ruth Benedict and me a post in Tsukuba as well (my the Smiths. Starting in 1955 and and I hope we can keep visiting me to a small English school Edward Sapir. Books like “Male fourth serendipity). up to the present, for more than each other, and the closeness will near my house when I was in and Female, Patterns of Culture, When he started teaching at 60 years, we’ve kept close con- be passed down to our families’ the seventh grade and, four years and Language.” I read them, and Josai International University tact. I’ve taken my son to visit my next generation.

KAMOGAWA 郭位中国大高陸・香港等・台湾教育両岸 CORNER 著鄭民欽 The Fifth Mizuta Junior の大学における「 High School Baseball 心件ハートウェア監訳 Tournament 」とはいかにあるべきかの探求 by the Faculty of Tourism

On March 3 and 4, the fifth are arranged and managed by ship is to rejuvenate the local Mizuta Junior High School the Faculty of Tourism “Nan- community by promoting tour- Baseball Tournament was held shiki Yakyu” (rubber baseball) ism on Chiba Prefecture’s south- between 11 Chiba-based teams Club. ern Boso Peninsula. at four different baseball fields A signing ceremony was in Kamogawa, Chiba Prefec- held at the Tateyama branch ture, including the JIU Faculty of of Shinkin Bank with Masato Tourism multipurpose ground. KAMOGAWA Kurabayashi, the acting dean of Hiromichi Ishige, a former the Faculty of Tourism, in atten- professional player and chair- CORNER dance. Kurabayashi expressed man of the tournament, called his hopes for the agreement to on the teams to “do their best Regional Partnership act as a platform for developing and to express their gratitude Agreement local human resources who can to all those who had made the revitalize the local community tournament possible.” and promote tourism in south- A round of league games by the Faculty of Tourism ern Boso. 学校法人城西大学出版会 was held on the first day and a Plans for mutual cooperation knockout tournament took place On March 13, the Faculty of across a wide range of activities, Author: Way Kuo on the second. Each year, teams Tourism concluded a compre- including the establishment of Title: “What Should Higher Education Be Like? Searching for from around Kamogawa join the hensive regional partnership new sightseeing routes and net- ‘Heartware’ in Mainland Chinese, Taiwanese and Hong Kongese Universities” Mizuta Junior High School Base- agreement with the Tateyama works for disseminating area Translated by: Zheng Minqin, et al. ball Tournament in spring or a Shinkin Bank and the South information both domestically Published by: Josai University Educational Corporation University Press similar junior tournament held Boso Tourism Association. The and abroad, will be set in motion Price: ¥3,000 plus tax in summer. Both tournaments goal of this three-way partner- through the agreement.

Students complete Univ. of Alberta leadership program now sister school

by Thithi Lay, by Tomoko Hirose, Josai Center for ASEAN Studies Josai International Center for the (JCAS) Promotion of Art and Science (JICPAS) The Yayasan Tuanku Fauziah ship Program and twenty un- Foundation (YTF) and the Japan dergraduate students from six On Dec. 13, Josai International Student Services Organization ASEAN countries — Indonesia, University and Josai University (JASSO) Association of Southeast Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, signed a memorandum of under- Asian Nations (ASEAN) Young Thailand and Vietnam — who at- standing with the University of Al- Women Leadership Program’s tended the JASSO ASEAN Young berta’s Faculty of Pharmacy and graduation ceremony and farewell Women Leadership Program com- Pharmaceutical Sciences, as well as party was held at the Tokyo Kioi- pleted their one-year program. its Faculty of Extension. As of Janu- cho Campus on Feb. 27. Each student received a com- ary, Josai has 174 sister universities Five graduate students from pletion certificate from Josai In- located in 30 countries around the YTF Malaysia who attended the ternational University President, world. Global Young Women Leader- professor Kenji Sugibayashi. The University of Alberta was established in 1908. It is one of the top-five Canadian universities, and is ranked among the top-100 univer- Interfield exchange at science forum sities in the world according to the QS World University rankings and by JIU Times Josai University Educational Corpo- the Times Higher Education World ration as a supporter. University rankings. The University On Dec. 2, the second Japan Fo- The purpose of JFAST is to ac- of Alberta also established the Prince rum for Asian Science and Tech- celerate interchange among experts Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching nology (JFAST) was held as an ex- across different fields as well as to and Research. change for technology innovation spread technological innovations This new academic exchange in Asia at Josai’s Kioicho Campus in from Japan to other Asian coun- agreement enables both universities Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward. The Gradu- tries. This is in response to the cur- to establish a common framework ate School of International Ad- rent situation where international through which they can foster and ministration of Josai International exchanges between Asia and Japan develop cooperative relationships. University co-sponsored with Josai have increased on a broad scale, These ties will be based on activities International Center for the Promo- but those between specialists have such as the mobility of faculty and tion of Art and Science (JICPAS) of not necessarily flourished. students in specialized fields. 6 Scene on Campus JIU TIMES | SPRING 2018

Let’s exchange! | Vol. 4

by Kristyna Blahova call me Sophia. I am from the plishing my dreams. One day, I ty to intern at The Japan Times. I am very grateful for the op- University of Szeged in Hungary will accomplish my dreams and All I’ve mentioned above have portunity granted to me by JIU. My name is Kristyna Blahova and I was born is Mongolia. will come to JIU in person and been important experiences I I am able to develop my knowl- and I’m an exchange student I went to Hungary to study say thank you. could learn a lot from. With my edge of Japanese and under- from Masaryk University in the pharmaceutical science upon remaining five months, I hope standing of Japanese culture. I Czech Republic. I’m currently completion of high school in by Maria Fojtikova to make more friends and deep- hope my next semester here will finishing my last year of my Mongolia. In my third year, I re- en my knowledge further. be as great as the previous one bachelor’s and to continue on ceived the Mizuta Scholarship My name is Maria Fojtikova and that I will be able to bring and receive of Japan. I am grateful to JIU for and I am from Slovakia. I study by Filip Grzejszczyk some value to the university en- a master’s in granting me this chance. Japanese language and culture vironment. linguistics has Upon arrival in Japan, I start- at Masaryk University in Brno, My name is Filip Grzejszczyk. been my big ed to see things differently, im- Czech Republic. Currently I am I came to Josai International by Michal Niewiadomy ambition. That prove my knowledge extensively in my third year of bachelor University from Poland, where I is why study- and think openly. The reason for studies. study business management at My name is Michal Niewi- ing the Japa- this is that because I was born I have been studying Japa- the University of Lodz. adomy and I am from Poland. I nese language, in and grew up in Mongolia, I nese language I have developed a deep in- study at the Faculty of Interna- which uses a totally different started to observe certain differ- for about two terest in the Japanese culture tional and Political Studies at writing system and is com- ences between cultures when I and half years and language after my first trip the University of Lodz. My spe- posed by completely different became newly acquainted with now, but my to Asia in 2015. Since childhood, cialization is Asian studies. My grammatical structures than Hungarian society and Euro- interest in Ja- I’ve some knowledge of East- first encounter with Japanese any language I already know, is pean people. Arriving in Japan pan had de- ern cultures, but it was mainly culture was through anima- so interesting and beneficial for provided me with a great op- veloped much based on an image built by par- tion. It has become increasingly me and hopefully, for my future portunity. earlier. At first, tial information from the Polish popular in Poland since the career. Experiencing different men- as many others, I encountered school curriculum and Western beginning of the 21st century. I Being enrolled at Josai Inter- talities across countries and animation. Over the years, the movie producers. This image got to liking Japanese so much national University has been a getting acquainted with different interest I had grew into an ap- was rather caricaturish, created that I started great opportunity to enrich my societies has played a great role preciation for language, culture to entertain crowds. learning at awareness of the world and to in accomplishing my dreams and tradition. During my high My first real impression of a language gain new academic experiences. and plans. Of course, Japan has school years, I already had my Japan exceeded my expecta- school. Since As a student in a foreign country, a rich history and many nice eyes set on Japanese studies tions. It was very different from then, I have I’ve made a big step forward in locations. The and right now being able to what I saw before. People were been dreaming my life, and a whole new world country could study abroad for a year in Japan very polite and respectful to- about visiting full of fresh perspectives has mix its huge is something I am very grateful ward each other, the cities were Japan and my been opened for me. JIU creates development for. highly developed and clean, dream finally came true. Getting a very complex environment for with its tradi- Since I am enrolled in a and additionally, I was able to a scholarship to Josai University its students to learn different tions and cul- scholarship program, I some- buy whatever I could imagine enabled me to experience Japa- languages, cultures and to make tures. In ad- times help with Czech language in stores. nese life and gain good insight friends from all over the world. dition to the lectures. This has been a fruitful Later, during my studies, I into Japanese society. I took It doesn’t matter which coun- wonderful natural locations, I experience, because while it is a became interested in Japanese part in a variety of events and try you come from or what your feel the need to learn a lot from great opportunity to make more market and management prac- meetings that broadened my needs are, you always can find Japanese from a personal devel- friends, it is a very good way to tices. Many knowledge and perspective. I somebody who understands opment aspect on a daily basis. I deepen your language profi- international am really grateful that I have an you and is able to help. can confidently say that the JIU ciency in Japanese. It also made management opportunity to experience Japa- Finally, I’m excited that my Mizuta Scholarship was a great me realize many things I have standards have nese life firsthand. I am able to next semester in Japan is com- investment for my future. The not noticed as a native speaker. roots in Japan. boost my language skills not ing and I believe that I will reason for this is that Japanese Seeing students learning your I was very im- only during Japanese classes, make progress in my Japanese people are very hardworking native language and having an pressed how but also when simply shopping language skills, deepen my and complete their tasks in a interest in your culture is a very it developed or hanging out in Tokyo. During understanding of Asian cul- timely and organized man- rewarding feeling. into one of the strongest econo- spring break I’m planning to go ture and make the best of this ner. This approach taught me In the half year I have been mies in such a short period of on a 10-day trip during which I unique opportunity at Josai In- to remember my dreams every here, I have had many wonder- time. All of this made me curi- am going to visit major sightsee- ternational University. day. Also, I learned I should not ful encounters with people from ous about the culture of this ing spots. I am more than sure only dream, but I should plan all around the world. I am able country, which is why I started that before my departure to Po- by Erdenesuvd Enkhbayar and work hard to accomplish to learn a lot not only about to study the language. I believe land in August, I will further ex- my dreams in a detailed way. I Japanese culture, but also many understanding the language is pand my grasp and knowledge My name is Erdenesuvd Enkh- would like to thank JIU for help- different cultures firsthand. Re- the best way to get closer to un- of Japan and its various cultural bayar. But my foreign friends ing me work toward accom- cently, I also had the opportuni- derstanding the culture. elements.

teaching theory, methodology BRIDGE and practice in the concepts of (Vol. 10) second language acquisition. My objective for participating in Teaching Experience in this program was to learn more Northeastern University about teaching methodology in China by comparing how English and Japanese are taught. The teaching experience for by Jiro Watanabe, this program included teach- Graduate School of Humanities, ing four Japanese conversation Global Communications classes and two Japan-China cultural comparison classes. The JIU has a practical internship tasks were to prepare lesson program called The Overseas plans and teach each 100-min- Japanese Language Training ute class. The first-year students’ Internship Program granted by Japanese speaking and listening The Japan Foundation. The Japan abilities weren’t very high, but Foundation is an institution that the second-year students had conducts international cultural good listening and speaking skills. exchange programs throughout I was impressed by the progress the world. Their programs help made in learning Japanese in support Japanese language stu- such a short time, especially as dents who are working overseas I know how difficult foreign lan- in Japanese language institutions guage learning can be from my and organizations. experience teaching English to During the March winter Japanese students. break, I had the opportunity to I also conducted research into participate in an internship pro- how to improve students’ program to teach Japanese at North- nunciation by using the verbo- eastern University in Shenyang, tonal method. The verbo-tonal China. method is a phonetic teaching Currently, I am studying in method that emphasizes the Teaching a Japanese conversation class to second-year students. the Global Communication importance of intonation and Teaching English to Speakers of rhythm in pronunciation. My as- were still basic and they had a students improved more than the in course design, as well as im- Other Languages graduate pro- sumption was that first-year stu- larger capacity to improve. How- first-year students. prove my material development gram at JIU. My field of study dents would improve their pro- ever, the results were quite as- By taking part in this program, skills and my actual classroom is communicative language nunciation more, as their skills tonishing in that the second-year I was able to enhance my skills teaching. JIU TIMES | SPRING 2018 JU Corner 7

‘Ekiden’ relay team continues to make strides by Han Liu place in its 14th year of partici- cheerful mood was present not this turning point. I hope that all of ners staying with us for the com- pating after being absent for two only in the ekiden runners, but in you will do your best and improve ing year. I believe that it is possible The “ekiden” long-distance years. This was the fourth time the faculty, alumni and parents your ranking in the coming year,” to get third place if we stimulate relay race between Tokyo and that the club was seeded after association members who came said President Akira Shirahata. healthy competition and help Hakone was held on Jan. 2 and falling short the past three times to show their support. Moreover, club supervisor Seiji runners to improve their levels. I 3. The Josai University Men’s they’ve participated. “I feel so grateful that the club Kushibe stated: “It helps a lot that believe in this possibility and will Ekiden Club claimed seventh At a meeting after the race, a has achieved such a great record at we have eight experienced run- strive hard (to meet it).”

Let’s exchange! | Vol. 1

by Zuzanna Bielecka take for granted in Poland, might versity’s Japanology Master’s Pro- from different backgrounds, the Japan. Here, I have met lots of be quite the opposite in Japan. gram. As of now, I am studying respect I give is always given friends from different countries My name is Zuzanna Bielecka Since much of verbal and non- under Josai University’s Faculty back, and it makes it possible to and it is a precious opportunity and I come from Poland. Three verbal communication in Japan of Management as an exchange bring our cultures closer. As I am to be able to communicate with and a half years ago I started my is shown differently than in my student. learning from others about their people from all over the world. Japanese studies at the University country, I had to pay much more I remember when I was still 15, cultures, it always inspires me to During this time, I have learned of Warsaw. At that time, I didn’t attention to it to make friends just a freshman learn more and more, and broad- a lot about the history of differ- speak any Japanese or know with other students at Josai Uni- in high school, en my horizons. ent cultures. much about Japan. But because versity. But perhaps what is ex- my friend and I Talking with native Japanese As for school life, when I just I was interested in studying a for- tremely special about cultural made a bucket speakers on a daily basis is truly arrived in Japan, I was nervous eign language and learning about exchange is that even though list, and one of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and afraid to communicate with another culture, I decided to give there is so much that differs from the entries was so I would like to make the most others, but my teachers and it a go and I’m glad I made that what you know — language, cul- “moving to Ja- of it. I have become more con- friends here are all kind and decision. Last ture, life experiences — you are pan.” I would fident in my Japanese skills and friendly. They gave me lots of year, an oppor- still able to find some common have never thought that I would I will keep exploring this whole encouragement when I strug- tunity I longed ground with people around you. actually be able to cross out this new world around me. gled and now I am becoming for finally came This one semester at Josai Uni- entry, since it seemed so far away more and more confident. to be — I got a versity has definitely changed and impossible. But thanks to by Sang Chu The exchange student life chance to study not only the way I view Japan, but this scholarship, without any ex- is full of hap- in Japan. I en- also made me look from a higher aggeration, my childhood dream My name is Sang Chu, and piness; it not rolled in the perspective at my own culture came true, and I will always be I’m an exchange student from only helps you Contemporary Policies Depart- and realize new things about incredibly grateful for that. China. Before coming to Japan, I acquire aca- ment at Josai University’s Sakado myself as well. Even though I I have already traveled to some studied at the Dalian University demic knowl- Campus. I came to Japan with sometimes still struggle to find beautiful locations in Japan, such of Foreign Languages where I edge, but it the hopes that many other for- the correct words in Japanese, I as Sendai and Matsushima, but I first started my Japanese stud- has also made eign students have; enhancing see progress in my studies and I am a frequent visitor to Tokyo as ies. Now, I am studying at Josai me more and my language abilities, making am looking forward to the next well. One of the best experienc- University. more independent. Now, I want many new friends, challenging five months of my stay in Japan. es was resting in an onsen (hot Since I was a kid, I had great to improve my Japanese speak- myself in a completely new and spring) next to the ocean, and interest in foreign languages ing and writing capabilities and unknown environment and, most by Agnes Dalmadi watching the night sky above me. and I know how useful and im- get a master’s degree. I know I of all, enjoying life during that All in all, any time I meet new portant it is to learn foreign lan- still have a lot of difficulties to one year of studying. My name is Agnes Dalmadi people or visit new places, I feel guages. I used to listen to Japa- overcome, but I will do my best After one semester, I can cer- and I am from Hungary. I came enchanted. Talking with locals, nese music and watch Japanese to work on this goal. tainly say that it was worth it. I into contact with the Japanese fellow classmates and other ex- dramas and I was also interested I am looking forward to the am grateful to Josai University for language when I was still in high change students always changes in Japan’s culture and history, so rest of my exchange life and no giving me a unique opportunity school, and it soon became ap- me little by little. I have become I decided to start learning Japa- matter what difficulties I meet, of having a taste of living in Japan parent that I wanted to pursue more tolerant, accepting and nese at university. I will stick to it. Being an ex- and getting to know people from an academic career in Japanese open-minded — all thanks to I am honored and grateful to change student in Japan has be- other countries. I have learned studies. Last year, I finished my meeting such interesting people. have such a good opportunity come one of the most cherished that some things that I would first year of Eotvos Lorand Uni- Even though we all come to be an exchange student in memories of my life. 8 JU Corner JIU TIMES | SPRING 2018 ‘Ekiden’ relay team aims to improve with coaching couple

by Han Liu mer coach Shuhei Akaba became director on April 1. Yukiko Akaba, a long-distance Yukiko Akaba entered Josai runner who represented Japan at University in 1998. She won the the Beijing Olympics and won the All-Japan Intercollegiate Women’s Japan collegiate women’s “ekiden” Ekiden Championship in her long-distance relay race twice first and third years of university. while studying at the university, Moreover, she received a personal has become the adviser and coach performance reward for four con- of the Women’s Ekiden Club. Ad- secutive years. After graduation, ditionally, her husband and for- she played an active role as a runner for a corporate factory team. She competed in the 10,000-meter race in the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008, then transitioned to mara- thons and retired after winning the International Women’s Marathon Championship in 2014. “I remember clearly how excited I was when I won,” Yukiko said. Regarding her appointment as coach, “this time as staff, together with my husband, I will help the students to achieve their goals and experience that excitement.” Shuhei Akaba formerly served as the manager of Josai University Track and Field Club, as well as the coach of a corporate team. “It is so impactful and great news that we have the Akabas to demonstrate their leadership to our university. I hope that you will create a new history for the club,” said President Akira Shirahata in his welcoming speech.

Drum beats grow louder as group expands

by Han Liu

Josai Kawagoe High School gave an excellent “keyaki” (zelkova tree) drum performance at the “ekiden” long-distance relay send-off party on Dec. 15. The Japanese drum team was established in 2005 initially as a volunteer activity held by student council. “We use Japanese drums, but it is basically for volunteer activities. The performance shows how strong an all-male school is,” said a student. There are 29 members on the current team; 12 from the second grade and 17 from the first grade. The team practices for two hours from Monday to Saturday after school. Initially, there were only five drums, but there are currently over 30 and a far greater variety. The team performs 30 to 40 times annually, not only at school events and the Kawagoe Festival, but also at welfare facilities and other locations. One team member shared their ambition: “Different from other musical instruments, the enchant- ment of the Japanese drum lies in its sound that echoes through the body. The Josai Kawagoe Japa- nese drum team wants to amaze the audience with great perfor- mances.”