Produced by × JIU TIMES Vol. 3 WINTER 2013 International soccer match at JIU aids Japan-South Korea relations by The Japan Times tournament jointly hosted by Japan and displayed on the field, followed by the South Korea. The soccer field opened in players and the playing of each school’s Josai International University hosted the May last year and is named after the late anthem. first international friendly soccer match at Prince Takamado, who did much for soc- The match was refereed by Yuichi the Prince Takamado Memorial Sports cer in Japan and helped bring the World Nishimura, an international referee for Park at JIU’s Togane Campus in Chiba Pre- Cup to Asia. FIFA who officiated at the 2010 World Cup fecture on Dec. 11, 2012. Among the dignitaries attending the in South Africa. Hannam scored first but The match pitted Hannam University’s event were Princess Takamado, JIU Chan- JIU came back to tie the match in the first South Korean national champion soccer cellor Noriko Mizuta, Hannam President half. In the second half, an opportunistic team with JIU’s squad led by manager Kim Hyung-tae and Saburo Kawabuchi, JIU goal gave the home team a hard-fought Tetsuji Koyama, a former team coordina- former president of the Japan Football As- victory. tor for the Japanese national soccer team. sociation. Besides the soccer match, there were Hannam, one of JIU’s sister schools, was Before the match, Princess Takamado performances by taiko drummers and founded in 1956 and is located in Daejeon, (whose second daughter, Princess Ayako, a samul-nori traditional Korean percus- South Korea. attends JIU and is a soccer team assistant), sion ensemble and a mochitsuki rice-cake The event was intended to foster cultur- Chancellor Mizuta and President Kim par- pounding event in which Princess Taka- al exchange to improve Japan-South Korea ticipated in a ceremonial planting of three mado, Chancellor Mizuta and President relations as well as to commemorate the black pine trees at the entrance to the Kim participated. 20th anniversary of JIU and the 10th anni- sports park. Then the flags of Japan, South A reception followed at which the above JIU Chancellor Noriko Mizuta (right) and Hannam University President Kim Hyung-tae (second from right) greet the soccer versary of the 2002 FIFA World Cup soccer Korea, and the FIFA Fair Play banner were dignitaries all made speeches in Japanese. ✯ teams from both universities at JIU’s Togane Campus. Ambassador who saved Jews from Nazis honored on 100th birthday by JIU Times that it is possible to make a difference by putting words into action. What do you During World War II, a Swedish Ambas- think motivated him? sador by the name of Raoul Wallenberg As the Cultural Attaché of Sweden put saved the lives of 100,000 Jewish people it in his speech, in each of us there is a from the Nazi occupation. On October 25, small piece of Wallenberg because he, as 2012, a tree was planted in honor of the a diplomat, was not basically doing a dip- late Wallenberg’s 100th birthday at Josai lomatic job. So that is why we look at him, International University’s Togane Campus. not as a Swedish diplomat but also as a JIU became the first university in Japan to Hungarian. He saved Hungarians, he saved Symposium participants pose with students for a memorial photo after the event. hold such an event. Hungarian Jews, and he was doing it not Wallenberg was born in 1912 and was as a diplomat but as a man. So, in each of stationed in Hungary when the Nazi at- us we have a piece of Wallenberg, which Symposium celebrates 100 years tack on the Jews began with the Nazi in- can come out and should come out in cir- ternment of Jews in concentration camps, cumstances, when we have peace but also which ended in the Holocaust. Wallen- when we have war or peril around us. So of films from Nikkatsu studio berg used his position as an ambassador Wallenberg’s example is a telling example by issuing protective passports to 100,000 JIU officials and special guests plant a tree in honor of Raoul Wallenberg. and that’s why I am calling the comparison by Benjamin Collins for film education. The hundred years of people in order to keep them from being of Wallenberg’s efforts at the end of World Student, Faculty of Media Studies history that Nikkatsu Corporation has built sent to the concentration camps. Later, Hungary, by Hanako Nakayama vice can you give us as a representative War II and the 1956 revolution, which for is part of Japanese history and beyond that in 1981, Wallenberg was issued honorary Do you often come to Japan? of your country? Hungarians is a very important event, and In September 2012, motion picture com- a part of world history. With the help from citizenships by the U.S., Canada and Israel. As a matter of fact this is my first time. I’m also, apart from my present occu- commemorating the 56th anniversary of pany Nikkatsu Corporation celebrated its Nikkatsu Corporation, we would like to On the day of the event held at JIU, the My boss, the Deputy Prime Minister of pation, a university teacher, so it’s good to it, we can learn a lot from Wallenberg, not 100th anniversary. A symposium was held develop the next generation of Japanese Hungarian, Swedish and Israeli ambas- Hungary, was here three years ago, so he see such a beautiful university and your only because of his deeds but because of at our Tokyo Kioi-cho Campus on Decem- filmmakers.” sadors as well as Hungarian Minister of established the connection with the uni- university’s international school, and I his example as a man and as a diplomat. ber 1, 2012, to commemorate the occa- The Nikkatsu film “Foundry Town,” star- Justice Zoltán Kovács were honored as versity and he had a big lecture for hun- myself have spent almost 10 years in an Finally, would you send a message to sion. Josai International University is cur- ring Sayuri Yoshinaga, was screened, after guests. After the tree planting ceremony, a dreds of students who were here. international environment, and I know all students? rently cooperating with Nikkatsu in build- which Tadao Sato, president of the Japan lecture was held in the Mizuta Memorial I remember that. Could you tell us a how beneficial it is for students to be in an Use these occasions when we com- ing a new film and arts program under the Institute of the Moving Image, gave a lec- Hall by guest speaker Fumiko Ishioka from bit about your position as minister? international environment like this. So, it’s memorate history together, or in line with school’s media department. ture on “The Role of Nikkatsu Corporation the Tokyo Holocaust Education Resource At present I am a Minister of State in the a real pleasure and honor that you invited the experiences you have in an interna- The venue was filled with over 180 fans in the History of Japanese Cinema.” Center. A total of 500 students attended the Ministry of Public Administration and Jus- me to this place, and I am grateful to your tional environment, and use these telling of Nikkatsu and Josai students. JIU Chan- Then Masahiro Shinoda, a visiting pro- lecture. tice, which is the coordinating agency back Chancellor for inviting me here, and I con- stories and telling lessons actually to rely cellor Noriko Mizuta opened the event, fessor at JIU, and Kichitaro Negishi, the During this event, three students from in Hungary. So, apart from public adminis- gratulate you on the campus because it is a on or build on in your later life. saying: “Josai International University has president of Tohoku University of Art and the Department of International Exchange tration and justice issues, we have respon- beautiful environment and a very nice at------just passed our own 20-year anniversary Design, both film directors, respectively Studies, Hanako Nakayama, Daiki Inayoshi sibilities in the field of public diplomacy. mosphere, and the international company Ambassador Nissim Ben-Shitrit from Is- as we are pushing forward in raising new gave talks about “The Heritage of Nik- and Moët Takahashi, conducted interviews So I am responsible for public diplomacy, of students shows that they are really hav- rael by Daiki Inayoshi talent to contribute to the film industry. katsu Corporation” and “The Relationship with each ambassador and minister. The which means traveling around the world ing a good time here. The quality of edu- Can you tell us a little about your posi- In 2013, not far from this hall, a new post- between Shochiku and Nikkatsu.” Akira interviews follow: and establishing connections and also cul- cation is high, and you can learn not only tion as an ambassador? production facility built in cooperation Mizuta Lippit, a professor from the Univer- Interview with Zoltán Kovács, Minister of tural exchanges and diplomatic ties. from the institution but from each other. Well, I came five years ago to Japan be- with Nikkatsu Corporation will be com- sity of Southern California, also gave a talk State for Public Diplomacy and Relations of In terms of global education, what ad- Ambassador Wallenberg shows us Continued on Page 6 pleted, which I hope will become a center on “Perspectives from Abroad.” ✯

English education in Japan Inside This Issue by Paul Schalow gram at Josai International University. Peo- Scene on Campus Insights Director, All-English BA Program ple sometimes ask me if teaching classes Page 2 Page 4 in English to non-native speakers requires ▶ ▶ English education in Japan has a long simplifying the content of the courses to Memorial Service for NEW COLUMN: Serendipity history dating back to the mid-19th centu- make them comprehensible. I have never Honorary Chancellor ▶ The Declaration of ry. I have always been fascinated by the ex- found this to be necessary. In my experi- Seiko Mizuta Independence citing stories of Japanese men and women ence students are eager to rise to the chal- who mastered English early on, such as Na- lenge. Because Japanese students have a kahama (John) Manjiro, a young fisherman reputation for being shy in class, people Views from Abroad rescued by an American whaling ship in also sometimes ask me if classroom dis- 1841 who went on to become a valued in- cussion is dead in the All-English Program. Paul Schalow and students in his class, where they translated Japanese poems. Page 5 terpreter and translator for the late-Tokuga- My answer is that, on the contrary, even ▶ Impressions on Philippine- wa and early-Meiji governments; or Umeko supposedly shy Japanese students open up den (www.jiu.ac.jp/manyo), where 41 trees student came up with at least one beautiful Japanese Relations Tsuda who, at the tender age of 6, went to and learn to enjoy expressing themselves and flowers mentioned in poems in the translation. In this way, all of the students the United States in 1871 on the Iwakura in class when they are surrounded by in- Manyoshu are planted. The class was in- had a chance to express themselves and to ▶ Polish-Japanese Friendship ▶ Gozo Yoshimasu Award Mission, lived in Washington, D.C., during ternational students who love to speak up. spired by this unique resource and decid- be included in the final publication. ▶ Letters from California her early years, and eventually graduated I would like to share an example of a ed to translate the 41 poems into English. The poems were an introduction into ▶ 89th Hakone Ekiden from Bryn Mawr College near Philadelphia course I taught last year at JIU that illus- As instructor, I distributed the poems in more than the history of Japanese writing, in 1892. These pioneers mastered English trates these points. The course was called Japanese to the class and discussed their but also into the hearts and minds of the Back Story and turned their knowledge and skills into “Japan and Asia,” and in it we studied Ja- meaning one by one in English. Once stu- Manyo-era poets. I was especially pleased Page 3 careers at a pivotal time in Japan’s history. pan’s adoption of Chinese script and the dents had a good idea of what each poem when the one Japanese student in the class Page 6 ▶ International Lecture Series It seems to me that today, as in the ear- development of the kana writing system, was about, they prepared their translations told me afterward that she had never been ▶ Natto Project ly Meiji years, Japan has reached another paying special attention to the eighth-cen- and brought them to the next class. We went interested in the Manyoshu before, but ▶ First Sunrise of the New exciting moment in English education. tury Manyoshu, in which Chinese charac- around the table and each student read his now she wanted to read more. To me this Year ▶ A Prominent Visitor One sign of this is the increasing demand ters were often used phonetically to write or her translation; then we chose the best meant that, in an interesting kind of rever- ▶ Kamogawa Corner ▶ Women's Leader Scholarship for courses taught in English at Japanese Japanese sounds. JIU has a small park on translation for publication. The process was sal, English had provided a gateway into universities, such as in the All-English Pro- its Togane Campus called the Manyo Gar- full of laughter and enjoyment, and every her own cultural heritage. ✯

PAGE: 1 2 Scene on Campus JIU TIMES WINTER 2013 Universities hold memorial service for Honorary Chancellor Seiko Mizuta

by JIU Times mained chancellor. After her resignation, she served as honorary chancellor and advisor. Award for Excellence recipients Yuka Nakamura (third from left) and Yui Watanabe (second from right) with Professor Gozo Yoshimasu (right) JIU President Hakuo Honorary Chancellor of Josai University For 30 years after Mikio Mizuta won his Yanagisawa (second from left) and Chancellor Noriko Mizuta. Educational Corporation and founder of first seat in the House of Representatives Josai International University Seiko Mizuta (during the first post-World War II election passed away on January 4 at age 100. in Japan), Seiko Mizuta supported her hus- The Gozo Yoshimasu Award: JIU’s annual high A memorial service was held in Gokoku- band with steadfast strength as he moved ji Temple in Tokyo at 1 p.m. on January 17. from serving as representative into the de- school essay contest looks into ‘forming bonds’ Approximately 2,000 mourners, includ- manding roles of Minister of Finance and ing former Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, then Minister of Trade and Industry dur- by Koichi Haga chronologically traces the events and his among other notables, attended. ing Japan’s era of rapid economic growth. Assistant Professor, feelings from the time he realized that his Plentiful flowers, donated by luminaries Thereafter, she began her 27-year tenure as Faculty of International Humanities father was missing until his father’s final as well as members of the Imperial family university chancellor. return home. Judges of the award were such as Her Royal Highness Princess Taka- Her biggest accomplishment was to es- opened the Tokyo Kioi-cho Campus in The winners of last year’s Gozo Yoshi- struck by the sense of urgency and longing mado decorated the altar. tablish Josai Women’s Junior College in 2005 and the Awa-Kamogawa Campus in masu Award were honored in an award expressed in the essay. Morinaga’s plain Josai trustee Minoru Nagaoka presided 1983. It was a pioneering idea at that time 2006. With her principle of “the pen and ceremony held on November 3, 2012, dur- and amiable writing style helped convey over the funeral service, where messages that women represent important and tal- the sword,” she strengthened student club ing the university festival on the Togane the depth of his emotion and anxiety to the of condolence were presented, begin- ented resources with which to sustain the activities as well as expanded university fa- Campus. The theme of this year’s contest readers. Gozo Yoshimasu, the chairman of ning with that of House of Representatives society and the economy. Her second big- cilities. She added research centers and re- was “Forming Bonds in the Age of Global- the awards committee and a well-known member Eisuke Mori. Telegrams from peo- gest accomplishment was the foundation alized the goal of having a true internation- ization.” In total, 654 essays were submit- poet, commented that Morinaga “writes so ple offering their condolences, beginning of Josai International University in 1992. al campus through promoting exchanges ted including 23 from overseas. This is a well that the reader can feel the weight of with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, were then Foreseeing the coming competitive so- and collaboration with sister universities 47% increase from last year, showing the [his] care for his father.” placed before the tablet holding the photo- ciety and global standards, she sought to abroad. With her efforts, the groundwork growing recognition of the award and stu- This essay contest was created to give graph of our deceased honorary chancellor. develop international talent who can make was established to set up sports teams to dents’ interest in this year’s theme. high school students an opportunity to On behalf of the bereaved, Chancellor valuable contributions to their community. compete in events like the Hakone Ekiden. The top award was given to Iota Mori- think and express their concerns through Noriko Mizuta greeted the attendees, saying, Both institutions were established in As chancellor she conducted sound, naga for his essay “Family Bonds.” Mori- a global perspective. Chancellor Mizuta “My mother became acquainted with a lot response to the demands of society with safe management and financing of the af- naga is currently a freshman at Kitakyushu told the students during the ceremony that of people. She fulfilled the duties of a chan- a view toward helping it advance. She filiated Josai universities and guided the National College of Technology. He vividly they can form global bonds in the process cellor, with the support of these people.” worked on the addition of academic fac- development of the present Josai Univer- depicted his experiences during the days of writing, in which they give voice to their In 1976 Seiko Mizuta became successor ulties and departments as well as the es- sity and Josai International University. ing Kujuukuri in 2010. following the Great East Japan Earthquake, thoughts and form the voice into a work. to founder Mikio Mizuta in her new role as tablishment of graduate courses. Our honorable chancellor was also a fa- With the guidance she handed down to us, when he and his family members could Besides Morinaga, awards for excellence chancellor and president of Josai University. In 2002 she presided over the restora- mous haiku poet and an honorable mem- let us along with all the faculty and staff push not contact his father, who was working were given to Yui Watanabe for “Forming Mikio Mizuta passed away that same year, so tion of the house where founder Mikio ber of the Haiku Poet Association. She forward in further developing Josai University at the Onagawa Nuclear Plant in Miyagi Bonds in the Age of Globalization” and until her retirement in 2004, Seiko Mizuta re- Mizuta was born in Kamogawa. She published five Haiku anthologies, includ- and Josai International University. ✯ Prefecture on March 11, 2011. His essay Yuka Nakamura for “Bands and Bonds.” ✯ Gaining from cultural exchange while giving back to Japan

by Aliz Jámbor gratitude is to try to do our best at school and imír Tomšík, vice-governor of the Czech the Japanese students, and during the week Recipient of the Mizuta Hungarian take an active part in school life and school National Bank, and the Raoul Wallenberg at definite periods we check their home- Scholarship events. We are all attending Japanese lan- memorial ceremony. On occasions such as work, explain the most difficult parts again guage courses of different levels this semester the Wellness Exchange Day in Kamogawa, and help them practice the language with Eleven Hungarian students from five dif- as we entered JIU with different levels of pro- the Togane School Festival, the Internation- extra exercises and everyday conversation. ferent Hungarian universities are studying ficiency in Japanese. The Japanese Language al Exchange Association’s Food Party at the If there is a need, we help them in German at Josai International University thanks to Proficiency Test at the beginning of Decem- Togane Campus and the 5th Asian Connec- and English as well. We also try to make the Mizuta Hungarian Scholarship. Two of ber was a great motivation for learning and tions Christmas Party in Makuhari, Chiba, them interested in Hungarian culture. For ex- us are students in the Faculty of Tourism at a good chance to show that our efforts have we tried to represent Hungarian culture ample, before Christmas the Hungarian Club the Awa-Kamogawa Campus, one student not been in vain. Besides Japanese language through performing Hungarian folk dance in organized a Hungarian-style Christmas party belongs to the Faculty of Media Studies and courses we take lessons relevant to our fac- traditional costumes, singing folk songs and where we made some traditional food and Hungarian students visiting Nikko in November 2012. the others are students of the Department of ulty and department taught mainly in Eng- cooking traditional foods. In these events sang Hungarian Christmas songs together. International Exchange Studies at the Togane lish. As for extracurricular activities, we have we tried to share our knowledge about our We are making every effort to get in con- had to talk about the geography, climate, program held at the Togane Campus as well, Campus. Due to this unique opportunity, the got one member each in the ceramics circle, homeland while talking with local people, tact with Japanese people outside the uni- customs, celebrations and education of their where we made autumn decorations with the three people who arrived in March as well as movie circle and calligraphy circle. other exchange students and foreigners. versity, too. During this semester we visited own country. During the other two elemen- children and sang autumn songs together. those who came in September can study and From September on, we took part in vari- Following in the footsteps of the previous Japanese elementary schools three times. The tary school visits, to Tokigane and Shirasato, We have and will continue to try to take part live in Japan for almost a whole year. ous events organized by the university. We Hungarian exchange students, we joined Funabashi Elementary School was especially we attended classes with the children, partici- in as many school trips and student exchange Without this scholarship, we might never attended the opening ceremony of Ferenc the Hungarian language mentor program. memorable because the students from China, pated in sports and other fun activities and parties as possible in order to deepen the ex- have been able to visit Japan, let alone study Kosa’s photo exhibition, the special lecture It means that some of us are attending the America, Brazil, Norway and Hungary were taught them basic information about our change and understanding between Japanese and live here. The only way to express our on the Czech economic situation by Vlad- Hungarian language classes together with divided into small groups with teachers and countries. Some of us joined the Kid’s Library students and students from abroad. ✯ 89th Hakone Ekiden 8th bookkeeping competition by Shiori Kanazawa Department of Social and Economic by Miyokazu Hayata The most important theme to emerge Systems, Faculty of Contemporary Policy Professor and Associate Dean, Faculty of from the competition is the notion that Studies Management and Information Sciences universities should work in increasing co- The Ekiden Club after the race. operation with high schools and industry. Josai University, a sister school of Josai The 8th National High School Book- Student members of the Miyokazu International University, participated in the Twenty teams participate every year. keeping Competition was held at the Hayata Accounting Expert Sub Course at 89th Hakone Ekiden on January 2 and 3. Many people consider the Hakone Ekiden Kioi-cho Campus in Tokyo on October the Kioi-cho Campus conducted the com- An ekiden is a long distance relay race. “indispensable” to the New Year in Japan. 13, 2012, with 295 high school students petition from start to finish. A student-au- Sometimes referred to as a “road relay,” the Josai University is famous for its Hakone taking part. thored analysis numbering approximately race was originally developed in Japan so Ekiden performance, finishing in 6th last This competition is held annually under 150 pages will be published in the near is normally referred to as just ekiden. The year, and was appearing in the race for the the auspices of the Faculty of Management future. race covers 217.9 km and 10 runners from 10th straight year. Unfortunately, the 5th and Information Sciences and Dean Kenji At the end of the competition, four Professors and members of the competition’s management team. each qualifying university take part in this runner of our team had an accident and Nozawa. seminar members each gave a presenta- two-day competition. On January 2 runners was not able to complete his leg of the The competition gives students the op- tion, the titles of which were: “The cost of sentation based on market research re- pan Chamber of Commerce, The Japa- leave from Otemachi, Tokyo, and go up the race, so Josai could not receive a ranking. portunity to demonstrate their compe- studies and development after IFS appli- ports); “Attaining a job offer from a trad- nese Language Examination Committee mountains to the day’s goal in Hakone. On Ekiden Club members wish to thank ev- tence, technical skills and ability to use cation”; “Accounting of retirement benefit ing company.” and JIU faculty members met to discuss January 3, the runners start from Hakone eryone for your encouragement and hope systematic theory in bookkeeping, ac- after IFS application”; “How communities After the competition, 33 high school the educational implications of the and finish near the Imperial Palace. to have your continued support. ✯ counting and cost accounting. are activated through food issues” (a pre- teachers and representatives of the Ja- competition. ✯

Character building through learning: JIU’s mission Profile of Chancellor Mizuta JIU prides itself on its youthful the development of the abilities to take The Chancellor of Josai University JIU TIMES ambition and energy, on its the initiative in their endeavors. Educational Corporation, Dr. Noriko Staff and Contributors commitment to forming the characters The first of these three programs, Mizuta graduated from Tokyo Woman’s of young people with dreams and “field training,” was first introduced in Christian University. She earned her noble visions of working for the benefit Japan by JIU and includes a variety of Ph.D. in American Literature from Yale Trevor Ballance Taeko Nasu of both local and international internships and on-the-job training. The University, then taught as an Assistant communities. The university is guided second program is “project training,” in Professor and then as an Associate by the spiritual legacy of its founder, a which students undertake various Professor in the Faculty of Comparative Michael Critchley Dale Sinner mission of “character building through projects that they have conceived and Literature at the University of Southern learning,” in helping students to make planned on their own. The third is California. Neale Cunningham Hideo Usuki themselves responsible individuals and “career education,” in which students She was appointed President of members of society at large. choose their future occupations and Josai University in 1994 and President JIU provides much more than start to prepare for their careers by of Josai International University in Maria Shiguemi Ichiyama Kathleen Van Deusen specialized and liberal education in the developing their own capabilities. 1996. Since 2004, she has held the post classroom. The university also offers Through these and other training of Chancellor of Josai University three practical training programs that and education programs, JIU helps Educational Corporation. focus on the use of foreign language students to find their mission in life and Dr. Mizuta’s fields of research are in and information processing skills for offers them solid support with specific Comparative Literature and Women’s 1 Gumyo, Togane-shi, Chiba 4-5-4 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo planning and implementation, and on preparation and training. Chancellor Noriko Mizuta Studies. http://www.jiu.ac.jp http://www.japantimes.co.jp

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初日の出 Hatsu hinode: First sunrise of the New Year from Kamogawa

by Daniel Stuntz Assistant Professor, Faculty of Tourism

Shin-nen akemashite omedetou gozaima- su! Happy New Year from Kamogawa! Every year for the last seven years at the Awa Campus in Kamogawa, visitors of all ages, young and old, including students, faculty and department staff, have come to enjoy the First Sunrise of the New Year Timon Screech, professor of the History of Art at the University of London, gives a (hatsu hinode), which overlooks the pic- lecture as part of the International Lecture Series at JIU. turesque Futomi Village and the expansive Pacific Ocean. This year’s annual event was the best yet with over 250 guests witness- International Lecture Series: A road to ing a brilliant sunrise breaking through the clouds at around 6:50 AM on January 1. Yoshiwara in the Edo Period in ukiyo-e Guests began arriving as early as 5:30 AM and were served free hot tea and by Tomoko Hirose again, or be carried in a carriage called a warm, sweet adzuki soup (おしるこ). Spe- 6:57 AM, January 1, 2013 at the Sunrise Deck of the Faculty of Tourism, Awa Campus, Kamogawa. Institute for Comparative Cultural Studies Yoshiwara kago, which afforded complete cial guests included Kamogawa Mayor Yuji privacy and anonymity. Yoshiwara had Katagiri and former Mayor Toshio Honda. variety of set dishes, of which osechi-ryori or nengajo (年賀状). According to news re- shorter kanji-only phrase kinga shinnen ( On November 10, 2012, Timon Screech, been set up by the Edo government as a The current Superintendent of Education (お節料理) is the most common, along ports, Japan Post said that it delivered more 謹賀新年) or simply “Happy New Year,” is a professor of the history of art at SOAS cleansing place for the city, together with in Kamogawa, Jun Noda, as well as former with ozoni (お雑煮). Osechi-ryori consists than 1.9 billion nengajo nationwide this Jan- also commonly written on nengajo. (the School of Oriental and African Stud- execution gallows, and as a place to settle Superintendent Takao Hasegawa also paid of fish cakes, mashed sweet potato with uary 1, with more to be delivered during the On the first of January, as people begin ies), University of London, delivered a lec- burakumin and other outcast groups that a visit to the Awa Campus to enjoy the first chestnuts, boiled seaweed, burdock root next two weeks. In a time of social media to eat their osechi-ryori and ozoni and the ture at the JIU Kioi-cho Campus in Tokyo. were discriminated against on the opposite sunrise. Other guests included Yoshihiro and sweet black soybeans. Ozoni is a soup like Facebook, e-mail and instant messag- nengajo arrive, parents and grandparents His lecture, titled “A Guide to Edo Culture: side of the demon’s gate, northwest of Edo. Ogata, chairman of the local Association of mochi rice cakes, usually softened in a ing, it is especially wonderful to still receive across Japan give otoshidama (お年玉) to A Road to Yoshiwara Displayed in Ukiyo-e,” Who could go to Yoshiwara? Samurai, for the Faculty of Tourism in Kamogawa, toaster oven or over a grill. Ingredients of greeting cards in the good old mailbox, of- the children in the family. Otoshidama is was part of the International Lecture Series merchants, doctors and Buddhist monks the former chairman, Toshio Saito, and both osechi and ozoni can vary depend- ten with photos of family, friends and their the custom of giving money to children, organized by the International Education formed the bulk of the customers. Samurai Chief Secretary Yasuo Wakisaka. ing on the regions of Japan and today su- children on it and a personalized, handwrit- typically in small, decorated envelopes Center at the JIU Togane Campus. deposited their swords before they entered New Year’s in Japan is a unique expe- shi and sashimi are eaten as well as non- ten note wishing you the best in the coming called pochibukuro, sometimes with The International Lecture Series started Yoshiwara and wore hats to hide their dis- rience steeped in tradition and annual Japanese dishes. Eating these traditional year. It is a tradition that is unique to Japan popular anime characters like Hello Kitty, in 2005 and is co-hosted by the Toshiba tinctive hairstyle, thereby pretending to be year-end and New Year customs. Ameri- foods can last for a few days or a whole and I hope it keeps going despite the ease Doraemon and Anpanman. It’s always International Foundation and the Founda- merchants. In a similar manner, monks cans like me are pleasantly shocked to week. In some areas a seven-herb rice at which we can communicate with one delightful to see Japanese appreciate both tion of Global Life Learning Center. would take off their clerical garments in or- learn that it is a relatively quiet celebra- soup nanakusagayu (七草粥) is served on another through the Internet. the traditional and modern aspects of its The lectures are delivered four or five times der to pass as doctors as both had shaved tion compared to the party atmosphere January 7 — jinjitsu (人日) — a day of rest Common New Year’s greetings include culture in celebrations as you see at New a year by scholars and researchers who are heads in the Edo period. All caste affiliation and fireworks displays associated with after eating so much food. This celebration the standard kotoshi mo yoroshiku o-negai- Year’s and all throughout the year in Japan. recognized internationally as experts in their had to be relinquished at the entrance gate. many Western countries. At midnight on is also known as nanakusa no sekku (七草 shimasu (今年もよろしくお願いします) or “I As 2013 begins, everyone here at the fields, both inside and outside Japan. The lec- Moreover, customers had to be very rich December 31, Buddhist temples all across の節句) or The Feast of Seven Herbs. hope for your continued support in the Faculty of Tourism would like to wish you, tures revolve around a unifying theme, which and familiar with the customs in Yoshiwara, Japan ring in the New Year as visitors pray In December leading up to the New coming year,” as well as shin-nen ake- your families and friends a safe and pleas- is recast each year. In 2012, the unifying idea which was the largest licensed red-light dis- for ridding themselves of the sins of the Year’s festivities, people are busy cleaning mashite omedetou gozaimasu (新年明けま ant New Year. We hope to see you next was “Japan of the Future in the World.” The trict, to avoid embarrassment when negotiat- previous year. After this is done, people their homes and businesses as well as cre- しておめでとうございます) or “Happiness year for hatsu hinode – the First Sunrise of presentations are open to the public, provid- ing with the prostitutes. This begs the ques- celebrate the New Year by eating a wide ating the famous New Year’s greeting cards, to you at the dawn of the New Year.” The the New Year! ✯ ing both students as well as the general pub- tion: How could poor ukiyo-e artists enter the lic with a window of intellectual opportunity quarter to draw and portray the courtesans? and the inspiration to think about Japan’s In fact, the artists would ask to accompany situation in the world and the Japanese per- rich merchants into Yoshiwara, where they spective. Lecturers who are non-native speak- then drew pictures of the prostitutes. ers of Japanese are required to present in Professor Screech then showed slides of KAMOGAWA Japanese as one of the invitation terms to the some ukiyo-e prints of places between down- series. In this way, and under the mantle of town Edo and Yoshiwara: Kuramae, Ryogoku- Japanese language, the International Educa- bashi, Yanagibashi, Asakusa, Mokuboji and tion Center has been able to advance cultural Nihonzutsumi. Each ukiyo-e has a character- CORNER exchange and enhance mutual understand- istic pattern that contains hidden meanings ing among university students, members of as well as representations of the season. For society and people from other countries. example, when we look at Ando Hiroshige’s Through Professor Screech’s lecture, ukiyo-e of Nihonzutsumi, we can see a large participants were able to learn that ukiyo-e number of hand-carried carriages (Yoshiwara International (Japanese woodblock prints) of prostitutes kago) heading toward Yoshiwara, together in the Yoshiwara pleasure quarters of Edo with the moon and a flight of geese. Inside Exchange Students (Tokyo) do not display the truth about the the carriages, people would have felt as if they district in the Edo period. Ukiyo-e were a fan- were sitting on a lotus flower like the Buddha, tasy or a mythology for men, most of whom or even as if they had already passed from this had never visited Yoshiwara. All the courte- life and were ascending to heaven. The moon by Yasuko Wachi grass) with selected carnations and or- Visiting Professor, Faculty of Tourism sans, called oiran, are portrayed beautifully indicates that the journey from Edo to Yoshi- chids. Soon two Polish students, Marcin László chooses flowers for his first in ukiyo-e prints to attract people who had wara was unsettling and ghostly. The moon Switaj and Filip Ciepinski, jointly com- ikebana artwork. never been to Yoshiwara. However, the prints and the geese (tsuki ni kari) together symbol- Vanessza Ujlakán, Ágnes Kiss and posed their own flower arrangement hid the fact that Yoshiwara was a very dirty ize famous autumn scenes. Therefore, ukiyo-e Adri Aradi tried out their first ikebana design, while Adri Aradi, Alexandra and folk entertainment (Nanking Tama- and dangerous place. According to a medical prints were not just an art to be appreciated (flower arrangement) with plenty of lo- Demianiuk and Anna Jozwiak tried to sudare, or traditional street performance physician, Kentaku Otsuki, about 10% of the aesthetically, they also provided a wealth of cal flowers from Kamogawa at the JIU use calligraphy brushes to produce their of skillful manipulation of screens made customers were syphilis patients. concealed information. Faculty of Tourism at the Awa Campus. masterpieces and invited the others to of wooden sticks) as well as wearing ki- Professor Screech also explained that it The International Education Center has The boys at first sat back to observe the vote for their favorite artwork. mono. They arrived October 9, 2012, for would have been very dangerous to have endeavored to create opportunities for stu- girls pick up flowers and containers, but Five exchange students from Szent a one-month, special short-stay program admitted that attractive courtesans were dents to better know both Japan and the then two Hungarian students, Gábor István University in Gödöllo, Hungary, at the Faculty of Tourism to initiate their really to be found in the Yoshiwara district. world around them by enhancing three Vermes and László Kelemen, wasted no and six from Warsaw, Poland, studied study and understanding of various as- Such ukiyo-e prints were sold only at the key educational platforms: the expansion of time to enjoy their own creative talent Japanese culture through learning the pects of Japanese culture, including gate or inside the licensed quarter. Ukiyo-e international education programs; the in- and began using traditional Japanese Japanese language, flower arrangement, visits to traditional temples in Narita, artists, such as Kitagawa Utamaro or Kat- ception of international education projects; flower scissors to produce the shin (the calligraphy, tea ceremony, pottery mak- Asakusa and Kamakura as well as to sushika Hokusai, portrayed the prostitutes and the development of international edu- tallest main stem) with a lily, the soe ing, music (Japanese harp, or koto, and modern shops in Harajuku, Shibuya and Adri demonstrates her calligraphy skill with her Kamogawa friends. working there in a very attractive way in cation networks. The International Lecture (shorter stem) and the hikae (lower traditional flute, or shakuhachi), dance Akihabara. ✯ order to sell as many prints as possible. Series provides an outstanding example of How did men reach Yoshiwara from how international education programs can downtown Edo? In fact, it took people be implemented and a platform to encour- by Sayuri Shibasaki can be used by Japanese tourists in Po- Assistant Professor, Faculty of Tourism about two hours to reach the pleasure dis- age students who are interested in both land, and in doing so provide a valuable trict. They had to walk, take a boat, walk Japanese and international culture. ✯ service to the Polish inbound tourism From October 9 to November 8, industry. 2012, five students from Szent Istvan Meanwhile, the Hungarian students University in Hungary and six students acted as teaching assistants and helped Fossil museum to open in April on Tokyo campus majoring in Japanese culture at the Pol- in JIU’s burgeoning Hungarian lan- by Ken Takahashi million years ago. Dr. Oishi’s collection con- ish-Japanese Institute of Information guage program. Thanks to our visitors’ Member, Planning Committee for the sists mainly of rare aquatic organisms such Technology in Warsaw joined the JAS- patience and skill, more students are Mizuta Memorial Museum network as fish from what is now Brazil and Leba- SO-sponsored Hungary-Poland Short becoming interested in Hungary and its non. Itasuchus composi, a kind of alligator, Visit Program at the Faculty of Tourism language. In fact, in October, three Fac- The Fossils Gallery of Josai International is a good example of the collection because in Kamogawa. (JASSO stands for the ulty of Tourism students departed Japan University is scheduled to open in April at a of the size and condition of the fossil as well Japan Student Services Organization.) for Budapest to undertake 6 months of new campus building in Tokyo. Part of the as the fact that few museums in the world While in Japan, the participants studied intensive tourism, Hungarian and Eng- museum network of the Josai University have such a specimen on display. Shenyang Japanese language and tourism, experi- lish training. Educational Corporation, the Oishi Fossils Normal University generously provided the enced Japanese cultural activities, and Also, with the support of the local Faculty of Tourism staff and students take a photo with the visiting students. Gallery of the Mizuta Memorial Museum academic replicas of precious specimens of visited a number of well-known tourist people of Kamogawa, the 11 overseas koto, which they also tried for them- non-Japanese people’s ideas and per- will house over 300 specimens endowed Anchiornis and Microraptor. Anchiornis is re- attractions while making new friends students were able to get hands-on selves. spectives. All of them enjoyed some- by Dr. Michio Oishi, a professor emeritus garded as the ancestor of birds and Microrap- at JIU. experience of Japanese culture. This Throughout their time in Japan, the thing different to their everyday lives as of the University of Tokyo. The new gallery tor is known as a four-winged feathered di- Students from both Hungary and included a visit to the Awa Campus by Polish and Hungarian students were students in Japan. also displays some important renderings of nosaur. They are important specimens to Poland took classes with Japanese stu- kimono master teachers who provided a supported by Japanese students from The Faculty of Tourism is offering specimens by the College of Paleontology of investigate the evolution of dinosaurs. dents and worked together on projects unique opportunity to wear kimono. For the Faculty of Tourism. This “Support unique opportunities like the Hungary- Shenyang Normal University in China, one A large-scale skeleton of the carnivorous di- and mutual learning. One such project many of the students it was, they said, Team” acted as hosts and provided hos- Poland Short Visit Program as a way for of JIU’s sister universities. nosaur Tyrannosaurus will be displayed at the saw Polish and Japanese students create the most memorable experience of their pitality for their overseas guests by of- students from abroad to learn about The gallery will present an inaugural entrance area of the building, creating a major Japanese language tourist maps of the visit to Japan. Also, the students visited fering logistical help such as language Japan, and for Japanese students to get exhibition on the life and atmosphere on draw for visitors, especially young children. streets of Warsaw, a city with little infor- the home of a member of the Support assistance, or as practical helpers by international experience without leav- Earth 100 million years ago, followed by The Oishi Fossils Gallery of the Mizuta mation in Japanese. Work will continue Association of the Faculty of Tourism. guiding their guests during short trips ing Japan. We look forward to welcom- lectures and workshops for students and Memorial Museum will be open to the on this project this year to refine these There, the 11 students enjoyed a tra- and excursions. It was an ideal way for ing even more international students residents of the surrounding communities public as well as for symposiums. Specially maps when the Polish students return to ditional Japanese barbecue on an irori the JIU students to speak English in an on such programs at our campus in Ka- in the center of metropolitan Tokyo. designed scientific educational programs Japan. The aim is to present the maps fireplace. The host also entertained his informal setting, and to get to know mogawa again soon. ✯ The specimens in the gallery are from the will also be provided to elementary school to the Polish Tourist Bureau so that they visitors by playing the shakuhachi and mid-Cretaceous period, which is about 100 pupils from the area. ✯

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by Kenichi Matsuno headquarters over here helps. But it goes be- hour to a graduate school after a long day at institutions is critical for cultivating a new Visiting Professor yond the administrative advantage. work. Here, the classes are offered in the eve- vision with solutions in mind. First, the program clearly and proudly posi- ning and on Saturdays to accommodate our The GSIA makes it possible that the stu- With the approval from the Ministry of tions itself as a new type of practice-oriented, busy schedules. It’s quite intensive and not dents take courses from a diverse set of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Tech- global graduate program designed for future easy, for sure. But it definitely helps.” five tracks, or interrelated concentration nology, the Graduate School of International leaders in both public and business adminis- The prime location may be a necessary areas: Policy Studies, International Stud- Administration (GSIA) of JIU is officially set to tration. The location provides a unique van- condition in light of offering convenient ies, International Corporate Management, be inaugurated in April 2013. It is an impor- tage point to navigate the challenges in their access to the faculty and aspiring profes- Hospitality Management and Tourism, tant milestone for JIU in many ways. respective professional domains, public or sionals with full-time work in the central and International Communication. This Originally launched in April 2011 as a pro- private, from the center of key policy and busi- Tokyo area. Needless to say, however, that integrated curriculum allows the students gram within the Graduate School of Humani- ness actions. Capitalizing on such a location, the convenient location is not a sufficient to develop an individualized program of ties, the master’s program in International the GSIA staffs its enviable teaching faculty condition for the success of this visionary study depending on their career objec- Administration has been growing steadily with a balanced mix of accomplished profes- graduate school. For this very sufficient tives. The academic flexibility is also found and produced highly effective managers and sional and experienced educators. Former condition, the GSIA is constantly renewing in the freedom to choose either writing a public administrators in a short period of CEOs from some of the most respected global its courses and curriculum to develop well- master’s thesis or conducting an indepen- time. Young scholars, business professionals, corporations, current and former high-rank- versed professionals with specialized skills dent, supervised research project. and public administrators have graduated ing officials from central and local govern- so they can operate and lead globally. The Another critical ingredient of the GSIA at from the program with the qualifications and ments, and internationally known academic curriculum puts a particular emphasis on Kioi-cho is the learning environment it cre- skills demanded in the real world. A record experts are among the faculty members there. combining relevant academic knowledge ates, not to mention its state-of-the-art fa- in hand and growing confidence in mind, From the perspectives of the faculty, too, and practical professional skills, as well as cilities. It boasts a diverse student body from the program is now ready to “move out of the given their still-full-time engagements in the broad perspectives and visions of the world. around the world. It is one of the few profes- parent’s house, find a new house to grow fur- real world of practice, the location is certain- Yes, it has become almost a cliché that the sional graduate programs in Tokyo where ther” – a proud declaration of independence, ly appreciated. One faculty member says, world is globalizing. However, what is rarely students can take the courses and complete so to speak. “I have always meant to work with younger mentioned is the fact that in this increas- the degree program in either Japanese or Where is the new house? Typical up-and- professionals and help them grow to their ingly globalized world the solutions to some English. In fact, quite a few international stu- coming professionals usually find a modest potential. Frankly, however, because of my of the major challenges seem to lie in the dents do take courses conducted in Japanese, apartment far away from expensive central schedule constraints and other on-going intersection of public and private domains. and many Japanese students here take those Tokyo, but this relatively new program has engagements, I could only be available and Take the shrinking working population and in English. This kind of naturally mingled in- found a “new house” in Kioi-cho, Chiyoda teach classes in the middle of Tokyo.” Many growing elderly population in Japan and ternational environment instills international Ward, one of the most premier locations not professional students do agree with this fac- Europe, or stagnating domestic economies mindsets and helps develop and refine cross- only in Tokyo but also in the entire country. ulty member for the same reason. “We want of the G7 and rising competition from new- cultural communication skills. It is often said, There is no doubt that there are significant to advance our career but need to maintain ly industrialized countries as examples. Un- “Practice makes perfect.” Clearly, though, the implications to this location decision. Obvi- our full-time work in downtown Tokyo. It is derstanding the strengths, limitations, and GSIA believes that “Only the right practice, ously, having the university’s administrative not so practical to commute more than one interactive effects of both private and public and a lot of it, makes perfect.” ✯

We see them as teaching professionals.” ucation, and Translation and Interpretation TESOL and the JIU Master of Arts in Global Communication But global communication does, of programs are all independent, all students course, mean far more than teaching Eng- are welcome to enroll in the TESOL program by JIU Times lish to Speakers of Other Languages, is a and foreign exchange students who wish to emphasis is on giving teachers a buffet of lish. The MA in Global Communication if they wish to improve their general commu- rather broad term that covers a wide range teach English in their home countries. As materials and techniques. But this can be course includes two other very impor- nicative teaching and classroom manage- From April 2013, JIU will offer a TESOL cer- of teaching specializations. Teaching Eng- such, the program is designed to give teach- problematic when teachers are required to tant threads. First, there is the Japanese ment skills, provided they have the English tification program at the Kioi-cho Campus in lish for use as a foreign language (TEFL), ers the skills to work in any TESOL context. go beyond the basics. Language Education program, where ability to participate in the required courses, Tokyo. Courses will be offered to JIU students teaching English to people as a second So what is it that makes the JIU TESOL “In the JIU program, we have decided to participants can study courses including all of which are taught entirely in English. in the Master of Arts in Global Communication language living in English speaking coun- certification program different than others? also include more fundamental language Japanese grammar, semantics and teach- Although official enrollment has yet program, and in the future will also be offered tries (TESL), and teaching English for aca- We spoke with Mike Critchley, who will be analysis and teaching theory. Doing so ing methodology. Second, JIU offers a to begin, we encourage interested read- to in-service teachers working in the Japanese demic purposes (EAP) are all specializa- teaching the Foundations of English Lan- empowers teachers as experts able to cre- comprehensive program of Translation ers to contact the JIU admissions office at school system who wish to improve their skills tions within the TESOL field. guage Teaching course. ate original teaching programs in any con- and Interpretation for Japanese-Chinese, [email protected] for more information in Communicative Language Teaching. The JIU program welcomes both Japanese “Internationally, TESOL programs tend text. In the JIU program, we don’t simply Japanese-English and Japanese-Korean. on the Master of Arts in Global Commu- TESOL, which stands for Teaching Eng- nationals who wish to teach English in Japan, to be very skills-oriented,” he said. “The view teachers as classroom technicians. While the TESOL, Japanese Language Ed- nication program. ✯

Serendipity Chance meetings, events and happy coincidences Vol. 1

liked my determination and strong belief in exemplified in the journal’s dictum that “[Lo- Gordon Graham: Mentor, role model, friend my undertaking, and was willing to endorse gos] aims to stimulate rather than influence; my effort if it would help to set up the press. leaven rather than to persuade; and enter- by Amadio Arboleda imagination, gave any thought to the possi- known for many years through his scholarly Gordon’s participation in – and endorse- tain as much as it instructs.” From the start Adjunct Professor, Mizuta Graduate bility that they would. publishing activities and his extensive experi- ment of – the proposal formed the keystone of my involvement with Logos Gordon took School of International Administration Yet the chance arrived in 1989 when I was ence in developing countries. Shortly before of the strategy to convince the council to pains to wean me off the scholarly approach struggling in a new position as chief of Aca- the meeting he sent me a fax message saying establish the press. Council members were to writing, at least for Logos. He emphasized Adapted from an article that appeared demic Publications Services (APS) at United that due to unavoidable circumstances he impressed that a person of such standing in that Logos articles focus on an author’s ex- in LOGOS – Journal of the World Publish- Nations University (UNU) in Tokyo to elevate would not be able to come. However, rec- the publishing world – the Chair and CEO ploration of experiences and ideas without ing Community, Volume 21, Issue 3-4, 2010 the operation into a full-fledged university ognizing that it would be impossible for me of world-known publisher Butterworth – the use of footnotes and lists of references to press. With the cooperation and backing of to find a suitable replacement on such short would show interest in the consultations the works of others. I found this familiar and Bengali artist and Nobel Prize-winning the UNU rector, I had proposed doing this notice, he had taken the liberty of asking a about our press, a different echelon of refreshing because it mirrored to some extent writer Rabindranath Tagore once wrote, to the University’s governing council. Such friend of considerable reputation to fill in for publishing altogether. The UNUP was for- certain aspects of traditional Asian scholar- “Depth of friendship does not depend on a change had several implications, not the him. That person was Gordon Graham. It mally established in January 1990 and today ship in which a scholar would first completely length of acquaintance.” Although I have least of which was financial, so a number seems Gordon was in the process of retiring has become a lead component in the UN master an area of study before recording his not known Gordon Graham as long as of council members expressed reservations and had some time to spare. Gordon later University’s dissemination strategy and ac- thinking for others to follow. Another aspect Amadio Arboleda is an adjunct many of his other friends and colleagues, about the proposal. They were of the opin- told me that he also had agreed to accept the tivities, thanks also to Gordon’s unexpected of Gordon’s role in Logos that I find impor- professor at the Mizuta Graduate I feel the intensity of our friendship, and ion that it would be better to leave such a invitation because he was intrigued by the and most effective participation in the plan- tant was his acknowledgement that the jour- School of International Administration, how I have benefited from it is similar. Josai International University. He was difficult task of publishing the university’s challenge I faced in setting up a UNU Press ning stages. After the press was established nal was not reaching many readers in devel- previously Director, United Nations I came to know Gordon personally by research output in book form to commer- (UNUP). Although I was flattered by the I bore in mind several of Gordon’s sugges- oping countries because it was priced outside University Press; Executive Officer, fortuitous chance in Paris in 1989. I actu- cial academic publishers. I argued that the prospect of having an expert of Gordon’s stat- tions for running the press’s operations, their reach. He showed a sincere understand- United Nations University; Chief Editor, ally had known of him by reputation from university as a young and unfamiliar, hybrid ure at the meeting, the enormous consterna- especially his point about keeping it simple ing of my desire as a member of the journal’s English Editions, University of Tokyo the time I began working in publishing in UN/academic institution would benefit more tion left me feeling somewhat intimidated and focused in order to develop its niche. International Advisory Board to help provide Press; and Definitions Editor, American Heritage Dictionary. the mid-1960s when he was appointed in the long run from having its name promi- and overwhelmed about how to effectively Although I have never consciously given better access to it in those countries. Managing Director at McGraw-Hill in New nently featured on the publications coming conduct the consultation in the presence of thought to the reasons why Gordon and I be- I had the privilege of assisting Gordon in a York. I was starting a new career at the op- out of its own research activities. I pointed such a formidable participant. My concerns came collaborators and, eventually, friends, small way in another one of his interests, The yet, what I admired most was his willingness posite end of the scale, first, as copyeditor at out that while public awareness of much of did not last long. From the moment we met, in hindsight I recognize that it all emanated Burma Campaign Memorial Library, which to reach across painful memories of war and a competitor scientific publisher, Academic UNU’s scholarly research would taper off Gordon put me at ease with a perplexing and from his willingness to actively participate was, I think, one of the closest to his heart. suffering to befriend old adversaries. I was Press, Inc., in New York followed by a lon- after it was concluded and implemented disarming combination of Scottish charm in what must have been for him a relatively In Gordon’s own words, “Initiated in 1995, proud to have a chance to help him and see ger stint in a higher position as a definitions in practice, publications about the research mixed with an easy-going American style insignificant project on very short notice. Of [it] is a voluntary initiative by veterans of the one very personal aspect of his life. editor on the American Heritage Diction- would continue to circulate and be kept at and comfortable assuredness as we entered course, the major bond with Gordon for me [Burma] Campaign [of World War II]. A large It would be impossible to describe all as- ary and quickly learned to read Publishers libraries for use long after research projects into discussions with the other participants. is his connection and dedication to books part of the Library ... consists of donations pects of Gordon’s character that I admire and Weekly as an ersatz textbook to supplement had ended. I added that, in addition, the This meeting was my first exposure to and publishing. I cannot claim to have the or bequests from personal collections.” With appreciate in the limited space of an article. my limited knowledge about the complexi- name and reputation of the University would Gordon’s magnanimity, generosity, under- same degree of passion and involvement the generous support of the Great Britain Sa- That we work in the same field of publishing ties of the publishing industry. At the same keep accruing with the growth of its backlist. standing, and compassion. The other par- that he has, but my interest in the epistemol- sakawa Foundation rare titles were purchased and have the same strong interests in books time, I eagerly devoured news about fellow My proposal also called for strengthening the ticipants knew well of Gordon’s reputation. ogy of publishing culture parallels his inter- and the collection was lodged as a discrete helps to explain the ease with which our per- personnel, especially accounts about careers University’s role in providing a recognized Gordon played a pivotal role at the meet- ests in the publishing process and his partici- collection within the Library of the School of sonalities converged to transcend differences with unusual movements such as Gordon’s, university press-style publishing mechanism ing, not only because he could readily see pation in a wide range of activities related to Oriental and African Studies at the University in age, position and experience. However, going from journalism to publishing. I had for scholars in developing countries, whose both sides of the equation but also because it. This has made it easy to find chances to of London. Gordon asked for my help in his it is the scope of his various undertakings moved from a research chemistry labora- research is often marginalized in the estab- of his willingness to listen and empathize. follow and collaborate with him. I think his effort to have an equivalent of the London col- that has contributed most to enhancing our tory to a publisher’s desk so it was encour- lished world of commercial scholarly pub- It also soon became apparent that his ex- interests and how he invests himself in them lection set up in Japan. My participation was friendship because many overlap with my aging for me to know that others, particularly lishing in industrialized countries. Swayed by tensive early experience in Asia gave him a are reflections of the man himself, his career limited to writing letters to Gordon’s contacts own, including his personal interests in old someone at the top of the profession, had my arguments, the council agreed to give me unique perspective on the needs of devel- and life in general. It is in these broader areas in Japan and putting him in touch with several books, his connection with the Society for the come into publishing in a similar fashion. As the benefit of doubt. I was asked to hold con- oping world scholars and publishers that of his life, some of which I know are very im- people. Eventually, a duplicate set of the Lon- History of Authorship, Reading and Publish- I inched my way up the publishing ladder sultations with publishing professionals and allowed him to recognize what the UNUP portant to him personally, that I have tried to don collection was gathered and sent to Japan ing (SHARP) and his interest in young people and eventually moved to Tokyo in 1969 to experts in Asia, the Americas, Europe, the sought to achieve. Nevertheless, he clearly return the kindness and consideration he has where it is now housed, together with a col- who wish to develop a career in or around take up a position as Chief Editor of Interna- Middle East, and Africa to get a broad spec- expressed his concern that the new press continuously showed to me. lection of Japanese books from the All Burma publishing. Ultimately, in addition to our tional Editions at another scholarly scientific trum of opinions that could help the council might be taking on an unusually heavy fi- The best known among his interests is Lo- Veterans Association of Japan, in the Library friendship, I look to Gordon in the Asian tra- publisher, the University of Tokyo Press, I oc- in its deliberations on the proposed press. nancial burden that could prevent it from gos. To me personally, the most significant as- at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. Prior to helping dition of following a mentor. Above all, I ad- casionally came across accounts of Gordon’s I organized three small meetings: in Ma- attaining its professed goals. It was at this pect of Gordon’s role here is his acute sense Gordon in this matter I had little knowledge mire his consummate professionalism and continued rise in Publishers Weekly. Thus, I nila, for participants from Asia; New York, point that Gordon revealed another facet of what publishers, experts and aficionados, of the Burma Campaign or the veterans from his numerous years of experience and I in- became aware of Gordon’s move to But- for North and South America; and in Paris, of his inimitable character and provided including readers who are not necessarily either side who had served in it. My own in- tend to emulate him along the lines of what terworth in London. Still, our positions and for Europe and Africa, with a total of 25 par- me with the necessary encouragement to scholars, would like to read about publish- terests focused mainly on the war as it had af- Matsuo Basho, the well-known haiku poet, experience were quite different so our paths ticipants. For the Paris meeting, I invited a strengthen the proposal to the council. Al- ing and books in a journal format aimed at fected the Philippines. I was greatly impressed wrote: “Do not seek to follow in the footsteps never crossed and I never, even in my wildest Canadian publishing expert friend I had though we had only just met, he told me he specialists and generalists alike. This was by Gordon’s work for the Memorial Library, of the wise. Seek what they sought.” ✯

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Letters from Through time and crises: impressions on Philippine-Japanese relations by Paul Henson for the delegates. event of an earthquake, or a shoulder bag Sawada recounted that from the time filled with emergency essentials. Students in How far back do Philippine-Japanese the 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck, the When asked how she and her group relations go? entire news team worked non-stop for members developed this product, she says California A story goes that when Philippine na- days. It took him two days before he re- they are survivors of the great earthquake tional hero Jose Rizal went to Japan in the alized he had not yet phoned his loved themselves, and they wanted to do some- by Masahiro Tojo late 1800s, he heard music as he was out on ones. Such is the case for all journalists on thing to help. Sophomore, Department of International a stroll. To his pleasant surprise, the sound breaking and extended coverage mode. The Filipino students were amazed at the Exchange Studies, JIU came from a group of Filipino musicians! First order of the day was to get the heli- creativity of the Japanese youth. Other proj- This story was told in a lecture in De- copter team up in the air to get aerial foot- ects involved models of disaster-proof build- Disneyland is one of the iconic places in cember 2012 at Josai International Univer- age. Next was how to get the news teams ings, a robot that could clear debris and a California. Walt Disney founded this theme sity by Amadio Arboleda, Adjunct Profes- to the actual disaster sites – a big challenge machine that measures radiation levels. park in Anaheim, California, in 1955, mak- sor of the Mizuta Graduate School of In- since many roads were damaged or flooded. At Josai International University, students ing it the oldest Disneyland. It set the tone ternational Administration. The audience: For all their hard work, Sawada feels presented the disaster response programs for all other Disney resort parks in the world. the first batch of Filipino student delegates they could have given more useful and that they will showcase on upcoming ex- Tokyo Disneyland opened 28 years after the to the Kizuna Project of the Japan Interna- Kizuna delegates make heart signs as a symbol of friendship and solidarity. practical information to the people: where change projects in Laos and India. The spirit construction of California Disneyland. tional Cooperation Center (JICE) and Phil- to get gasoline and clean water, where they of volunteerism was very much evident, es- Since my host family’s house is fortu- ippine National Youth Commission (NYC). which killed 15,000 people; on the Philip- She touched the cold stone memo- could charge cellphones, where they could pecially in providing emotional, physical and nately located near Disneyland in Ana- Arboleda said that this piece of histori- pine side, the most recent typhoon, Pablo rial marker. She encouraged us to do the find their missing loved ones. psychological support to survivors. heim, I have been there several times in cal trivia was told to him by Filipino histo- (international name: Bopha), in December same. Yuko said that it will bring warmth One student asked, Is journalism all The Kizuna Project is not just about cul- order to investigate the differences be- rian, academic, author and journalist Am- 2012, which killed more than 1,000 people, and a smile to her son. about bad news? No, came the reply tural exchange, it’s an exchange propelled tween the parks in California and Tokyo. beth Ocampo. Indeed, Philippine-Japanese mostly in the southern island of Mindanao. In a warehouse nearby, recovered “ar- from Sawada and I. Nobody likes report- by the desire for a safer and more secure First of all, you do not have to wait as exchanges go way, way back. tifacts” from the tsunami were being col- ing about suffering and death. But we future. When asked about her message to long to get into an attraction in California Today, there are more than 200,000 Fili- Tearful visit to Natori lected: school bags, stuffed toys, clothes, report them because there are lessons to Filipino students who are also victims of Disneyland. Long lines are one of the fea- pinos living and working in Japan as en- Kizuna delegates visited the coastal photographs and picture frames. be learned. We can use information to em- calamities, TIT student Odauchi simply tures of Tokyo Disneyland. In addition, the tertainers, teachers, students, researchers, town of Natori, where 900 people died in Kizuna delegates offered flowers and power lives. said, “Keep on smiling.” attractions are bigger than their counter- factory workers, IT specialists, spouses of the tsunami, including 14 young students. tearful prayers at the memorial site. Filipino students, for their part, said it in parts in Tokyo. Thus, people who are famil- Japanese, etc. We met Yuko Tano, a mother who lost Young people in action three words: faith, hope, friendship. ✯ iar with Tokyo Disneyland may feel more But for 10 days in the wintry month of her 14-year old son who was in school Disaster coverage Satomi Odauchi, a student at Tohoku In- comfortable here at California Disneyland. December, a unique kind of exchange took when the raging waters came. She lost The great earthquake and tsunami left stitute of Technology’s (TIT) Creative De- Paul Henson is a journalist and TV news Secondly, the food: I have found menu place: Kizuna delegates from the Philippines everything. The only thing she was able to the whole world awestruck because of the sign Department, eagerly showed a set of executive producer, and the head of the items like jambalaya at the California Dis- and their Japanese counterparts shared com- save was her dog, Sarah. harrowing images shown in the media. what appeared to be soft-cushioned toys to delegation and chief supervisor of the neyland, which tastes spicy, but the Tokyo mon experiences, pains and lessons learned Yuko brought us to the memorial site for Meeting Jiro Sawada, planning and pro- the Kizuna delegates from the Philippines. pioneer batch of delegates from the one does not provide such kinds of meals from natural calamities and disasters. the 14 students. Hanging overhead was a duction manager of Sendai Television, was These colorful toys turned out to be Philippines to the Kizuna Project that took for guests. You can eat a turkey leg in To- On the Japanese side, the March 11, damaged clock whose time was frozen to a personal experience for a fellow journal- multifunctional as these could be convert- place in Japan in December 2012. kyo, but California’s is much bigger! I love 2011, great earthquake and tsunami, the exact minute of the earthquake: 2:46 p.m. ist such as myself, and a learning moment ed into protective headgear for kids in the eating turkey legs in both parks, because they taste juicy and give me lots of energy NGO/NPO Support Center. to walk around Disneyland. The Kizuna (Bond) Project: a touching experience It may be that as the students from the Finally, I would like to mention some- Philippines moved from devastated bay thing about the quality of the attractions. by Trevor Ballance gain a mutual understanding and appre- also have gained an insight into the im- to devastated bay around the town of Na- Although this is my personal feeling, I Assistant Professor, Department of ciation of each other’s society, but also, in portance of adequate preparations that tori, many of them thought, “What would think the quality in California Disneyland International Exchange Studies times of crisis and need, to give active sup- can help to minimize the loss of life dur- I have done had I been here on that day? is higher than in Tokyo Disneyland. If you port. It was this motivation that brought ing a natural catastrophe. In discussions Would I have survived?” These are fright- ride some attractions such as the car race, On December 17 and 18, 2012, JIU the Filipino students to Japan. exploring the theme of disaster prepared- ening questions, but by asking them the you may feel more speed and excitement welcomed 46 students from various uni- The trip benefitted the visitors because ness between our students and the Filipi- Filipino students are beginning the process than in Tokyo. Besides, the United States versities in the Philippines who were on they were able to put real faces to the num- no students at JIU, several pointed to the of disaster preparedness for themselves Professor Ballance delivers a closing message. is blessed with vast land to create new at- a two-week visit to Japan as participants bers and figures. It helped them to connect usefulness of social media in being able and their country. tractions. So you can enjoy attractions here in the Kizuna (Bond) Project. As well as emotionally to individual lives, and deepen to alert people quickly to potential danger, The Tohoku disaster however was not just in California that Tokyo Disneyland simply taking part in cultural exchange activities, their practical knowledge. But it was also an but other preparations include ensuring a a natural catastrophe and there are differ- The biggest global challenge for people, cannot accommodate. a major purpose of their visit was to learn experience that benefitted their Japanese high level of awareness among the at-risk ent lessons for the Filipino students to take especially young people, is climate change. Disneyland is a valuable place for me about how Japan has responded to the tri- hosts, for it was an opportunity for them to communities, and close, cooperative links from this. As an independent Diet com- The appropriateness of this first visit was to learn many things. The reason I love to ple disaster of the Tohoku earthquake and share their stories; their stories of survival, between the various support services. mission reported in July last year, the Fuku- reinforced by events that took place in the visit Disneyland is not only the pleasant tsunami, and the Fukushima nuclear plant and the stories of the loved ones they lost. Ensuring that a community is at a maxi- shima nuclear disaster was the result of hu- Philippines shortly before their visit. A ty- attractions but the wonderful atmosphere meltdown of March 2011. Every disaster is unique, and the severity mum state of preparedness in the event of man failings. In its key statement, the panel phoon hit the coast of Mindanao with the there. The cast (Disney calls the workers The students spent two days on the To- of the one that struck Japan in 2011 means a natural disaster is of course only half the chairman Kiyoshi Kurokawa, a professor loss of over 1,000 lives. More and more “cast” members) are always smiling and gane Campus during which time they met that the Great East Japan Earthquake will story. The first few hours and days following emeritus at Tokyo University, stated that “its disasters are occurring because of climate filled with hospitality for guests. They help and talked with many of our students who always be accorded global significance. a disaster are often the most crucial and the fundamental causes are to be found in the change, and, like Fukushima, disasters all guests have fun and feel happy. have been involved in volunteer work in However, every tragedy also provides valu- response will determine how many fatalities ingrained conventions of Japanese culture: caused by this are both natural and hu- Whenever I am in Disneyland, I am able the Tohoku region through the NPO/NGO able lessons that can be applied by any will be added to the initial list of victims. Ef- our reflexive obedience; our reluctance to man-made. The lessons for both the Phil- to forget the disagreeable things in daily life. Support Center at JIU. community, region or country that identi- fective disaster management means being question authority; our devotion to sticking ippine students and JIU students are clear. The thorough effort to provide hospitality in The world of today is characterized by fies a potential risk to its people. able to provide the services most needed as with the program [and] the result of collusion The world is yours, so get involved. Disneyland is the biggest factor that has at- global communication and cultural ex- Disasters can result from natural causes, quickly as possible; clean water, shelter, food between the government, the regulators and More and more, as JIU students in the tracted people to the park from all over the change. In the same way, the disasters and for example, earthquakes and volcanoes, and medicine. In the case of 3/11, although Tepco.” It concluded that Fukushima, now Department of International Exchange world for decades. My dream is to become tragedies that communities experience and from human causes such as ethnic con- there were many problems that demanded synonymous with the world’s most infamous are discovering, cultural experiences can a cast member in Disneyland. ✯ in any location around the world, even flict and population pressures. The Tohoku attention directly after the earthquake, Japan nuclear disasters at Three Mile Island and be combined with volunteer activities that the most remote, are shared by all of us, disaster was a combination of both. There responded well in its quick mobilization of Chernobyl, was a disaster “made in Japan” can contribute to developing empathy instantaneously and vicariously through are different lessons to be learned from each local government and NGOs while the pa- (The Japan Times, July 6, 2012). among people. The NGO/NPO Support by Shoko Yamakami traditional media, the Internet and Twitter. and from listening and talking to the Filipino tience and fortitude of the waiting survivors The primary lesson for our Philippine Center at JIU is catering to increasing in- Sophomore, Department of International The touch of a screen, now more than students I believe that they grasped the im- has become an abiding image of the people guests must surely be the importance of terest among students to combine cultural Exchange Studies, JIU ever, brings us in touch with the world. portance of this vital distinction. of Tohoku throughout the world. In their playing an active role in society. The Fuku- experiences overseas with volunteer activi- The technology that allows us to do this In witnessing the scale of damage dur- discussions, students also identified the im- shima disaster is a reminder that no level ties. As we move from connecting through People from all over the world visit Walt is one of the reasons for the growing en- ing their visit to Tohoku, the students, portance of providing psychological help, of society has a monopoly on wisdom, and our screens to connecting through action, Disney World to enjoy magical experienc- thusiasm for cultural exchange as we try to like everyone who has visited the region, not only in the form of counseling, but, as a many decisions that are being made by we are developing the ability to promote es. We also enjoyed magical experiences discover more about the events that affect would have been awestruck at the enor- group pointed out, merely by sharing time those in power today – in the Philippines cooperation through mutual support. Stu- by taking part in the six-month Disney Col- the people we connect with through our mous, frightening power that nature can together in a relaxing, supportive atmo- and in Japan – will impact greatly on future dents will experience powerful emotions lege Program at Walt Disney World Resort screens. Cultural exchanges provide the wield and the powerlessness human soci- sphere, which several JIU students have done generations. This underlines the necessity that will have a life-long effect on them. in Orlando, Florida, in the U.S. under the opportunity not only for different groups to ety faces in its wake. However, they would in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, through the of having a vibrant democracy. Truly, this is a touching experience. ✯ auspices of the University of California, Riverside. The program is made up of Dis- ney courses, online classes and work expe- having served a sentence, he started study- peror Akihito and Empress Michiko paid an orphans and chil- rience at Walt Disney World Resort, work- Episodes of Polish– ing the culture of Japan’s national minority, official visit to Poland where they met three of dren with mental ing, studying and living with people from Japanese friendship the Ainu people at Sakhalin. He married the still-living Siberian orphans at the embas- disorders all over many different countries. Chuhsamma, a relative of an Ainu chief, Ba- sy in Warsaw. Fortunately, I was also invited Japan. Japanese First, we selected one of the many avail- by Jolanta Młodawska funke, and raised two children. In the course to that ceremonial event and could feel deep people loved him able Disney courses. Most courses required Professor, Institute of Economics, of this research, Piłsudski recorded on spe- emotions. Many years after the Siberian in- so much that they students to give presentations and we had University of Łódz cial wax rollers the speech and songs of the cident, Poland could reciprocate: 50 children built a monument to give a presentation on a company at Ainu people, who at that time did not use an who had suffered in the Great Hanshin–Aw- in Gotemba for him the end of our course. We learned about Episode I alphabet in writing. Much later, in the 1980s, aji Earthquake, on the initiative of Professor while he was still business management, hospitality, as well It was the war of 1904-1905, with the stun- these rollers were found in Poland and ow- Stanisław Filipek from the Polish Academy alive. The inscrip- as other related topics. Moreover, we did ning, yet unexpected, victory of Japan over ing to the efforts of Sony as well as scientists of Sciences, were hosted by Polish families tion reads: “Friar Zeno — love without limits.” research about the company we had cho- December 13, 2012: graduation day Russia. In one moment, tremendous interest from Hokkaido, sounds of the extinct lan- for holidays. Also, as a result of the natural Episode V sen for our presentation and we discussed was aroused for this small, distant, island- guage were reproduced with a phonograph. calamity of March 11, 2011, my country pro- Yosiho Józef Umeda (1949-2012), called our research. It was good practice to speak helped the visitors to Disney World realize scattered country. It was something great for In 2010, I watched a non-fiction film, An Ea- vided relief in financial and fixed resources. Yoho, came to Łódz (my city) at the age of 15, in front of others, to express our opinions their dreams; in other words, we were dream Poland, a country that had suffered under the gle and Chrysanthemum, directed by Jacek Episode IV fulfilling the last will of his father, a professor and to try to make ourselves understood. makers. Thus, I learned that it is important yoke of tsars for over 120 years (1772–1895). Wan, a Polish journalist and correspondent In 1930 four Polish monks from the Catho- of history. The dying man’s confidence and We also did as much listening as talking as and motivating to get hands-on experience, Poland had been divided between Russia, of NNN television. Wan found the one, lic Franciscan order entered Japan at Nagasaki faith were so strong that he entrusted his son we had to ask questions depending on what not only learning out of a textbook. Germany and Austria and did not exist as a still-living grandson of Piłsudski, Kazuyoshi for the dissemination of Christianity. They to a close, Polish friend and world- known other students spoke about. In short, we ex- In conclusion, we had a lot of different sovereign country on the world map. In 1904, Kimura. Only in 1984, Kimura got to know were allowed to build a monastery at a very archaeologist, Professor Konrad Jazdzewski. changed views on a broad range of topics. experiences through studying and work- Józef Piłsudski from the Polish Socialist Party, that his grandfather had been a remarkable steep mountain slope. Father Maksymilian Professor Jazdzewski and his wife, Stefania, Finally, we were able to meet various peo- ing on the Disney College Program. We future marshal and head of the state, came to Polish scientist! Unfortunately, Kimura does Kolbe (1894-1941), their superior, was called officially adopted and brought up Yoho. He ple from all over the world through our work learned that we need to actively partici- Tokyo with the aim of gaining financial and not have male offspring, so the Piłsudski last back to Poland due to very poor health. In graduated from High School No.3 in Łódz experience at Disney World. Our co-workers pate in conversations, and that we should military support from Japan against Russia. name will not be passed on to an heir. 1941, after being arrested and imprisoned and then studied at Warsaw University at were interested in finding out about different widen our perspectives through being He praised sabotage of Siberian railways as Episode III in the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz- the faculties of Polish philology and history cultures, and we were able to learn and teach exposed to different values. Moreover, we well as requested lenient treatment of Polish On the independence year of 1918 the Birkenau, he offered to take the place of a pris- of fine arts. During years of the command each other about our respective cultures, should respect different cultures because prisoners of war (about 4,600 people) caught number of Polish refugees and political pris- oner sentenced to death by starvation. That economy (until 1989) he acted as a dissi- countries and languages. We had the op- we have to try to live together in harmony, at the line of battle. Still, the full independence oners in the Far East amounted to a few hun- prisoner was released and could join his fami- dent, close to Lech Wałesa and the Solidar- portunity to share cultural experiences and taking the best of each of our cultures and was regained only in 1918. Poland and Japan dred thousand. Starvation and raging diseas- ly alive. Father M. Kolbe was declared a “saint” ity movement. Yoho was the go-between for increase our intercultural communication. experiences. I believe that it is important established diplomatic relations in 1919. es were the most severe for Polish orphans. by the pope in 1982. After the detonation of Poland, Japan, Brussels and Paris, support- In addition, many employees found their job to consider various views and build up a Episode II Due to the invaluable help of the Japanese an atomic bomb at Nagasaki in August 1945, ing his new homeland’s efforts for political became a fresh motivation in life. This was lot of different experiences. Everyone who Bronisław Piłsudski, an older brother of government and Japan’s Red Cross, about 765 Polish monks, especially Zenon Zebrowski freedom. Expelled from Poland, he returned because the happy faces of the guests and took part in the program felt that they Józef, worked as an ethnologist. In 1887 he children in 1920 and 1922 were evacuated to (1891-1982), called Friar Zeno, extended great in 1989 to become a businessman in green the charged atmosphere at Disney World would like to apply what they learned to was sent to Siberia as a result of a failed at- Japan, taken good care of and successfully help for all who had survived. Zeno organized energy and ecology. My countrymen called inspired them. Our performance at work their future lives and careers. ✯ tempt on the life of Tsar Alexander III. After transported to their homeland. In 2002, Em- community homes — “Ari no machi” — for him the “Polish hero of Japanese origin.” ✯

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harvested and picked the beans for us to use The following week was the natto party Natto Project in making the natto (fermented beans) and where we were able to try out three differ- that was actually the first part of the project in ent types of natto beans, as well as the natto by Gregory Outley Jr. which, unfortunately, I could not participate. beans in the rice stalk. On the table there Exchange Student from UC Riverside There were three different types of beans were different seasoning salts and soy sauce that were used for the natto project so that that we could use to add to the natto. Some This is my first time studying abroad in a we could taste a variety of different fer- people also added a raw egg to their natto. new country, and I’m enjoying every moment mented beans. The beans were first boiled Besides the natto that we made we were of this new adventure. I’m very much interest- in water and then later we added the fer- also able to eat red rice and tonjiru pork Preparing beans to be made into natto. ed in learning about new cultures so I chose mentation liquid to the beans and stirred soup cooked with soy paste made using the to come study in Japan. To my expectations, the beans in appropriate bowls. That same soybeans grown by the students. The red people and Japanese traditions. In addition, Josai International University has a variety of day we learned that traditional natto was rice was also harvested by the students and I wasn’t very fond of the taste of natto, but cultural events to help international students made by placing boiled beans in rice stalk, teachers in the department. The ingredients many of the other students enjoyed the nat- become accustomed to the Japanese society. which, if I may add, also seemed to take were all organic and we were able to learn a to very much. The natto project was a suc- One event that I had taken part in recently away the smell that is present with natto. lot about the fermented bean culture. cessful one, in my opinion, since this idea was the Natto Project hosted by the Faculty Some of us were able to experience making Overall, this experience met my expecta- helped international students become ac- of Social and Environmental Studies. The natto that way as well. After that we set the tions because I’m very much interested in customed to Japanese traditional foods and students and faculty members of the Depart- bean containers and the beans in rice stalk taking part in cultural events so I am able we were able to enjoy the experience with ment of Social and Environmental Studies in a styrofoam container for a week. to meet and learn about different Japanese Japanese and international students. ✯ Experience Japanese tea ceremony Chancellor Mizuta awarded Professor Honoris Causa by the Budapest Business School by Yoshiko Plutschow art. Exchange students from China, South by JIU Times outstanding achievements as a scholar and commemorating the new title. On this spe- Researcher, International Education Center Korea, Hungary and Canada all have taken university administrator. cial occasion, Chancellor Mizuta also gave part in the study of the ceremony, along On November 8, 2012, Josai University Josai and BBS have developed a coop- a commemorative lecture titled “Trans- JIU students have the opportunity to with their Japanese counterparts. When Educational Corporation Chancellor Nor- erative relationship in various areas and formation of Women/Gender Roles in the study and practice the traditional art of the studying “the way of the tea ceremony,” iko Mizuta was awarded the honorary title actively engaged in numerous fruitful ex- 21st Century Global Society.” Japanese tea ceremony on campus in a spe- students not only study the mechanics of of Professor Honoris Causa by the Buda- changes since the establishment of an ac- The conferral of this degree marks cial room dedicated to that purpose. The the ritual, but also experience the lifestyle pest Business School (BBS). The Professor ademic exchange agreement between the Chancellor Mizuta’s fifth honorary degree room, located on the 8th floor of the Ad- principles of the practice, which include Honoris Causa is the highest title awarded two institutions in January 2007. to date, having also received awards from ministration Building, is specially appointed harmony, respect, purity and tranquility. at BBS and only three persons have re- Chancellor Mizuta at the award ceremony. At the commencement ceremony, held South China Normal University, South Ko- to provide the quiet, peaceful atmosphere Students have a large number of opportu- ceived this title in the past. This title was as part of the annual science conference of rea’s Dongseo University, Hungary’s Szent necessary to fully experience and appreci- nities to practice and share the experience conferred to Chancellor Mizuta to ac- accomplishments in the area of academic BBS, Rector Dr. Éva Sándor-Kriszt awarded Istvan University and China’s Northeastern ate the nuances of this traditional Japanese with the University’s foreign guests. ✯ knowledge her many contributions and exchange between the two schools and her Chancellor Mizuta the diploma and trophy University. ✯ Malaysia’s Minister for Tourism IGWS develops new young women’s leadership Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen visits program, contributing to the global community by Saeko Miyazaki sity presidents gathered to discuss important Research Fellow, Institute for Gender and issues. The women university presidents by David Williams Currently, Malaysia is ranked the 8th Women’s Studies who advocated L-WIN cited the difficulties Associate Professor, Faculty of Tourism most important country for inbound tour- that women in leadership positions often ism and with Japan at a lowly 34th posi- In 2006, the Institute for Gender and encounter in society, such as the lackluster On November 13, 2012, the JIU Faculty tion, Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen’s lecture gave Women’s Studies (IGWS) established the number of females in top decision-making of Tourism welcomed the Malaysian Min- her audience much to reflect on if Japan is Young Women’s Leader Scholarship, also positions compared to the increasing num- ister for Tourism Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen indeed to become a leading world tourism known as the Noriko Mizuta Scholarship. ber of women entering the workforce. Also, and her delegation to the Awa Campus in destination. The range of tourism initia- Since then, the program has successfully women workers are doubly burdened by Kamogawa. Her visit was in part to cement tives and the political will placing tourism supported 14 distinguished female stu- their responsibilities at home. the learning and research opportunities she at the heart of Malaysian decision making Chancellor Mizuta gives Malaysian Tourism Minister Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen a dents in pursuing international internships Nine recipients of the scholarship will at- has kindly provided for JIU students and were particularly impressive messages. commemorative ukiyo-e print upon her visit to the Awa Campus. and study abroad programs. tend a March 2013 internship titled “Japan staff, but was principally to deliver a special During question time after her lecture These days, women are required to cul- from an International Perspective” at the lecture on the current trends and future and in reference to the orderly way in which the Malaysian delegation, wrapped up grounds and buildings before enjoying the tivate certain skills and experiences that Budapest Business School in Hungary. They hopes for Malaysian tourism. Dato’ Sri Dr. Japan bounced back after the March 2011 against the relative cold, enthusiastically warmth of the irori fireplace where tradi- will allow them to take the initiative in will prepare for this event at JIU with various Ng Yen Yen’s lecture was keenly attended earthquake, Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen em- joined in. Soon after, a reception was held tional afternoon refreshments were served. structuring themselves and their world for orientations on the issues of gender equality, by JIU Chancellor Noriko Mizuta, VIP guests phasized the respect Japan received abroad at the JIU Awa Learning Center, where stu- Before leaving Kamogawa City for Nari- the better. The Young Women’s Leadership the history of feminism and its critiques. from Kamogawa City and throughout Chiba for its dignity and ability to cope with the dents from the Faculty of Tourism served ta Airport there was a surprise in store for Scholarship aims to prepare these women For participants, there will be much to Prefecture, as well as students and staff from disaster. She also had sound advice for stu- Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen and other guests Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen as her car passed to enter today’s fast-paced society and to learn through the Young Women’s Leader the Faculty of Tourism and Josai University. dents from the Faculty of Tourism for the re- an exotic menu of fare produced from lo- near the Faculty of Tourism. On the roadside further promote gender equality through Scholarship. In addition to valuable inter- On her arrival at the Awa Campus, Dato’ generation of tourism in those areas affect- cal ingredients. This gave students a real were more than 80 Faculty of Tourism and their contributions to their respective com- views with L-WIN members, in which they Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen was warmly welcomed by ed by the earthquake. Most important, she chance to put into practice the Japanese Josai University students waiting to give her munities. will hear how these pioneering women Chancellor Mizuta and the students and staff said, was for Japan to “look at the positives” art of hospitality, or omotenashi. Dato’ Sri a final farewell. In keeping with her warm This year, the scholarship is focusing more were able to navigate a male-centered so- of the Faculty of Tourism. Then, after a brief and adopt a tourism image and brand: in Dr. Ng Yen Yen took this opportunity to find and approachable style Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng on educational and training opportunities ciety, they will learn about the kinds of is- round of formal meetings, Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng doing so, more international tourists would out more about JIU students and to get to Yen Yen got out of her car and individually that emphasize the development of female sues that women in general face throughout Yen Yen delivered her lecture to a packed au- be naturally be attracted to Japan, she said. know everyone present more informally. shook hands with and personally thanked international leaders. One such opportunity the development of their careers. Moreover, ditorium in her distinctive, lively, stimulating Having completed her lecture, Dato’ Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen’s brief visit to the each and every student. It was a wonderful is the Leaders-Women International Net- each young woman in the program will re- and engaging style. In her speech, she pro- Dr. Ng Yen Yen joined Chancellor Mizuta Kamogawa area ended with a visit to the gesture and gave everybody one final last- work (L-WIN), and Chancellor Mizuta leads ceive useful and insightful instruction on vided those present with unique and fasci- and other dignitaries and planted com- former Mizuta residence in the Mineoka ing impression of her stimulating and thor- the network. L-Win was launched in 2009 how to hone her leadership skills through nating insights into the circumstances, chal- memorative cherry blossom trees. Despite Hills. Here, the Malaysia Minister for Tour- oughly enjoyable visit. We all look forward to during the World Women University Presi- leadership-building activities and exposure lenges and successes of Malaysian tourism. a brisk cool autumn breeze, members of ism was given a comprehensive tour of the welcoming her to Kamogawa again soon. ✯ dents’ Meeting, where leading female univer- to distinguished role models. ✯

Ambassadors is much more important than defense. When would like you to boring countries or about, for instance, not able to take the person in uniform will react in a certain you have a good education, you have good adopt the values of men always have prejudices about women, action? way. For him, he had a capability to inter- people who can serve their country, a people these kinds of peo- sometimes women have prejudices about Yeah, well, that’s pret each situation and see what could be Continued from Page 1 who can bring their country to flourish and ple. And I would men, but we have to get rid of all these and a very good ques- done in that situation. So sometimes he cause I believed, and I picked out Japan as to a good economy and to good innovations like to forget and look for the inner core of everything. And tion and I don’t re- was very forceful, sometimes he was acting the only post that I would like to serve in as and to a good life for the citizens. So as you to scrap those val- that is not always easy, it is necessary to ally have an answer more timidly, sometimes he was talking, an ambassador, and I have no regrets since see, I am in favor of education as a first prior- ues that created the somehow question yourself and question to that, but I think sometimes he was ordering, I mean, he then. I think that Japan is a very important ity and the other issues will follow. For me, Nazi regime and Ambassador Nissim your own ideology and see if it fits with the that first of all, cour- Ambassador Lars tried everything. And he had a purpose for and very interesting country in terms of cul- education, education, education. the Holocaust. Ben-Shitrit of Israel reality of the world, and this I think is the age and then an in- Vargö of Sweden what he was doing, and that was very im- ture, society, economy, science and, of course, What do you think motivated Ambassa- I wish you all basic principle for globalism. sight into what was portant and that was to save people. a very beautiful country. And I believe that dor Wallenberg to put words into action? the best and I wish you will learn from the Ambassador Wallenberg showed us that being done and what could be done. Would you please send a message to all the Japanese Well, I believe what motivated Mr. Wal- past in order to have a better future. it is possible to make a difference by taking And I think he realized that even if the all the students? should be proud of lenberg was his heart and his humanity. He ------words into action. What do you think moti- other person has a very scary uniform, if Well, study history and always question their country. Now was a very unique person and he saw the Ambassador Lars Vargö from Sweden by vated him, or what do you think makes him you talk to him in an authoritative way and yourself, question what you are saying to oth- I know that we citi- suffering of the Jewish people in Hungary Moët Takahashi different from all those others who were say, “You cannot do this,” then sometimes ers, and try to get rid of your prejudices. ✯ zens of countries and he wanted to do something that most Can you tell us a little bit about your are not satisfied of the people would like to do, but they can- position as ambassador? all the time, but I not. He decided to change words to deeds. Well, I represent my country, my govern- believe that Japan He decided to do concrete measures and ment and not only in a political way, but in is a great country, Hungarian Minister concrete actions in Hungary in order to all aspects of society. Well, the position of Seven goals toward becoming and my experience of State for Public save hundreds of thousands of Jewish peo- an ambassador is to act as an intermediary here in Japan is so Diplomacy and ple. And this is what made Mr. Wallenberg between the official Sweden and the official a leading university in the world Relations Zoltán interesting that I Kovács a unique person from among other people Japan. So if there is anything that I have to wanted to stay two who were just talking. And at that time when tell the Japanese government and my gov- “7 J-Vision” more years because our term is four years the atrocities in Europe against the Jewish ernment had asked me to do so, I do so. most of the time and I have decided to stay people was, I believe the most severe in hu- And vice versa, if the Japanese government two more years because I found it very inter- man history, I believe Mr. Wallenberg was wants to convey something to us, they do so 1. Expanding the horizons of students’ capacity to serve society esting to work with Japanese people, with the a hero of humanity, a hero among people. through the embassy in Stockholm. So this 2. Developing human resources with an international mindset, expertise and extensive local people and with the people from the Would you please send a message to is usually what we do, but also we promote government. all the students? Sweden and we promote Swedish business, knowledge of Japanese culture And this is my impression about Japan. Well, the message for the students is that culture and exchanges of all sorts. 3. Continually improving the quality of educational programs; collaboration directly con- What is the advice you can give us on they should learn from the past and imple- As an international university we are in global education as a representative of ment the consequences in the future. I believe global education. What advice can you give nected to local and international communities your country? we have to learn from the past: what to do, and us, as a representative of your country, to 4. Improving our research capabilities and promotion of innovation Well, for me education is national security. what not to do. And this includes the example be more global, to be more international? This is the most important thing in any coun- of the Holocaust in Europe, and to learn from Well, it is to look at yourselves all the 5. Enriching the campus environment through internationalization and networking try. Good education will bring the country to the Holocaust and not to repeat it, and to learn time and ask yourself if you are global or good achievements in many fields: science, from Wallenberg and to repeat it again and whether you think in a way that is very iso- 6. Establishing a stronger university governance system to support the dynamic develop- technology, in culture, in music, in anything. again. I must say another word about some- lated. So I think that in order to be global, ment of education, research and social contributions to the community So for me education is the first priority and body else who did the same things that Wal- to promote globalism and cooperation in the government should invest in it the most lenberg did and this is Mr. Chiune Sugihara. a global scene you have to somehow also 7. Strengthening the impact of our communication capabilities and social presence they can, to promote, to enhance education He was a Japanese diplomat and he saved deal with your own prejudices. in their country. So the way I see it, education 6000 Jewish people during the Holocaust. I We all carry prejudices about our neigh-

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