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Vol. 26 SPRING 2019 Adapting to a fast-changing society by JIU Times ronment is possible, given such technical development, it is im- issues as climate change. After that portant to address such things as 2019 is a milestone year for Ja- has been the evolution of technol- design and regulatory systems. pan. With the end of the Heisei era ogy, with the internet changing S: In Japanese universities, coming up, the country has expe- societal norms. Most of all, diver- there is still a clear separation be- rienced globalization and interna- sity has progressed. During the tween science majors and human- tional exchange, where various postwar era and Japan’s economic ities majors. However, combining major sporting events such as the growth, under a mass production humanities and science education 2019 Rugby World Cup and 2020 model, similar organizations effi- is important in developing and ap- Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics ciently produced goods, creating a plying new technologies. At JIU, will take place. source of power. In order to move we would like to work to create Additionally, Josai International forward, however, people with dif- new courses and fields. University will celebrate its 30th ferent values and skills need to • o are nerstes eete anniversary in 2022. JIU President collaborate. A team that values to serve as knowledge hubs for the Kenji Sugibayashi shared his various skills has become more community? thoughts and The Japan Times important than the traditional top- understand present and future JIU enhances graduate programs S: Since many international stu- President Takeharu Tsutsumi, who down group. changes. In other words, I’ve now in the medical field, there should dents study at JIU, the campus is a has kept his eyes on the world and S: Our country has seen signifi- come to think that “wisdom” to be more international students multicultural hub. We also have Japan, shared some valuable in- cant aging, and the population will live is important. from many countries. close to 200 alliance schools over- sight. continue to decrease drastically. T: Today, people are expected Japan has been facing an aging seas. When students go abroad • o o yo fee abot the With the decrease of the working to have their own opinions that society before other countries in even for a short period, they see changes that took place during population, we definitely need to they have carefully thought the world and China is also seeing differences from Japan such as this time in the world and Japan? accept foreign laborers. On the through, instead of rote memori- it. We should utilize our experi- language, fashion, food, ways of Sugibayashi: In the beginning other hand, it has been reported zation. From this perspective, so- ence in elderly care in China. At thinking, procedures, methods of Heisei, there was the destruc- Japan has seen over 30 million ciety wants universities to nurture JIU’s Faculty of Social Work Stud- and values. Through study abroad tion of the Berlin Wall and the end tourists visiting the country. Look- people with an ability to set their ies, we aim to nurture people who programs and on JIU’s campus, of the Cold War. Before we knew it, ing at the changes in Japan and own challenges. In today’s global will play a key role in elderly care students can interact with over- China and the U.S. became the the world, it is clear that interna- business world, there is a sense of in Japan and overseas. seas students and experience mul- two leading countries in the world. tionalization will occur at a rapid crisis for businesses that they may T: I would like to count on “hu- ticultural coexistence, learn about In terms of trading, these two pace. be dismissed from the market, un- man resources that are globalized” other cultures and respect people’s countries rank as our first and sec- • hat o yo thn abot the less they engage in business ac- instead of “global human resourc- feelings living in those areas. How- ond trading partners, and I don’t societal expectations from univer- tivities related to the U.N.’s 17 Sus- es.” Understanding different cul- ever, the most important thing is think Japan can survive without sities based on these changes? tainable Development Goals. tures, and being able to work to- what happens afterward. I think trade. S: I believe people understand • I has a ams n ogane gether with anyone, anywhere is what matters most is realizing that From here on, in addition to the that the world is rapidly changing. and Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture, more important than English flu- there are various people with dif- U.S., China, and Europe, we need I studied pharmaceutical science, as well as in Kioicho, Tokyo. It has ency. For example, athletes who ferent values living in Japan, too. to pay attention to other East and and it is said that 99 percent of grown into an international uni- are successful overseas are not Looking ahead, many foreign Southeast Asian countries. In the drugs used in modern medicine versity with 8 faculties, 10 depart- necessarily fluent in English, but workers will come to Japan and near future, we will also need to didn’t exist 50 years ago. ments, a graduate school and a they achieve results in a globally work in different areas. Their chil- look to India, the Middle East and Until now, “knowledge,” “skill” Japanese studies program for in- competitive environment. Rather dren’s education will become im- Africa. and “attitude” were thought to be ternational students. What are than language skills, I think skills portant. I would like JIU to be- Tsutsumi: I think the past 30 important in university. However, your thoughts on promoting the that will work in the international come a university accepted by years will be seen as a significant during this age of revolutionary “internationalization of the cam- market, or people with expertise these children, as a knowledge turning point. There was advanced change, people need to be inde- pus?” are in demand. I see big potential hub. globalization after the Cold War. pendent-minded with an insight S: Togane has various medical- in artificial intelligence or the “in- As for JIU, we need to be more Now the “shadow” of globalization to always think about what kind of related faculties. It is a universal ternet of things,” but for that po- edgy, while we implement reforms has become notable with increas- a person they should be. They hope to live a healthy life, but cur- tential to be realized, it needs to through numerous unique efforts ing social inequality or concern on have to know history and current rently, the ratio of international widely penetrate society. To wide- and draw up a curriculum based whether a sustainable global envi- events, as well as have an ability to students is still low. However, as ly spread in society, in addition to (Continued on page 2) New students pledge to go global Inside This Issue Scene on Campus by JIU Times dressing the students. Page 2 Kurumi Tsuchiya, 18, represent- ▶▶ Air guitar championship Josai International University ing new students, said, “Following held a matriculation ceremony JIU’s mission of ‘Character build- welcoming 1,689 new students, ing through learning,’ we aim to Page 3 including roughly 200 non-Japa- become adults who thrive in an nese from 18 countries and re- international society.” ▶▶ V4 conference on immigration gions, at its Togane Campus in The matriculation ceremony Chiba Prefecture, on April 2. came a little over two weeks after Page 4 JIU, a comprehensive university JIU held its graduation ceremony with eight faculties and 10 depart- at the same campus on March 15. ▶▶ Lithuanian professor lectures ments, focuses on international About 1,200 people were con- education and is engaged in ex- ferred undergraduate and gradu- Page 5 change programs with many uni- ate diplomas from various JIU fac- versities and schools in Asia, Eu- ulties. Non-Japanese, from 17 ▶▶ Alliance with MSU rope, particularly Eastern Europe, countries, accounted for about 20 and the Americas. percent of new graduates and rep- Page 6 In the ceremony at the Sports a guest at the ceremony. Sugibayashi also stressed that resented a large percentage of Culture Center, JIU President Ken- “The campus here has a very society is changing rapidly, but the those who received doctorate de- ▶▶ Voices from exchange students ji Sugibayashi greeted the incom- international atmosphere. I would fact that people need to continue grees. ing students, as well as other stu- like you all to get accustomed to a learning remains unchanged. In an address by the representa- dents, teachers and special guests, global environment at this cam- Josai University Educational tive of graduating students, Yurika JU Corner including University of California pus,” Sugibayashi said during the Corporation Chancellor Akira Komatsu of the Faculty of Nursing Page 8 Riverside Extension Dean Kevin ceremony. “We have many ex- Uehara followed with a greeting said, “People I met and experi- Vaughn and Togane Mayor Rikuro change programs and I would also of his own. Vaughn, Shikama ences I had in my university time ▶ Instant Ramen Original Shikama. The Japan Times Presi- like you to participate in them as and Kamogawa Mayor Ikuo Ka- have become very big, valuable as- Contest dent Takeharu Tsutsumi was also soon as you can.” meda followed Uehara in ad- sets for my life.” 2 Scene on Campus JIU TIMES | SPRING 2019 Flexible mindsets vital in education (Continued from page 1) you have a “compass,” you know Award. He received an honorary on our diversity and distinctive- your path even as the landscape doctorate from Malaysia’s Man- ness. changes. agement and Science University. Togane, where our main cam- S: In the age of 100-year life pus is located, and Kamogawa, spans, the three stages of life — The Japan Times President where our Faculty of Tourism is education, work and old age — Takeharu Tsutsumi based, are already facing depopu- will shift to a multistage life, which Hailing from Sapporo, Tsutsumi lation issues. Since a university is a means that we need to broaden began working for The Japan place where young people gather, our age range for university enroll- Times in April 1988 upon graduat- JIU must assume a role as a ment. Also, it is important to offer ing Hirosaki University. After tak- knowledge hub. It is necessary to content-rich graduate schools, ing managerial posts from 2003 in constantly create something new Takeharu Tsutsumi which already exist in the U.S., Eu- Kenji Sugibayashi human resources, circulation and in cooperation with the university. rope, China and Korea. Today, stu- advertising sales, he assumed his T: In other words, “globaliza- toward experiential or exploratory dents educated in Japan may ceutical University. He studied current post in June 2012. tion” is also “localization.” In the learning, group work or discus- choose to work overseas. Even if abroad at the University of Michi- business world some people say sions, to give students the ability to they work in Japan, they are likely gan and the University of Utah. His About The Japan Times global market, but there is no such “actively learn.” to work with foreigners. While academic career started as a lec- The Japan Times is the nation’s market. There is no Chinese market Also, we need to establish an many science majors in Japan at- turer and assistant professor at largest-selling English-language either. Markets are much smaller educational system where we can tend graduate school, few human- Josai University’s Faculty of Phar- newspaper, offering unrivaled di- and businesses will fail if they ap- foster people who are irreplace- ities and social science majors do. maceutical Sciences, where he versity and depth of original Eng- proach these markets under a glob- able by AI, such as those who can As JIU already offers rich and ful- later became a professor and fac- lish-language news reporting on al strategy. It is important to find “relate and stay close to people’s filling graduate school curriculums ulty dean. Sugibayashi became the Japan. Since the newspaper’s es- out how things really are in each emotions” and “offer consultation in humanities and social science vice president of Josai University tablishment in 1897, The Japan region. It’s the same for university to others.” University staff are said compared to other graduate and Josai International University. Times has served its role to report and community relationships. to be irreplaceable by AI; they schools, we would like to pursue In April 2017, he became the pres- on Japan to the world, through • In the age of AI, many jobs are need to try to change themselves an education that is relevant to ident of Josai International Univer- coverage on politics, business, likely to be eliminated. How can to have flexible mindsets. 100-year life spans. sity. Sugibayashi has been award- culture, society and sports. In Japan address 100-year life spans, T: In this post-internet society, ed The Academy of Pharmaceuti- 2013, The Japan Times began an when the declining birthrate and “compass over map” is the key to President Kenji Sugibayashi cal Science and Technology, Japan alliance with The New York aging population have become a future learning. This means that Sugibayashi graduated from the Award Shukri Distinguished Key- Times, which is a leading newspa- reality? having a “compass” is more im- University of Toyama Graduate note Lecture Award, The Japanese per with contents for opinion S: Universities need to change portant than having a “map” in School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Society for Alternatives to Animal leaders around the world and key their education to meet the age of this age. At times of rapid change, with a master’s degree, and ob- Experiment Distinguished Service industry figures, and publishes as AI. We need to steer away from a “map” can be overwritten quick- tained his doctorate in pharma- Award, and the Asian Federation “The Japan Times / The New York “cramming education” and shift ly and change often. As long as ceutical science at Gifu Pharma- of Pharmaceutical Sciences Times.” Several ‘soul Alumna wins air guitar championship songs’ featured at Translated by Tomoko Hirose, sang and danced. They competed wanted. I should have listened to chorus concert Center for International Education in the air guitar championships, but the teachers and studied harder. the group broke up, and she took to Please do what you have to do now, by JIU Times Nanami Nagura was crowned practicing air guitar by herself in the do not put off studying until later.” champion in the final of the 23rd studio. The Josai Kioicho Mixed Chorus, Air Guitar World Championships Nagura said that she has been the members of which include stu- While the venue for the past two held in Finland in August. Nagura thinking about how to play for the dents, alumni, faculty members regular concerts was also Suntory had previously won the competi- next championships as the defend- and exchange students of Josai In- Hall, the chorus also performs at tion in 2014, when she entered the ing champion from the moment ternational University and Josai chorus festivals in neighborhoods Faculty of Media Studies at Josai she won. University, as well as neighborhood around campuses and other places. International University. Nagura In conclusion, she sent a mes- residents, held its third regular con- The concert was divided into currently works together with an sage to the current students at JIU: I cert at Suntory Hall, in Tokyo’s Mi- three parts, featuring French soul entertainment agency as an actress didn’t study English very hard. I nato Ward, on March 24. songs, Japanese soul songs we want and air guitarist. should have done everything I The chorus was formed in 2010 to pass on to the next generation She encountered the art of air on the occasion of the 45th anni- and soul songs we have cherished. guitar first as a member of the air versary of the founding of Josai The chorus sang Japanese m i n y o¯ guitar idol group Telepathy, which University Educational Corpora- (folk songs) and d o¯ y o¯ (children’s consisted of five girls, when she was JIU graduate wins makeup award tion. About 60 members practice at songs) for about 400 audience a senior high school student. Te- the universities’ Kioicho Campus. members. lepathy played with toy guitars, and Translated by Tomoko Hirose, Studies. After graduating from JIU Center for International Education in 2017, she returned to the U.S. to continue her education in special 7 J-Vision JIU job fair Josai International University effects makeup in Hollywood. 1. Expanding the capabilities graduate, Kao Miyamoto, was hon- Some of the professors at the of our students to serve focuses on more ored at the 2018 Los Angeles Film Faculty of Media Studies see Miya- society Awards for “Best Makeup” as a moto as a great makeup artist, say- 2. Developing human resourc- grade levels makeup artist for her work in the ing that the field of makeup is well es with an international film “Kommando 1944.” suited for Japanese artists, and she mindset and extensive “Kommando 1944” is about an has the potential to have great suc- knowledge of Japanese by Mutsuo Nakamura, Asian American soldier who is cess in this area. culture Admissions Office thrown into a Nazi work camp on a 3. Continually improving the farm in Germany while his family, quality of our educational On Jan. 27, Josai International back home in America, is forced programs, in collaboration University’s Corporate Job Search ter. “The ongoing construction into an American Japanese intern- with local and international Meeting was held at a convention boom from the 2020 Tokyo Olym- ment camp in Manzanar, Califor- communities hall in Makuhari, Chiba Prefecture. pics and Paralympics might not nia, in July 1944. This film was In previous years, the JIU Center screened at more than 350 domes- 4. Improving our research last for long, and the future of the for Career Development and U.S.-China trade relations is unpre- tic and international film festivals. capabilities and promoting Placement had organized similar dictable. In preparation for uncer- Miyamoto studied at the Univer- innovation Ms. Miyamoto working at the events for third-year students. tain times, we will continue assist- sity of California Riverside as an 5. Enriching the campus en- filming location of However, in light of the changes ing our students for successful exchange student when she was a “Kommando 1944” vironment through interna- that will come with the abolish- employment searches,” he added. student of JIU’s Faculty of Media tionalization and network- ment of recruitment rules on the ing hiring of new graduates, this year’s 6. Establishing a stronger uni- meeting was targeted at both sec- versity governance system ond- and third-year students. JIU rises to No. 9 in students going overseas to study to support the dynamic Four-hundred and seven third- development year and 46 second-year students by Mutsuo Nakamura, students who studied overseas was In 2018, JIU established J-Schol- of teaching, — including international students Admissions Office 652, while in 2017 the number in- arships that waive selected under- research and — joined the event and talked with creased to 858. In addition to its graduate students 50 percent of contributions human resources personnel from In January, the Japan Student short- and mid-term programs, the tuition fees for up to four years dur- to the com- 108 participating companies. Services Organization ranked Josai Josai Education Abroad Program ing their course of study. JIU plans munity “Due to the removal of those re- International University No. 9 offers long-term study abroad op- to continue providing scholarship 7. Strengthening cruitment rules, it is expected that among universities nationwide in portunities allowing students to opportunities for qualified stu- the impact of our com- the time for employers to begin job terms of the number of Japanese transfer credits they earn overseas dents. Thanks to this study-abroad munication capabilities and interviews with college students students going overseas to study in toward graduation rather than see- friendly environment, greater num- social presence could become earlier,” said a staff fiscal 2017. ing time overseas as a leave of ab- bers of students are expected to go member from the JIU career cen- In fiscal 2016, the number of JIU sence. overseas in the coming years. JIU TIMES | SPRING 2019 Scene on Campus 3 Conference focuses on immigration by JIU Times of the immigration law, which will Three Chinese students enrolled see an increase of foreign workers in JU — Tang Hang, Zhou Xingchen The fifth Central Europe + Japan engaged in blue-color jobs, was en- and Zeng Guangyi — delivered Student Conference was held on acted in December and will come presentations on the challenges of Feb. 21 at Josai University’s Kioicho into force in April. Japan’s acceptance of immigrants. Campus, in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward, The event consisted of three Four Japanese students of JIU’s for Japanese and foreign students of parts, with the first covering immi- Faculty of Nursing — Reina Tana- the university, as well as students gration policies. ka, Maria Iida, Honami Hirono and invited from Europe, to discuss im- Vanda Bessenyei of Hungary’s Yoshino Fujimori — discussed the migration and other subjects. University of Szeged delivered a challenges of Japan’s acceptance of The Josai Institute for Central presentation on her country’s im- immigrants at medical facilities. European Studies, with support migration experiences. She said The theme of the second part from Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Ja- Hungary accepted many immi- was “Learning how to appreciate pan, organized the conference, the grants from the Middle East in 2015, each other,” while the third was sub-theme of which was “Coexist- though most of them left the coun- “Economics without losers.” Other ing with foreigners in an era of mass sity (JU) and Josai International ence,” said Motoyuki Ono, special try by the end of the same year. participating students were from migration; opportunities and chal- University (JIU). Foreign students advisor to the chancellor, Josai Uni- The presentation of Dagmar Comenius University, Slovakia; the lenges for Europe and Japan.” studying in the two Japanese uni- versity Educational Corporation, to Schonova of the Czech Repub- University of Cologne, Germany; Presenters included students versities also participated as pre- kick off the event. lic’s Masaryk University was about the University of Pecs, Hungary; from universities in the Czech Re- senters. Following Ono, JU President Aki- the importance of open dialogue Mykolas Romeris University, Lithu- public, Germany, Hungary, Lithu- “It’s my utmost delight to wel- ra Shirahata greeted the audience among the governments, compa- ania; the University of Lodz, Poland ania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia, come you to the fifth Central Eu- and said the subject of immigra- nies and citizens to make immigra- and the University of Nova Gorica, as well as those from Josai Univer- rope plus Japan Student Confer- tion is very timely due to a revision tion policies successful. Slovenia. Seminar offers economic perspective by JIU Times Educational Corporation. The chair world trade in general. country of the seminar was Slovakia. Following Yamada, seminar pre- Government officials with trade “It is a great honor to co-host the senters were Kensuke Yanagida, and economy expertise invited from Visegrad 4 plus Japan Seminar 2019,” a research fellow from the Japan East European countries, along with said Motoyuki Ono, special advisor Institute of International Affairs; a Japanese researcher, discussed to the chancellor of Josai University Slovakia’s Ministry of Foreign and world trade and the economy at Educational Corporation, in deliver- European Affairs Director General the Visegrad 4 plus Japan Seminar ing opening remarks, adding that Jo- for Economic Cooperation Dusan 2019 at Josai University’s Kioicho sai University and Josai International Matulay; Ivana Grollova, head of Campus, in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward, University currently have 19 partner the Czech Republic’s Ministry of on April 5. universities in V4 countries. Foreign Affairs OECD and Global and Indo-Pacific 2030: Japan’s per- Tyszkiewicz discussed Japan- The Visegrad 4 is a cultural and Slovakian Ambassador Marian Affairs Department; Radoslaw Tysz- spective,” covering various trade Poland and Japan-EU relationships, political alliance of the Czech Re- Tomasik followed Ono in greeting kiewicz, first counsellor and head of agreements involving Japan. as well as world trade in general. public, Hungary, Poland and Slo- the presenters and audience. the Political and Economic Section Matulay’s talk was on “Promot- Ponevacs-Pana gave a presentation, vakia. “It’s my pleasure to welcome of the Polish Embassy in Japan; and ing productivity, innovation and titled “Present World Order,” and The seminar, held under the you,” he said. He called Japan “a Hungary’s Ministry of Foreign Af- embracing the digital economy.” He discussed trade conflicts between theme of “The future of the global strategic partner for Visegrad 4,” and fairs and Trade Deputy State Secre- spoke on Slovakia’s shift to focus on the U.S. and China. economy and free trade,” was co- V4 “a growth engine for Europe.” tary for Investment Promotion Petra the digital economy. Grollova’s pre- The presentations were followed hosted by Japan’s Ministry of For- Then Parliamentary Vice-Minis- Ponevacs-Pana. sentation was titled “Global trading by a Q&A session, and JU President eign Affairs, embassies of V4 coun- ter for Foreign Affairs Kenji Yamada Yanagida delivered a presenta- system on a crossroad — from the Akira Shirahata concluded the semi- tries in Japan and Josai University delivered the keynote speech on tion, titled “World trading system Visegrad group point of view.” nar with closing remarks.

Josai: A History

1965 Jan 25 Founding of Josai University Educational Corporation Management Studies and of Information for Welfare and Department of Wellness Tourism (Faculty of Tourism), approved (First Chancellor: Mikio Mizuta) Environment established in the Faculty of Management Department of Medical Pharmacy six-year program Apr 1 Josai University with the Faculty of Economics, including and Information Sciences (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences) inaugurated the Department of Economics, and the Faculty of Science, 2000 Apr 1 Josai International University: Ph.D. in Management of 2007 Apr 1 Josai International University: Department of Social Work including the Department of Mathematics and the Entrepreneurial Ventures (Graduate School of Management Studies (Faculty of Social Work Studies) reorganized Department of Chemistry, opened. First JU President is and Information Sciences) established Oct 25 Josai University Educational Corporation Tokyo Kioicho Mikio Mizuta 2001 Apr 1 Josai International University: Department of Service Campus Building No. 2 opened 1971 Apr 1 Department of Business Administration in the Faculty of Management Systems (Faculty of Management and 2008 Feb 15 Makuhari Campus opened Economics of Josai University opened Information Sciences), Department of Media & Culture Apr 1 Josai International University: Department of Inter-Cultural 1973 Apr 1 Josai University: Departments of Pharmaceutical Sciences Studies (Faculty of Humanities), Special Course in Business Studies and Department of International Exchange Studies and of Pharmaceutical Technochemistry in the Faculty of and Information Science (Japanese Studies Program) opened in the Faculty of International Humanities Pharmaceutical Sciences opened established Josai University: Department of Medical 2009 Jun 30 Statement issued announcing the opening of the 1976 Dec 27 Seiko Mizuta appointed second Chancellor of the Nutrition (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences) established Department of Social and Environmental Studies in the Corporation Josai Women’s Junior College: Departments of Faculty of Social and Environmental Studies 1977 Apr 1 Josai University: M.A. degree program inaugurated in the Management and Information Administration and of 2010 Apr 1 Josai International University: Department of Social and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Contemporary Culture opened (reorganized) Environmental Studies opened in the Faculty of Social and 1978 Apr 1 Josai University: M.A. degree in Economic Policy 2002 Apr 1 Josai International University: M.A. in Welfare and Social Environmental Studies established in the Graduate School of Economics Studies (Graduate School of Humanities), MBA in Apr 16 Ceremony to mark the 45th anniversary of the foundation of 1979 Mar 25 Mizuta Museum of Art of Josai University opened International Administration established lace of Mikio Josai University Educational Corporation Apr 1 Josai University: Ph.D. program established in Mizuta as a project to commemorate the 40th anniversary 2011 Apr 1 Course in Visual Arts established in the Faculty of Media Pharmaceutical Sciences of the foundation of Josai University Studiey, Josai International University 1983 Apr 1 Josai Women’s Junior College opened Majors in 2003 Jan 25 Restoration of Mikio Mizuta’s birthplace completed, as Apr Josai University Educational Corporation Tokyo Kioicho Administration and Secretarial Services in the Department Josai University’s 40th anniversary project Campus Building No. 4 opened of Business Administration, and in Japanese Literature Apr 1 Josai University: MBA in Business Innovation (Graduate Jul 22 Josai University Educational Corporation Center for and English & American Literature in the Department of School of Business Administration) established Innovation established Literature 2004 Apr 1 Josai University: Department of Management Studies Oct Josai University Educational Corporation Center for 1985 Apr 1 Center for Inter-Cultural Studies and Education established (Faculty of Business Administration), M.A. in Material Graduate Studies established 1987 Apr 1 Major courses at the JU Women’s Junior College (Major Science (Graduate School of Sciences) established Josai Dec 9 Josai University Mizuta Museum of Art (premises) opened course in Japanese Literature, Major course in English International University: Department of Medical Pharmacy 2012 Apr 1 Josai University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Literature) opened (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences), Departments of Sciences Pharmacy Graduate Course Pharmacy Specialty 1989 Apr 1 Major courses at the JU Women’s Junior College (Major Culture and Social Work Studies, and of Management and (latter doctoral course) and Pharmacy Specialty (doctoral course in Administration, Major course in Secretarial Social Work Studies (Faculty of Social Work Studies) course) established Josai International University Graduate Services) opened established School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Clinical Pharmacy and 1990 Apr 1 Josai University: Japanese Studies Program established. Apr 10 Kyonan Seminar House completed Pharmaceutical Sciences (doctoral course) established Major courses in Japanese Culture and Japanese Apr 19 Josai Awa Learning Center completed Josai International University Faculty of Nursing, Language May 27 Noriko Mizuta takes of ce as Chancellor of Josai University Department of Nursing established 1992 Mar 10 Completion ceremony of construction work for Josai Educational Corporation Apr 28 Ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of the foundation of International University 2005 Jan 21 Josai University Educational Corporation Tokyo Kioicho Josai International University 1994 Apr 1 Dr. Noriko Mizuta appointed President of Josai University Campus Building completed May 22 Josai International University Prince Takamado Memorial 1996 Apr 1 Dr. Noriko Mizuta appointed President of Josai International Apr 1 International Center for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences Sports Park completed University Josai International University: Departments of (JICPAS) established Josai University: M.A. in Medical 2013 Apr 1 Josai International University: Master’s degree program in Welfare and Culture, and of International Exchange Nutrition (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences) International Administration established in the Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Humanities opened M.A. degrees established Josai International University: Department of School of International Administration, and master’s in Inter-Cultural Studies and in Women’s Studies Management Science (Faculty of Management and degree program in Global Communications established in established in the Graduate School of Humanities Information Sciences) reorganized; Department of Media the Graduate School of Humanities 1998 Apr 1 Josai International University: Ph.D. in Comparative and Information (Faculty of Media Studies), Business Apr 12 Josai University Educational Corporation Tokyo Kioicho Culture, (Graduate School of Humanities), MBA . in Design Program (Graduate School of Business Design, and Campus Building No. 3 opened Management of Entrepreneurial Ventures (Graduate Welfare and Social Studies Program (Graduate School of Nov 21 Institute for Central European Studies established School of Management and Information Sciences) and Social Work Studies) established 2015 Feb 12 Josai University Educational Corporation Tokyo Kioicho Af liated Preparatory Courses in Japanese Culture and Apr 19 Medicinal Plant Garden (Otaki City) opened Campus Building No. 5 opened Japanese Language (Japanese Studies Program) 2006 Apr 1 Josai University: Department of Social and Economic May 21 Josai Center for ASEAN Studies established established Josai University: M.A. in Mathematics Systems (Faculty of Contemporary Policy Studies), 2016 Sept 1 Akira Shirahata appointed President of Josai University (Graduate School of Sciences) and M.S. in Medical Departments of Pharmaceutical Sciences six-year and 2017 Mar 28 The Mizuta Mikio Memorial Hall, the new building for the Pharmacy (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences) four-year programs (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences) Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences opened established established Josai Base College: Department of Business 2017 Apr 1 Kenji Sugibayashi appointed President of Josai 1999 Apr 1 Josai International University: Departments of International Studies established Josai International University: International University 4 Scene on Campus JIU TIMES | SPRING 2019 Lithuanian professor lectures at university by JIU Times The Erasmus (European Region between Mykolas Romeris Uni- Action Scheme for the Mobility versity and Josai University Edu- Associate professor Grazina Ci- of University Students) Program cational Corporation. uladiene of Lithuania’s Mykolas has long contributed to the de- Mykolas Romeris University is Romeris University, visiting Josai velopment of international col- the second-largest national uni- International University under laboration between students and versity in Lithuania, located in the the Erasmus+ Faculty Mobility teaching staff within the Europe- capital of Vilnius. Although Vilnius Program, lectured at the Togane an Union. In 2014, the Erasmus+ is a smaller city with a population Campus on Nov. 27. The lecture Program was launched to promote of 620,000 people, it has a long on Lithuanian history, cuisine academic cooperation between history, very rich culture and is and culture was well received by EU universities and those outside known for the architecture in its the students of the Department of of the European region. The lec- Old Town, which was declared a Inter-cultural Studies, Faculty of ture by Ciuladiene was the direct UNESCO World Heritage site in International Humanities. result of the Erasmus+ agreement 1994. Fossil gallery exhibits Oishi Collection by Ken Takahashi, poration in spring 2013. The objec- Program Director, Fossil Gallery tive of the gallery is to provide op- of Josai University Educational portunities to evoke interest in the Corporation sciences among young generations through exhibitions and other pale- The Fossils Gallery at the Tokyo ontological educational programs. Kioicho Campus of Josai Interna- The Josai University Educational tional University exhibits the Oishi Corporation holds a policy to con- collection and specimens from the tribute to society, thus the gallery, Liaoning Paleontological Museum located in the center of metropolitan of Shenyang Normal University in students. Skeletal models of large Tokyo, is open to the public. In 2015, China. The Oishi Collection com- carnivorous dinosaurs furnished by the gallery was awarded a research prises specimens of marine organ- the Liaoning Paleontological Mu- grant by a local government for the isms mainly from the Cretaceous seum have become a landmark of development of paleontological Book on imaginary fossil museum Period with some, such as coel- the campus in the center of metro- workshop study programs. acanths, dating back to the Devoni- politan Tokyo. The workshop can be given in by JIU Times an Period. The gallery also conducts The Oishi Fossils Gallery was English upon request. Please call workshops that nurture a thirst for founded under an affiliation with 03-6238-1031 for details. Josai University Educational Corporation knowledge and inquisitive spirit in the Mizuta Memorial Museum of http://www.josai.jp/fossil_gal- University Press has published a picture book elementary and junior high school Josai University Educational Cor- lery/workshop/ by well-regarded children’s book artist Yoko Mori. Mori was inspired by the Oishi Fossils Gallery collection of the Mizuta Memorial Museum. In the story, a young child sees fossils in a museum, and dreams up their own adven- ture set several hundred million years in the past. In addition to the story, Mori also in- cluded photos of fossils among some pencil drawings.

JIU’s mission: Character building through learning

JIU prides itself on its youthful am- abilities to take the initiative in their bition and energy, on its commitment endeavors. to forming the characters of young The first of these three programs, people with dreams and noble vi- “field training,” was first introduced in sions of working for the benefit of Japan by JIU and includes a variety both local and international communi- of internships and on-the-job training. ties. The university is guided by the The second program is “project train- spiritual legacy of its founder, a mis- ing,” in which students undertake sion of “character building through various projects that they have con- learning,” in helping students to make ceived and planned on their own. themselves responsible individuals The third is “career education,” in and members of society at large. which students choose their future JIU provides much more than occupations and start to prepare for specialized and liberal education in their careers by developing their the classroom. The university also of- own capabilities. fers three practical training programs Through these and other training that focus on the use of foreign lan- and education programs, JIU helps guage and information processing students to find their mission in life skills for planning and implementa- and offers them solid support with tion, and on the development of the specific preparation and training.

JIU TIMES Staff and Contributors Maria Shiguemi Ichiyama Hideo Usuki Steve Silsbee Miyuki Hatori

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school years, I participated in a thinks of Japanese culture, many agencies, Japanese companies five-month internship at Califor- people probably think of Japa- and the general public about Jap- BRIDGE nia State University, Long Beach nese food, tea ceremony, flower anese hospitality and manners. (Vol. 13) in the United States. After finish- arrangement and things like Currently, I am conducting re- ing graduate school, I went to that. The entirety of Japanese search on omotenashi Japanese Perspective cultivated Shenyang, China, without know- culture is condensed in the tea while teaching Japanese lan- through culture ing any Chinese. Before going to ceremony. Japanese architecture guage to international students. China, I had planned to return and artistic culture can be expe- It is very important to convey the to Japan in two years. However, rienced through tearooms, tea Japanese culture and the spirit of my life was so comfortable there, bowls, calligraphy, the flowers Japanese people when teaching by Miyuki Hatori, before I knew it, three years had that decorate tearooms and the Japanese language. When learn- Center for Language Education passed. My life in Shenyang then tea itself. Moreover, the etiquette ing languages, it is important to international students come to became very tough, and ev- involved and the way people memorize vocabulary and learn Japan, I want them to learn about After ending a three-year ery day was a struggle, but now pause are unique to Japan. Last grammar, but understanding cul- the country through the Japa- chapter of my life as a Japanese when I reflect on my time there, I but not least, consideration for ture is important to truly learn a nese language. On top of that, I teacher at Northeastern Univer- feel that everything was precious others and the spirit of Japanese country’s language. That is essen- want them to interact with not sity in China, I started my new and I had so many fruitful expe- hospitality, or “omotenashi” can tially because language is part of only Japanese people, but also life as a member of the Center for riences. be felt through the Japanese tea the culture. with international students and Language Education here at Josai There is one thing that I did ceremony. I have no idea how my new teachers from many countries International University in Sep- both in Japan and while I was Today, omotenashi has gar- life here at JIU will turn out, nor to cultivate their thinking capa- tember. I could never have imag- abroad; the Japanese tea ceremo- nered a lot of attention overseas what it will be like in five or 10 bilities on a global scale and be ined that I would be working at ny. I first got involved in it when I as well. During my time in China, years. While living in this glo- able to think about things from the school I graduated from. entered the Tea Ceremony Club I taught others about omotenashi balized era, I believe that I have global perspectives. I want these After graduating from univer- at JIU. From there, I became in- at Northeastern University where accumulated a lot of experience, types of international students to sity, I studied in Canada, and terested in the Japanese art of I worked, as well as at other uni- and have contributed to society be able to return to their home after that I worked as a ground flower arrangement (ikebana) versities. Furthermore, when I to the best of my ability as a glob- countries and contribute to their staff member for Japan Airlines and kimono, and these inter- was working for Japan Airlines, al person. In the future, I want societies using global perspec- for about seven years. I decided ests still continue today. The tea I also taught Japanese business to demonstrate my ability as an tives. I am this kind of person, to enter graduate school at JIU ceremony became my “weapon” manners, so I have used my ex- educator by cultivating “glocal” and I try to continue learning day in 2013. During my graduate when I went abroad. When one perience to teach government (global plus local) people. When after day. Hungarian Day JIU, MSU sign program agreement celebrated with Translated by Tomoko Hirose, Sciences for two years to pursue a The first academic exchange lectures, food Center for International Education double degree from both JIU and agreement between Josai and MSU. This program aims for stu- MSU was formed on Jan. 27, by Livia Szabo, On Feb. 15, Josai International dents to not only obtain a double 2010, following a visit from uni- Office of the Language Education University and Malaysia’s Man- degree, but also gain an MBA in versity president and founder Center, Josai University agement and Science Univer- three years. Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid and the sity (MSU) agreed to enter into The two universities are plan- two schools have enjoyed close Hungarian Day 2018 was held sai International University and a memorandum of understand- ning to arrange a program that relations since then. In 2019, JIU on Dec. 8 in Building No. 1 on the First Secretary Anita Nagy of the ing for a joint educational pro- allows JIU students to also get will have two students from MSU Kioicho Campus. Organized by Hungarian Embassy. The associa- gram. From September, 50 MSU a double degree from both JIU as participants in the Association the Hungarian-Japanese Friend- tion held an exhibition of photos students will visit JIU. All classes and MSU. This program will be of Southeast Asian Nations’ Young ship Association with the cooper- of Hungary and visitors enjoyed in this program will be taught in very attractive for students who Women’s Leadership Program, ation of the Embassy of Hungary authentic Hungarian dishes such English. JIU is moving ahead with are willing to study at graduate which is supported by the Japa- in Tokyo, as well as the Josai Uni- as goulash soup, pogacsa (small the plan that will see the MSU schools in Europe and Asia, since nese Student Services Organiza- versity Educational Corporation, bread), szekely kaposzta (a hardy students study at the Faculty of MSU is a highly recognized global tion, and three students from JIU the event is held every year with pork and sauerkraut stew) and Management and Information university. will visit MSU. over 200 visitors enjoying Hun- potato salad. At the end of the garian cultural lectures, food and event, the Kanagawa Prefectural music performances. Yaei Senior High School chorus Zama said, “As we continue The most recent day revolved performed songs of Hungarian, KAMOGAWA with our education for the youth around the topic of minorities in Latin and Kumamoto origin. Ist- of this region, we especially fo- Hungary, as well as Hungarian van Kohan (clarinet) and Haruko CORNER cus on “glocal” — global and literature in Japanese. The lec- Fekete (piano) played famous local — aspects of development tures were presented by assistant Hungarian classics in an unfor- JIU establishes while giving importance to rais- professor Attila Kiraly, Hungar- gettable performance in front of a ing each individual student’s ian exchange students from Jo- full house. partnership with Kisarazu potential. It is my hope that our Higashi High School partnership will lead to the fur- ther enhancement of education at our school.” by Mutsuo Nakamura, Kisarazu Higashi High School will provide the students with Admissions Office was founded in 1910, and cur- educational and research oppor- 郭 位 両中 国 岸 大高 陸 ・ 香 港 等 ・ 台 湾 教 育 rently 475 students are enrolled tunities, such as special lectures On Dec. 5, the Josai Inter- either in the General Studies or and project participation, as part 著鄭 民 欽 national University Faculty of Home Economics courses. JIU of our extension effort. Tourism and Chiba Prefectural 「 の 大 学 に お け る Kisarazu Higashi High School held an educational partnership 心ハ ートウ 件 ェ ア signing ceremony at JIU’s Awa KAMOGAWA 監 訳 Campus located in the city of 」 と は い かKamogawa, に あ Chiba る Prefecture. べ きCORNER か の探求 At the ceremony, faculty chair Masato Kurabayashi said: “In Faculty of Tourism the face of population decline, there is a continued need for makes a new start fostering professionals who will contribute to the development by Mutsuo Nakamura, in accordance with the three pil- of tourism in the area. As the Admissions Office lars of tourism education. These annual number of international pillars are tourism and media; tourists visiting Japan is going to This spring, the Josai Interna- tourism and business; and tour- exceed 30 million this year, it is tional University Faculty of Tour- ism and local development. Our important to nurture profession- ism, located in the city of Ka- instructors are specialists who als working for inbound tourism. mogawa, has made a new start have been prominent on the With all of this in mind, we con- with the modified departmental front lines of the globalized hotel tinue our commitment with the name of Department of Tourism. and airline industries. education of tourism specialists Tourism is said to be one of The JIU tourism program from multiple perspectives. The the largest industries of the pres- focuses on the acquisition of partnership we have established ent century. In alignment with hands-on knowledge and skills today aims to create a space for this view, the JIU Department related to local tourism through the education of young profes- of Tourism continues nurturing field surveys and research proj- 学校法人城西大学出版会 sionals to promote local tourism professionals who will be ac- ects carried out in Kamogawa, a Author: Way Kuo and regional development in tive in various fields of tourism popular tourist destination. JIU Title: “What Should Higher Education Be Like? Searching for ‘Heartware’ in the southern part of Chiba Pre- across the globe. Through class- will continue providing practical Mainland Chinese, Taiwanese and Hong Kongese Universities” fecture.” room studies and conducting re- tourism training with the sup- Translated by: Zheng Minqin, et al. Published by: Josai University Educational Corporation University Press In response, Kisarazu Higashi search in the field, our students port of local administrations and Price: ¥3,000 plus tax High School principal Hiroyuki gain access to practical learning area residents. 6 Scene on Campus JIU TIMES | SPRING 2019

a crowd of 18,000 fans by noon. Pele’s Serendipity | Encounter with football king Pele — Vol. 23 training session was broadcast live on T V. The training started with drills on the by Mico Poonoosamy Pele is one of the world’s most-liked and field prepared by Pele, who wanted to respected sportsmen of all time. Cel- assess the physical condition and tech- My name is Mico Poonoosamy and I ebrating his 78th birthday last October, nical potential of the participants. teach French and English at Josai Inter- Pele is no doubt a living legend. During that period, Krishen was a national University. I was born, raised I am going to tell you a little story sports addict and he was playing for the and educated on the little island of about my dad, Krishen Poonoosamy, Mauritian Junior National Team in vol- Mauritius before moving to Australia, and his extraordinary encounter with leyball, basketball and football. where I completed my Ph.D. at Monash Pele. The story is best told in the first per- University. When Pele officially retired from the son and below is Krishen’s telling. Pele himself who smiled (oh his legend- My colleagues and students can tell Brazilian National Team and Santos Pele, with his experience, had noticed ary smile!) and clapped his hands. you how much I like the beautiful game F.C. in 1974, he was hired by Pepsi Cola my athletic abilities. He approached The other participants followed all of football. I have always been an ardent Inc. to embark on a World Tour to train me and asked what position I played. his exercises and drills. I was always in supporter of the French national soccer young (under 18) football players across I told him that I was a goalkeeper and the goals and saved many more of his team and was thrilled when they won the globe and promote Pepsi Cola. In he smiled. He told me that he could ap- shots. I really felt proud and blessed, their second FIFA World Cup in 2018. I 1975, Pele was in Mauritius to carry out preciate my good physical condition. as he stayed many times near the post have had many football heroes, includ- this mission. The Mauritius Football He added that I had great chances of to guide me and give me important ing Zinedine Zidane, Johan Cruyff and Association had carefully planned this becoming a professional football player. tips. We all know Pele as a forward who Diego Maradona, but the most remark- event with a lot of advertising. All the And from that moment he was closer to scored many goals. He is in fact an all- able football genius the world has ever first division teams were asked to select me; I had the privilege of receiving one- rounder on the pitch. During the train- seen is, for me, undoubtedly king Pele. two players who were under 18 to form on-one coaching from the football king ing, he spent some time as goalkeeper Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known part of the squad to have the privilege himself. and asked the participants to shoot on as Pele, is now a retired Brazilian profes- of having a three-hour training session During the training, one of the exer- goal. He was remarkable as a goalkeeper. sional footballer who played as a for- with Pele. There were a few other young cises started with us taking the ball from In my career as a sportsman, the en- ward. During his international career, talents who were sent by other clubs and the center of the field to do mock drib- counter with Pele is the most precious he won three World Cups in 1958, 1962 schools. bles and shoot from the penalty spot. I one. The living legend is so down to and 1970, being the only player ever to Krishen Poonoosamy was selected by was in the goal posts while Pele did the earth, accessible, caring and patient. At win three. Pele is the all-time leading his football club, the Fire Brigade Sport exercise first and it was a moment of re- the end of training, all the participants goalscorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 Club, Division 1 winner during that pe- ligious silence in the stadium. received a souvenir medal from Pele. I games. He is considered by many in the riod in Mauritius. They were a group of When he shot on goal the crowd was also privileged and honored to be sport, including football critics, players 25 to be trained by Pele. This was held cheered loudly, and when I dived to stop the one to have a big, warm hug from and fans, as the greatest player of all at the mythical Georges V Stadium in the ball and saved the goal, the whole the king. Some pictures are still well time. In 1999, he was voted World Player Curepipe. On that specific day, while stadium was crazy with joy! It was an kept as souvenirs of this wonderful day, of the Century by the International Fed- the training was scheduled to start at 3 extraordinary moment for me, for those which will remain fresh in my memory eration of Football History and Statistics. p.m., the stadium was already full with who were in the stadium, as well as for forever.

Let’s exchange! | Vol. 7

by Agnes Balint Personally, the most breath- riod. am used to living here. There interesting and different from taking experience in Japan was I am doing an internship pro- are no major problems moving what I had seen in my country. My name is Agnes Balint. I the sight of the Pacific Ocean. gram in Japan because I want to around Tokyo and other nearby Maybe it sounds a little nerdy, am a psychology student at the When I have free time, I cycle to learn everything about Japan, in- places. In fact, it turned out to be but I think Japan was my first University of Szeged, which is the beach and walk around. I ad- cluding the culture and language. much easier than I expected. love and this love is still growing. in southern Hungary. Last year, mire Japanese rural areas, the for- I also want to gain experience Though I have spent a fair However much I loved Ja- I was accepted by Josai Inter- ests and the tiny Japanese-style through an internship program, amount of time here, Japan nev- pan, it was so far away. That is national University as a Mizuta houses, which are totally differ- and JIU has given me that op- er ceases to impress me with its why I was so happy when I got scholarship student, and I came ent from those in my country. Af- portunity. the chance to study in Japan for to the Togane Campus in Sep- ter I visited Tokyo, I realized that Studying the Japanese lan- a year. I had already studied a tember. I am glad to live in Togane. The guage and doing an internship lot about Japan, but I knew that Five months have passed since population of Tokyo is the same in Japan has been a great experi- my knowledge was only the tip I arrived in Japan, and I already as that of my entire country, and ence for me, as I learned so much of the iceberg. Now, with one have had loads of experiences its area is four times larger than from it, including how Japanese semester behind me, I can say the capital of Hungary, Budapest, people live and work in their dai- I was right. I have seen and and very different from it. I have ly lives. Not only that, I also met learned a lot of new things. In visited Hokkaido as well, and that amazing teachers who support the beginning, it was a bit hard, experience will be in my heart for me, and have made great friends but everybody helped me. Japa- my entire life. I loved the fresh from many countries such as nese people are very nice, not sashimi, the kara-age and zangi China, Vietnam, the Czech Re- only at the university or in To- (two varieties of deep-fried chick- public and of course, Japanese gane, but everywhere I went. en), the beautiful mountains, vol- friends, too. This is useful because I still canoes, hot springs and more. I just wanted to say to JIU, nature, architecture, organization don’t know a lot of kanji and I would like to thank JIU for thank you for this internship and more. Living in a rural area the Japanese language remains a giving European students this op- program and I am grateful for the definitely allows me to see a bet- challenge for me. Despite these portunity. I think it is a life expe- amazing experiences; it has been ter and more complete image of difficulties, I like being here be- rience, and a chance for Europe a pleasure for me to be a part of this country and makes every trip cause I can have a new experi- to get closer to a culture that is so JIU society. to the city more exciting. The dif- ence every day. that I could not have imagined. far away. ference between Japan and Po- I’m very grateful to JIU for this My goal with this scholarship is by Maciej Matusiak land is quite significant, to such opportunity. Not only because I to master my Japanese language by Ivana Patricia Hartoko an extent that even looking at all can finally see the places I have skills and do some research re- My name is Maciej Matusiak the places or people is inspiring only seen in pictures, but also for lated to my graduation thesis, as I Hi there! My name is Ivana and I am a student of Japanese and gives me the motivation to am writing about the comparison Patricia Hartoko and I am from Studies at the University of War- advance further. of Hungarian and Japanese par- Indonesia. I am a third-year col- saw in Poland. It has been an amazing experi- enting, focusing on the function lege student at Petra Christian My interest in Japanese cul- ence so far, and I am sure it can of touch. I have taken advanced University and currently doing ture developed long before I only get better. Japanese language classes, and an internship program in Japan knew that this was something I am planning to take level two I wanted to commit to. It began by Merkl Zsofia of the Japanese Language Pro- back in primary school when I ficiency Test in July. My future first heard the Japanese language. My name is Merkl Zsofia, and plans are to return to Japan after Impressed by the way it sounded, I am a student at Budapest Busi- finishing my master’s degree and I gradually became more and ness School in Hungary where I become a therapist, or take part more interested in Japanese cul- study logistics and my second in research relating to issues of ture, until I finally took up Japa- language of Japanese. I arrived Japanese society. During the last nese Studies in university. As a in Japan in September and I will semester, I had the chance to student of Japanese Studies, it study at Josai International Uni- the opportunity to study at the meet Japanese students who are was my dream to visit the coun- versity until August. university. I made a lot of new studying Hungarian. Mentoring try I had been learning about for The reason I chose Japan is friends and have spent good them provided many laughs for such a long time. very simple. Since my childhood, times with them. The classes are all of us. In November, we were It has been six months since I have loved Japan. It started with interesting and I have already able to work together at the JIU I arrived in Japan. It’s surprising anime such as “Sailor Moon” and learned so much. festival. We made Hungarian at Josai International University’s how quickly time goes by, and “Dragon Ball,” and I learned more I still don’t know exactly what food such as gulyas (goulash) Awa Campus. I have been doing there is still so much to see. How- about Japan from the Internet kind of job I would like to find in and palacsinta (sweet pancakes) this internship program for nine ever, spring is coming and with it, and books. The culture, folklore, the future, but I would definitely and sold them to the festival visi- months, and a lot of great things I feel like this is where the adven- religions, history, architecture like to use the experiences I have tors. have happened during that pe- ture truly begins. At this point, I and everything else was so new, had this year. JIU TIMES | SPRING 2019 JU Corner 7

Let’s exchange! | Vol. 4

by Budai Andras During the day I explored the the country better. Among all the in love at first sight. There are available, as I always have been; dense and mysterious jungles, experiences, this time I would no words to describe how I felt there’s nothing to be afraid of. During the school holidays, I and rigid, but welcoming, cliffs like to highlight my travels in Ja- at that moment, but I made a You can practice English traveled around Japan and saw and beaches of the coast. Here I pan. I have tried to visit as many promise that I am certainly go- with me, you can just give me many interesting and unique encountered the most venomous places as I could, and to date, I ing to climb it one day. a random topic or speak about places. In late February I spent snake on the island, the habu, as have been to Nikko, Odawara, The third thing I wanted to yourselves, your lives and fami- a marvelous weekend in the pic- well as a sea snake, but naturally Hakone, Kamakura and Hok- mention are the upcoming cher- lies with me; I’ll be glad to talk. turesque seaside city of Kamak- I only observed them from a safe kaido. Each time, the beauty of ry blossoms. Not long ago I vis- There’s no reason to be embar- ura. Since I am deeply interested distance. In the evenings, since the country amazed me. Each ited Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, and al- in history, I indulged myself in my host was the owner of the region has its own beauty and I though the cherry blossoms had pub of the island, I met with lo- really enjoyed going to them and yet to come, there were some cal fishermen. Exchanging drinks looking around, but there were plum trees that were already and stories of olden times were three things that left the biggest blooming. Just those few trees priceless experiences. As I write impressions on me. The first was were so beautiful that I can’t wait this article I am at my next desti- the sea in Odawara. Hungary is to see when everything is going nation, a hotel in Nago, and who landlocked, and for me it had to bloom. knows what kind of adventures been a long time since I visited are awaiting me here. the sea. That’s why when we by Csizmadia Reka During winter break, my girl- went to the seashore, it left a big friend visited Japan, and I was impression on me. Just watch- Hi everyone! able to show her all of the won- ing and listening to the waves as Instead of giving you a bunch rassed, even if you are not the ders that I experienced earlier they were coming ashore made of information about myself perfect speaker in the conversa- the countless important temples in the autumn, and I was full of me feel so calm that I could have and my thoughts, I decided to tion. Everybody needs practice and shrines to get a deeper un- joy to be able to share these ex- just stayed there for hours, enjoy- just write to you. Yes, all of you, on how to be themselves while derstanding of the soul of Japan. periences with the one I love the the students of JIU. You already speaking with strangers. I’m also My next adventure awaited most. Fortunately she will visit know that we are here, but probably going to make mistakes me in the warm archipelago of again, and we plan to explore the maybe not all of you knew that in Japanese grammar; we are the the distant, but in some ways Kansai area when she does. we, the exchange students from same. very nearby, Okinawa. For a few Europe, can basically speak the You can also ask me questions days I stayed in the prefectural by Muth Barbara Japanese language, even though I if that’s easier. We are all people; capital of Naha, the multicul- am writing this article in English. we miss our families, are interest- tural nature of which absolutely My name is Barbara Muth Six months have passed, and ed in news from the world and dazzled me hand in hand with and I came from Hungary’s Eo- even though everybody was are trying to be as happy as we the historical remnants of differ- tvos Lorand University to attend kind to me, I noticed that most can be. Many of us are originally ent eras. I visited a park erected Josai University as an exchange of you have difficulty interacting from a Japanese studies faculty, in the name of peace, so I took student in September. Many with foreigners. So, I would like so I am sure that almost all of us a peaceful stroll under the ev- months have passed, but if I ing the beauty of the scenery. to make an offer for everyone; could be interested in your cul- ergreen leaves, and along the look back, the time seems much The second-biggest impres- if you speak to me (it could be ture (just a hint for how to start a serene seaside, where I could shorter. As the days went on, I sion was the next day, when I in Japanese, because as I men- conversation). So, don’t be shy observe tropical fish in their had many chances to interact went to Hakone and saw Mount tioned we speak the language), students (teachers are also wel- natural habitat. The next stop with Japanese students, experi- Fuji for the first time. Without I will be nice. So, from now on, come)! I am waiting for you to was the tiny island of Tokashiki. ence the culture and get to know exaggeration, I can say that I fell if you want to speak, I will be take this whole new step. Ekiden team still steadfast

by Han Liu

Josai University men’s ekiden (long-distance relay) team has reached a new beginning. Yushin Nishijima, who has experienced the Hakone Ekiden twice, has been named the new captain. “I think this is an opportunity to make a change. I want to bring the team up to achieve a higher stage,” the new captain said of his ambitions. The team finished in eighth place in both the Izumo Ekiden and the All-Japan Collegiate Ekiden Championship this year. However, the team was surprised to place 20th in the Hakone Ekiden. Nishiji- ma finished section four of the race in 15th place. “We are frustrated with the result; this year was cru- cial. We aim for our highest rank of fifth place and strive to keep our- selves to the slogan “Rewrite histo- ry.” We will never stop challenging ourselves and fight and compete as one,” emphasized the captain. As the strongest senior runners have all graduated, the new young team is expected to work hard to face the next challenges. Among the team members are Nishijima, talented runner Tomoya Ogikubo, who holds the 1,000m record; the markedly improving Ryo Osato and Iori Sugawara. Let us stand by the team on its journey to clear all the obstacles and challenges. The ekiden team director is Pro- fessor Masato Ono, Faculty of Man- agement, and its superintendent is Associate Professor Seiji Kushibe, also from the Faculty of Manage- ment. 8 JU Corner JIU TIMES | SPRING 2019 Squid ink risotto takes the top prize

by Han Liu nal Contest 2019. Celebrating its 17th anniversary, the contest, Konosuke Osawa from the De- which is held by the Japan Instant partment of Clinical Dietetics and Noodles Association, serves as a Human Nutrition took the top platform for students who wish to prize in the Instant Ramen Origi- become professional nutritionists or cooks. The theme of this year’s con- test was “easy cooking recipes.” There were 1,397 applicants from across the nation, and among them, only 12 participants suc- cessfully passed the document screening. On Feb. 11, the 12 finalists pre- pared their original recipes with- in the 15-minute time limit. The contest took place at a university campus in Tokyo, and the evalua- tion criteria were taste, nutritional balance, originality, plating and cooking time. Osawa’s instant squid ink ri- sotto began by smashing seafood- flavored instant ramen into piec- es, followed by mixing fried squid and squid ink together, risotto- style. The final step was putting it in the cup, adding tomato sauce and topping with aioli. After the award ceremony, Osawa shared his happiness saying: “I thought I only had a chance to compete for second place. Becoming the champion is not my primary goal, I think it is the adjustment of the salinity, as well as making good use of the container that helped me win it. Thanks to this contest, I have be- come more confident, and I will work harder from now on.” Basketball game brings much fervor

by Han Liu

On Nov. 17 and 18, B. League professional basketball games were held between the Saitama Broncos and Otsuka Corp.’s Kosh- igaya Alphas in the Josai University gymnasium. The Broncos, based in Tokorozawa and the city of Saitama in Saitama Prefecture, are a B3 League team. Since 2018, Jo- sai University has been a sponsor of the Broncos. The match, which took place at the Sakado Campus, was a much-anticipated game. The ceremonial tipoff was per- formed by Sakado City Mayor Kiyoshi Ishikawa on the 17th, and by the President of Josai Universi- ty, Akira Shirahata on the 18th. On both days, both before the match- es and during half-time breaks, the university cheering group and cheerleaders charged up the crowd with their energetic perfor- mances. Members of the univer- sity basketball team handled the court’s cleaning and maintenance during the games. Beside the two tiers of seats in the gymnasium, special seats were set up on the courtside. The large crowd in attendance was en- thralled by the amazing speed and skill of the professional players.