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GLOBALIZATION, SUSTAINABILITY KEY UNIVERSITY GOALS President Tanaka Going global: Hosei advocates change By STAFF WRITERS looks to the future When Yuko Tanaka became Hosei University’s

HOSEI UNIVERSITY PHOTO UNIVERSITY HOSEI 33rd president in April 2014 By STAFF WRITERS cept to advance programs but their English gradually media headlines shouted the and established a goal: to improved and they suc- fact that she is the first Globalization is develop- practice Education for Sus- ceeded in raising their female top administrator at ing worldwide, and is tainable Development. It TOEFL scores. Besides one of the oldest and largest PHOTO LEE JUKYUNG no exception. aims to make the environ- some students can go abroad higher education institutions Every university in Japan ment and economic system after they raised their scores. in Japan. During her first is trying to nurture students sustainable. Hosei is trying In addition to learning Eng- year, she has demonstrated who will be able to make to accelerate programs uti- lish, there are other advan- her call for innovative their mark internationally. lizing the support from tages: making friends from Japanese students and their international classmates mingle on the campus of reforms, further promoting This trend derives from Jap- MEXT. various faculties. All stu- Hosei University in . the globalization of univer- anese government policy. As Yoshifumi Okita of the dents who join these classes sity education and empha- President Yuko Tanaka many Japanese companies Global Education Center, have aims for their futures. abroad programs as regular the students take a lecture in touch on the culture of sizing the mission of build- go overseas, they want to said: “I spent so much time “Thus, taking the ERP gives curriculum, not to mention the morning and they have Alsace. Alsace is known as ing a sustainable society. also more than triple the recruit talented young peo- and prepared for so long. It you two opportunities: the Hosei Year Abroad Pro- opportunities to mix with a center of European culture Hosei is among 37 Japa- number of international stu- ple who can speak English is very significant for us to learning English and mak- gram, which is the universi- Oxford students in the after- in the medieval age. nese universities designated dents to 3,000, or to about fluently and work even be selected. I am very ing wonderful friends,” said ty’s student exchange pro- noon. After the program, “Although the discussions as “Super Global Universi- 10 percent of the student under different customs. pleased.” Okita would like a female student taking the gram. they are supposed to take a are in Japanese, the confi- ties” in September 2014 by body. Meanwhile 3,000 Jap- Hosei University is no to see Hosei’s globalization ERP courses. As another globalization class called Sustainable dence of students completely the Ministry of Education. anese students of Hosei, or exception. The university programs strengthened. “In Hosei established the program at Hosei, the Fac- Training English Profi- changes,” Shin Abiko, a pro- Entitled to receive ¥172 mil- more than triple the current started as a “Super Global the future, opportunities to Center for Global Human ulty of International Politics ciency (STEP). They do a fessor of philosophy and the lion a year for the coming 10 figure, will study abroad University” in 2014. interact with foreign stu- Resource Development in offers the Hosei Oxford Pro- presentation in English, and founder of the program, years as a government sub- every year. As many as 10 The Ministry of Educa- dents will increase and we 2013 to conduct many kinds gram (HOP), in which stu- compare politics in Japan said. “Their common sense sidy, Hosei along with other percent of the curricular tion, Culture, Sports, Science will utilize the English of programs. The predeces- dents study at Oxford Uni- and the U.K. or discuss the is changed dramatically by selected universities is courses will be taught in and Technology (MEXT) Reinforcement Program sor of the present Global versity in Britain for two problems of immigration in the program, but the number expected to lead the national English and other foreign allocated ¥7.7 billion in fiscal (ERP) effectively.” He Education Center is inde- weeks during the summer the U.K. of the students who joined drive to globalize Japanese languages, and 60 percent of 2014 alone for the Top Global thinks communicating with pendent of other depart- vacation. “The goal of this “Through this program, the program and are selected society. the university’s teaching University Project. This students from different ments. It creates effective program is to allow the stu- my listening skill really as Hosei Year Abroad Pro- “It signifies a new start of staff — foreign or Japanese 10-year project aims to sup- backgrounds stimulates and attractive programs to dents to experience how improved,” said Tatsuya gram students has indeed full-fledged reforms of — will have degrees port the globalization of uni- Hosei University students. help students to study marvelous life at the top is,” Kobayashi, a student who increased since 2011.” Hosei University,” beamed acquired abroad. versities. MEXT selected 37 The ERP started in 2013. abroad. Hosei set a target said Yuji Suzuki, a professor joined the program last year. Hosei has introduced Tanaka, 62, in an interview Tanaka firmly believes in universities and divided them Any student can join the called “Global Policy.” It has of international politics at “I could feel how I changed many programs. However, with The Hosei Herald. the significance of Hosei’s into two categories: “Type A” program for free if they four goals: training students the faculty. “I want this after the program, especially as students join these pro- “The university’s globaliza- Japanese students studying and “Type B.” Universities achieve certain TOEFL ITP to make them international, experience to make the stu- in English.” grams, they find there are tion plan is an extension of overseas. “The experience of categorized as Type-A aim to scores — the test for people creating systems to accept dents think about their The Special Lecture of positive and negative points. what we have pursued.” studying and living in earn a place on the Times who study abroad. Teachers more students from over- future.” Furthermore, the International Philosophy It might be worth examining According to the universi- another culture would drive Higher Education World are native speakers of Eng- seas, supporting students to Faculty of Philosophy holds started in 2011. Hosei stu- the merits and demerits. ty’s 10-year plan, “Global students to acquire not only University Rankings. Type B lish. The programs are study in an internationalized the “Special Lecture of dents stay in Alsace, , Project 25,” that was foreign-language skills but universities lead the global- divided into three levels, but education structure and cre- International Philosophy,” at for a week in February. They Needs to do better launched in 2014, the school more importantly, nurture ization of Japanese society. these programs provide vari- ating networks with alumni which students discuss Japa- also go to the two universi- There are many interna- sets 25 ambitious goals. For an independent mind and These universities can ous courses such as a especially in foreign coun- nese thought with students ties to discuss what they tional students at Hosei Uni- example, it will more than solid value system,” the receive subsidies for 10 years. TOEFL preparation class, tries. from the Université De learned at Hosei during the versity. Are they satisfied double the number of its president says. She visual- In 2014, Hosei was finally critical reading class and a Moreover, the university Strasbourg in France and semester with students with school life? “I’m about overseas partners to 250 uni- izes Hosei being trans- selected as a Type B univer- business English class. offers many kinds of study- Universität Heidelberg in majoring in Japanese. The 80 percent satisfied with my versities and institutions to formed into a bilingual cam- sity. Some students couldn’t abroad programs. Some fac- . lecture has two aims: to life studying abroad in promote exchanges of stu- pus in the future, where stu- Hosei came up with a con- speak English at all at first, ulties have their own study- Under the HOP scheme, exchange thoughts and to COntinueD On paGe 2 dents and scholars. It will COntinueD On paGe 2 Building for tomorrow unearths university’s rich historical legacy

By STAFF WRITERS 2015. He came out with a modern- constructed. As the number structed. According to Hosei’s offi- istic design for the new of students increased, the The 53’ and the Second Construction work has cial home page, artifacts, structures. It was an unusual hub of the school was 58’ Buildings were rebuilt been under way since March including pieces of earthen- approach for a Japanese uni- moved to and the into the high-rise Boisson-

2014 at Hosei University’s ware vessels, have been dis- LIBRARY DIET NATIONAL THE OF COURTESY versity at that time. The First Building was con- ade Tower in 2000 to com- Ichigaya Campus in central covered at the university’s design features stylish cur- structed in 1921. But this memorate the 120th anni- Tokyo. campus in the Tama area, a tain walls with black steel structure was destroyed dur- versary of the establishment Before the work began, western suburb of Tokyo, sashes that create the beauti- ing an air raid on Tokyo in of Hosei University. The the sites were thoroughly too. This area seems to have ful facade. The school build- 1945, together with the Sec- 26-story tower commands surveyed, and as a result, it been inhabited by local vil- ings received wide acclaim. ond Building. splendid birds-eye views was found that many valu- lages in the Sendoki Period In addition, the environmen- Thus, teachers and stu- from its top floor because able artifacts were buried (the era before the Jomon PHOTO INOUE MAKIE tally sensitive design was dents used the Third Build- no other building is higher there. The workers Period), the Jomon Period highly appreciated. As a ing, which was constructed than it. It has become a unearthed about 480 arti- and the Heian Period (the result, Ohe won the Grand in 1927, as the “First Build- symbolic building of the facts, including ceramics time in Prehistoric Japan Prize of the Architectural ing” and the Fourth Build- university. from the Period (1603- from about 800 B.C. to Institute of Japan in 1958. ing, which was constructed 1867) and stone tools from about 1200 B.C.). This award is the most pres- in 1928, as the “Second Yui Hazawa, Makie Inoue, the Jomon Period (the time When the work is com- tigious for architects in Building.” Later, the 53’, the Shiori Ozawa and Takumi in Prehistoric Japan from pleted, there will be a new This old map (left) shows what the area near the present location of Hosei Japan. Also, he received the 55’, the 58’ and the Second Takeuchi contributed to this about 12,000 B.C. to about atmosphere at Hosei Univer- University’s Ichigaya Campus looked like in the Edo Period. A stone monument Minister of Education 58’ Buildings were con- article. 300 B.C.). The bones of fish sity. There will be two new (right) stands on the spot near JR Station in Tokyo, where the Award for Fine Arts and the and shells were also discov- buildings: first, the Gate school’s predecessor was built in 1880. Building Contractors Soci- ered. There were vestiges of Building will be constructed ety award. Thus, the two I N D E X floorboards and pegs, too. in front of the main gate. office for helping students. It is good to build a new and 1958, respectively, and buildings became models of The discoveries suggest that Light will pour in through Both new buildings will campus, but there are advan- they were named after the postwar Japanese university page 2 OpiniOn there may have been a vil- its many windows and have escalators and con- tages and disadvantages. By years in which they were architecture. Editorial: Redefining, not losing Hosei’s identify lage settlement close by in doors. People who enter the necting corridors. After the creating corridors connect- completed. Those buildings The precursor of Hosei the Jomon Period. Gate Building will be step- buildings are finished, the ing buildings or wide pas- were constructed to accom- University, Tokyo Hogaku- page 3 On Campus It is also known that there ping into a relaxing and airy university will begin work sageways outdoors, the time modate an increasing num- sha, opened in , Growing green: Rooftop planting creates cool was a residence of Hata- space. With seven floors on demolition of the 55’ it takes to move from one ber of students and to regen- Kanda, in 1880. For many environment moto, a feudal lord in the plus two basement floors, it Building and the 58’ Build- building to another on cam- erate the campus, which was years, the location of Culture shock works both ways as foreign, Edo Period. The find may will have a cafeteria, a hall ing. pus will be reduced. Also damaged during World War Hogaku-sha remained local students try to interact indicate that this residence for students and a large lec- The demolition of these the new buildings will be II. unknown, but its location Close study of Okinawa can provide universal was located here throughout ture room. The relaxing caf- two old buildings will create able to withstand major Hyoue Ouchi, Hosei presi- was identified by studying lessons the Edo Period. This area eteria will offer nice views a large open space. This will earthquakes. On the other dent from 1950 to 1959, old maps and documents. was called Bancho. of the court. The second be a golden opportunity to hand, this project will mean planned to construct new So, a stone monument was page 4 HOsei FaCes It is useful to examine the new building is the South usher in a sense of oneness that some of the school’s his- school buildings that would built on the former site of GIS trailblazer leads the way in gender and eating habits in those days Building and it will be built on the Ichigaya Campus. toric structures will be lost. reflect a free and democratic the institute in May 2011. women’s studies by studying the artifacts. behind the Gate Building. The rebuilding is scheduled At the moment, the 55’ era. In order to implement Ten years after its open- Ig Nobel a nod to globalization The university plans to con- From its first basement floor to finish in January 2021. Building and the 58’ Build- this plan, he asked Hiroshi ing, Tokyo Hogaku-sha spOrts tinue researching the finds to the ninth floor, there will After all the work is com- ing are the university’s old- Ohe, then a professor in the became the Japanese- Long tradition of sporting excellent, endeavor so they can accurately iden- be small and medium lec- pleted, the new Ichigaya est buildings. The two build- architecture department, to French Law School and the lives on at Hosei tify these periods in January ture rooms, and a staff Campus will come to life. ings were completed in 1955 design the new buildings. Kudan-kami Building was 2 THE HOSEi HErAlD WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2015 OPINION EDITORIAL Hosei important stop Redefining, not losing Hosei’s identity on my life’s journey

Hosei University is one of the most in 2006. Following these newly built type of education really does help. and opportunities, Hosei University is By JUKYUNG LEE telephone booths to call her. We com- traditional universities in Japan. It was facilities, renovation of the historical However, does globalization only among the best. However, the “oppor- municated only in English. However, I established in 1880 and has the oldest 55’ Building and 58’ Building began mean the spread of English education? tunities” aren’t working out so well For three years, Hosei University has thought that if I could speak Japanese, law faculty among Japanese private early last year, and they are to be Though it is true that globalization despite the diverse and sophisticated provided me with many opportunities to we could share a lot of things with each universities. “Liberty and progress” opened as two new buildings in 2016 does mean development that may have programs. broaden my horizons. I am always moti- other in more detail. So, I began to has been the heartbeat of the univer- and 2018, respectively. a global influence, English education The ESOP students often take vated by different study Japanese. sity since its foundation. Hosei is often While Hosei is becoming much is just a part of that. classes with the students from the new activities. I went to I’d wanted to experience new things referred to as a bankara (out of date or more refined, student culture is chang- Furthermore, the current education Department of Global and Interdisci- Manila in the Phil- through studying abroad since I was unrefined) university because of its ing as well. The famous Hosei-Meiji seems odd. In class, students do not plinary Studies (GIS). Here, most ippines to partici- young. So, I decided to go to Japan. I traditions, law school origins and pre- baseball game does not attract as many speak up and offer their opinions. classes are taught in English, so natu- pate in a volunteer explained why I wanted to go abroad to dominately male campus. This can be spectators as it once did. Many Hosei What is more, students read books rally chances are limited to GIS stu- program that was my parents. However, they would not found in the gender differences in students nowadays do not even know filled with vocabulary and example dents or to those who have interests in held by the univer- agree to my going to Japan. So, I gath- those passing Hosei’s entrance exam: about the derby match. Moreover, the sentences, trying to memorize the diverse cultures. However, some stu- sity during this ered as much information as possible, male 68.5 percent, female 31.5 per- flier-posting culture is about to disap- words and phrases. It would be a good dents are not even aware of the ESOP summer vacation. such as how to study abroad, study cent. pear. The renovations to the 55’ Build- idea if those words could actually be students. That is why some are sur- Before visiting the plans, what to study, etc. And then, my No description of Hosei’s character- ing and 58’ Building are accelerating used to help in writing their essays, for prised when they see a foreigner on Philippines, I considered it to be rela- decision was accepted by my parents. istics would be complete without men- its loss. The days of foolish and ener- example. Otherwise, learning those campus. Since it is one of the ESOP tively developed among the developing When I first arrived at Hosei, I tioning the Tokyo 6 Universities getic students seem to be long gone. words by rote is pointless. students’ dreams to study in a different countries. However, there are many couldn’t speak Japanese fluently. And I League. It originated from the Tokyo Hosei University is attempting to country, local students are also people living in inadequate environ- am sure this contributed to my home- Big 6 Baseball League, involving the change with the times, but there is the Going global expected to help create a welcoming ments because of poverty. I volunteered sickness. However, through a variety of six most historical and famous univer- fear that in changing, Hosei will lose With that said, Hosei is now very atmosphere. However, if local students to work with children in several areas. I activities at Hosei University, I gradu- sities in the capital, including Hosei. its identity. If its culture and traditions much in the public eye after being des- look surprised or overly curious when saw that the rich-poor gap differs ally overcame many of the difficulties I Aside from baseball, the league are destroyed, isn’t there the danger ignated as a “Super Global University” they see them, the ESOP students regionally. So, I decided to be a person faced. involves track and field, swimming, that Hosei will become just an “ordi- to lead globalization in Japan. Now, might prefer to retreat to their interna- who works to build a society where If I am to achieve my goal of becom- music and cheerleading. Our baseball nary” university? what is “globalization?” It is a very tional environment. everyone can live impartially using the ing a global citizen, I think it is impor- club is one of the league’s premier While the recent changes have cer- difficult concept to define and one As we observed some of the issues potential of the media to solve this kind tant to always express my opinion confi- teams. Each university has an original that Hosei is facing, it came to mind of problem worldwide. dently. Hosei University offers many cheerleading club song, Chance Hosei that what really needs to be accom- In 2004, when I was a junior high diverse programs that can help us all is a representative one and is even well plished is, indeed, ideological reform school student, I received a letter that take our place in the global community. known among the general public. In n order to be truly “global,” each professor, within the Hosei community. That is, thrilled me. “VIA AIR MAIL” was the league, there are famous derby student and staff member needs to take a step building a global organization cannot stamped on the envelope. Jukyung Lee, born in Gyeonggi-do, matches, versus forward, and understand that globalization is be achieved without the cooperation It was a letter from my pen pal in , is a junior of the Faculty and Hosei versus Meiji I and understanding of its members. In Fukuoka, Japan. We exchanged letters of Global Politics. She has been University. Because Hosei and Meiji something that requires the participation and order to be truly “global,” each profes- and presents. Sometimes, I went to studying at Hosei since 2010. have followed similar paths, such as sor, student and staff member needs to their foundation and origins, their understanding of all individuals. take a step forward, and understand rivalry in terms of popularity and that globalization is something that excitement used to be on a par with requires the participation and under- President Tanaka is that of Waseda and Keio. tainly raised Hosei’s status, there are cannot explain it as mere structural or standing of all individuals. Every spring, at the initiative of problems that come to mind at the organizational change. Being a part of “To be able to ask a question clearly Hosei students, a unique event is held. same time. Reconstructing buildings the super global universities’ designa- is two-thirds of the way to getting it an advocate of change The traditional welcome party under means old ones are being replaced. tion, accepting more and more answered,” said British critic John the beautiful cherry blossom trees has Increasing the numbers of female stu- exchange students from around the Ruskin. We students may ask our ques- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of more than 20 books offering color- attracted students for years. Even more, dents, resulting in renovation and the globe, offering English Reinforcement tions, but if there is a problem, some- dents, faculty members and the admin- ful details of the lifestyle of ordinary all the walls in the 55’ Building and the introduction of new majors, changed Program (ERP) classes and so forth where down the line there must be a istrative staff will be talking to each Japanese back then, she has won a 58’ Building on the Ichigaya Campus Hosei’s history as an old-fashioned, represents how Hosei works actively solution. other in English and Japanese in every number of prestigious awards since the in Tokyo are covered with invitation traditional, male-dominated institution. toward being a “global” university. Every spring — at the beginning of corner.” l980s. She also appears in the media as fliers. On the day, a ban on billposting Not only has Hosei changed its tradi- There is a program that provides for- the academic year — Hosei holds an She also intends to compile a long- a popular commentator. is lifted and students line up all night, tions and history, it has also changed eign students with an opportunity to event called a hanami, at which students term reform plan during her three-year For many people, she also stands out so that they can dash into the building its students’ ways of thinking. study in Japan. Hosei University’s can enjoy views of the beautiful cherry term to 2017. In the process, the uni- among contemporary female leaders when the gates open to secure an eye- Exchange Students from Overseas blossoms across the river that flows next versity will redefine the Hosei identity for frequently wearing traditional Japa- catching spot. It might look odd, but ‘New’ education Program (ESOP) does not only feature to the Ichigaya Campus. Cherry blos- and depict what this university should nese kimono putting your whole heart into some- The misinterpretation of “globaliza- partnership relations with American som viewing is a very important part of be like in the year 2030, she expects. And, she has a lot to say about it. thing foolish may be said to be a part tion” has influenced Japan. When universities, but also with institutions Japanese life. If this hanami, an event “Kimono is a perfectly recyclable of the traditional Hosei temperament. most people think of “globalization,” in , France, and where local and exchange students can Giving something back commodity,” she said in the interview the first idea that comes to mind even . This is also an enjoy a party while viewing the blos- Another pillar of her reform agenda where she was dressed in chic kimono Hosei transformation might be “English education.” Teach- opportunity for “domestic” students to soms, became more open, it would defi- for her alma mater, which celebrated made with Indonesian splash patterned The popular image of Hosei, unfash- ing one of the most common lan- interact with people who think and nitely promote student interaction and its 130th birthday in 2010 with about cotton fabric. Kimono also provided a ionable but energetic, is changing. Old guages in the world helps the younger feel differently about different topics. help the exchange students to learn a 445,000 alumni, is to “contribute to the base for developing manufacturing buildings are being pulled down and a generation to not only add a bilingual And surely, each of these activities has traditional Japanese culture. effort for building a sustainable and industries in modern Japan. “By wear- new campus is being constructed. The ability to their repertoire, but helps substantially promoted the idea of peaceful global society.” For that mis- ing it, I would like to deliver my mes- landmark high-rise Boissonade Tower, them go out into the world and show “globalism” within the Hosei commu- Yuto Sugiki, Keisuke Tatsukawa and sion, the university can offer its sage about the significance of kimono the symbol of Hosei, was completed in what they can do in international soci- nity. Considering the quality and quan- Erika Yoda contributed to this edito- research and education fruits to society to many people,” she added. 2000. The Sotobori Building was built ety. Thinking of the future, this new tity of offered international programs rial. at large, she thinks. According to the Edo culture spe- She said Japan is on the front line of cialist, cotton or silk kimono have been world efforts to solve pressing global worn traditionally, new and second- challenges, ranging from an aging pop- hand, since olden times. Used kimono Going global: University looks to the future ulation and global warming to preven- were sold at recycling shops to a new tion of nuclear power plant accidents owner. Old kimono were made over for and anti-disaster measures. children, or reused for bedding or other CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 many of them don’t know how to get cation Center pairs them by coordinat- international opportunities and pro- “Our experience and problem-solv- ingenious products. Finally kimono Japan,” an exchange student from the chance and they don’t have the ing the students’ schedules. After that, grams, Takahata admits that problems ing expertise should be shared with the remnants were burned into ash, which South Korea said. courage to communicate with them the program is left to the discretion of do exist in many of them. Among rest of the world and Japan’s universi- was marketable as dyes or manure. She came to Hosei with great expec- because they don’t have confidence in the students. Students also expressed those, she mentions the scarce interac- ties as centers for accumulating such Japan used to purchase Indian fabric tations. “I want to make many Japanese their ability in other languages. Most how it would be useful if their Lan- tion between international students and wisdom should be able to disseminate from the East Company of the friends. However, it’s so hard because of them don’t find that foreign students guage Buddy also helped with daily Hosei students. it to the rest of the world,” she empha- Netherlands, and Japanese craftspeople there are not enough opportunities to only want to talk with them in English problems they face as newcomers to “I want to continuously work toward sized. made kimono out of it. Eventually, they make Japanese friends and interna- but are also willing to converse in other Japan. promoting opportunities for interna- At her own home base, Tanaka learned to produce the fabric on their tional students feel cultural differences languages, including Japanese. “Hosei University should enhance tional interaction,” said Takahata. would like to see smaller classes. It own for kimono, which later promoted in communicating.” The biggest issue, though, is how all foreign-language education, not “Globalization is not just about being may be financially difficult to realize it industrial development in the modern- There have been complaints about few opportunities Hosei University only English, to develop globally,” said able to speak English fluently,” Yuko immediately but alternative actions are ization of Japan. the way the university handles its inter- offers to students who are not English Hosei student Matsuda. She took an Tanaka, president of Hosei University, possible for a similar impact, accord- Her kimono will certainly be a national students. One of the many speakers. Arabic class and wants to study Arabic says. According to her, the concept of ing to her. For example, teachers can reminder of her vision of the sustain- issues is how little interaction there is Today at Hosei University, there are a in depth. However, she couldn’t study globalization goes far beyond language arrange pre-lesson study on the Inter- able development of the world, one of between international students and Jap- total of 542 international students from more, because there is only one Arabic proficiency. “What the university aims net so that they can devote classroom her goals as a leader of Japan’s aca- anese students. 24 foreign countries/areas who have course at Hosei. through globalization is to educate stu- hours entirely to interactions between demia. Foreign students of various national- different cultural backgrounds and with Today, most Hosei University stu- dents to take part in social issues that teachers and students. “Our teaching ities contributed to a survey about how many different mother tongues. How- dents are obligated to take foreign-lan- are prevalent in current society.” staff should use their brains to enhance Shiori Ozawa, Yui Hazawa, Jukyung satisfied they are with their experience ever, the school and most of its Japa- guage courses. However, it remains to Hosei University now plans to the efficiency of teaching even in a Lee, Keisuke Tatsukawa, Toyohisa in Japan and at Hosei University. The nese students seem to take a greater be seen to what extent their foreign- increase the ratio of international stu- large classroom,” she said. Matsuoka, Kei Nakanishi, Hanae survey results showed that 75 percent interest in those who are native English language proficiency will be improved, dents to approximately 10 percent. Tanaka is a sociologist known for Tanabe, Honoka Matsumoto, Nae of the foreign students are more than speakers. As a result, most of the inte- quantitatively and qualitatively. President Tanaka expects that as more her accomplishments in research of the Hashimoto, Masahiro Sasaki and 70 percent satisfied with their experi- gration programs for international stu- international students come to Hosei, history and culture of the Edo Period Masanori Takebayashi contributed to ence at Hosei. However, they also dents do not work for those who do not What is globalization? students will need to be able to speak in pre-modern Japan. An active author this article. expressed the need for Hosei to speak English or are from Asia. According to Keiko Takahata, a Japanese and English to communicate improve the curriculum offered to for- The situation is the same in South manager of the Global Education Cen- with others. By providing such oppor- eign students. There are not enough Korea, said Masako Matsuda, a Hosei ter, Hosei aims to promote globaliza- tunities for international interaction, Japanese-language lessons and the University student. When she went to tion based on four pillars. the university expects students to pace of lessons is too fast. Students South Korea on the Exchange Students First, to educate global citizens, who expose themselves in a global context also conveyed their wish for prepara- Program, most of the focus was on can live anywhere in the world. Second, even more and experience globaliza- tion classes for the Japanese Language English. to realize globalization through accept- tion on their own. Proficiency Test (JLPT) and English Now, the Global Education Center ing and dispatching exchange students. “It is important for people to con- speaking staff. The survey also showed offers a program called “Language Third, to promote high standardized struct their own values through inter- PHOTO LEE JUKYUNG that 76 percent of the foreign students Buddy,” which aims to promote cul- education and research systems, as well acting with foreign cultures,” says socialize more among themselves. This tural exchange by having students as globalization. Last but not least, to President Tanaka. represents the need for the university to study each other’s language. All Hosei construct a network with graduates, provide more socializing opportunities University students can apply for the high schools and the whole of society. Iku Hirosaki, Shoichi Higuchi, Ayano among Japanese and foreign students. “Language Buddy” program twice a How much has Hosei achieved? And Arai, Carla Kaory Nomura Batista, Japanese students also want to get year. Students who want to participate what is required now to further realize Jukyung Lee, Mari Ishida, Mizuho along with foreign students and learn in the program provide details of the the globalization agenda? Ikeda, Yoshihiro Uonomi and Yutaro Hosei President Yuko Tanaka (seated) is pictured with some of The Hosei about different cultures. However, times they are free and the Global Edu- Although Hosei offers numerous Hayashi contributed to this article. Herald’s student reporters. wednesday april 1, 2015 THe HOsei Herald 3 ON CAMPUS

Growing green: Rooftop planting creates cool environment By AYANO ARAI Award in 2004, an annual com- flooding are reduced. The roofs the building. energy. Students asked for mendation organized by the also provide the opportunity to Students who support protect- benches to be installed, so we Hosei University promotes Japan branch of the World Wide think about the environment by ing the environment designed now have a place where students many activities that aim to create Fund For Nature (WWF), an coming into contact with nature and planned this project. The and professors can sit and relax, a “green” university. As a result, international nongovernmental in the city. design took six months. surrounded by nature. Hosei became the first university organization for environmental The activities of the univer- On the sixth floor, a wooden There are 26 varieties of

in Japan to receive ISO14001 conservation. sity have focused on four sites. deck outside the windows was plants on the sixth floor and 62 PHOTO AYANO ARAI certification. ISO14001 is the The project to plant trees on The latest is on the sixth and used. varieties on the seventh. international standard for envi- the unused roofs of some cam- seventh floors of the Sotobori On the seventh floor, maxi- Researchers have found that ronmental management systems pus buildings was started at the Building which is called “Soto- mum use was made of the roof some plants have taken root of the International Organization urging of students in April 2004 bori-no-Sato,” on the Ichigaya space, and we can see a swath of after being seeded by birds. In for Standardization. to make the university greener. Campus in central Tokyo. The green and feel refreshing winds this way, the sixth and seventh In recognition of its efforts, The greener Tokyo becomes, project aims to reduce carbon drifting off our high-rise “gar- floors of Sotobori-no-Sato have Hosei University won the grand the more the heat island phe- dioxide and the heat load, con- den.” The garden is illuminated been transformed into a living Trees planted on a campus building roof are part of Hosei’s prize of the Earth Environmental nomenon and the risk of city sequently cooling the interior of by solar-powered lights to save and thriving ecosystem. efforts to make it a “green” university. Culture shock works both ways as foreign, local students try to interact By ERIKA YODA to Europe and Asia, and them or even think whether of his one-year study-abroad expose themselves to inter- and IKU HIROSAKI reading many genres of speaking to them will be too experience. national settings, and differ- books. much of a problem for me.” “It is a great experience to ent cultures. Going on a journey to a “I did experience culture Veronika pointed out: see what life is really like in new “world” could be very shock,” Veronika said. “We are all thinking about other countries,” he said. Getting to know you exciting. In the new world, “Whenever I’m on the train, the same things but from “You could even say this To celebrate Halloween, everything looks fascinating I’m always aware of how different perspectives. What study-abroad program has GIS hosted the GIS & ESOP and interesting. However, loud my voice is because can we do to promote diver- changed my life.” After Halloween Party on Oct. 29 some journeys bring addi- Japanese trains are quiet sity at Hosei is first, don’t be spending a year in Tokyo, he last year. The party had a tional baggage. compared to those in Russia. afraid. Challenge yourself: returned to San Diego. He dance show performed by Culture shock can be I get worried whether the Be more communicative or now wishes to travel around GIS students. experienced by anyone and music I’m listening to on my participative. Challenging the world to expand his per- “I participated in the event

at Hosei that includes ESOP iPod is noisy.” yourself is important and PHOTO UNIVERSITY HOSEI spective further. as one of the GIS dancers. students. “The culture shock I feel that is what the university is Louis Caleb Remanda, This was a wonderful oppr- Hosei University has a at Hosei is that though I there for.” attending graduate school in tunity. By performing, I actu- diversity of people from dif- want to make new Japanese “Since I’m only studying France, also participated in ally felt for the first time that ferent nationalities. Since friends, the other (local) stu- in Japan for a year, I really an exchange program from I was part of something,” 1997, the Exchange Students dents regard me as some- want to make and share a lot 2012 to 2013. “I think study- recalled Sachiko Kosaka, a from Overseas Program thing different. It makes it of memories; getting to abroad programs helped me first-year GIS student. (ESOP) has been offering difficult for me to interact know more about Japanese to connect not only with dif- “Since this party was only academic opportunities to with them.” culture. In order for that to ferent lifestyles but to their for GIS and ESOP students, study and experience what it Risa Tomimasu, a first- happen, I do really want to A Japanese scholar teaches international students at Hosei University, which cultural values as well,” he it gave me a chance to be is like to live in Japan to year Global and Interdisci- make Japanese friends, who accommodates some 540 students from 24 countries/areas. said. He liked the way Japa- active, which helped me to exchange students from the plinary Studies (GIS) stu- could take me to modern nese people respect strang- make new friends and join university’s overseas partner dent commented about inter- and traditional places. I am it was for me, I wouldn’t tional friends and creating them are eager to improve ers. “I would certainly like in new international com- institutions. The ESOP pro- acting with students from desperate to take a ride in a mind if you ask me first new experiences; it’s ‘killing their Japanese skills; others to visit Japan again,” he said. munities.” gram is located on the Ichi- overseas. “It is very welcom- rickshaw in and to whether I am, for example, two birds with one stone.’” are just taking up the chal- It is obvious the exchange “The party is the best gaya Campus in Tokyo. ing to have foreign students visit Yokohama.” an American. Then, I would lenge of trying something programs have an enormous memory I’ve had so far since Chekurova Veronika come to study in Japan. Veronika draws attention answer, No I’m Russian. Hosei experience new. And, all return home impact on international stu- I started at GIS. Not only Alexandrovna, from Mos- Since the ESOP students are to the question of how the Next, you would be sur- Under partnership with a sense of accomplish- dents. The programs also did I find what I can actually cow State University, is a allowed to take classes from local students at Hosei can prised by such an unex- arrangements between Hosei ment. offer Japanese students do after conquering my fear, student who joined the the GIS curriculum, it is a start a conversation. “The pected answer and ask me and 137 universities in 26 Rithy Chrong, a recent opportunities to interact but I was able to discover ESOP program in Septem- very good chance to social- beginning can be about any- about Russian culture, and countries around the world, graduate from San Diego with these international stu- my friends’ other sides, his ber. She is majoring in poli- ize with them,” she said. thing. All that matters is that the conversation goes on. In approximately 50 exchange State University, spent a year dents on campus. In their or her true talent that cannot tics (Asian), Arabic and Jap- “But on the other hand, I that conversation is the start the end, we both benefit students come to study at from 2012 to 2013 at Hosei. own backyard, Hosei stu- be seen on ordinary days,” anese. She enjoys traveling get nervous when I talk to of a beautiful friendship. If from making new interna- Hosei every year. Some of He has very fond memories dents can learn about and she said. Close study of Okinawa can provide universal lessons ‘Peer Net’

By YOSHIHIRO UONOMI culture, folklore and archae- very deep-rooted: from the ing Okinawa has great mean- tures is the more important a safety net ology. Its research derives invasion of the Satsuma clan ings for not only Japan, but way.” “We want students to be from Yoshio Nakano, a in the Meiji Era to the reloca- also for other countries. The Unfortunately, even though By SHOICHI HIGUCHI more interested in Okinawa. famous scholar of English lit- tion of the Henoko U.S. base history of Okinawa shows the the institute has a long history Hosei University is the best erature who started studying today. The institute tries to history of minorities, and and many achievements, few Hosei University’s “Peer place to study Okinawa,” said Okinawan politics after research these subjects by relations between central gov- students know about its work. PHOTO UONOMI YOSHIHIRO Net” was established in Munehiko Yaka, director of World War II. After Okinawa looking at them from many ernment and the provinces. “I want more students to 2011. The organization the Hosei University Institute was returned, he handed his aspects. “In the early 1970s, He emphasized that relativity attend the extension lectures offers many free programs for Okinawan Studies. research to Hosei University. there was nowhere people was very important. “Seeing and come to the institute’s or services to students to Hosei has a strong relation- Akira Nakamura, the 12th could learn about Okinawa ourselves from outside indi- library. In addition, we want make their school life more ship with Okinawa. Since Hosei University president, except for Hosei. It was the cates what we need to do. But them to utilize the exchange comfortable and to help 1972, the year Okinawa and Shuzen Hokama, an hon- base for Okinawan study. It’s that doesn’t mean that the program between Hosei and them grow as individuals. reverted to Japan after 27 orary professor, played a cen- great for us. Hosei was the perspective from foreign Okinawa University. Global- Peer Net has 11 different years of U.S. military admin- tral role in the establishment starting point,” Yaka countries is the only way. ization is not just using Eng- branches, but each is com- istration, Hosei has continued and expansion of the institute. explained. Peering from Okinawa, Hok- lish. We need to think what Munehiko Yaka, director of the Institute for Okinawa mitted to the concept of to research Okinawan history, The problem of Okinawa is According to Yaka, study- kaido and any other prefec- globalization is,” Yaka said. Studies supporting Hosei students. Although each organization works independently, they Science, technology turn up There’s a whole lot in store at Hosei’s cooperatives often cooperate closely to achieve this goal. the heat at Koganei Campus By MAKIE INOUE T-shirts, replica uniforms of This is why many goods Peer Net began some the Hosei University base- incorporate the Hosei colors programs to promote inter-

By MASANORI ture to an audience of almost PHOTO UNIVERSITY HOSEI Hosei University has coop- ball team, and hoodies and or Hosei logo. action between interna- TAKEBAYASHI 300 people. A monument eratives on each campus. The sweatshirts. Many students Goods with the image of tional students and local was unveiled to mark the stores stock many items, who play sports wear a Ecopyon, the character of students or to review Japa- Hosei University has three 50th anniversary of the cam- including stationery, daily sweatshirt on the Tama Hosei University, are also nese culture under her poli- campuses: Ichigaya, Tama pus. life goods, sweets and even Campus. Some people use sold. And there are replica cies. and Koganei. Koganei is in There are three famous computers, and they are very them for sports activities. uniforms for the Hosei base- The Extracurricular and western Tokyo, about 20 trees – the “trees of learn- popular with students. You can wear these clothes, ball and rugby teams, which Cultural Program belongs kilometers from . ing” – on the campus. The They also have original and wave the distinctive blue bear the image of Ecopyon. to the student center. It is The nearest station is Higa- grape, apple and Chinese Hosei goods. These include and orange “H” Hosei flag Its name derives from the oldest Peer Net pro- shikoganei on the Chuo Line. pistachio trees symbolize Yuko Tanaka (second from left), president of Hosei straps and stationery items when you go to cheer for one “eco(logy)” and “pyon” for gram. It has provided many Recently, Koganei has study or science. Gregor University, and other school officials attend a such as binders. The two of the university teams. hopping in expectation of initiatives to cultivate Hosei become a hot spot. Mendel, a German scientist, ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the most popular items are ball- There are also confection- boosting environmental students’ knowledge and The campus, which is is known as the “father of opening of the school’s Koganei Campus. point pens and mechanical eries bearing the Hosei logo. awareness on campus (See their skills. The number of home to three facilities – modern genetics.” He used pencils in the blue and orange Castella (Japanese sponge the photo on Page 4). projects working for the Science and Engineering, grapes to produce a new teaching stimulating. The ing science and engineering Hosei colors, and bearing the cake) is particularly popular. This character is printed globalization of the univer- Bioscience and Applied kind by hybridization. Isaac facilities are spacious and faculties. Its Bioscience Fac- Hosei logo. About 1,500 of It is made by the longstanding on the label of bottled min- sity has been increasing Chemistry, and Computer Newton, the world-famous conducive to learning. And ulty is here in Koganei. That them are bought each year. confectionary company Bun- eral water, too. The water, since last year. and Information Science – British physicist, formulated for perhaps a different per- many more women are They are used for events such meidou with pureed oranges, called Hosei-sui, costs ¥90 “Through this Peer Net celebrated its 50th anniver- the law of universal gravita- spective, Koganei offers sev- becoming interested in sci- as graduation ceremonies which remind us of the Hosei in cooperatives and vending the bond between all stu- sary in 2014 with a number tion after seeing an apple eral study-abroad programs. ence and engineering is and for souvenirs. There is a school colors. And the machines on campus. A part dents has become stronger of special events. fall to the ground from a If you are looking to sat- reflected in the fact that plastic file folder, which is kawara-senbei rice cracker of the proceeds from sales of and stronger,” Yohei Iwase On Nov. 1, a commemora- tree. The hometown of Chi- isfy more than your intellec- about half of the students in produced in collaboration carries the logo, too. The box Hosei-sui goes toward help- of the Student Center and tive ceremony, special lec- nese philosopher and teacher tual appetite, there are many the Bioscience Faculty are with the Hello Kitty charac- wrapping has the lyrics of the ing victims of the Great East chief of the Extracurricular ture and celebration were Confucius was famous for student clubs and activities, women. Because science ter. The folder carries illus- Hosei University song. Japan Earthquake. and Cultural Program, said. held. Hosei President Yuko Chinese pistachios. and of course, the famous and engineering will play an trations of Hosei University’s There are other goods that Staff of the cooperatives “As a future vision we want Tanaka gave a congratula- The campus provides the Ippei buckwheat oil soba even more important role in three campuses — Ichigaya, carry the lyrics. The cooper- and about 150 students meet to provide events where tory speech and the deans of perfect environment for restaurant is just off campus. our lives in the years ahead, Tama and Koganei — and ative staff think it is impor- periodically to discuss and people who speak only Jap- the school’s three campuses studying and enjoying uni- Many people think Hosei Koganei will become an characters wearing blue and tant to develop practical collect ideas for the develop- anese can interact with – Ichigaya, Koganei and versity life. The professors focuses on law and politics, essential research and edu- orange costumes. goods and help students to ment of useful commodities international students with- Tama – gave a special lec- are accomplished and their but the university has thriv- cation center. The cooperatives sell love their alma mater more. that the students want. out any hesitation.” 4 THE HOSEi HErAlD WEDNESDAY April 1, 2015 HOSEI FACES

Since its founding more than 130 years ago, approximately 445,000 ‘Hosei spirit’ helps graduates men and women have graduated from Hosei University to date. The fields of their endeavors in society range from politics and business make their mark in business to academia and sports. Here are profiles of some of the Hosei grad- By TOYOHISA university years.” He thinks

uates, in addition to some notable people on campus. – Editor PHOTO UNIVERSITY HOSEI MATSUOKA and this process might help to

HONAMI WADA nurture the Hosei spirit. PHOTO WADA HONAMI What kind of qualities An alumni of the class of does he look for in prospec- 1998 of Hosei University’s tive staff as a professional GIS trailblazer leads the way Management Department, recruiter in today’s era of Atsushi Umezawa works for global business? in gender and women’s studies KOKUBU & CO., a leading It is not only the ability to food trading company in speak foreign languages flu- By KEISUKE TATSUKAWA lowed suit. But, she realized Ecopyon is Hosei University’s symbol character for Tokyo. His expertise: human ently, he says. It is possible Takayuki Fukunaga

KEISUKE TATSUKAWA PHOTO TATSUKAWA KEISUKE different styles of feminism its commitment to protecting the environment and resource management and to communicate with people It is no surprise that many also developed in each coun- building a sustainable world. The design of a flopsy recruitment. As manager of overseas with the help of an ucts. “I use English not only Hosei students see Dr. Diana try and each culture. The per- bunny with a globe in its arms was introduced to the company’s Human interpreter, if necessary. when I travel abroad on Khor as a symbol of the uni- ception led her to choose campus in November 2008 to promote environmental Development & Administra- “More important is the business but every day at my versity’s globalization endeav- Japan, an industrialized coun- awareness in the university community and persuade tion Division, he today rec- ability to build bonds for office in emails and other ors. The professor of gender try suitable for significant students to relate more to environmental programs. ognizes the distinct charac- new businesses and to work forms of communication,” and women’s studies was comparison, as her new Its name is a combination of two words, meaning ter of Hosei students and together,” he said. he added. involved in preparing the research base. “eco(logy)” and “pyon,” Japanese onomatopoeia for alumni in the business Hosei University gradu- When he was studying at 2008 launch of the Depart- Dr. Khor’s background also hopping. Ecopyon appears on university stationery, world. ates in the Overseas Busi- Hosei, and GIS was new and ment of Global and Interdisci- explains her research drive. in stuffed animal forms, official environment-related “They can demonstrate ness Division of his com- relatively unknown, he was plinary Studies (GIS) and Dr. Diana Khor She attended an all-girls documents and reports, and if you are lucky, you overwhelming communica- pany go overseas on busi- concerned about his future today she teaches as one of school through high school might bump into a life-size Ecopyon — or a full-body tion ability for building per- ness as frequently as once a job prospects. But he care- the seven non-Japanese fac- said. “I would also like to pro- where girls did everything, suit — at special events. (A. ARAI) sonal relationships,” he month and play an active, fully prepared for the job- ulty members among 13 vide them with some basic including so-called “boys’ explainedid. When they are competent role in the depart- hunting process, getting a teachers at GIS. Her research information about gender so tasks.” She then faced rigid transferred to various sec- ment with other university teaching license, studying covers issues of gender and they can apply it to any distinction between genders ‘Superstaffer’ Ryusuke Annoh tions, they can grasp things graduates. for the national examination sexuality as well as globaliza- courses they take because even at the coeducational uni- quickly and deal with new He would like to advise for public service applica- tion and the development of there are always gender com- versity she attended. Accord- By MIZUHO IKEDA Teacher” is to teach commu- situations. They are also Hosei students to have rich tions and also conducting women’s studies in Japan. ponents.” ing to her, the “culture shock” nication skills, manners and flexible and fair, sharing the and diverse experiences, and research on graduate She has not only inspired She completed her master’s might have triggered her to Dubbed by some elements of business eti- “Hosei spirit” of being make a lot of friends during schools. After all his efforts, many students to become studies at the University of foster her awareness of gender some students quette before they become patient under stress, cheerful their university years. “I hope he landed his job at Kowa. involved in gender studies. Hong Kong and at Stanford issues. as “a super- working members of society. and readily undaunted, he that way they can develop GIS is the smallest depart- She also has led them to look University in the United Being Asian and a post- staffer,” Ryu- He hopes that he can help added. their own sense of values to ment at Hosei, but it is rap- into prominent class differ- States, where she also earned colonial subject, she looks at suke Annoh is students grow and that they Hosei University has a which they can turn when idly expanding. First-year ences and inequalities in the her Ph.D. She eventually issues in a way different from widely popular become active in their own long history that may have making business decisions in enrollment is about 60 stu- past, and race and other social grew interested in the fact that the mainstream majority in among students fields after graduation. A fostered a sense of respect the future,” he said. dents, but it plans to accept aspects, and learn about the feminism is affected by local feminist research and fosters for his enthusiastic engage- Hosei alumni himself, he for human relationships. 100 students in 2015. Fuku- interconnectedness of gender culture and value systems. her perspective based on her ment at the Learning Station, was working at a cram “Hosei students come GIS inaugural graduate naga has mixed feelings issues with other issues. Some Western scholars take it sense of the incongruous. It a space on the main Ichigaya school, when one day he from all over Japan, study Takayuki Fukunaga about its rapid growth. “I would like students to for granted that feminism was could be perhaps one of her Campus to assist student ini- found a staff recruitment enthusiasticallym and main- enrolled in the Global and “The university has good have a more nuanced critical born in the West and that strengths as a researcher, she tiatives for extracurricular announcement on the univer- tain an independent spirit,” Interdisciplinary Studies reasons for the expansion, understanding of gender,” she other countries simply fol- thinks. learning on a peer-support sity Web site. It had been he pointed out. “Those from (GIS) Department of Hosei but I feel a little bit sorry,” basis. He developed many incidentally posted on his the provinces in particular University in 2008, the year he said. One of the great unique programs for students birthday, which inspired him would try to talk to a whole it was established. All the merits of GIS, he recalls, is such as “Let’s Go and See to apply for the position. lot of strangers during their GIS courses are taught in the small number of stu- Ig Nobel a nod to globalization Your Teacher,” the “Lunch “‘University staff in respon- English, which is rare at Jap- dents, who included many

Pack Project” and “Supper on sible posts often tend to be too PHOTO MATSUOKA TOSHIHISA anese universities. returnees and almost native-

By MASANORI eye, it forms minute quantities PHOTO TAKEBAYASHI MASANORI Campus.” cautious and circumspect, but “I think I was the worst level English speakers. It TAKEBAYASHI of sulfuric acid. The acid irri- A 10-year university I would like to try to provide English speaker in GIS at should remain as a unique tates the eye, which produces administrative staffer veteran, services for students without that time, although I went to department, where students Professor Toshiyuki Nagata tears to wash it out. Annoh has run these projects, forgetting where I started,” the United Statess when I can learn a lot from their of the Plant Clinical Science A chemistry major as an and always makes sure that Annoh said. He has trans- was in high school,” he said. daily lives. His advice for Course, Department of Fron- undergraduate, he later turned students understand the mer- ferred from the Learning Sta- Today, he conducts business younger Hosei students: tier Bioscience, is a big “star” to specialize in cultivated its and aims of each project tion to other administrative daily in English at Kowa “Broaden your views in your on Hosei’s Koganei Campus plant botany, cellular engi- they get involved in. For tasks at Koganei Campus, but Co., a Tokyo trading firm university years, it will on the outskirts of Tokyo. He neering, plant physiology and example, one of the aims of his principal dedication that exports, for example, really help when you start is a winner of a 2013 Ig Nobel plant molecular biology. His “Let’s Go and See Your remains unchanged. Atsushi Umezawa chemicals and food prod- looking for a job.” Prize in chemistry. The Ig major research achievements Nobels are a parody of the include the regeneration of Professor Toshiyuki Nobel Prizes and are granted plants from protoplasts and Nagata to 10 unusual or trivial the plant cell culture of model Journalist-turned-educator is a man on a new mission achievements in scientific plants. campus, and they became the research every year. The pro- “I come from mountainous most famous three trees — By YUTO SUGIKI Cairo, Vienna and Bonn. He equal footing, which he thinks many talented students at journalistic perspective. He fessor received the prize for Nagano (in central Japan),” he dubbed “gakumon-no-ki is now on a new mission in helps the students to build Hosei, but many of them says it is among the great uni- his contribution to research on said. (trees of learning)” — on A professor education, devoted not only to confidence and a positive atti- lacked self-esteem or confi- versities that “produced the why people cry when they cut In his childhood, the great Koganei Campus. Each spe- of European teaching but also to actively tude for identifying issues, dence. many people who involved onions. outdoors was his playground cies is linked to a famous per- politics and fostering confidence in Hosei and looking for solutions. “Hosei students are really themselves actively in the “I suspected that propan- and he grew familiar with son in the history of civiliza- mass commu- students. “Learning at a university is talented, but they do not per- community.” Many Japanese, thial S-oxide hypnagogue — a many plants. He has been an tion. nication in the In addition to teaching reg- different from high school,” ceive it,” he said. “They who studied at Hosei and chemical substance in onions active hiker since his univer- Nagata sees his research as Law Depart- ular courses in his specialty, he said. He tells students to should have greater confi- other middle-class universi- — occurs automatically sity days, too. Plants always part of the globalization pro- ment, Jun Professor Hagitani offers a not just study problems that dence in themselves.” ties, may not be elites, but through 1-propenylsulfenic held a special fascination for cess to which Hosei Univer- Hagitani worked from the seminar on Current Issues in will appear in examinations. “In Japan’s academic hier- they made great contributions acid,” Professor Nagata said. him. sity is committed. “The fact 1970s as a political journalist Society, in which students “Search for problems from archy, Hosei may not be to Japan’s growth since the His finding, in layman’s terms, Professor Nagata is a man that my work has been recog- for the Asahi Shimbun, one of research social issues of their your sphere of activity and viewed as one of the very top end of World War II and proved that once an onion’s of unique ideas. He once sug- nized overseas is important Japan’s major national daily choice and prepare a presenta- think how to solve them,” he universities, yet it is a high- formed the country’s solid propanthial S-oxide makes gested planting grape, apple for internationalization,” he newspapers. He also served as tion. He and his students said. class university,” explained social foundation, according contact with the water in the and Chinese pistachio trees on said. a special correspondent in enjoy lively discussions on an Professor Hagitani found the professor, perhaps from a to Hagitani.

SPORTS

held Sept. 11 to 14, the team and physically supporting Long tradition of sporting excellence, endeavor lives on at Hosei came first in the women’s each member of the club. single sculls, and second in “Managerial work is at By STAFF WRITERS the team said that she University Football League to winning.” the men’s coxed fours and times very hard, but I feel wanted the anniversary year for the first time. These glo- As they feel the tiny women’s coxless fours. Also, very accomplished and Hosei University has a long to be a memorable one by rious achievements in the changes taking effect, they the team came first in the happy when the team per- sports tradition, and is known working to make Hosei the past have been handed down come to feel the differences men’s single sculls, the forms perfectly,” she said,

for the strength of its base- No.1 team in Japan. “I want PHOTO UNIVERSITY HOSEI to its members from genera- on the pitch. women’s double sculls and adding that the rowing club ball, American football and to usher in a new era in this tion to generation. This year the Hosei soccer the men’s coxless fours at would welcome anyone with fencing teams, in particular. memorial year as an exten- “Last year, we could play club is ready to fight as a the East Japan Rowing a passion and commitment In 2015, the Hosei Univer- sion of the team’s glorious to our true potential. We are Kanto League Division One Championship last June. for the sport during their sity Baseball club is celebrat- past. To this end, I must confident that we prepare for team. According to Koko Furu- four years of college life. ing the 100th anniversary of infuse my spirit into my every game better than our The Hosei University sawa, a team manager at the its establishment. The club teammates,” she said opponents. We didn’t make Rowing Club is also one of rowing club, the role of team Iku Hirosaki, Hanae Tanabe has produced many profes- one unguarded move,” a the university’s many strong managers ranges from mak- and Yoshihiro Uonomi con- Soccer’s presence sional baseball players. member of the soccer club and powerful sports clubs. ing food to psychologically tributed to this article. Speaking about the anni- As Hosei’s baseball club Members of the Hosei soccer club said. “Now, we can share The rowing club is an IN PURSUIT OF LIBERTY & PROGRESS versary, one team member has somewhat faded com- our vision for victory with officially registered sports THE HOSEI HERALD said that he always tries to pared to its past success, sity Football Club is no in 1979. The new generation the coach. We have a good team at Hosei. It was estab- Published by Hosei University, Tokyo, Japan, in cooperation with improve his baseball skills no other sports clubs are getting exception, and the club is of players have dedicated relationship with each other. lished in 1957 and currently The Japan Times, Ltd. and the English Language Education Council, Inc. matter how many times he stronger and becoming pop- harvesting the fruits of such themselves to making Hosei This is the reason we can be has 42 members, including Publisher: The Global Education Center, Staff Writers: Ayano Arai, Carla Kaory fails. He wants to show his ular. For example, the soccer efforts. a champion again. strong.” rowers and managers. Hosei University Nomura Batista, Nae Hashimoto, Yutaro Supervisors: Professor Tetsuya Koshiishi & Hayashi, Yui Hazawa, Shoichi Higuchi, Iku brand of baseball to the people club now figures large in the In 2014, Hosei finished The Hosei soccer club was Another player said, “Our Marking the 57th anniver- Lecturer Maki Ojima (Hosei) Hirosaki, Jukyung Lee, Mizuho Ikeda, Makie Instructors: Mutsuko Murakami & Neil Inoue, Mari Ishida, Honoka Matsumoto, who support him. He said he Kanto region’s intercolle- second twice and won a established in 1922. In 1970, new coach cares about sary of its founding in 2014, Toyohisa Matsuoka, Kei Nakanishi, Shiori DeMaere (ELEC) Ozawa, Masahiro Sasaki, Yuto Sugiki, wants to try to forget the club’s giate soccer league. ticket for the Kanto League it won the All Japan Univer- everything we do for soccer, it has taken part in countless Contributing Editors: Robert Hallam & Masanori Takebayashi, Takumi Takeuchi, Keisuke Okada (ELEC) Hanae Tanabe, Keisuke Tatsukawa, Yoshihiro centenary and just play ball. If Recently, many universi- 1st stage of university soc- sity Championship for the even life in our dormitory. competitions in Japan and Coordinators: Minoru Matsutani (Japan Uonomi, Honami Wada & Erika Yoda (in it leads to them being the No. ties are trying desperately to cer. Hosei hadn’t finished first time. Three years later, Thanks to him, we can rec- achieved success in many of Times) & Misa Yoshimura (ELEC) alphabetical order) 1 team, it will be great. recruit promising soccer first in the Kanto League 1st it won the Division One ognize that what happens on them. Most recently at the Contact: 2-17-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 〒102-8160 The female manager of players. The Hosei Univer- stage since it won the league Championship of the Kanto the field is not the only key All Japan Championship The Global Education Center Hosei University