Produced by × JIU TIMES Vol. 5 SUMMER 2013 Dalian school bestows title on Chancellor Mizuta

by Ma Shaoxia When JIU and the Chinese univer- Student, Faculty of Management and sity formed ties six years ago, a library was Information Sciences opened on the campus of Dalian University of Technology and 770 books to aid students On May 27 in Dalian, China, Chancel- in their academic research were donated, lor Mizuta was honored with the title of including government publications, diction- professor emeritus by Dalian University of aries and journals on economy, culture, his- Technology. tory and natural science. The two universities JIU and Dalian University of Technology have since been collaborating on research, entered into an academic exchange agree- symposiums and internship programs. ment in May 2007 and ties between the two A ceremony to commemorate Chancellor schools have been close ever since. Mizuta’s advancement to the rank of profes- Zhang Dexiang, the Party Secretary of the sor emeritus of Dalian University of Technol- Dalian University of Technology, said that ogy was held at Josai University Educational Chancellor Mizuta was being acknowledged Corporation’s Kioi-cho Campus on June 14. for her contributions and outstanding re- Celebratory speeches were made by faculty search achievements. and staff as well as by exchange students Only a handful of people in Japan have from China. been awarded this title by the Chinese uni- Advisor Murai, who also holds the rank versity: Ryoji Noyori, the winner of the 2001 of professor emeritus at the same school in Nobel Prize in Chemistry; Takashi Murai, China, outlined the history of friendship be- advisor of Josai University Educational Cor- tween Josai, Dalian and other northeastern poration; and Akihisa Inoue, special advisor Chinese universities. Exchange students from China and school officials, including advisor Takashi Murai (foreground center), are among those attending a celebration at the Kioi-cho Campus in to Chancellor Mizuta. Continued on Page 4 honor of Chancellor Mizuta for recently being named professor emeritus by Dalian University of Technology. Yoshiaki Miura/The Japan Times International media event on ‘Supernatural Asia’

by Benjamin Collins The main focus of the symposium was The symposium was split into three parts, with key members from the Japan Asian Image Student, Faculty of Media Studies the natural, supernatural and unnatural, and the first taking place at the Kioi-cho Cam- Research Center, Professor Aaron Gerow of Yale how these three variations on nature play out pus first building hall, where Ring 2 was University and Professor Abé Mark Nornes of On April 27, the Japan Asia Image Re- in Asian and Japanese film, media and visual screened with the director Hideo Nakata in Michigan University, conducted an open work- search Center at Josai International University culture. attendance. Nakata then took the stage and shop on the status of the natural and super- held an international media event, “Super- Akira Mizuta Lippit, director of the Japan talked about his intentions and experiences natural in Japanese and Asian media cultures. natural Asia: The Natural and Supernatural Asia Image Research Center of Josai Interna- when he made the film. He also responded Professors Felicidad Bliss Lim and Inoue Ma- in Asian Visual Culture,” commemorating tional University and chair of Critical Studies to questions from the students in attendance. yumo joined the workshop, wrapping up the the 20th anniversary of the founding of Josai in the School of Cinematic Arts at the Univer- The second part took place in the after- symposium with a discussion on the concepts International University and the opening of sity of Southern California, opened the sym- noon at the third building, in the second- of the “natural,” “supernatural” and “unnatural.” the third building on JIU’s Kioi-cho Campus. posium by noting that, “currently, throughout floor lecture hall where Felicidad Bliss Lim, In all, 150 students, scholars and members The event, which featured a visit by re- East Asia, the horror genre is getting more a professor from the University of California, of the media community attended through- nowned filmmaker Hideo Nakata and pre- and more attention.” Irvine, spoke on “Aswang Transmedia,” fol- out the day. The international professors, sentations by noted scholars from Japan, “With today’s screenings and lectures, I’d lowed by Inoue Mayumo, a professor from researchers and speakers were pleased with the Philippines and the United States, was like to think about the roles that nature and , who gave a lecture the day’s events and were impressed with the co-sponsored by JIU’s Department of Media the supernatural play in contemporary Asian on “Theresa Hak Kyung Cha’s Hauntology.” eagerness of the Josai International Univer- Akira Mizuta Lippitt opens the “Supernatural Asia” event at the Kioi-cho Campus. Studies and the Nikkatsu Corporation. culture,” he said. Following that, Akira Mizuta Lippit, along sity students who participated. ✯ Symposium explores state of Japan-Korea cultural exchange

by The Japan Times Arts and an associate professor in the film Wave and Japanese Wave amid globaliza- drama with scenes of horror of the woman as a and video department at Dongseo Univer- tion: What have video images and literature killer — a “monster woman.” Each of the films A new wave of feminism is making its way sity in Busan, South Korea, gave the keynote brought to 21st century East Asia?” reflects an aspect of the “cinefeminism” that is on to cinema screens in South Korea through address titled “Into the Mirrors of Women: In critically viewing a film, it is important burgeoning in Korea as well as Japan. films made by a new generation of women Korean Cinefeminism Now.” to think about who makes the film, who A discussion on East Asian cultural ex- directors and screenwriters, said a professor Professor Nam was speaking at a Japan- shoots the images. Discussing women’s iden- change followed with panelists Jeon Hye from South Korea at a recent symposium. Korea symposium celebrating the 20th an- tity in filmmaking, Professor Nam used the Young, a professor at Ehwa Womans Univer- In the decade after the popular South niversary of Josai International University analogy of people looking at themselves in sity in Seoul; Yang Eun-kyung, a professor at Korean TV drama Winter Sonata launched organized by JIU’s Institute for Gender and the mirror in the morning. Thinking of film Chungnam National University in Daejeon, the Korean Wave across Asia, particularly Women’s Studies and the school’s Center as a mirror, the screen becomes a mirror im- South Korea; Minato Kawamura, a literary in Japan, Korean and Japanese critics and for Korean Cultural Studies, in cooperation age for the viewer. When women direct or are critic who teaches at ; and academics gathered at Josai University Edu- with JIU’s Faculty of International Humani- behind the camera, they are in effect “inside Takeshi Usami, a professor of modern and cational Corporation’s Kioi-cho Campus in ties, with the support of the Embassy of the the mirror.” contemporary Japanese literature at Chuo Tokyo on May 18 to discuss and assess the Republic of Korea. NHK World’s Korean- Professor Nam showed clips from three University. Yasuko Wachi, a visiting profes- current state of cultural exchanges. language service broadcast a report on the South Korean films: a feminist documentary of sor at JIU, served as the discussant, while the Professor Nam In Young, head of the Im symposium to audiences in South Korea. a woman filming her own pregnancy, a black moderator was Kei Hasegawa, a visiting pro- Kwon Taek College of Film and Performing The symposium was titled “The Korean comedy about a female screenwriter and a fessor at Josai Base College. ✯

Josai forms academic exchange Inside This Issue Scene on Campus agreement with Thai-Nichi Tech Page 2 ▶ Czech Speech Contest ▶ by JIU Times Prayoon also gave the keynote speech at the sionals who are fluent in Japanese. With this The Harvard Krokodiloes ASEAN Forum Josai. agreement with Josai, I hope to continue to On May 8, Josai signed an academic ex- On the day of the signing, a delegation strengthen our alliance and exchange with Global Viewpoints change agreement with the Thai-Nichi In- from the Thai-Nichi Institute of Technol- Japanese universities.” stitute of Technology. This agreement, along ogy led by President Krisada Visavateeranon During the meeting that followed, repre- Page 3 with having the privilege of hosting the 2nd met with Chancellor Noriko Mizuta and sentatives discussed concrete measures for ▶ Serendipity: Chushingura Annual ASEAN Forum Josai, shows just how other Josai University Educational Corpora- developing an exchange program centered ▶ eager Josai is to deepen its relations with tion board members at the Tokyo Kioi-cho primarily on Japanese language education. Chancellor Noriko Mizuta with Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology President Krisada Letter from a Student in Thailand. In addition, following Technology Campus where they finalized the agree- In addition, with this agreement, Josai has Visavateeranon after signing the academic exchange agreement. Canada Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan) ment. President Krisada remarked, in fluent the pleasure of adding Thai-Nichi Institute President Prayoon Shiowattana’s visit to Josai Japanese: “While our university is a young of Technology Vice President Pornanong of Bangkok, founded in 2007 under the mot- velopment of Thai human resources, the ad- Back Story in October of last year and the subsequent one, our enrollment is increasing with each Niyomka Horikawa to the list of women to “Expanding learning, cultivating industry, vancement and dissemination of information signing of an agreement of alliance between year and, with our engineering department leaders in its Leaders-Women International and contributing to economics and society.” technology, and the growth of Japan-Thai re- Page 4 Josai and the TPA, Josai has had the opportu- as the focal point, we are rapidly develop- Network (L-WIN), an international network The university consists of three schools with lations, among other endeavors. ▶ Journalist Advises Students nity to form academic exchange agreements ing our education program. All the students comprised of female presidents and vice four fields of study and an enrollment of We are all expecting great things to to Study Abroad with two Thai institutes of higher learning at our university are studying the Japanese presidents from Josai and sister schools. 4,200. Technology Promotion Association come out of this most recent exchange — Bangkok University in January and Rang- language with great enthusiasm, and we are The Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology is a (Thailand-Japan), the university’s parent agreement with the Thai-Nichi Institute of ▶ A Scholar and Poet sit University in April of this year. Professor devoting much energy to cultivating profes- located in the Thai capital organization, is a group devoted to the de- Technology. ✯

PAGE: 1 2 Scene on Campus JIU TIMES SUMMER 2013 Czech speech contest

by Marie Rei Muro Exchange Student, Department of International Exchange Studies

I recently had the honor to attend the Czech speech contest held on our Tokyo Kioi-cho Campus. With us at the event was the Ambassador from the Czech Republic Katerina Fialková. She was the person des- President Way Kuo of the City University of Hong Kong receives JIU gifts during his visit to the Togane Campus. ignated to hear the contestants speak in her native language, and we were all honored to meet her. Ambassador Fialková wished the President of City University of Hong Kong’s visit contestants good luck and said that she was looking forward to having Japanese exchange students go to the Czech Republic to study by JIU Times of Energy.” During his talk, he enthusiasti- session getting to know some of the Japanese the Czech language. cally engaged the audience by asking direct and international students. This was a nice Each contestant had prepared a piece to was paying close attention. One can imag- summer study in the Czech Republic. She President Way Kuo of the City University questions and making personal comments. introduction to Hong Kong especially for the discuss on the topic of “Food” or “My future.” ine the pressure she must have felt being up was very grateful and shocked to have even of Hong Kong and his delegation visited us He encouraged the students to reflect on students who are taking part in the first short- As the speech contest prizes were being an- there. Oe seemed to do a great job in the eyes been mentioned. in May. safety issues and analyze data. He stressed term program at the City University of Hong nounced, the contestants grew restless and of a non-Czech speaker. As the other contes- As the other contestants were given On May 2 President Kuo gave a talk to stu- the importance of considering all sides of an Kong from June 29. The 26 students from the anxious as it was almost their time to dem- tants followed, there were laughs from the awards of encouragement, everyone seemed dents and faculty at the Tokyo Kioi-cho Cam- issue before coming to conclusions. Department of International Exchange Stud- onstrate their grasp on a language for which, audience as contestants presented a cheerful to want to question the first-place winner. I pus. The title of the talk was “Reliability and On May 3, his delegation visited the To- ies in the Faculty of International Humanities surely, all had studied so hard. In addition attitude on stage. One notable contestant was had the opportunity to interview her about Survivability: Nuclear Energy and the Future gane Campus and enjoyed a light-hearted are the first students from JIU there. ✯ to the regular first-, second-, and third-place Teiichi Matsunaga, who spoke of his love for her motivation to learn the Czech language prizes, there were also three distinctive priz- Czech music. His cheerful attitude and his as well as her reaction to having won first es: the Chancellor’s Prize, the Ambassador’s great efforts to continue his speech in spite prize. Prize, and the Public-vote Prize. of having just started studying the language I proceeded to ask her about how she felt A walk in the The second guest to speak was the Chan- only four months prior brought the audience when she won. Utsugita said, “I was so sur- cellor Noriko Mizuta. She noted that Josai stu- to feel cheerful and appreciative of his efforts. prised and shocked. And at the same time, I Manyo Garden dents have been sent abroad to study in coun- In return, he was awarded the Ambassador’s have gained motivation to study Czech even tries neighboring the Czech Republic, such as Prize. more.” Hungary, but have yet to study in the Czech After all the great efforts the contestants I asked her how she manages to stay so by The Japan Times Republic. She added that for this reason, she had put into preparing and delivering their motivated to continue to study a language was pleased to hear that the Czech govern- speeches, it was time to announce the win- that seems so difficult. She explained, “My In a corner of the Togane Campus is a ment is awarding students with scholarships ners. The third-place winner was Maki favorite (Czech) figure skater, Tomáš (Vern- green oasis that holds more than just natural to study the culture and language in their Yamauchi. Second place was awarded to er), is what keeps me motivated. Motivation wonders. country. In fact, the first JIU student to ever Muneaki Kono, whose motivation to con- is very important, although the study style Though the Manyo Garden is one of the study in the Czech Republic, Shuko Ujiie, has tinue learning Czech was to better commu- depends on the person.” closest attractions to the main gate, it is built already been selected and will begin her stud- nicate with his grandson, whose father is Her advice to those learning the Czech in a quiet wait such that visitors may not no- ies at Masaryk University beginning July 20. In Czech. The first-place prize went to Hikari language: “To keep on studying is the best tice it at first. This humbleness lies in the fact mentioned in the Manyoshu, the ancient blossoms and hydrangeas to camellias and addition, students from the Czech Republic Utsugita. Her speech had made the judges way and never give up. Of course, there are that the garden is a place for contemplation. book of Japanese poems written in Chinese rhododendrons — all clearly labeled. are planning to attend JIU from September. laugh wholeheartedly, and she had been a days when you don’t want to study at all, but The Manyo Garden is a physical repre- characters. Throughout the four seasons, visi- It is a place to take a break from studying As the first contestant, Satoko Oe, went on clear potential choice to become the winner. I look at photos of Tomáš Verner to inspire sentation of some of the flowers and trees tors can see flowers in bloom — from plum or to seek some natural inspiration. ✯ stage, the auditorium grew silent. Everyone Utsugita was awarded with a scholarship for and encourage me.” ✯ School plays host to TPA for 2nd annual ASEAN Forum Josai

by JIU Times know-how, as well as successfully imple- ance. Through this alliance, Josai was able to development based on the idea, in his words, menting Japanese industrial techniques and expand its academic exchange even further, that, “Education and human resource devel- On May 7, the 2nd annual ASEAN Forum labor management. In addition, TPA serves signing agreements with Bangkok University opment are the most vital components of Josai was hosted by the Josai Center for In- as the parent organization behind the Thai- in January and Rangsit University in April economic growth.” Professor Prayoon then novation. The center welcomed the president Nichi Institute of Technology, which was es- this year. expounded on his most significant achieve- of the Technology Promotion Association tablished in 2007 with the goal of forming a It is to acknowledge the immense amount ment, the foundation of the Thai-Nichi Insti- (TPA) (Thailand-Japan), Assistant Professor university in which to house the teaching of of energy that Professor Prayoon has devoted tute of Technology. Prayoon Shiowattana, who gave a lecture in Japanese craftsmanship. to strengthening Japan-Thailand relations Lastly, Professor Prayoon spoke on Japan- the auditorium of Josai University Educa- As part of Josai’s midterm target of that he was invited to give a lecture titled, Thailand cooperation as well as the potential tional Corporation’s Tokyo Kioi-cho Campus. for growth in ASEAN. This year marks the 40th year of friendly Attendees, including former Chancellor of relations between Japan and ASEAN (the As- “Education and human resource Tokyo Metropolitan University Hiroshi Taka- sociation of Southeast Asian Nations), and it hashi; former Minister of Justice Seiken Sugi- The Harvard Krokodiloes perform at Kioi-cho is in commemoration of the start of this rela- development are the most vital ura; Ambassador from the Embassy of Thai- by Miyuki Hatori The Krokodiloes were founded by four tionship that the forum was given the name components of economic growth,” land Singtong Lapisatepun; former Japanese Student, Global Communications, members of the university’s Hasty Pudding “ASEAN Forum Josai.” This also marks the Ambassador to Thailand Hisahiko Okazaki; Graduate School of Humanities Club in 1946. The name of the group is de- first year that a faculty member from Josai’s Professor Prayoon Shiowattana said. JETRO Advisor Yasuo Hayashi; TPA Advisor rived from the ancient Greek for crocodile, sister school in Malaysia has been invited to Shiro Miyamoto; Hosei University Advisor The Harvard Krokodiloes, an a cappella krokodilos, and a stuffed crocodile decorates speak at the forum, having extended the invi- on Academic Affairs Tadao Kiyonari; TPA singing group consisting of Harvard Univer- the bar of the social club. tation to Professor Prayoon last March. strengthening international exchange to “The Success of Japan-Thai Relations and and ASEAN cabinet members; representa- sity undergraduates, performed at the Kioi- The group sings jazz, swing, ballads and The TPA is a nonprofit organization cultivate global human resources, our uni- Contributions to the Growth of ASEAN In- tives from the financial sector; and scholars cho Campus in Tokyo on June 19. rock music numbers from America’s “musi- founded in 1973 by former exchange stu- versity has been very proactive in forming dustry.” and academics all listened attentively while The concert, titled “The Jazz and Pop Mu- cal Golden Age,” notching up over 200 con- dents and researchers to Japan with the goal academic exchange agreements with a vari- Before the lecture, Chancellor Mizuta gave Professor Prayoon delivered his speech. And sic of America’s Golden Age,” showcased their certs every year. And each summer for the of importing and disseminating the latest ety of institutions worldwide, focusing spe- words of welcome, followed by Advisor to the reception that followed served as a ster- beautiful and powerful harmony. The group past 30 years the Krokodiloes have embarked technology and know-how from Japan to cifically on universities in Central Europe the TPA Jiro Aiko, who introduced Professor ling example of the fruits of Japan-Thailand performed famous standards, including “Take on a 10-week, six-continent world tour. They Thailand in the interest of cultivating hu- and other parts of Asia. In accordance with Prayoon. In his speech, Professor Prayoon exchange as well as its potential for future the A-Train” and “The Shadow of Your Smile.” have wowed audiences in cities across the man resources. Since its founding, the TPA this plan, Professor Prayoon visited Josai in provided details and background on the for- growth judging by the lively discussion and The event attracted nearly 100 people. globe, including Shanghai, Melbourne, Bu- has been very active in organizing seminars October last year where he and Chancellor mation of the TPA, an organization he has exchange of information that took place The group is comprised of 12 Harvard stu- dapest and Rio de Janeiro this year. that teach Japanese language and industry Noriko Mizuta signed an agreement of alli- poured his heart and soul into to further its among participants. ✯ dents who are chosen through auditions every The Krokodiloes have sung at New York’s year. Most of the students major in economics, Carnegie Hall five times; in front of kings, psychology or history, except for one student queens, princes and princesses; and at of- who was majoring in a music-related field. ficial events. ✯ Character building through learning: JIU’s mission Profile of Chancellor Mizuta JIU prides itself on its youthful the development of the abilities to take The Chancellor of Josai University ambition and energy, on its the initiative in their endeavors. Educational Corporation, Dr. Noriko commitment to forming the characters The first of these three programs, Mizuta graduated from Tokyo Woman’s JIU TIMES of young people with dreams and “field training,” was first introduced in Christian University. She earned her Staff and Contributors noble visions of working for the benefit Japan by JIU and includes a variety of Ph.D. in American Literature from Yale of both local and international internships and on-the-job training. The University, then taught as an Assistant communities. The university is guided second program is “project training,” in Professor and then as an Associate Trevor Ballance Kelly Ise by the spiritual legacy of its founder, a which students undertake various Professor in the Faculty of Comparative mission of “character building through projects that they have conceived and Literature at the University of Southern Michael Critchley Jose Peregrino learning,” in helping students to make planned on their own. The third is California. themselves responsible individuals and “career education,” in which students She was appointed President of Neale Cunningham Hideo Usuki members of society at large. choose their future occupations and Josai University in 1994 and President JIU provides much more than start to prepare for their careers by of Josai International University in specialized and liberal education in the developing their own capabilities. 1996. Since 2004, she has held the post Maria Shiguemi Ichiyama Tim Woolstencroft classroom. The university also offers Through these and other training of Chancellor of Josai University three practical training programs that and education programs, JIU helps Educational Corporation. focus on the use of foreign language students to find their mission in life and Dr. Mizuta’s fields of research are in The Japan Times, Ltd. and information processing skills for offers them solid support with specific Comparative Literature and Women’s 1 Gumyo, Togane-shi, Chiba 4-5-4 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo planning and implementation, and on preparation and training. Chancellor Noriko Mizuta Studies. http://www.jiu.ac.jp http://www.japantimes.co.jp

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Letter from a Two nursing students share Student in Canada their tales of California study

by Chihiro Chiba by Marina Suzuki by Shihomi Sanada Sophomore, Department of International Student, Faculty of Nursing Student, Faculty of Nursing Chihiro with her classmates at St. Mary’s University. Exchange Studies I was looking forward to this American I went to America to learn about Ameri- I applied to Josai International Univer- and could speak English really well. Because think of the Japanese version and English study program from the time before enroll- can medical treatment and nursing. I stud- sity at the end of summer 2011. During my of this, I felt embarrassed around them. I was version as two different words. In the class- ing in the college. ied while staying with an American host second year of high school, I had already the only one who couldn’t speak English. es, we are not supposed to use a diction- I have longed to join Doctors without Bor- family for nine days. During the program, decided I wanted to enter JIU because JIU However, the experience made me feel more ary when talking with someone and can’t ders since I was an elementary school stu- everything continuously surprised me and has a good reputation as a university with motivated to learn English, as I really wished think of the word we want to use. Instead, dent. I am interested in not only the Japanese there were many things I had never expe- good chances to learn and experience inter- that I could speak as well as them. we should try to explain the meaning of the science of nursing, but also the American rienced. national cultures and do some volunteering. Presently, I am studying at the TESL Cen- word when the other person doesn’t under- science of nursing. To study the American Riverside City College Nursing School In particular, I was surprised by Ameri- I thought it would give me good advantages tre, an English school in Halifax, Nova Scotia, stand. I used to be in this situation a lot, but science of nursing and nurse many people cans’ original culture. All Americans talk for my future. a small city on the east coast of Canada. Dur- nowadays I have little trouble, so I am sure around the world, I have to increase my For the homestay, I was looking forward to people even if they don’t know each During the acceptance process to JIU, I ing my first month, it was not difficult to find that it helps us improve our skills. communication ability to speak English well. to seeing my host family, but I felt anxious, other. And I felt a lot of love in America. had an oral exam in both English and Japa- new and interesting things because the city is Most international students, except Jap- I had many valuable experiences during because it was first time for me to do a I thought there isn’t this kind of culture in nese, but to be honest, although I had pre- much smaller and very different compared to anese, usually actively participate in the this study abroad program. For example, I homestay. But when the host mother came Japan, so I had better adopt it. I knew the pared for the interview, I had trouble an- other cities I have lived in. Therefore, I could class, whereas many Japanese students will visited an American hospital, heard about to pick me up for the first time at UCR, she people were friendly and warm-hearted. swering many of the questions. The interview feel content and satisfied almost every day. remain quiet when the teacher asks a ques- the American science of nursing and attend- said, “Welcome to California! You are my And my host family was kind, too. I en- questions weren’t difficult, but in high school If I had any dissatisfaction, it would be that tion. In Canada it is normal for the teacher ed some lectures at the University of Califor- family. Nice to meet you!” so my anxiety dis- joyed learning about American nursing I didn’t have many chances to practice Eng- there were too many Japanese students in to ask many questions and for the students nia, Riverside (UCR). appeared. My host family treated me like a thanks to them. lish conversation, so I felt very uncomfort- this language school. I would hear Japanese to answer comfortably. Therefore, I have On the third day of the program, we vis- real family member; they spoke to me all the I inspected many hospitals. One hospital able and unsure while trying to speak in ited Riverside City College Nursing School. time. I became friends with Alexandra, who I was particularly interested in was Holly- English. However, I felt confident when tell- We had observations there and learned a is my host sister. She is interested in Japanese wood Presbyterian. I was impressed by and ing them about how much I wanted to study “In Canada it is normal for the teacher to few things at the school. Most students at this culture and she is learning about Japan in respected this hospital’s motto. I thought abroad, because it was my biggest reason for school can pass the test to become a regis- school. So I taught her more about Japanese many hospitals try to save patient’s lives, applying to JIU and I was sure that it would ask many questions and for the students tered nurse, so it is very popular. culture. but this hospital is different. The motto is be a great experience to help me realize my to answer comfortably. Therefore, I have During rest periods, I was spoken to by One night, we watched an American to accept patients unconditionally. They dreams. one of their students. I had no confidence in movie. I wanted to understand this movie’s support not only the mental part but the Actually, I had been considering study- tried to be active during class.” speaking English with her, but she spoke easy contents, so I listened to English words treatment. ing English in Canada for a long time before and slow English, so I could talk actively. She carefully. I was very happy to be able to I had been thinking that I wanted to be entering JIU, as I already had some experi- is becoming a registered nurse and will work understand almost everything! Because of a nurse who can consider many people’s ences studying abroad through a short-term every day, even though I was in Canada. tried to be active during class and to try to at a hospital in September. She told me that that, I learned that it was important to try feelings. My image of the ideal nurse is ex- program. However, I would have loved to Actually, I really wasn’t surprised because meet many Canadians since coming here, she wanted to work as soon as possible. I everything. actly the same as those who work at that study abroad for a long term in order to I knew this school belonged to a university as I want to be able to speak English very think she will be a good nurse. Although time I had a very good time with my host family hospital, so when I heard there motto, I learn about relationships with peoples and famous for international students. However, naturally before I return to Japan and not was short, this experience helped me gain during the homestay, but I also thought that was surprised. cultures from many countries, all living in a there are many Canadian students at this have to translate my thoughts before I can a little confidence in speaking in English. if I could have spoken and understood Eng- I want to work in a hospital that has the multicultural country. Such an experience university who are interested in Japan, so it say them. When I said goodbye to her, she hugged me! lish more, I could have communicated with same thinking in the future. Also, I was sur- would certainly be quite different from life wasn’t hard for me to meet some new Cana- I really appreciate my parents for giving I was glad we could understand each other. my host family better. prised by the most advanced medical treat- in Japan and put me in a position where I dian friends. me these chances for living abroad. They On the fifth and sixth days of the program, On the morning of the farewell day, the ments such as sensors that detect babies’ would be required to speak in English every The students in my classes are usually a helped to support and encourage me while we visited a hospital. The sickroom for the host family said, “This is your house. You motion in bed. day. mixture of people from Japan, South Korea, I have been in Canada. I have learned many obstetrics and the gynecology department should come back here soon. We are fam- Through this study program, I learned I was 16 years old when I went to British the Middle East, China and Colombia. I don’t new things and I will make full use of this ex- was particularly impressive for me. Unlike ily!” and hugged me. I promised them that many new things. I thought it was a valuable Colombia — the westernmost province in think it is difficult for us to understand when perience to have a great future. I would like in Japan, a pregnant woman can spend her I would learn English very hard and come experience. It was an opportunity to change Canada — for three months. I attended a we can use a textbook, but sometimes it can to strongly recommend to all students who time with her baby directly after childbirth in back to “our house.” my course. I was willing to work as a nurse private secondary school, where I took ESL be hard to tell them my opinions and under- have never left Japan to go abroad, even if it that hospital. This deepens a bond between Through the valuable experiences of this in my hometown, but I want to work in a for- classes in the morning and arts classes in stand what it is they want to say when we talk is only for a short term, as I have learned very a mother and her baby. time abroad, my dream has become clear. I eign country someday. the afternoon. At that time, it was very easy together. However, while this can make it a important things while I have been living and “Patients never forget a nurse that cares want to learn not only the Japanese science When I was staying with the host fam- to make good Canadian friends because little difficult, it is also good practice. I think studying in Canada. Through meeting many about them,” the saying goes. When I work in of nursing but also American nursing and in- ily, I had been at a loss as to how to make the school had many local students. While one of the reasons might be that we don’t international students who are learning Eng- a hospital as a nurse in the future, I’ll always crease my knowledge. I want to nurse many myself understood. I wish I could have I studied there, I usually hung out with my really know how to describe the meaning of lish in the same school, or students at other keep this in my heart. I think it is best for pa- people around the world who suffer from spoken English more during my stay in Canadian classmates, instead of other inter- words in English because Japanese has bor- ESL schools in the same city, I have realized tients when nurses care about them. Patients diseases and can’t get satisfactory treatment. America. national students. In the ESL class, I was with rowed many words from English. But after that I need to be strict about motivating my- will think, “It was good I choose this hospital When I achieve my dream in the future, I In conclusion, I want to have a good store Japanese students who had already graduat- we borrow a word, we change the meaning self: “Motivation and aim should be high, and was cared for by this nurse.” I aim to be want to thank all the people who engaged in of knowledge about nursing while improving ed from their international junior high school when we use it in Japanese and it is hard to and never lose that.” ✯ the kind of nurse that patients like. this program. ✯ my ability in English. ✯

Serendipity Chance meetings, events and happy coincidences Vol. 3

by Jared Lubarsky Visiting Professor, Faculty of International was time to start sending applications out The movie was the Chushingura. I’m My ignorance of Japan was near-absolute; cided, I had to see for myself, so when the Humanities to other schools. I was just gearing up to no longer sure which version it was: prob- I might have had trouble finding it on a time came to fire off my job applications, I do that – freshening up my C.V., research- ably director Hiroshi Inagaki’s (1962). The map. included a few Japanese schools — and one I was teaching in the United States ing schools to apply to — when one day a Chushingura, of course, is all-pervasive: I sat through the Chushingura that night of them, Hirosaki University, in Aomori Pre- then — it was in 1972 — at Haverford, a friend on the faculty invited me to go see a eight or ten films, bunraku and kabuki in drop-jawed amazement. It was a little fecture, came through with an offer. small Quaker-founded liberal arts college Japanese movie, showing at an art theatre plays, 22 years’ worth of NHK taiga dra- over three hours long; I went back the next “Perfect,” I thought to myself. “Hirosaki’s in the suburbs of Philadelphia. I lived on in Germantown, another suburb about mas, half a dozen modern novels. I didn’t night and saw it again. Who were these a little remote, but it’s only a two-year con- campus, in faculty housing, and that year 40 minutes’ drive away. I’d never seen a know then, when I went to that art theatre people? What made their values, their sense tract. Two years in Japan will be just right.” I was coming to the end of a five-year ap- Japanese movie: “Why not,” I said, and off in Germantown, that this was the epic of the fitness of things, so different? Was Somehow, before I knew it, those two pointment, with no provision for tenure; it I went. narrative of traditional Japanese culture. any of that still alive? This was a place, I de- years had stretched to 32. ✯

KAMOGAWA Mizuta Museum of Art’s exhibit CORNER on epidemics Faculty by JIU Times of Tourism From June 18 to July 13, Josai International University’s Mizuta Museum of Art held an exhibition titled “Don’t Lose to Illness! Drugs & the Community and Epidemics Represented in Ukiyo-e.” Documents and ukiyo-e prints held by the Department of Pharmaceutical Science and by Yasuko Wachi the Naito Museum of Pharmaceutical Sci- Professor, Faculty of Tourism organized by the Kamogawa City Baseball ence and Industry were displayed. Association with Yoshikazu Suzuki as its Kazuo Osada, who studies information Students of the Faculty of Tourism are president. Kazuo Sugimori, a junior in the technology in the Faculty of Media Studies, very active in various community events, Faculty of Tourism, was awarded the Best designed the poster above for the exhibition. bringing their skills and community spirit Fighting Spirit Award. Posters designed by Media Studies students to local community activities in the city of are always very popular. Kamogawa. The Faculty of Tourism Activity Circle is The Mizuta Museum of Art on the first On June 9, the Faculty of Tourism’s dedicated to experiencing various tourism floor of the Library Building on the Togane baseball club the Wild Pig (aka Diamond activities offered by the Kamogawa com- Campus opened in 2001 in commemoration Kings), with President Kazuo Sugimori, Vice munity. This circle includes two interna- of the 10th anniversary of JIU’s founding. President Suguru Onizawa and 16 student tional students from China among a dozen Students with their glass art “masterpieces” and activity circle advisor Prof. Uchiyama. The Mizuta Collection, the museum’s hold- members, was the runner up at the 37th members who experience monthly hands- ings, began as a collection of over 200 paint- All-Kamogawa Citizens’ Baseball Champi- on tourist activities. Such activities includ- sightseeing in May with the Helicopter Air- longing to Iruma Air Base of the Japan Air to create their own “masterpieces” of glass ings with a concentration on ukiyo-e artwork onship Spring Tournament. The event was ed strawberry farming in April, helicopter lift Squadron at the Mineoka Sub Base be- Self-Defense Force, and in June, they tried art at the Suki Glass Art Studio. ✯ gathered by Josai founder Mikio Mizuta. ✯

PAGE: 3 4 Back Story JIU TIMES SUMMER 2013 Journalist encourages studying abroad by Takako Kanamaru Associate Professor, Faculty of Management and Information Sciences

On May 24, Keiko Chino, the author of Jo- sei Kisha, a memoir of her experiences as a woman journalist, gave a lecture organized by the Faculty of Management and Informa- tion Sciences at the Mizuta Memorial Library on the Togane Campus. After graduating from , Chino joined Sankei Shimbun Co., Ltd., and spent the ’80s and ’90s covering stories in Manila, New York and Singapore as a for- eign correspondent. In recognition of her reporting on the Asian economic crisis, she was awarded the Vaughan-Ueda Interna- tional Journalist Prize in 1998. In 2005, she The covers of Oba Minako, Literature of Memory (left) and A Wedding in Amsterdam. became the first female chief editorial writer of a Japanese national newspaper. At first, Chino said, she was unable to Chancellor’s works of poetry, work in her preferred section due to the fact that the Labor Standards Act prohibited women from working late at night. Although literary criticism published she found this situation very frustrating, it prompted her to think about what she could by Paul Schalow known as well as lesser-known works such do under such circumstances and she was Keiko Chino talks about making it as a journalist during a lecture on the Togane Campus. Director, All-English BA Program as Three Crabs, Urashimaso, Formless, Birds driven to pursue something unique. It was at Crying, and Ship Worms. The volume con- this time she began her English studies. She at Josai International University’s beautiful Business Administration of Josai University. media, a true China report and newspaper Chancellor Noriko Mizuta is a prolific lit- cludes with four philosophical conversations advised that studying foreign languages, es- campus, and in so doing to more successfully Those giving the lectures are journalists, advertising. erary scholar and poet, which is remarkable (taidan) between Mizuta and Oba that offer pecially English, is necessary, even for people focus on their chosen fields of study. editorial writers, members of the editorial As many as 300 people attend the lec- given the constant demands on her time. fascinating insights into poetry and literature who don’t like learning languages. Following the lecture, there was an en- board and other Mainichi Newspaper em- tures. Having just published a study on Modern- and reveal their deep mutual understanding Chino encouraged students to go abroad. thusiastic Q&A session with Professor Kenji ployees. Professor Kazunobu Fukushima of the ism and the Development of Postwar Femi- and respect. “While studying abroad, Japanese students Nozawa, Dean of Faculty. Josai University Educational Corporation Faculty of Business Administration, Josai nist Poetry in 2012, she has now released two A Wedding in Amsterdam is a poetic often realize how little they know about their and the Mainichi Newspapers formed this University, said: “Students want to know more publications in Japanese: a study of the journey into a troubled past. The poem’s own history and culture,” she said. “Students Weekly media studies lectures tie-up and have been providing these lec- about the impressions journalists receive Japanese woman writer Minako Oba (1930- narrator appears to be a sort of wandering also discover how cool Japanese culture has by Wu Lingling tures since last year. A total of 28 lectures are through first-hand coverage of news. This 2007) titled Oba Minako, Literature of Mem- Jewish minstrel with mysterious powers to become overseas, and how much more pop- Student, Graduate School of Management, given each year. also helps raise their curiosity.” ory (Heibonsha, 2013) and a book of poetry conjure memories, and embody them, for ular it is than they previously imagined.” Josai University Some of the topics covered have included One student who attended the lectures titled A Wedding in Amsterdam (Shichosha, a group of characters who float in and out Chino also encouraged the students to the situation in the Korean Peninsula, the said: “These are some significant lessons 2013). Both books address in very different of view; seven immigrant sisters, Holocaust take full advantage of the stimulating aca- A series of lectures in media studies are Great East Japan Earthquake and photojour- through which I can study the latest news ways questions of trauma and its impact on survivors, divorced mothers and assorted demic environment and relaxing atmosphere being held on Thursdays at the Faculty of nalism, politics and political power, social stories more deeply.” ✯ the human soul. other lost souls. They gather for the wed- Published on the occasion of the seventh ding from all over the world: Tokyo, Los anniversary of Oba’s death in 2007, Oba Angeles, New York, Africa, China. But the Library holds large collection of Chinese books Minako, Literature of Memory collects into a wedding in Amsterdam is a celebration of single volume many of Mizuta’s best critical life, and in the end the heavy burden of writings about Oba’s literature from the past memory dissipates. The poems are illus- by Ryuu Seki For this reason, the University Board spon- 20 years and adds five new chapters focus- trated by Yoko Mori, who has an uncanny Student, Graduate School of Humanities sored the donation of books that Chinese ing on the recurring use of memory in her ability to enrich the text with her artist’s students would like to read. Looking at the works. In Mizuta’s analysis, for Oba memory vision. On the third floor of Josai International register from the lending record, it is obvious is what lingers, scar-like, in the human con- With these works, Chancellor Mizuta University’s library, there is a Chinese book that many Chinese students have made use sciousness after traumatic experience and shows her continued engagement with the corner. The Chinese book corner was estab- of this resource. enables a person to survive. Mizuta traces world as a scholar and poet of the highest lished at the inception of the university in Today, there are many books by historic this theme through many of Oba’s well- caliber. ✯ 1992. figures such as Mao Zedong and his con- When the university was established the temporaries from modern China. There situation was different at that time. Many of are also books on oriental medicine, for the Chinese students were not good at Japa- instance, on Chinese Buddhist pharma- Dalian University of Technology nese and some of them suffered from home- ceuticals. sickness. Therefore, many Chinese students The total collection numbers around 2,800 wanted to have a taste of home through the books, including 562 novels. The resources gives Chancellor special honor reading of Chinese novels from their home- can be used for research or pleasure for all land. students and faculty. ✯ Continued from Page 1 people’s hopes and expectations, I wish to At the event, Chancellor Mizuta stated: pursue our efforts towards a globalized edu- “As our relationship with Dalian University cation no matter how difficult it may be.” of Technology grows, I am thankful that with Chancellor Mizuta was in Dalian with a Jo- Prof. Sugibayashi receives pharmaceutical science academy awards the help of many people we were able to put sai delegation to meet Lin Anxi, the longtime together a very good program. Party Secretary of the university who is also by JIU Times Prof. Sugibayashi’s speech was titled scientific quality of these journals. He has al- “Takashi Murai visited Dalian many times the President of the Dalian Business Execu- “Evaluation and Regulation of Percutane- ready received this award three times in the and, despite difficulties, he was able to reach tive Academy, which opened in September. Professor Kenji Sugibayashi, Vice-Presi- ous Absorption of Drugs.” Prof. Sugibayashi past, and thus received it for the fourth time a great number of people. I feel that China Last year, Lin supported the opening of Jo- dent of Josai University and Vice-President clarified the mechanism of how topically ap- on this occasion. His paper was titled “Pre- is repaying Josai University for Mr. Murai’s sai’s Dalian Office at the university as well as of Josai International University, received the plied drugs penetrate the skin membrane. He diction of blood concentration of nicotine kindness. the establishment of the Japan-China Joint APSTJ (Academy of Pharmaceutical Science has developed several methods to estimate and lidocain after application of their dermal “Dalian is a very important city for both Ph.D. Program. and Technology, Japan) Award and gave his drug absorption through the skin and by the tapes in human from the in vitro permeation China and Japan. Both grew together and Later, the delegation met with Liu reception speech at the 28th APSTJ annual body as a whole. These research findings are through Yucatan micropig skin.” The paper became good partners. Zhengwan, Party Secretary, and Sun meeting, which was held in Nagoya from expected to facilitate the research and de- was co-authored by Dr. Hiroyuki Takeuchi, “I think I became professor emeritus Yuhua, President of Dalian University of May 23 to 25. velopment of topical drug formulations and Taisho Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., who re- because of Josai’s engagement to nurture Foreign Languages, which also has close The APSTJ is composed of individuals cosmeceuticals. ceived his Ph.D. from Josai University. ✯ talented students. When I think of young ties with Josai. ✯ and organizations involved in contemporary Prof. Sugibayashi (center) receives the At the meeting, Prof. Sugibayashi also re- pharmaceutics, such as pharmacists, re- awards at a meeting in Nagoya. ceived the Outstanding Paper Award. The searchers, technologists, and those in indus- Outstanding Paper Award is conferred by AP- try, academia and governmental agencies. guished award. Each year, only one person STJ upon one or two researchers who have The APSTJ supports progress in pharmaceu- is selected from among researchers who have submitted to its official journals (Journal of Seven goals toward becoming tics, thus playing a vital role in the advance- made significant contributions to pharma- Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Ja- ment of science, technology and culture. The ceutics, pharmaceutical technologies and/ pan, and Journal of Drug Delivery Science a leading university in the world APSTJ Award is the academy’s most distin- or clinical pharmaceutics. and Technology) in order to enhance the “7 J-Vision” 8th Asia Pacific Women’s Studies 1. Expanding the horizons of students’ capacity to serve society Scholarship ceremony 2. Developing human resources with an international mindset, expertise and ex- tensive knowledge of Japanese culture by JIU Times

On May 18, the eighth Asia Pacific Wom- 3. Continually improving the quality of educational programs; collaboration directly en’s Studies Scholarship conferment ceremo- connected to local and international communities ny was held at Josai International University’s Institute for Gender and Women’s Studies. 4. Improving our research capabilities and promotion of innovation The Asia Pacific Women’s Studies Scholar- ship was established to reward outstanding research papers in the field of gender and 5. Enriching the campus environment through internationalization and networking women’s studies among a selection of both domestic and foreign contributions. Miho Tajima is presented the scholarship by Chancellor Mizuta. 6. Establishing a stronger university governance system to support the dynamic Miho Tajima, a graduate student in wom- development of education, research and social contributions to the community en’s studies who focuses on modern women wishes to broaden her field of research to women’s studies researchers. Our university writer Fumiko Enchi’s depiction of trauma, examine works adapted from novels written hopes to nurture scholars who promote gen- won the scholarship this year. Her research by modern women writers. der equality and, amid globalization, work 7. Strengthening the impact of our communication capabilities and social presence work was carried out at the University of Through this scholarship, Josai Interna- toward a better understanding and accep- California, Berkeley. From now on, Tajima tional University seeks to promote young tance of foreign cultures. ✯

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