NOTICE TO READERS The Hosei Herald is a publication produced by a group of selected students of Hosei University as part of the university’s Global Human Resources Development programs. No. 4 Sunday, April 1, 2018 FREE Clockwise from left: Hosei University finished sixth overall in the Hakone Ekiden on Jan. 3 (story on page 4); A huge Hosei emblem is hung in the five-story atrium at the entrance of the Sotobori Building on the Ichigaya Campus; Students major Left: International and Japanese in aviation technology receive flight training (story students are able to interact with each on page 3); Students speak English at the other (stories on page 2). Above: G-Lounge on the Tama Campus (stories on page students have lunch at the Tsudoi 2); Located in the Musashino area, the well- cafeteria on the Ichigaya Campus equipped Koganei Campus focuses on science and (story on page 4). Top: The Tama technology; The volunteer students of the Campus boasts spacious grounds and Extracurricular Learning Program project (Kyopro) lush greenery in the Tama area. run a booth during the Hosei Festival on the RISA FUKUI, MOMOKA TAKAHASHI, DAICHI Ichigaya Campus in November (story on page 3). SHIRAISHI PHOTOS SPOrts HOsei SHIMBUNKai, RISA FUKUI, HOsei UNIVersitY, YUKI MORISHITA, MOMOKA TAKAHASHI PHOTOS New agreement expected to greatly benefit university STAFF WRITERS obtain a wide range of knowledge. their desire to gain a wide range of from various countries to sending Jap- accept international students without Many students want to take classes in experience and knowledge. anese students abroad. Moreover, there Japanese language abilities and offer In the era of globalization, declining other faculties. To address such In Europe, based on its tradition of is a limit of capacity for a single uni- classes in English. birthrate and aging society, Hosei Uni- demand, each university should student mobility, the Erasmus Program versity to establish more overseas bases Another issue lies on the delivery of versity has taken a further step in coop- improve its internal student mobility (European Community Action Scheme and have active collaboration in many care for international students. While eration with Meiji University and Kan- first. That is to arrange the system of for the Mobility of University Students) countries. The three universities’ part- there is financial support to some sai University to tackle the challenges learning in other faculties. At Hosei for was launched in the 1980s and has nership agreement will be an effective extent, methods and techniques of they face in common. now, only those who get high grades been successful in allowing students to breakthrough to cope with globaliza- mental care in other languages are yet The three universities concluded a can take classes and get credits. Of live and study in many places in tion by sharing the resources and to be developed. International students partnership agreement on Sept. 25. course, if students are free to study at Europe. expertise among them. from various countries may face diffi- This is the first official partnership whichever faculties as they like, there “In the future, we need to expand Tanaka insists that Japan has been culties in Japan and their supporters among Japanese universities, which is is no meaning in choosing their major student mobility worldwide,” Tanaka the leading country in terms of educa- need a common language to under- different from the existing terms given when they enter university. said. tion in Asia. stand their challenges. Thus Tanaka by media such as MARCH (Meiji, “So, mobility among partner univer- “Now, the population in Asia is emphasizes the importance of develop- H I Aoyama Gakuin, Rikkyo, Chuo and sities could be a good solution,” Tanaka Hosei’s brand N growing so fast and Japanese universi- ing communication methods in English A Hosei universities) or Tokyo Big Six said. “The second reason is to reconfirm NO ties are responsible to offer Asian stu- between non-native English speakers. Baseball League. At first glance, the For example, Hosei students will be Hosei’s brand,” Tanaka said. KOB dents opportunities to study,” Tanaka Tanaka also warns of Japanese stu- three universities seem to be rivals. able to study at Kansai University These three universities share their says. dents’ unfamiliarity about their own A Y However, they share the spirit of foun- through this partnership. spiritual legacies of the schools’ foun- AS India is one of the target countries culture. Tanaka stresses that “global- dation in the 1880s, the era of Japan’s “If there had been such a system in dation, which are deeply inspired by H for Tanaka. She pointed out that Japan ization does not exist without diver- I modernization. my student days, I would have wanted French legal scholar Gustave Emile PHO had a deep relationship with India dur- sity” and “the first step you can take The 19th President of Hosei Univer- to live and study in Kansai area,” said Boissonade of the University of Paris, T ing the Edo Period, since Japan used to for diversity is to know your own cul- sity Yuko Tanaka provided the three Tanaka, who is specialized in Japanese who was invited to Japan by the Japa- O trade with the Dutch East India Com- ture as well as others.” Not only for- main reasons behind the decision dur- literature and culture of the Edo Period nese government as its legal advisor in President Yuko Tanaka pany. She believes that the relationship eign students, but also Japanese stu- ing an interview with The Hosei Herald. (1603-1868). 1873 and became one of the founders with India will contribute to further dents should study their own cultures For the exchange students who study of modern Japan’s legal system. competed against one another. How- development in the field of academic and traditions before they start work- Mobility abroad, Hosei University has already “Although the three school philoso- ever, it is essential for the universities research. ing in a global field. The first benefit of the partnership is started a system to accept credits phies are similar, each university to clarify their individualities. According to Tanaka, one of the rea- to enhance student mobility among the obtained at overseas partner universi- express it differently,” Tanaka “Concluding the partnership agree- sons why the numbers of exchange stu- New Hosei students three universities. ties. The system that allows compati- explained. Both Hosei University and ment will allow the three universities dents from India remains small is that From the 2018 academic year, Hosei For sure, students settle on a major bility of credits may encourage more Meiji University use the word “jiyu” in to clarify their brands, as they will be they tend to head to Europe, especially University will have 100-minute to study, but today they are expected to students to study abroad and respond to their fundamental principles, for able to look at one another like a mir- to the U.K. to study. So do the students classes. instance. However, Hosei University ror to identify each brand,” Tanaka of African countries. “It does not simply mean that the says “jiyu to shimpo,” meaning “free- said. “There is a little more possibility to existing 90-minute lecture style will dom and progress” traditionally, and In concrete terms, the three universi- invite more African students to Japan, become just 10 minutes longer,” now “jiyu wo ikinuku jissenchi,” mean- ties are planning to hold Boissonade- because technical cooperation on the Tanaka said. The classes should con- ing “practical wisdom for freedom” in related events in 2018, marking the governmental level is quite successful,” tain more active learning such as pre- English, while Meiji University says 150th anniversary of the Meiji Restora- Tanaka said. “If the situations stabilize sentations and discussions. “kenri jiyu,” meaning “rights and lib- tion, a historical event of Japan in 1868 in Iraq, Iran or Afghanistan, students “The aim of studying at university is erty” in English. Tanaka stated that that toppled the Tokugawa shogunate from these countries will be welcome, not just to belong to the school, but to such slight difference reflects the his- and propelled the country into the mod- too,” she said. Deepening the relation- develop their capabilities,” Tanaka tory and atmosphere of the two univer- ern era. ships with various countries at the uni- said. “So I hope new students will best sities and makes each one unique. “It will be a great opportunity to versity level is another purpose of make use of the university and create The founders of the three private rethink the contemporary significance accepting exchange students. new studying methods in collaboration universities were all pupils of Boisson- of what Boissonade left during the time with their professors.” ade. Throughout their history, the uni- of the Freedom and People’s Rights Challenges for globalization As university reform is going on RISA F RISA versities have been against nationalism Movement, a Japanese social and politi- Hosei University has been building nationwide, Hosei University is enter- and authoritarianism, and shared the cal movement for democracy in the up a good reputation as one of the “Top ing a new phase. Now is the time for UKU philosophy based on the principles of 1880s and what his pupils tried to actu- Global Universities.” However, there students to actively take part in the citizenship and secular society, respect- alize,” Tanaka said. are many challenges to promote Hosei efforts to make the university a better I I PHO ing individuals, freedom and human University to become more globalized, place to study. T rights to build a peaceful society based Globalization according to Tanaka. O on a fair legal system.