The Power of Global Education in Building Peace — Keynote Speech by Professor Miki Sugimura, President of Sophia University (26/09/2025)
(Reported by Koki IMON) At the 2025 Council Meeting of the Kyoto Inter…
Author: ACUNS Tokyo Liaison Office
Kaede Yanagisawa, former JICA Vice President and Ambassador to Malawi, now Director of the Africa Society of Japan, pointed out that while the United States has long regarded the acceptance of diverse international students as a strategic investment to spread its values and strengthen its national security, Japan’s “300,000 International Students Plan” has been driven largely by financial motives. She noted the lack of a well-designed framework for multicultural exchange and the limited opportunities for interaction between international and Japanese students. Please click here for full remarks. (Reporter: IMON Koki, 26/9/2025)
Kaede Yanagisawa, former JICA Vice President and Ambassador to Malawi,…
Executive Director Hiroki Nakayama Reflects on KPC’s Achievements and Future Plans — Remarks at the Kyoto International Peacebuilding Center Council Meeting (26/09/2025)
At the 2025 Council Meeting of the Kyoto International Peacebuilding C…
“Building Japan’s Comparative Advantage in Education and Culture” – Councilor Tsuneo Nishida Discusses ‘Transnational Knowledge’ and National Strength(26/09/2025)
At the Council Meeting of the Kyoto International Peacebuilding Center…
“Is It Possible to Build a Platform of Knowledge Beyond the State?” – Councilor Yuji Suzuki Highlights Challenges of Globalization and Educational Inequality(26/09/2025)
At the Council Meeting of the Kyoto International Peacebuilding Center…
Former Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi Addresses Global Divisions and Japan’s Role — Remarks at the Kyoto International Peacebuilding Center Council Meeting (26/09/2025)
At the 2025 Council Meeting of the Kyoto International Peacebuilding C…
Chairman Toyohiro Tokuyama emphasized the significance of holding the council meeting at Kyoto University of the Arts and introduced the institution’s guiding principle of “building peace through the power of art.” He stated that while wars and global challenges persist worldwide, the university is dedicated to nurturing talent as an institution that “aspires to peace,” asserting that cultivating individuals equipped with imagination and initiative is the path to peace. He expressed his determination to continue strengthening the Kyoto International Peacebuilding Center and addressing international peace challenges. (Reporter: Koki Imon 26/9/25)
Full Text of Chairman Yutaka Tokuyama’s Opening Remarks I…
Councilor Tadamichi Yamamoto on Cultural Heritage Protection and the Meaning of “Transcending Knowledge” (26/09/2025)
At the Council Meeting of the Kyoto International Peacebuilding Center…
International Day of Peace Bell-Ringing Ceremony — Former Senator Motoko Mizuno: “End Conflict through Law and Courts—From Space, There Are No Borders” (21/09/2025)
On September 21, 2025, the “International Day of Peace Bell-Ringing Ce…
International Day of Peace Bell-Ringing Ceremony — Senator Ayaka Shiomura: “From the Diet Toward Lasting Peace—A Pledge as a Second-Generation Hibakusha” (21/09/2025)
On September 21, 2025, the “International Day of Peace Bell-Ringing Ce…