On October 3rd, Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, former Special Representative o…
Mr. Yasushi Akashi delivers remarks at the 2025 Kyoto Peacebuilding Center Council Meeting – Emphasizing the importance of peacebuilding amid growing global turmoil (26/09/2025)
The 2025 Annual Council Meeting of the Kyoto Peacebuilding Center (KPC…
Kyoto Peacebuilding Center of Kyoto University of Arts Holds 2025 Advisory Board Meeting. (26/09/2025)
Kyoto Peacebuilding Center of Kyoto University of the Arts held its 20…
Executive Officer Masahide Norikuni Discusses the Philosophy and Future Outlook of the Kyoto International Peacebuilding Center — Remarks at the Kyoto International Peacebuilding Center Council Meeting (26/09/2025)
At the 2025 Council Meeting of the Kyoto International Peacebuilding C…
“The Essence of Art Is to Restore Humanity” – Councilor Hiroto Ōnogi Outlines the Mission of Kyoto University of the Arts (26/09/2025)
At the Council Meeting of the Kyoto International Peacebuilding Center…
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…
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.（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…
International Day of Peace Bell-Ringing Ceremony — Governor Yuriko Koike: “Cooperation, Not Division—From Tokyo Toward a Sustainable Future” (21/09/2025)
On September 21, 2025, the “International Day of Peace Bell-Ringing Ce…
International Day of Peace Bell-Ringing Ceremony — Sukehiro Hasegawa: “From Prayers to Action—Bold Vision at the UN’s 80th Year” (21/09/2025)
On September 21, 2025, the “International Day of Peace Bell-Ringing Ce…
International Day of Peace Bell-Ringing Ceremony Held at Gokoku-ji, Marking the UN’s 80th Anniversary (21/09/2025)
On September 21, 2025, the “International Day of Peace Bell-Ringing Ce…
PM Ishiba held a Japan-Timor-Leste Summit Meeting with President Jose Ramos-Horta on August 22, 2025 (14/9/2025)
Upon arrival in Tokyo on August 22, 2025, President Ramos-Horta of Eas…
President José Ramos-Horta visited Japan and celebrated the National Independence Day at Expo 2025 and Reception at Hotel Ohtani Osaka. (28/8/25)
President José Ramos-Horta met with Mr. Yasushi AKAKI in Tokyo and cel…