2019 (Journal)

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)

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Kaede Yanagisawa, former JICA Vice President and Ambassador to Malawi,…

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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)

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Full Text of Chairman Yutaka Tokuyama’s Opening Remarks   I…

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