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Tokyo Symposium
Unleash your Potential in Japan
On Friday, September 1, 2023, Keio University will hold the Experience Japan Exhibition 2023 & Tokyo Symposium: Unleash your Potential in Japan at Mita Campus, Tokyo, as part of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s (MEXT) Top Global University Project in which Keio University was selected.
The symposium will feature a keynote speech by Dr. Shinichi Kitaoka, Emeritus Professor at the University of Tokyo, who has dedicated his efforts over many years to fostering the future leaders of developing countries and strengthening their relations with Japan through initiatives that support the studies of international students at Japanese graduate schools. The event will also feature presentations by former international students who have established their careers in Japan.
In addition, a panel of university representatives will discuss the present status and challenges that Japanese universities are facing in terms of globalization, the accomplishments made thus far, and their future prospects in light of global trends in overseas education and the Japanese government’s international student policy which are affected by uncertainties resulting from the current geopolitical situation and the effects of climate change.
Then, what is the significance of studying in Japan for international students? In what ways are Japanese universities able to contribute to Japanese society and the international community through this symposium, we hope to provide an opportunity to everyone, along with those aspiring to study abroad in Japan, to reconsider the significance and purpose of global education in Japan.
Program
Mr. Yosuke Kobayashi, Director, International Affairs Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan

Dr. Shinichi Kitaoka, Emeritus Professor, The University of Tokyo
Moderator:
Prof. Motohiro Tsuchiya, Vice-President, Keio University

"Career Prospects for Former International Students" Speakers:
Mr. Piotr Kroujkov, Business Design Manager, Accenture Japan
Dr. Md Shamim Sarker, JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow, The University of Tokyo
Moderator:
Prof. Norihisa Miki, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University

"Globalization of Higher Education in Japan: Past, Present, and Future" Speakers:
Prof. Takeshi Hirose, Top Global University (SHARE) Office, Kyushu University
Prof. Mayumi Ishikawa, Center for Global Initiatives, Osaka University
Moderator:
Prof. Hisayo Ogushi, Dean of the International Center, Keio University

What is the EJE?
The Experience Japan Exhibition is a Study Abroad Fair that introduces academic programs and scholarship opportunities to students who are interested in studying in Japan. First held in London in 2011, it has become an annual event bringing many people in the UK and beyond one step closer to realizing their dream of living and studying in Japan.
For the previous two years, due to COVID-19, the fair shifted to an online format, attracting over 3000 participants in total. Now that the borders are open and Japan is ready to welcome international students from all over the world, the Experience Japan Exhibition will take place in 2 different formats. There will be a portal website full of everything you need to know about studying abroad in Japan, and we will hold an in-person symposium at Keio University in Tokyo. For this event, 26 universities from across Japan will present a diverse range of opportunities from English-based academic degrees to short-term programs. For those who are looking for non-traditional study abroad alternatives, the exhibition also provides information from grant organizations that offer programs for research and work experience.
If you want an extraordinary experience in an incomparable setting, Japan is the country for you. Find out more at the Experience Japan Exhibition.
The opportunity of a lifetime awaits!
Why Study in Japan?
World-class universities, cutting-edge research and an unrivalled cultural experience, all in an incomparable setting. Here are our top 5 reasons to choose Japan.
*Exchange rates are as of June 30, 2023.