Category: Newsletter

FUTI Spring Campaign

FUTI has grown steadily over the years and continues to contribute to the globalization of UTokyo. Since its inception in 2007 FUTI has cumulatively supported more than 245 UTokyo students to study in the US and US students to undertake internships or studies at UTokyo, providing them with invaluable experiences. These students include recipients of the…
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The Status of 2023 Scholarships 

For academic year 2023-2024, FUTI has provided scholarships for short-term study abroad programs between The University of Tokyo and universities in the US, and mid- to long-term scholarships supporting primarily UTokyo students to study at universities in the US for one semester or more.  Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, about ten students were selected from…
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FUTI Scholarship Recipient, Ayu Yoneda, Selected as an Astronaut Candidate by JAXA

On February 28, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced the selection of two astronaut candidates, Makoto Suwa, 46, a disaster prevention specialist at the World Bank, and Ayu Yoneda, 28, a surgeon at the Japanese Red Cross Medical Center. The two candidates were selected out of 4,127 applicants after a series of exams and…
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UTokyo Vice-President Atsushi Tsuda Gives Talk Titled “University of Tokyo and Athletics: How Can Sports ‘Improve’ the Entire University?”

On January 27, 2023, Prof. Atsushi Tsuda, Executive Director and Vice-President of the University of Tokyo gave a talk titled, “University of Tokyo and Athletics: How Can Sports ‘improve’ the entire University?”. The event was co-sponsored by Satsuki-kai America and Friends of UTokyo. A total of 30 participants from the U.S. and Japan attended the…
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Launch of Quantum Partnership between UTokyo-UChicago-IBM, and UTokyo-UChicago-Google

UTokyo has agreed to two partnerships for the development of quantum technology research with UChicago & IBM, and UChicago & Google. The signing ceremony was held in Hiroshima, Japan, on May 21, on the occasion G7 Summit, in the presence of President Teruo Fujii of UTokyo, President Paul Alivisatos of UChicago, Dr. Krishna, Chairman and…
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Tech for Peace Symposium 2023 Held

The Tech for Peace Symposium 2023 was held on March 26, 2023, at the NY Office of the University of Tokyo. The symposium aimed to discuss technology-enabled peacebuilding and brought together participants from various fields, including domestic and international experts, academics, non-governmental organizations, and businesses. The program included keynote speeches, panel discussions, high school student…
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New Appointments to the FUTI Advisory Committee

At the Board meeting held on April 17, 2023, the following officers were appointed: Member of Advisory Committee: Eri FurusawaMember of Advisory Committee: Yuki Haba For more information on the officers, please visit our website’s About Us page.

Mr. Masatoshi Ito, Honorary Chairman of Seven and i Holdings, Passes Away

A major supporter and long-time benefactor of FUTI, the honorary chairman of Seven & i Holdings, Mr. Masatoshi Ito, has passed away of old age on March 10, 2023 at the age of 98, just a month short of his 99th birthday. As the founding director of the Ito Foundation U.S.A., he generously donated every…
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Dr. Chihiro Kanagawa, Important Supporter and Benefactor of FUTI, Passes Away

Photo credit: Asia Nikkei On January 1, 2023, shockwaves spread through FUTI as well as the industrial communities in Japan, as the renowned executive, Dr. Chihiro Kanagawa, the Chairman of the Board of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., passed away at the age of almost 97. In 1992, the Emperor of Japan honored him with the…
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A Great Star has Fallen: Mourning the Loss of Former President Hisashi Kobayashi

Prof. Hisashi Kobayashi, former President of Friends of UTokyo, Inc. (FUTI), has passed away on March 9, 2023 (JST) at the age of 84. The death of such a significant figure came as a surprise. As he was dean emeritus of Princeton University’s School of Engineering, flags were flown at half-staff for a week at…
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