November 13-15: In commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Senator Howard H. Baker
A ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of late Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr. (U.S. Ambassador to Japan) was held at the Baker School at the University of Tennessee, Senator Baker’s alma mater. I was affiliated with University of Tennessee from 1990 to 1992 as Special Assistant to the President (initially to President […]
Launch of the Japan-U.S. Digital Hub
The Abe Administration’s Attempt to Revive Japan-U.S. Intellectual Exchange The origins of the U.S.-Japan Digital Hub lie here. On the afternoon of April 30, 2013, the “Science and Technology to Promote Economic Growth: U.S.-Japan Public-Private Forum” (hereinafter referred to as the Public Forum) was held at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP) in Washington, […]
“9th Japan-U.S. Digital Innovation Hub Workshop” on July 20
At the 9th Japan-U.S. Digital Innovation Hub Workshop held at Sophia University on July 20, more than 100 participants engaged in lively discussions throughout the day. Fifteen university executives from seven U.S. institutions, including Ohio State University (OSU), the University of Maryland (UMD), Arizona State University (ASU), and Johns Hopkins University (JHU), participated. Given the […]
Contemporary University Studies
University-Society RelationsUnder the Trump Administration 2.0, the conflict with Harvard University and other Ivy League schools has become even more pronounced. At Harvard and Columbia University, anti-Israel speech, anti-Semitism, and anti-movements that could be perceived as Israeli, have intensified in the wake of the fall 2023 Middle East conflict (Israeli invasion of Gaza), causing serious division […]
73rd MUMEI-JUKU(10/7/2025)
Theme: The Future of Manufacturing Pioneered by AM Guest Speaker: Dr. ATSUHI MAEKAWA (Visiting Professor, Osaka University) ＜About AM＞As you know, AM (additive manufacturing) is a technology that was originally called 3D printing. Currently, it has developed beyond prototyping and simple applications to become an industrial technology that will support prosperity in the next era. […]
Business trip to the U.S. (March 30-April 4)
Washington, D.C.: I exchanged views with U.S. officials and acquaintances regarding Japan’s response under the Trump administration and cooperation between Japan and the United States Visit to Ohio State University: Discussions for the 9th U.S.-Japan Digital Innovation Hub to be held in the summer of 2025Discussions on how to promote US-Japan industry-government-academia collaboration
72nd MUMEI-JUKU(18/3/2025)
Theme: From Data Infrastructure to Knowledge Base Guest Speaker: Dr. KUROHASHI Sadao (Director General, National Institute of Informatics) Dr. Sadao Kurohashi, Director of the National Institute of Informatics and a leading researcher in natural language processing, will present the topic. His research may seem esoteric at first glance, but the results are bearing fruit as […]
71st MUMEI-JUKU(19/12/2024)
Theme: NTT DATA’s Global Strategy Guest Speaker: Mr. Yutaka Sasaki (Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, NTT DATA) ◆Opening Remarks by Dr. Takeda◆ This will be the 71st meeting. I have decided to take this opportunity to invite also young college students to participate as audience members. For the future of Japan, I would […]