07/09/2026 / Last updated : 07/09/2026 Kitazato What's New

The 10th Japan-U.S. Digital Innovation Hub & Advanced Technology Workshop:The 10th workshop will be held at Purdue University in Indiana, U.S., from September 7 to 9.

The theme of this meeting is “Artificial Intelligence Convergence.”AI Convergence is not merely about connecting individual technologies such as AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, manufacturing, and space technology.As these technologies converge around AI as the central axis, the relationships between universities, industry, government, talent, and investment are being reconfigured, and the innovation system itself is beginning […]

25/05/2026 / Last updated : 25/05/2026 Kitazato What's New

76th MUMEI-JUKU(24/2/2026)

I believe that President Koike, or rather Rapidus, is at the forefront of Japan’s semiconductor industry.Although the US is tightening its technological restrictions on China, the progress of China’s semiconductor industry has not ceased. This situation has been highlighted in reports by the Nikkei and in US investigations into China. The reasons cited to date […]

05/03/2026 / Last updated : 05/03/2026 Kitazato What's New

75th MUMEI-JUKU (10/12/2025)

Theme: Open Source AI Guest Speaker: Jim Zemlin, Executive Director, The Linux Foundation [Opening Remarks by Workshop Host Takeda]Jim Zemlin is a leader guiding the global open-source movement. However, the Linux Foundation is not merely an organization supporting Linux; it coordinates numerous projects underpinning the very foundations of the world’s digital infrastructure, including cloud computing, […]

01/01/2026 / Last updated : 29/01/2026 Kitazato What's New

74th MUMEI-JUKU(15/10/2025)

Theme: Generative Science Pioneered by AI Guest Speaker: Dr. KOJI HASHIMOTO (Graduate School of Science, Division of Physics and Astronomy Professor,Activity Database on Education and Research, Kyoto University) <Opening Remarks by Dr. Takeda>Professor Hashimoto is a professor at Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Science and a direct successor to the research tradition of Dr. Hideki […]

20/12/2024 / Last updated : 23/03/2025 Kitazato What's New

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 […]

12/12/2024 / Last updated : 05/03/2025 Kitazato What's New

The 8th Japan-U.S. Digital Innovation & Advanced Technology Workshop at Ohio State University

A two-day workshop on “U.S.-Japan Digital Innovation and Cutting-Edge Technology” was held at Ohio State University on September 11, 2024. A total of 194 participants from 16 universities, 22 companies, and 9 government agencies from both countries attended (including a reception on the 10th).https://erik.osu.edu/us-japan-workshopKeynote speeches were given in the fields of semiconductor technology, quantum information […]

21/08/2024 / Last updated : 21/08/2024 Kitazato What's New

Takeda’s June Business Trip to the U.S. – Columbus Ohio and Washington DC

On June 6-7, he visited Ohio State University to meet with professors from Ohio State University and the University of Tsukuba Japan Program Committee to discuss the 8th U.S.-Japan Digital Innovation and Advanced Technology Workshop scheduled to be held at Ohio State University on September 11-12, 2024. The meeting confirmed the significance and purpose of […]