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The 5th Japan-India Universities Forum

28 November 2026 (Saturday) 11:00–18:15*
29 November 2026 (Sunday) 9:00–13:15*
*India Standard Time

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Promoting International Talent Circulation by Inviting Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Researchers from India

“LOTUS-ASPIRE” + “LOTUS Basic”

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The 5th Japan–India Universities Forum
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The 5th Japan–India Universities Forum
November 28–29, 2026
Japan-Africa Universities Exchange Meeting 2026
ARCHIVE
Japan-Africa Universities Exchange Meeting 2026
October 3, 2026
9th Japan Sakura Science Club Alumni (SSC) Meeting
ARCHIVE
9th Japan Sakura Science Club Alumni (SSC) Meeting
September 12, 2026
The 3rd JAPAN-ASEAN Universities Exchange Meeting
ARCHIVE
The 3rd JAPAN-ASEAN Universities Exchange Meeting
August 22, 2026
5th Vietnam Sakura Science Club Alumni (SSCV) Meeting
ARCHIVE
5th Vietnam Sakura Science Club Alumni (SSCV) Meeting
June 14, 2026
5th Sakura Science Club Thailand (SSCT) Alumni Meeting
ARCHIVE
5th Sakura Science Club Thailand (SSCT) Alumni Meeting
February 21, 2026
6th Indonesia Sakura Science Club Alumni (ISSCA) Meeting
ARCHIVE
6th Indonesia Sakura Science Club Alumni (ISSCA) Meeting
December 13, 2025
4th Taiwan Sakura Science Club Alumni (TSSCA) Meeting
ARCHIVE
4th Taiwan Sakura Science Club Alumni (TSSCA) Meeting
November 15, 2025
5th Malaysia Sakura Science Club Alumni Association (MASSA) Meeting
ARCHIVE
5th Malaysia Sakura Science Club Alumni Association (MASSA) Meeting
November 1, 2025
7th Indian Sakura Science Club Alumni (ISSCA) Meeting
ARCHIVE
7th Indian Sakura Science Club Alumni (ISSCA) Meeting
October 12, 2025
 
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PICK UP Reports on the Sakura Science Exchange Program.

Keio University
vol.5
FY2026 : Course AHokkaido University "Experiencing sustainable technologies in agriculture and health science research"

The Sakura Science Program (SSP) was conducted at Hokkaido University from September 6 to September 12, 2026. A total of eight participants, including two faculty members and six students from three Indian institutions participated in the program. The program aimed to provide the participants with opportunities to experience advanced research activities at Hokkaido University, interact with researchers and faculty members, and develop academic connections that may contribute to future research collaboration, student exchange, and institutional partnerships.
Keio University
vol.1
FY2026 : Course BKeio University "Chemical Research for Creating Unexplored Molecules and Developing Global Leaders"

This program is an initiative conducted between Keio University and National Tsing Hua University, located in Hsinchu City—a key high-tech industry hub in Taiwan. Targeting graduate students in chemistry, the program aims to promote international exchange through joint research and to establish a human network that will contribute to the future global society. The visiting students began their research activities in host laboratories aligned with their specialties, with each student assigned a dedicated Keio graduate student tutor.
Konan University
vol.39
FY2025 : Course BKonan University "Establishing a Platform for Computational Chemistry Research Aimed at Developing Compounds to Prevent Cancer and Aging"

From February 24 to March 10, 2026, we invited two doctoral students from the University of Calcutta and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University in India. In India, research on plant-derived natural compounds, such as spices, is actively underway, and in recent years, numerous examples have been reported in which these compounds bind to the quadruplex structure — a unique structure of nucleic acids — and exhibit pharmacological activity. We promoted joint research aimed at mastering the fundamentals of physicochemical analysis of nucleic acids.　
Osaka Prefectural Senri Senior High School
vol.38
FY2025 : Course AOsaka Prefectural Senri Senior High School "Solving Future Challenges with Semiconductors and Quantum Technology"

We hosted students and faculty from the National Experimental High School at Central Taiwan Science Park and implemented a program as the final phase to deepen the results of collaborative research. This follows a visit to Taiwan by Senri students last December and online joint research conducted since October. On the fourth day, the participants facilitated a discussion on “How AI Will Change Future Careers” with graduate students from The University of Osaka and Kobe University. This session emphasized the importance of using English as a tool for logical scientific communication.
Hokkaido University
vol.37
FY2025 : Course CHokkaido University "Microscopic observation of nanomaterials for green energy utilizationh"

From February 16 to 25, 2026, we invited Senior Lecturer Nurul Asikin Mijan and seven other faculty members from the National University of Malaysia (UKM). With the aim of improving microscopic observation techniques ranging from the micrometer to the nanometer scale, participants received hands-on training in the operation of three types of electron microscopes (SEM, STEM, and TEM) and a scanning tunneling microscope (STM). They gained invaluable experience and were inspired by the collaborative approach where researchers and operators discussed and refined measurements together.
The University of Osaka
vol.36
FY2025 : Course AThe University of Osaka "Exchange Program for fostering innovation based on Science Research"

We hosted a short-term exchange program from January 26 to 31, 2026, inviting students and faculty members from Universiti Sains Malaysia, and the University of North Bengal in India. Under the program concept “fostering innovation based on science research”, we provided participants with an opportunity to experience the research environment, research facilities, and actual practices of academic exchange in Japan. The program will lead to further development in student exchanges and collaborative research in the future.
The University of Osaka
vol.35
FY2025 : Course AThe University of Osaka "Exchange Program for fostering innovation based on Science Research"

We hosted a short-term exchange program from January 18 to 24, 2026, inviting students from National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) and National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU), Taiwan. During part of the program, students and faculty members from Kasetsart University, Thailand, who were visiting Japan at the same time, partially participated in the program, which created a valuable opportunity for international exchange among participants from multiple countries.
Mie University
vol.34
FY2025 : Course AMie University "Science Opens the Door to International Exchange—A Pathway to Studying Abroad Through Science Education Training and Student Exchange—"

This annual program invites students and faculty from Ho Chi Minh City University of Education to Mie University to learn about science education in Japan. The tenth program, held from February 12 to 18, 2026, welcomed seven undergraduate students and one faculty member, providing valuable experiences for their future careers as science teachers. Through this program, the participants obtained valuable insights applicable to their future teaching careers.
University of Fukui
vol.33
FY2025 : Course AUniversity of Fukui "Technologies to Unlock the Potential of Bioresources from the Perspective of Materials Science"

We provided a hands-on training experience for students from Asia and the ASEAN region, combining lectures, practical sessions, and research exchange. A key feature of this program is its approach to bioresources not merely as subjects of research, but as “materials,” offering an integrated learning experience that spans their exploration, handling, design, and application. The lectures covered interdisciplinary topics across materials science, biotechnology, and information science. During the Research Exchange Sessions, participants gained advice from diverse perspectives and discovered new insights.
Yokohama City University
vol.32
FY2025 : Course AYokohama City University "Learning Environmental and Urban Policies and Urban Waterfront Regeneration in Port Cities"

From March 1 to 8, 2026, one professor and seven students from the National University of Kaohsiung (NUK), Taiwan participated in the program, which combined lectures, site visits, and walking tours in Yokohama, Tokyo, and Kamakura. This program was designed in connection with a workshop held at NUK in September of the previous year. Through comparative perspectives between Yokohama and Kaohsiung, participants deepened their understanding of urban sustainability challenges in port cities.
 
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