Core-to-Core Program
List of Adopted Projects
List of FY2023 Projects
(Apr. 2023 - Mar. 2026)
1. Establishment of Research Platform for the Land and Maritime Silk Roads by Interdisciplinary Fusion Researches and Cultural Resource Studies
Kanazawa University
ADACHI Takuro, Professor
Kanazawa University
ADACHI Takuro, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Bahrain | Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiqities |
| Egypt | Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Egypt |
| Iran | National Museum of Iran |
| Kyrgyz | Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University |
| Uzbekistan | Ministry of Tourism & Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Uzbekistan |
| Vietnam | Ha Noi National University |
2. Formation of a network base that traverses between climate change science and adaptation spots
Kagawa University
TERAO Toru, Professor
Kagawa University
TERAO Toru, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | University of Dhaka |
| India | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati |
| Nepal | Tribhuvan University |
3. Asian Research Network for Terahertz Molecular Science
Kobe University
TOMINAGA Keisuke, Professor
Kobe University
TOMINAGA Keisuke, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| India | Indian institute of Technology, Kanpur |
| Philippines | University of the Philippines Los Banos |
| Taiwan | National Taiwan University |
4. Research of Electrical Impedance Tomography and establishment of human resource development basement
Chiba University
TAKEI Masahiro, Professor
Chiba University
TAKEI Masahiro, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Gadjah Mada University |
| Kenya | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology |
| Nepal | Tribhuvan University |
| Vietnam | Vietnam National Universities in Ho Chi Minh City |
5. Establishment of research network for agricultural biomedical research by the fusion of natural product chemistry and medical information engineering
Kyoto Institute of Technology
FUKUZAWA Masayuki, Associate Professor
Kyoto Institute of Technology
FUKUZAWA Masayuki, Associate Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Cambodia | Royal University of Phnom Penh |
| Thailand | Chiang Mai University |
| Vietnam | University of Science, VNU-HCM |
6. Research/Educational Core for Sustainable One-Health Concept Mineral Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University
NAKAYAMA Shouta, Associate Professor
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University
NAKAYAMA Shouta, Associate Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Botswana | Univesity of Botswana |
| Namibia | University of Namibia |
| Zambia | The University of Zambia |
| Zimbabwe | University of Zimbabwe |
7. Founding of mNGS Diagnostic network in Southeast Asia
International Institute for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University
YAMAGISHI Junya, Professor
International Institute for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University
YAMAGISHI Junya, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Evercare Hospital Dhaka |
| Thailand | National Institute of Health Thailand |
| Vietnam | National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology |
8. Establishment of South-South and Triangular Cooperation Core for Elimination of Asian Zoonotic Schistosomiasis
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
KAWAZU Shinichiro, Professor
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
KAWAZU Shinichiro, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) |
| Cambodia | National Center for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control (CNM) |
| Laos | Lao Tropical and Public Health Institute (Lao TPHI) |
| Philippines | University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) |
List of FY2022 Projects
(Apr. 2022 - Mar. 2025)
1. Building Proactive Resilience in Asian Developing Countries Making Good Use of Social Capital
Senshu University
KANAI Masayuki, Professor
Senshu University
KANAI Masayuki, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Thailand | Chulalongkorn University |
| Indonesia | University of Indonesia |
| Philippines | Ateneo de Manila University |
| Vietnam | Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences |
| Mongolia | Independent Research Institute of Mongolia (IRIM) |
2. The Formation of A Cooperative Network for Bottom-up Approach in Rural Community Development of Lao PDR
University of the Ryukyus
SUZUKI Noriyuki, Professor
University of the Ryukyus
SUZUKI Noriyuki, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Laos | The National University of Laos |
| Thailand | Khon Kean University |
3. Integration Research of Large-Scale Environmental Changes from the Whole History of The Earth
Kyushu University
KIYOKAWA Shoichi, Associate Professor
Kyushu University
KIYOKAWA Shoichi, Associate Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| South Africa | University of Johannesburg |
| Ghana | University of Ghana |
| Egypt | Menoufia University |
| East Timor | National University of Timor-leste |
4. Next-Generation Asian Chemical Biology Initiative
Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University
UESUGI Motonari, Professor
Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University
UESUGI Motonari, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Korea | Seoul National University |
| China | Tsinghua University |
| Singapore | Nanyang Technological University |
| India | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur |
5. Establishing Network Focusing on Flash Flood Disaster: Comparison Between MENA and Asia
Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University
KANTOUSH Sameh, Associate Professor
Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University
KANTOUSH Sameh, Associate Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Morocco | Hassan II University of Casablanca |
| Egypt | Ain Shames University |
| Jordan | Petra Developmental & Tourist Region Authority |
| Algeria | Pan African University |
| Oman | Sultan Qaboos university |
6. Formation of a Strategic Base in Asia Creating and Developing of Global Minded Imaging Science
Chiba University
MIZOKAMI Yoko, Professor
Chiba University
MIZOKAMI Yoko, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Thailand | Chulalongkorn University |
| Turkey | Yildiz Technical University |
| Malaysia | University of Malaya |
| Vietnam | Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education |
| Cambodia | Royal University of Phnom Penh |
| Philippines | Technological University of the Philippines |
| Indonesia | Kalimantan Institute of Technology |
7. Development of Advanced Mountain Science Research and Education to Establish a Vast Genetic Diversity Database
University of Tsukuba
TSUDA Yoshiaki, Associate Professor
University of Tsukuba
TSUDA Yoshiaki, Associate Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| India | Ashoka Trust for Research |
| China | Zhejiang University |
| Thailand | Mahidol University |
| Iran | Tarbiat Modares University |
| Malaysia | University of Nottingham Malaysia |
| Indonesia | Gadjah Mada University |
8. Establishment of Gut Microbiome Research Core linking Asian Foods and Health
Kyushu University
NAKAYAMA Jiro, Professor
Kyushu University
NAKAYAMA Jiro, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Universitas Gadjah Mada |
| Thailand | Kasetsart University |
| Mongolia | Mongolian University of Life Sciences |
| Philippines | University of the Philippines Manila |
9. Establishment of the Core Facilities for Research and Capacity Development on the Emerging Viral Diseases in Africa and Asia
Nagasaki University
YASUDA Jiro, Professor
Nagasaki University
YASUDA Jiro, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Gabon | Center of Medical Research Lambarene |
| Thailand | Chulalongkorn University |
10. Platform Aiming for Controlling Synergistic Epidemics of Viral Infections Facilitated by Kumamoto University Liaison Offices in Africa
Kumamoto University
UENO Takamasa, Professor
Kumamoto University
UENO Takamasa, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Tanzania | Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences |
| Sudan | University of Khartoum |
List of FY2021 Projects
(Apr. 2021 - Mar. 2024)
1. Interdisciplinary Research of Coexist of People and Nature in Subtropical and Tropical Asian Islands
Kagoshima University
KAWAI Kei, Professor
Kagoshima University
KAWAI Kei, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Pattimura University |
| Malaysia | Universitii Malaysia Sabah |
| Philippines | University of the Philippines Visayas |
2. Establishing Research Networks on the studies of protest movements: focusing on the cases of the Middle East and its comparison with those in Asia
Chiba University
SAKAI Keiko, Professor
Chiba University
SAKAI Keiko, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Iraq | University of Baghdad |
| Lebanon | American University of Beirut (AUB) |
| Jordan | The West Asia-North Africa (WANA) Institute |
| Qatar | University of Qatar |
3. International collaboration of southeast Asia and Africa for study of geospace valiability
Nagoya University
SHIOKAWA Kazuo, Professor
Nagoya University
SHIOKAWA Kazuo, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | National Institute of Aeronautics and Space |
| Thailand | Chiang Mai University |
| India | Indian Institute of Geomagnetism |
| Philippines | Ateneo de Manila University |
| Nigeria | National Space Research and Development Agency |
| Ethiopia | Bahir Dar University |
| Rwanda | University of Rwanda |
4. Elucidation and Materials Design for Interfaces of Environmental and Energy Devices
Osaka University
MORIKAWA Yoshitada, Professor
Osaka University
MORIKAWA Yoshitada, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Institut Teknologi Bandung |
| Malaysia | Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| Vietnam | Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology |
| Philippines | De La Salle University |
| Thailand | Chulalongkorn University |
5. Establishment of Research and Education Hub to Develop Young Researchers on Mining Informatics for Sustainable Resource Development in Middle Asian Countries
Akita University
SHIBAYAMA Atsushi, Professor
Akita University
SHIBAYAMA Atsushi, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Mongolia | Mongolian Univ. of Science and Tech. |
| Kazakhstan | Nazarbayev University |
| Uzbekistan | Navoi State Mining Institute |
| Tajikistan | Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan |
| Kyrgyzstan | Academic University Asanaliev |
6. Ecological Approaches to Mosquito-borne Disease Control
Ehime University
WATANABE Kozo, Professor
Ehime University
WATANABE Kozo, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Philippines | De La Salle University |
| Indonesia | Padjadjaran University |
| Bangladesh | University of Dhaka |
| Mozambique | Lurio University |
| Singapore | National University of Singapore |
7. Establishment of an Environmental Toxicology Core Platform in Africa
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University
ISHIZUKA Mayumi, Professor
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University
ISHIZUKA Mayumi, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Zambia | University of Zambia |
| South Africa | North West University |
| Ghana | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) |
| Namibia | University of Namibia |
8. Constructing an international network for Asian and African researchers in environmental radiation for health management to radiation exposure
Tokyo Metropolitan University
INOUE Kazumasa, Associate Professor
Tokyo Metropolitan University
INOUE Kazumasa, Associate Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| India | Pondicherry University |
| Thailand | Chulalongkorn University |
| Vietnam | Ho Chi Minh City Medicine and Pharmacy University |
| Bahrain | University of Bahrain |
9. Expanding a research network on a global approach to the development of human resource for maternal and child health services with an emphasis on medical safety
St. Luke's International University
HORIUCHI Shigeko, Specially Appointed Professor
St. Luke's International University
HORIUCHI Shigeko, Specially Appointed Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Tanzania | Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences(MUHAS) |
| Indonesia | National Islamic University |
| Myanmar | University of Nursing, Mandalay |
| Laos | University of Health Sciences in Lao P.D.R. |
| Philippines | University of the Philippines |
10. Constructing an international network for Asian and African researchers in environmental radiation for health management to radiation exposure
Hiroshima University
SUGIYAMA Aya, Assistant Professor
Hiroshima University
SUGIYAMA Aya, Assistant Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Cambodia | Ministry of Health, Cambodia (MOH) |
| Burkina Faso | Institute of Research in Health Sciences Regional Directory of Centre-West |
List of FY2020 Projects
(Apr. 2020 - Mar. 2023)
1. Formation of a Japanese language teachers training hub in response to social demands
University of Tsukuba
ONO Masaki, Professor
University of Tsukuba
ONO Masaki, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | Al-Farabi Kazakh National University |
| Uzbekistan | The Uzbek State World Language University |
| Egypt | Cairo University |
| Vietnam | Hue University College of Foreign Languages |
2. Advancing health technology assessment for efficient health resource allocation in low and middle income countries
Hitotsubashi University
NAKAMURA Ryota, Associate Professor
Hitotsubashi University
NAKAMURA Ryota, Associate Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Thailand | Ministry of Public Health |
| Singapore | National University of Singapore |
3. Advanced Research Network for Biohydrometallurgy of Double Refractory Gold Ore
Kyushu University
SASAKI Keiko, Professor
Kyushu University
SASAKI Keiko, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| South Africa | University of Cape Town |
| Ghana | Ghana University of Mining and Technology |
4. Development and practical training of young researchers on mineral and geothermal resources by international cooperative mentor system and transition to the new generation international network
Kyushu University
YONEZU Kotaro, Associate Professor
Kyushu University
YONEZU Kotaro, Associate Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Gadjah Mada University |
| Philippines | University of the Philippines |
| Myanmar | University of Yangon |
| Mongolia | Mongolian University of Science and Technology |
| Thailand | Chulalongkorn University |
| Botswana | Botswana International University of Science and Technology |
| Algeria | University of Science and Technology, Houari Boumediene |
| Kenya | University of Nairobi |
| Djibouti | Office Djiboutian Development Energy Geothermics |
5. Implementation of Data Collection System Involving Asia, Africa, and Latin America
Kyushu Institute of Technology
CHO Mengu, Professor
Kyushu Institute of Technology
CHO Mengu, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Philippines | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Sudan | Institute of Space Research and Aerospace |
| Mongolia | Natioal University of Mongolia |
| Bhutan | Ministry of Information and Communications |
| Malaysia | Universiti Teknologi MARA |
| Nepal | Nepal Academy of Science and Technology |
| Sri Lanka | Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies |
| Nigeria | Federal University of Technology, Akure |
| Thailand | King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok |
| Bangladesh | BRAC University |
| Ghana | All Nations University College |
| Rwanda | Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority |
| Uganda | Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation |
| Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency |
6. Academic IoT core network establishment for improvement of global health
Institute of Tropical Medicine, NAGASAKI UNIVERSITY
KANEKO Satoshi, Professor
Institute of Tropical Medicine, NAGASAKI UNIVERSITY
KANEKO Satoshi, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Laos | Lao Tropical and Public Health Institute |
| Kenya | Kenya Medical Research Institute |
7. Global analyses of mangrove ecosystem by eDNA metabarcoding
Tropical Biosphere Research Center, University of the Ryukyus
KAJITA Tadashi, Professor
Tropical Biosphere Research Center, University of the Ryukyus
KAJITA Tadashi, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| China | Xiamen University |
| Indonesia | Universitas Sumatera Utara |
| Malaysia | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| Philippines | University of the Philippines |
| Thailand | Chulalongkorn University |
| Senegal | Cheikh Anta Diop University |
| South Africa | University of Stellenbosch |
| Sri Lanka | University of Peradeniya |
| India | Annamalai University |
8. Establishment of international collaborating center for controlling tick-borne protozoan diseases in Africa
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
XUAN Xuenan, Professor
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
XUAN Xuenan, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Uganda | Makerere University |
| Kenya | University of Nairobi |
| Tanzania | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
| Burkina Faso | University of Ougadougou |
| South Africa | North-West University |
| Egypt | Menoufia University |
9. Collaborative Research and Education Project in Southeast Asia for Sustainable Use of Marine Ecosystems
Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo
SAITO Hiroaki, Professor
Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo
SAITO Hiroaki, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Thailand | Chulalongkorn University |
| Malaysia | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) |
| Vietnam | Institute of Marine Environment and Resources |
| Philippines | University of the Philippines, Visayas |
| Indonesia | National Research and Innovation Agency |
10. Development of vectorologist with KITASATO One Health in West Africa
Kitasato University
TSUJI Naotoshi, Professor
Kitasato University
TSUJI Naotoshi, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Ghana | University of Ghana |
| Benin | University of Abomey-Calavi |
List of FY2019 Projects
(Apr. 2019 - Mar. 2022)
1. Deepening and Enlargement of the Network for Safeguarding and Development of the Cultural Heritage in the Mekong Basin Countries
Waseda University
KOIWA Masaki, Associate Professor
Waseda University
KOIWA Masaki, Associate Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Cambodia | Norton University |
| Laos | National University of Laos |
| Myanmar | Mandalay Technological University |
| Thailand | Silpakorn University |
| Vietnam | Duy Tan University |
2. Advancing Research in Asian Constitutionalism - Establishing a Transnational Research Network to Promote Human Rights and Sustainable Legal System
Nagoya University
OBATA Kaoru, Professor
Nagoya University
OBATA Kaoru, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Korea | Seoul National University |
| Myanmar | University of Yangon |
| Singapore | National University of Singapore |
| Uzbekistan | University of World Economy and Diplomacy |
| Vietnam | Hanoi Law University |
3. Research and Education Center for Laser Astrophysics in Asia
Osaka University
SAKAWA Youichi, Associate Professor
Osaka University
SAKAWA Youichi, Associate Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| China | Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
| India | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research |
| Taiwan | National Central University |
4. Asian Chemical Biology Sharing Platform
Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University
UESUGI Motonari, Professor
Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University
UESUGI Motonari, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| China | Tsinghua University |
| India | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur |
| Korea | Seoul National University |
| Singapore | Nanyang Technological University |
5. Kansai-Asia Platform of Advanced Analytical Technologies
Institute of Advanced Energy, Kyoto University
OGAKI Hideaki, Professor
Institute of Advanced Energy, Kyoto University
OGAKI Hideaki, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | University of Indonesia |
| Cambodia | Royal University of Phnom Penh |
| Laos | National University of Laos |
| Myanmar | University of Yangon |
| Mongolia | National University of Mongolia |
| Philippines | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Vietnam | VNU-Hanoi University of Science |
6. Research Exchange toward social implementation of novel diagnosis method based on comprehensive sequencing
International Institute for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido university
YAMAGISHI Junya, Associate Professor
International Institute for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido university
YAMAGISHI Junya, Associate Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Sam Ratulangi University |
| Vietnam | National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology |
7. A research hub of long-term forest monitoring field centers on environmental changes and ecosystem responses: Collaborating for data, knowledge and young researchers
Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
KAMATA Naoto, Professor
Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
KAMATA Naoto, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| China | Hainan University |
| Indonesia | Universitas Gadjah Mada |
| Korea | Seoul National University |
| Sri Lanka | University of Sri Jayewardenepura |
| Malaysia | Universiti Malaysia Sabah |
| Thailand | Kasetsart University |
| Taiwan | National Taiwan University |
8. Center of excellence in health risk assessment for adaptation to climate change
The University of Tokyo
FUKUSHI Kensuke, Professor
The University of Tokyo
FUKUSHI Kensuke, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Udayana University |
| Philippines | De La Salle University |
| Vietnam | Hue University |
9. Intercontinental research and educational platform aiming for eradication of HIV/AIDS
Kumamoto University
UENO Takamasa, Professor
Kumamoto University
UENO Takamasa, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Tanzania | Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences |
| Vietnam | Hanoi Medical University |
10. Microbiome network of enteric infectious diseases
Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
NOZAKI Tomoyoshi, Professor
Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
NOZAKI Tomoyoshi, Professor
| Partner Countries | Core Institute (Partner) |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Airlangga University |
| India | National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (NICED) |
| Laos | Tropical Public Health Institute |
| Philippines | University of the Philippines |
| Thailand | Mahidol University |