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J-PEAKS Presidents' Meeting Held in Yokohama
October 19, 2026
On August 28, 2026, the J-PEAKS Presidents' Meeting was held at PACIFICO Yokohama North in Yokohama. It was a major gathering of the presidents of universities selected under the J-PEAKS program.
Presidents and representatives of J-PEAKS-selected universities and supporters of the J-PEAKS Accompanying Team
To enhance research capabilities across Japan and promote the creation of new values, the Program for Forming Japan’s Peak Research Universities (J-PEAKS) operates in parallel with the program Universities for International Research Excellence. In this program, an Accompanying Team has been formed within the JSPS to conduct accompanying support, which provides the necessary advice and recommendations to help the selected universities effectively carry out their initiatives.
As part of the accompanying support provided under the program, the J-PEAKS Presidents' Meeting was held to facilitate the sharing of good practices among the selected universities and promote inter-university collaboration.
As part of the accompanying support provided under the program, the J-PEAKS Presidents' Meeting was held to facilitate the sharing of good practices among the selected universities and promote inter-university collaboration.
JSPS President SUGINO Tsuyoshi offers opening remarks.
Dr. HAMAGUCHI Michinari, Lead Supporter of the Accompanying Team, shares his expectations for the J-PEAKS-selected universities.
Mr. KIYOURA Takashi, Director-General of Science and Technology Policy Bureau, MEXT, speaks about recent policy developments at MEXT.
Participants listening to presentations by J-PEAKS-selected universities
The meeting opened with remarks by JSPS President SUGINO Tsuyoshi, who expressed his appreciation to the many university presidents in attendance. He also noted his hope that the meeting would provide an opportunity for the participating universities to share their initiatives under J-PEAKS and contribute to the achievement of each university's vision.
This was followed by an address from Dr. HAMAGUCHI Michinari, Lead Supporter of the J-PEAKS Accompanying Team, who spoke about his expectations for the J-PEAKS-selected universities. Mr. KIYOURA Takashi, Director-General of Science and Technology Policy Bureau, MEXT, then delivered a presentation on recent policy developments at MEXT.
The meeting also featured presentations by the presidents of Hokkaido University, Chiba University, and Keio University on their respective J-PEAKS initiatives. In addition, the participating universities introduced their activities in group sessions and exchanged views with one another. These presentations and discussions provided a valuable opportunity for the presidents of J-PEAKS-selected national, public, and private universities to share good practices and exchange ideas.
For more information on the Program for Forming Japan's Peak Research Universities (J-PEAKS), please see the related link below.
This was followed by an address from Dr. HAMAGUCHI Michinari, Lead Supporter of the J-PEAKS Accompanying Team, who spoke about his expectations for the J-PEAKS-selected universities. Mr. KIYOURA Takashi, Director-General of Science and Technology Policy Bureau, MEXT, then delivered a presentation on recent policy developments at MEXT.
The meeting also featured presentations by the presidents of Hokkaido University, Chiba University, and Keio University on their respective J-PEAKS initiatives. In addition, the participating universities introduced their activities in group sessions and exchanged views with one another. These presentations and discussions provided a valuable opportunity for the presidents of J-PEAKS-selected national, public, and private universities to share good practices and exchange ideas.
For more information on the Program for Forming Japan's Peak Research Universities (J-PEAKS), please see the related link below.
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