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At present, the aim is to realize a smart society utilizing digital technologies such as AI and IoT. To this end, however, we have come to understand that we have some familiar problems.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 1, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be unpredictable. Meiji scholars have been considering the scientific, technical and medical challenges of the pandemic as well as its social, economic and legal implications.

Consideration of COVID-19 Infection in Terms of Public Policy

June 28, 2021

The spread of the COVID-19 infection, which is a global crisis, is seriously affecting our lives. We need to cope with the global spread of new infectious diseases in the future too.

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From the Faculty: Current Research and Ideas

We believe that a university is a place of learning open to all. Meiji.net is the place to find information about faculty research and contributions to society.
Here you will find a variety of articles and analyses of contemporary issues that represent our professors’ specialized knowledge and original perspectives.

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Meiji University × Scientific American：“The Link Between Climate and Mongolia’s T ...

January 24, 2023

A drink made of fermented horse milk is a staple in the diet of Mongolian herders. Researchers are uncovering the science of its production ...

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Coronavirus pandemic insights become valuable assets for society

January 10, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to grapple for decisions concerning economic policies because the structure of modern society is very d ...

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(photo: JST) TODA Yasuka, Senior Assistant Professor of School of Agriculture, re ...

December 23, 2022

At the awards ceremony JST presented a trophy and certificate to each winner, and the Ashida Fund* offered one million yen as a supplementar ...

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Have the functions of pawnshops been rediscovered during the pandemic!?

December 19, 2022

Although we often used to see pawnshops on the street, we do not see many of them these days. It is said that the use of pawnshops that help ...

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Environmental issues are linked to issues of discrimination, inequality, and poverty

December 14, 2022

Are you familiar with the concept of "environmental justice"? This idea has not yet spread in Japan, but in the United States and Europe, it ...

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We might find the way that eating prevents weight gain

December 13, 2022

It is common for people to put on weight in middle age even though they were not overweight when they were young. It was thought that this i ...

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Improving Fiscal Democracy in Japan: Tax Lessons from Denmark–by KURACHI Shintaro

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Interview with the CEO of Volvo Car Japan:
Future of the Automotive Industry and the Importance of Branding

The automotive industry, which has been leading Japanese industry, is now undergoing a drastic change amid the surge of globalization. The Japanese automotive industry has led the world with its exceptional technology, but now it is facing a turning point that superior manufacturing technology alone is not enough to survive in the global market.

Let’s think about the realization of a smart society

At present, the aim is to realize a smart society utilizing digital technologies such as AI and IoT. To this end, however, we have come to understand that we have some familiar problems.
This series of three articles explains familiar problems and provides tips for thinking about the realization of a smart society in the future.

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be unpredictable. Meiji scholars have been considering the scientific, technical and medical challenges of the pandemic as well as its social, economic and legal implications.
Meiji University is applying its interdisciplinary expertise in the hopes of ensuring a recovery for all people and offering solutions that can benefit the world.

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Consideration of COVID-19 Infection in Terms of Public Policy

The spread of the COVID-19 infection, which is a global crisis, is seriously affecting our lives. We need to cope with the global spread of new infectious diseases in the future too. So, it seems that the post-COVID-19 society will not be exactly the same as the society before COVID-19. People are advancing coexistence with COVID-19 and a new lifestyle. In this situation, the professors at the Graduate School of Governance Studies, who aim for the fusion of theory and practice, think about what our society is going to be in the future and what public policies should do, from their respective experts’ standpoints.

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Coronavirus pandemic insights become valuable assets for society

Environmental issues are linked to issues of discrimination, inequality, and poverty

Curiosity that “protein is interesting” leads to the elimination of cancer!?

ESG investing is a first step toward encouraging innovation

I want every child to experience a lot of camping

Future of the Automotive Industry and the Importance of Branding

Let’s think about the realization of a smart society

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Consideration of COVID-19 Infection in Terms of Public Policy

What Is Meiji.net?

From the Faculty: Current Research and Ideas

Latest Articles

Meiji University × Scientific American：“The Link Between Climate and Mongolia’s T ...

Coronavirus pandemic insights become valuable assets for society

(photo: JST) TODA Yasuka, Senior Assistant Professor of School of Agriculture, re ...

Have the functions of pawnshops been rediscovered during the pandemic!?

Environmental issues are linked to issues of discrimination, inequality, and poverty

We might find the way that eating prevents weight gain

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Improving Fiscal Democracy in Japan: Tax Lessons from Denmark–by KURACHI Shintaro

How Globalization Affects Manufacturing Organizations and Employment Practices –by SUMI Atsushi

Protecting the Pacific Saury: Need for Effective Fishery Regulations –by SATO Chie

The Museum: A Place Full of Discovery and Wonder –by INOUE Yuka

Simulation Technology for Better Environmental Quality in Buildings –by HIYAMA Kyosuke

Magnetic Heat Pumps: A Greener Cooling/Heating System –by KAWANAMI Tsuyoshi

Japan: A Society with an Excessive Residential Supply -by NOZAWA Chie

Unearthing the Hidden Potential of Nematodes: These Extremophiles Could Help Solve Many of Our Problems -by SHINYA Ryoji

A New System of Sharing that Drives Global Trade and Helps the Planet -by MACHIDA Ippei

Balancing the Zinc?Iron Seesaw in Plants: The Role of Autophagy -by YOSHIMOTO Kohki

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Interview with the CEO of Volvo Car Japan:
Future of the Automotive Industry and the Importance of Branding

Let’s think about the realization of a smart society

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Consideration of COVID-19 Infection in Terms of Public Policy

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What Is Meiji.net?

From the Faculty: Current Research and Ideas

Latest Articles

Featured Videos

Improving Fiscal Democracy in Japan: Tax Lessons from Denmark–by KURACHI Shintaro

How Globalization Affects Manufacturing Organizations and Employment Practices –by SUMI Atsushi

Protecting the Pacific Saury: Need for Effective Fishery Regulations –by SATO Chie

The Museum: A Place Full of Discovery and Wonder –by INOUE Yuka

Simulation Technology for Better Environmental Quality in Buildings –by HIYAMA Kyosuke

Magnetic Heat Pumps: A Greener Cooling/Heating System –by KAWANAMI Tsuyoshi

Japan: A Society with an Excessive Residential Supply -by NOZAWA Chie

Unearthing the Hidden Potential of Nematodes: These Extremophiles Could Help Solve Many of Our Problems -by SHINYA Ryoji

A New System of Sharing that Drives Global Trade and Helps the Planet -by MACHIDA Ippei

Balancing the Zinc?Iron Seesaw in Plants: The Role of Autophagy -by YOSHIMOTO Kohki

Featured Articles

Interview with the CEO of Volvo Car Japan:Future of the Automotive Industry and the Importance of Branding

Let’s think about the realization of a smart society

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Consideration of COVID-19 Infection in Terms of Public Policy

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Interview with the CEO of Volvo Car Japan:
Future of the Automotive Industry and the Importance of Branding