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Japanese public libraries: growing in significance in line with the changing times

March 12, 2026

Article 17 of the Library Act stipulates that libraries, especially public libraries established by local governments, must be free of charg ...

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How should we face terrorism in the age of home-grown and lone offenders?

March 5, 2026

The threats of terrorism are changing shape. In developed Western countries, large-scale attacks by foreign organizations have decreased, bu ...

IT/Science

Special Lecture: School of Science and Technology
Space learning and research at university – Explore the wonders of the universe with JAXA and NASA!

February 27, 2026

Just over a decade ago, the space sector was seen as a field of technology reserved for a select few specialists. Recently, however, it has ...

International

From Knowledge to Co-Creation
What International Comparative Research Reveals About Next-Generation Global Leadership

February 26, 2026

In an era of increasing volatility and uncertainty, social challenges are becoming more complex and interconnected across national borders. ...

IT/Science

Redox Flow Batteries: Enabling large-scale introduction of renewable energy

February 19, 2026

Many people view renewable energy positively: it is free from resource depletion and does not emit CO₂. However, renewable energy generation ...

Society/Life

Disasters reflect society’s vulnerabilities: Disaster management knowledge Japan should share with the world and perspectives shared from developing countries

February 12, 2026

For many years, Japan has been working on disaster management measures leveraging advanced technology such as levee improvements and revisin ...

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An Insole Device that Fixes Improper Walking Patterns –by ITAMI Taku

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Special Lecture: School of Science and Technology
Space learning and research at university – Explore the wonders of the universe with JAXA and NASA!

Just over a decade ago, the space sector was seen as a field of technology reserved for a select few specialists. Recently, however, it has advanced remarkably, and now many people are engaged in space-related work. Today, even university students collaborate with companies and research institutions. At Meiji University’s School of Science and Technology, Department of Physics, students are advancing research alongside the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to unravel the mysteries of the universe. This article covers the content of a special lecture at Meiji University Liberty Academy given by SATO Toshiki, Senior Assistant Professor, School of Science and Technology. In the lecture, he introduced space-related learning and careers to mainly high school students.

The culture fostered at Hilltop Hotel, now preserved by Meiji University: Exploring the value and enduring charm that captivated literary greats

Hilltop Hotel stands next to Meiji University Surugadai Campus. The hotel, designed by American architect William Merrell Vories, showcases classical grace and charm through its Art Deco elements.
Located near Jimbocho in Kanda, home to numerous publishing companies, the hotel served as a workplace for writers. Notable literary figures such as KAWABATA Yasunari, MISHIMA Yukio, and IKENAMI Shotaro, stayed there to write and rest.
More than simply a place to stay, the hotel is recognized as a piece of cultural heritage. What made it so beloved?

Meiji University Kurokawa Field Science Center: A Site Visit Report on the Frontier of Unknown Agricultural Research

Kurokawa Field Science Center is also an educational facility for the School of Agriculture, Meiji University, and is a base for agricultural research based on the concept of coexistence with the environment, nature, and the surrounding community.

“Tora ni Tsubasa” heroine modeled after Meiji University graduate! Exploring the history of women’s education with Japan’s first female lawyer, MIBUCHI Yoshiko

“Tora ni Tsubasa”, NHK serial morning drama, known as “Asadora,” started in April 2024. The drama is an original story based on the true story of Japan’s first female lawyer, MIBUCHI Yoshiko, and is creating a big buzz among viewers. From the fictional name “Meiritsu University” in the drama, it is widely known that the model of the heroine, MIBUCHI Yoshiko, is a graduate of Meiji University.

Tasting is believing! FUJIMORI Shingo experiences something Surprising at the forefront of taste media

The ability to record and play back your own voice began with the phonograph, which was invented by Thomas Edison, and is now taken for granted. So, can something like this be done with food and drink? The first to make this kind of phenomenon a reality was Professor MIYASHITA Homei of Meiji University.

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.

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An Insole Device that Fixes Improper Walking Patterns –by ITAMI Taku

Beyond Fukushima: Understanding the Socioeconomic Impacts of Nuclear Power –by SHIMADA Go

Gaining Insights into the Transcriptional Regulatory Network of a Single Living Microorganism –by SHIMADA Tomohiro

A New Photocatalyst for Producing Clean Hydrogen from Water –by IWASE Akihide

Investment: An Important Financial Asset for Retirement –by NUMATA Yuko

A Closer Look at the Urban Impacts of the Tokyo Olympics –by ARAMATA Miyo

Intestinal Bacteria: Enabling Healthy Lives for People and Pets–by ASANUMA Narito

Root of the Problem: Exploring Host-Parasite interactions in Plants –by SETO Yoshiya

Vibration Control Using Fictitious Weight and Machine Learning –by MATSUOKA Taichi

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

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Special Lecture: School of Science and TechnologySpace learning and research at university – Explore the wonders of the universe with JAXA and NASA!

The culture fostered at Hilltop Hotel, now preserved by Meiji University: Exploring the value and enduring charm that captivated literary greats

Meiji University Kurokawa Field Science Center: A Site Visit Report on the Frontier of Unknown Agricultural Research

“Tora ni Tsubasa” heroine modeled after Meiji University graduate! Exploring the history of women’s education with Japan’s first female lawyer, MIBUCHI Yoshiko

Tasting is believing! FUJIMORI Shingo experiences something Surprising at the forefront of taste media

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

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Special Lecture: School of Science and Technology
Space learning and research at university – Explore the wonders of the universe with JAXA and NASA!

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