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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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IT/Science

Possibility of developing new materials leading to the realization of “I wish I could” ideas

March 18, 2025

One of the materials that has attracted attention in recent years is the carbon nanotube. In addition, the development of smart materials, a ...

Business

What SMEs and small businesses survive in a declining population?

March 6, 2025

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for 99.7% of all enterprises in Japan, and small businesses account for 84.5%. With 20 employees ...

Society/Life

Theater Practice for Intercultural Cohesion: The Present State of the “They-Play” Stage

March 3, 2025

What do you imagine when you hear the word “theater”? Dazzling costumes that make us forget reality, and entertainment that delights us with ...

Society/Life

Let’s focus on our “State of Movement” when commuting to work or school to improve physical health

February 26, 2025

Even though everyone knows that exercise is good for their health, it is quite challenging to engage in serious activities like sports, runn ...

Society/Life

Reuse and renovation focused on feelings over problem-solving

February 21, 2025

Recycling related to building renovation and repurposing building materials is often discussed from an engineering perspective, focusing on ...

Society/Life

New urban and rural potential: Reviewing a decade of the Regional Revitalization policy

February 17, 2025

Ten years have passed since the Japanese government launched the “Chiho Sosei (Regional Creation)” policy in 2014. Issues such as the decrea ...

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

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“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.

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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Possibility of developing new materials leading to the realization of “I wish I could” ideas

What SMEs and small businesses survive in a declining population?

Theater Practice for Intercultural Cohesion: The Present State of the “They-Play” Stage

Examining Japan’s position today through the German variant “Kiezdeutsch”

Could #streetsnap on TikTok be the future of photography?

Mathematicians and computers, complementing each other to reach the pinnacle of thought

“Tora ni Tsubasa” heroine modeled after Meiji University graduate! Exploring the histor...

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

Can people be happy if they pursue convenience and efficiency?

Future of the Automotive Industry and the Importance of Branding

Meiji University × The Wall Street Journal：“Tasting is Believing ~Can a Low-Sodium Diet Still Deliver Savor?

Meiji University × Scientific American：“Friend or Fridge? What Humans Really Want from Robots”

Meiji University × Nature： “Eliminating Africa’s parasitic ‘witch weed’

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

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Latest Articles

Possibility of developing new materials leading to the realization of “I wish I could” ideas

What SMEs and small businesses survive in a declining population?

Theater Practice for Intercultural Cohesion: The Present State of the “They-Play” Stage

Let’s focus on our “State of Movement” when commuting to work or school to improve physical health

Reuse and renovation focused on feelings over problem-solving

New urban and rural potential: Reviewing a decade of the Regional Revitalization policy

Featured Videos

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

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

Featured Articles

“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

Let’s think about the realization of a smart society

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What Is Meiji.net?

From the Faculty: Current Research and Ideas

Latest Articles

Featured Videos

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

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

Featured Articles

“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

Let’s think about the realization of a smart society

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