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IUJ International Festival 2025 was held on May 24th

06/05/2025/in Frontpage Article, News, Topics, Uncategorized /by Public Relations

On May 24, the International Festival 2025 was held, co-hosted by International University and the City of Minamiuonuma.

Approximately 1,800 visitors, including local residents, attended the event held at International University’s gymnasium and outdoor plaza.

As an opportunity for visitors to observe an actual Graduate School class, an open lecture was held, attracting many attendees including Open Campus participants and members of the general public. The lecture was delivered in English by Vice President Professor Hiroshi Kato on the theme of Japan’s International Development Cooperation.

At the food booths, students from 16 different countries and regions participated, offering dishes from their home countries. While serving authentic flavors, they enjoyed engaging with visitors and sharing their cultures through conversation and food.

At the stage event, students dressed in traditional attire and 17 groups, including one from Japan, showcased their cultures through dance, music, and other performances.

In addition, a variety of special performances were held, including traditional Awa Odori dance by local volunteers, a joint chorus by International University and Niigata Kokusai Joho High School (KJ) , and a brass band performance by Yamato Junior High School.

This lively event, which brought together local residents and students, was filled with energy from start to finish and concluded with great success.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended.

We hope this event served as an opportunity to learn more about IUJ, foster connections across cultures, and further promote international understanding.

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The Review of book by President Takeo Kikkawa was published in the Japan forward

05/22/2025/in News /by Office of Recruitment

A book review on the book “History of Innovative Entrepreneurs in Japan” written by President and Professor Takeo Kikkawa , published by Springer Nature, has been published in the Japan forward.

Full article can be found on:
https://japan-forward.com/book-review-history-of-innovative-entrepreneurs-in-japan-by-takeo-kikkawa/

Agricultural Trade Policy in Indonesia and Its Impact on Indonesian Economy

04/28/2025/in Events, Frontpage Article, IM News, IUJ Research Institute, News /by Office of Academic Affairs

We were delighted to welcome Prof. Dr. Amzul Rifin—an IUJ (IDP 2005) graduate, currently working at the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo and a Professor in the Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Economics and Management, IPB University, Indonesia—as a guest speaker at the IRI Special Seminar, where he delivered a talk on the theme ‘Agricultural Trade Policy in Indonesia and Its Impact on the Indonesian Economy’.

He focused on the export tax imposed on palm oil and cocoa beans. While these plantation products are key export commodities for Indonesia, they are often exported in raw form with lower value. The policy aims to promote downstream processing and increase domestic value addition. The talk examined how the export tax has influenced export patterns, reduced export competitiveness, and affected farmers’ incomes, particularly by comparing the impacts on palm oil and cocoa. The seminar concluded with policy recommendations to mitigate the negative effects of the export tax and support sustainable agricultural development.

After the Special Seminar, we held a social gathering where participants enjoyed conversations with Dr. Amzul and other participants while savoring Indonesian cuisine. We appreciate the warm hospitality of our Indonesian students and thank everyone who attended!