東京大学公共政策大学院 | GraSPP / Graduate School of Public Policy | The university of Tokyo

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My time at GraSPP has been very inspiring to say the least. I was given the opportunity to study with some of the brightest minds from Asia and beyond a broad range of topics, from implementing new policies in emerging Asia, over understanding the dynamics of international politics in East Asia, to learning about the latest advancements in central banking. Insights were given both in terms of theory and practice by brilliant lecturers who were more often than not in a double role as academics and key policy makers of international organizations and governments. I have greatly benefited from their experience and guidance, and I am convinced that my new knowledge and skills will come in handy in the near future when I enter the working world. A special highlight during my study has been the GraSPP Policy Challenge which allowed me and my team members to come up with a solution to a real-life policy issue and to present our ideas in London (UK) to representatives of leading public policy schools within the Global Public Policy Network. Another milestone event has been the completion of my thesis in which I quantified and discussed the effects of the Bank of Japan’s ETF purchase program on financial market stability. Reflecting on the past year, I have felt very much cared for by the faculty, the administration, and my fellow students. I am happy to have been able to expand my professional network with great personalities, most of whom I can call friends. In short, as a double degree student, I am elated to call myself both an alumnus of the Hertie School and  the University of Tokyo. My time outside of academic life is filled with dear memories as well. While in the beginning the language barrier has been a challenge and the end was much influenced by a pandemic, they could only put a negligible dent in my overall excitement of Tokyo and Japan. I travelled to historic Kyoto, had several food comas in and outside of Tokyo, got to see both the traditional as well as many modern sides of contemporary Japan. My favorite part has been probably exploring Tokyo’s nightlife, especially in Roppongi and Shibuya. Unforgettable were also last summer’s festivals (祭り) where streets were packed with people and the air filled with a mixture of a hundred different flavors coming from a myriad of street vendors and the breathtaking firework spectacles. I am not really sad that this journey will come to end soon, because I promise to revisit Japan with my friends and family!

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  授業計画は以下のとおりです。 1.10月 7日　イントロダクション　林･中原 2.10月14日　コードの実践からコードの先への期待（１：機関設計等）中原 3.10月21日　コードの実践からコードの先への期待（２：Comply or Explain rule）櫛笥・中原                             櫛笥　隆亮（ウイリス・タワーズワトソン　コーポレートガバナンス・アドバイザリーグループ　リーダー／ディレクター） 4.10月28日　コードの実践からコードの先への期待(３：コードのまとめ）中原 5.11月  4日　成長率と各国の制度比較　林 6.11月11日　コードの実践からコードの先への期待(４：コードの先）                             中原・疋田(経済産業省 産業組織課) 7.11月18日　機関投資家等によって企業はどこまで変われるのか？　                             みさき投資㈱　斉藤 剛 エンゲージメント投資マネージング・ディレクター 8.11月25日　中間プレゼンテーション 9.12月 2日　トピック（１）アクティビストの役割　                             Effissimo Capital Management Pte Ltd/Singapore 今井 陽一郎 代表ディレクター 10.12月 9日　トピック（２）取締役会における多様性等（役会の構成、パフォーマンスの計り方、ESG、監査委員会マターの比重増大を含む）　                             藤田 純孝 日本CFO協会理事長／武蔵野大学国際総合研究所 フェロー 11.12月16日　トピック（３）MD&A、White Collar Crimes、課徴金の改革など                             シャーマン＆スターリング外国法事務弁護士事務所 池田　祐久 弁護士 12.12月23日   ラップアップ（マネジメントサイドのマインドチェンジは何によって起こるのか、 起こせるのか）林・中原 13.1月 8日　最終プレゼンテーション

GraSPP's new student publication is inviting submissions for the inaugural issue. Students interested in writing an article should submit a 300-word abstract to the editorial team (graspp.mag"at"grasppsc.com) by 16 October 2020. More information available at our Call for Submissions document here: http://bit.ly/grasppmaginfo

Class Schedule has been set as below. Please refer to the syllabus on UTAS for details. Class Schedule (Tokyo Times) Sunday, October 11                     10:00            ‐13:30              Overview + Part 1 Saturday, October 24                   10:00            ‐13:30              Part 2 and Part 3 Saturday, November 7                 10:00            ‐13:30              Part 4 Saturday, November 14               10:00            ‐13:30              Part 5 Saturday, November 21               10:00            ‐13:30              Part 6 Sunday, November 29                 10:00            ‐13:30              Part 7 (and start Part 8) Saturday, December 5                 10:00             ‐11:45             Part 8 (end) and Part 9

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NOTICE: Temporary suspension of certificate dispenser For system upgrade, certificate dispenser on International Academic Research Buidling 13th floor will be suspended during the following period. If GraSPP students need to issue a certificate during that time, please apply it at the GraSPP Graduate School Office. From 3pm to 5pm, Wednesday, 7th October

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UTASシラバスにおける科目区分表示に、以下のとおり誤りがありました。 対象科目 時間割コード：5140415 科目名：事例研究（国際経済ルールの形成と利用） （正） 科目大区分：事例研究 科目中区分：実践科目 （誤） 科目大区分：事例研究 科目中区分：経済系の事例研究指定科目 【重要】 上記の区分は2020年度入学者に適用される。 2019年度以前入学者については次の科目区分で取り扱われる。 科目大区分：事例研究 科目中区分：経済系の事例研究指定科目

I arrived in Tokyo in October 2019 for the second year of my Master’s degree in Public Policy. I had just completed the first year in Paris at Sciences Po. Tokyo was a great change from Paris. I had travelled in Japan previously as a tourist and could speak basic Japanese. However, actually living in Japan was a completely different experience. In comparison to Paris, which can be traversed in less than an hour, Tokyo was huge and difficult to get my head around. There were so many different neighborhoods and wards, and I had difficulty deciding where to live at first. In addition, there were so many administrative procedures to undertake when I first arrived, such as opening a bank account and registering my residence. Despite this, it proved easier than I expected with support from the university. With numbers of international students increasing, the university has provided more support for them, such as partnering with banks to streamline the process for students opening banks. The availability of scholarships and financial support for international students also helps a great deal. The friendly and helpful attitude that most Japanese customer service staff have was also a big help (and a big change from France!). Whether at the bank, the ward office, or at the train station, I was able to get by with my limited Japanese as the staff was always patient and understanding and motivated to help me. The university also matches international students with no language ability with Japanese student buddies to help in such situations. The environment in GraSPP itself was very welcoming. After a year in Europe, I relished the chance to focus on Asia again, both in terms of studies as well as socializing. The student body at GraSPP is very diverse, not just in nationalities but also in terms of life experience, with students ranging from those fresh out of undergraduate studies to mid-career professionals, and with work experience from a whole range of sectors from government to banking to international organizations. Classes were a great experience, with highly qualified professors from both academia as well as the professional world. Relatively small class sizes (10-20) also allowed students to engage in discussion. The facilities in GraSPP were also conducive to learning and socializing, such as a huge study room where you can always find a desk, a lounge to hang out with friends, and a cafeteria with great food! Lastly, GraSPP also offers many opportunities for learning beyond the classroom – I was able to travel to the UK and France for a learning trip on health technology, and also went on a field trip to a solar energy plant for an energy policy class. At the end of my studies, I leave GraSPP with great memories and connections.