3d | GraSPP - Part 314

Call for Applications: RA Position (STIG research project)

1st TTPU Seminar “Realizing New Mobility Services -Examining Japanese MaaS from user’s perspective” was held on February 21, 2020

UNU-IAS courses in the spring semester AY2020

UNU-IAS courses in the spring semester AY2020 *UNU-IAS: United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability Under the exchange agreement between GraSPP and UNU-IAS, full-time students in either Master’s Program or Ph.D Program at GraSPP are able to register courses without paying tuition. If you wish to take courses, please read through the Application Guideline and submit the following documents by NOON on Friday, 6 March to the GraSPP Graduate School Office. Application Guideline (PDF, 226KB) UNU-IAS Course List Autumn Semester 2020 (PDF, 167KB) * There is no need for GraSPP students to register courses by the UNU-IAS deadline. Course Syllabi (ZIP, 2MB) UNU-IAS Course Calendar (PDF, 176KB) Application Documents 1 Application form (Excel, 44KB) 2 Statement of purpose (Word, 66KB) 3 A copy of transcript 4 A copy of TOEFL or IELTS score report * All documents should be submitted via e-mail by the deadline. Also, please convert "Statement of purpose" to PDF file before sending. Submit to: the GraSPP Graduate School Office <exchange[at]pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp> Note： If students apply for the credit accreditation separately, course credits taken at UNU-IAS may be transferable to GraSPP. Those who wish to transfer credits are required to contact the GraSPP Graduate School Office after UNU-IAS courses start.

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[Cancelled](Repost) Call for participants: Joint seminar with UCLA Luskin

*The following seminar has been cancelled. In 26th March, 2020, students from UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs are coming to UTokyo for a study trip, and we are planning to have a joint seminar with them. Those who are willing to participate, please fill out the online form via the link below by 11:59 PM (JST), March 2nd (MON), 2020 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnw19aBITRRudCNC335LrcAFSQR6eqpXJJIqw6ZNCKKYtXDg/viewform?usp=sf_link DETAILS -Purpose: 1. Filling the gap between theories and implementation of policies by studying Japanese examples. 2. Enhancing the presence of Japan among international students through experiences of Japanese advanced policies and rich cultures. 3. Building a meaningful network between UT GraSPP and UCLA Luskin students -Theme: “Public-Private Partnerships: SDGs and Beyond” (tentative title) -Date&Time: 3PM-5PM, March 26th (THU), 2020 -Place: SMBC Hall, Hongo Campus -Time Table 3PM-4PM: Lecture by Professor Toshiro Nishizawa (Professor’s profile: https://www.pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/faculty/nishizawa-toshiro/) 4PM-5PM: Group Discussion by students Lectures and discussions are all in English. By participating in that seminar, you will have opportunities to communicate with students from one of America’s top schools, make a lot of new friends and get to know more about Luskin, especially if you are interested in studying abroad.

＜上越学生寮奨学生＞地方公共団体の奨学金募集について

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＜上越学生寮奨学生＞地方公共団体の奨学金募集について希望者は以下のPDFファイルを確認の上、上越市に直接申請してください。上越学生寮奨学生の募集について（PDF,44KB)

Xiaonuan Lin

I love the ginkgo trees at the University of Tokyo. Fortunately, I came to Todai in the fall semester and witnessed ginkgo leaves changing from green to yellow, and finally falling across the beautiful campus. In retrospect, I feel that one semester has passed quickly, and my study life in Todai has been fulfilling.

In GraSPP, there are many courses we can choose from covering different areas including Politics, Economics and Law. I do think the course framework of GraSPP is reasonable, considering that politics, economics and law are all useful for public policy and administration. In my home school, the majors and courses are more about international politics and international relations. But I have also been interested in public policy for a long time which I haven’t had a chance to study. So, I cherish the chance to learn what public administration is systematically in Todai. The exchange year in Tokyo and Seoul is my last year of having classes as a student. I appreciate that I could learn some knowledge that can be more relevant to the job area that I’m supposed to do.

During the semester, CAMPUS Asia Students need to be divided into several groups and do group research in the field of public policy and finally participate in the selection to the GPPN Conference. This year, the general topic is “inequality”. Two Korean colleagues, one Japanese colleague and I are all interested in education inequality, so we were in the same group and decided to research the Korean high school inequality issue. The topic is very interesting but also challenging to me. I had never known about the Korean high school system and how to get into college for Korean students. Taking this chance, we read articles, looked into policies and discussed several times to fully understand the present situation of the Korean High-school system and make a deep comparison between China, Japan and Korea. The whole process in collaboration with my international colleagues left me with an unforgettable impression. I couldn’t think of any other methods that I could know public policies and systems directly and clearly other than talking with my intelligent Korean and Japanese friends. Without any doubt, we established a very good friendship with each other, too.

During my last days in Japan, I participated in the collective Retreat of CAP 2019 to Aizu Wakamatsu. Although the trip lasted only for two days, we still visited a lot of places, listening to the reports given by government departments and consulting agencies regarding to “constructing a smart city in Aizu Wakamatsu”. We also did our research presentations. And, the happy experience at the hot spring hotel enriched the whole trip extremely. Within two days, I quickly became familiar with students from various countries, not only the current students from CAMPUS Asia Program, but also CAP alumni and other international students from GraSPP.

All in all, I feel that the four months of staying in Tokyo is so worth it. I owe my sincerest thanks to all parties who contributed to this program.

Group Photo in Aizu Wakamatsu

Hui Coco Mao

Time flies. I still remember that, in the first official email from Nana san, CAMPUS Asia coordinator, she said “Cherry blossoms are already in bloom in Tokyo, and the new semester is just around the corner.” Upon receiving this, what I knew was that I should be packed for my new journey. What I did not know was how amazing this journey would go, and it was definitely far beyond my wildest imagination.

Diversity and Inclusion. This is the name of one of my favorite courses, delivered by Professor MAEDA Kentaro. I am using the name as a perfect description of my impression of GraSPP. MAEDA Sensei is extremely hilarious and smart, always encouraging diversified voices during class, and offers a lot of insights into our academic research as well as life. All the classmates are concerned about the minorities, who are neglected, invisible, or discriminated against, trying to provide ideas that could make this fast-paced world better off for the ones who are not going fast enough. Thinking of the future of this world lying in the hands of such a group of youngsters, who showed a strong sense of responsibility and leadership, I can confidently say that I am optimistic about the future of human beings.

Theory and Practice. GraSPP’s design of courses emphasizes student’s ability in both theory and practice, which is very inspiring for students like me who went all the way up to postgraduate. In another course called International Field Workshop, after application and screening, I was lucky to be one of the 6-people group led by Professor NISHIZAWA Toshiro. We went to international organizations and unicorns in China, Thailand, and the Philippines. Communicating with entrepreneurs, experienced practicians, and my coolest Senpai teammates enabled me to truly see that the work has been carried out in progress by many brightest minds in the Asia-Pacific region.

I came to realize, that entrepreneurship and leadership could be conducted in our home, school, and community. And how? Be focused and obsessed, ambitious and humble. Be a constructive problem-solver for this ever-changing world and a positive contributor to deepening cross-cultural understanding. As long as we stay inspired, involved, and connected, we can make a difference, and then entrepreneurship is wherever we are.

Friendliness and Caring. I was always deeply impressed by how talented and friendly my schoolmates were, and how diligent and precise the staff members were, and I really appreciate everyone’s hard work, who contributed to every single piece of my perfect journey. I am also heartfelt grateful that CAP gave me lifelong friends from Japan and Korea, they are the most precious ones to me. During the CAP field trip to Hiroshima, I was indulged in the history, thanks to our guide, a knowledgeable and caring lady who used to be an English teacher before retirement; in the breath-taking scenery, magically calming me down in this exhausting graduation season; in the struggling spirit of local people and enterprises represented by Mazda, where I see this line “照一隅者是国士”（一隅を照らす者、是国士なり, He/She who illuminate one corner is the national treasure, by 東洋工業（現マツダ）の2代目社長、松田恒次（1895～1970）as my 座右の銘 (life motto) now. This is just one example of hundreds of times when I was touched by some either time-honored or creative expressions in many places in Japan.

As a classic literature lover, I cannot describe how excited I was every time I saw them. I guess, the bonds of Chinese characters (Kanji) have already laid deeply in our blood, civilization, and subconsciousness. Just like CJK, we are different, yet we are not that different; issues did occur in history, but it won’t stop us from working hard for a cooperative and benevolent future ahead. Be focused and obsessed, ambitious and humble. Be a constructive problem-solver for this ever-changing world and a positive contributor to deepening cross-cultural understanding.

どうもありがとう, CAMPUS Asia Program, you are the best choice I have ever made for my postgraduate life.

頑張ってください, CAPers! As long as we stay passionate, involved, and connected, we can make a difference, and then 国士 is wherever we are.

With my host family, Yoshida san, Coco second right

Opening ceremony of UTokyo 2019, Coco second right

With my host family, Yoshida san, Coco second right

IFW course in ADB HQ, Coco first left

CAPers in Tokyo DisneySea

Xuan Zhou

I have been enjoying my life in UTokyo very much since the day I arrived in Tokyo: 2nd April 2019.

Earlier in 2017, I came to Japan for a short trip and traveled across Tokyo, Osaka and Sapporo. At that time, I was really surprised at Japan’s effectiveness of administration, the politeness of people especially drivers and so on. I thought about how wonderful it would be if I could live, study or work in Japan for some time. Then, I started to look for any opportunities back in PKU and finally got the information that there is a joint program between UTokyo, SNU and PKU. I was overjoyed and also lucky enough to be enrolled in the CAP program.

I am deeply impressed with the way how UTokyo and GraSPP teach and foster their students. Unlike Peking University, the spring semester in UTokyo starts at a relatively late time--the 1st of April, which means that I could have adequate time to decide which course to take. The courses I chose are Microeconomics, Japanese Macroeconomic Policy, International Energy Governance, Law and Public Policy, and so on. After the first week, my friend Coco and I were all surprised to know that most of our teachers were practitioners. These courses are not easy, but they are very helpful especially the Monetary Policy and Policy Analysis Using Japanese Macroeconomic Data. Professor Nakaso was the Bank of Japan’s Deputy Governor and had been serving BOJ for almost 40 years. He always made detailed preparations for every class and was patient enough to explain the basic financial principles in graphic detail to beginners. Most of the lessons he taught came from his own experiences during the several great financial crises, which differs greatly from what professors in PKU would teach. In general, I am deeply impressed and moved by his sincerity to students, passion for and professionalism in central banking. Apart from these excellent teaching faculties, I also enjoyed the study rooms and student lounge very much.

(Cherry blossom and my bike) ( 美味しい元祖丸メンチカツ in Kichijoji)

(Mitaka International Hall of Residence)

( View from Seminar Room E)

The Hiroshima trip is also wonderful. Here I am so grateful to Nose-sensei, Nachi-san, and Nana-san, who have made a lot of considerate arrangements and have been taken care of us all the time. I really enjoyed staying in Hiroshima since it is a beautiful as well as historic city which is totally different from Tokyo. As time passed by, the two things that impressed me most were the spectacular scenery of Miyajima and the visit to the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. On the second day at first, I was not so touched by the pictures and recording in the Yamato Museum but later I was really shocked when we visited the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Until that day, I thought that for me and most Chinese students, the atomic bombing in Hiroshima was just one of the historic events learned in high school textbooks. In the museum, the pictures show how people died both in and after the bombing and I felt so depressed about that. It was the first time for me to know that to die is not the worst thing since people who survived the bombing actually led a much tougher and more unimaginable life than we thought. Every life is honorable and there is neither nobleness nor lowliness in life. I wish that there wouldn’t be any wars and conflicts in the world.

Miyajima is a romantic place where I will definitely come back again later. The shrine and its torii gate seem to be floating in the sea during high tide. They look especially spectacular under the blue sky and the endless sea. Besides, we also learned to make the delicious Momiji Manju.

(Miyajima)

(Itsukushima Shrine)

(Momiji-Manju Baking)

I did have a great time in Japan which I will never forget and I am really thankful to all our program faculty and staff members—Nose-sansei, Nachi-san, Nana-san, Mina-san and Megumi-san.

Campus tour guide in the orientation in Apr. / 4月入学ガイダンスにおけるキャンパスツアーガイドの募集

Campus tour guide in the orientation in April The GraSPP Graduate School Office is looking for senior students who can be a campus tour guide in the orientation in April, 2020. As new students in the programs offered in Japanese will also attend the event, it would be better to have a communication skill in simple Japanese, but you can join us with other GraSPP students who are fluent in Japanese. If you would like to participate in the tour as a guide, please inform us of your name, ID number and contact information (e-mail address and/or mobile phone number) via e-mail or directly at the Graduate School Office. Date&Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm (approx. 1 hour), Wednesday, 1st April Guided facilities: Intl' Academic Research Bldg., Law Library, Library of Econ., GraSPP student space in Akamon General Research Bldg. etc. We look forward to your application! The GraSPP Graduate School Office Tel.: 03-5841-1349 E-mail: ppin[at]j.u-tokyo.ac.jp

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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Call for Applications: RA Position (STIG research project)

1st TTPU Seminar “Realizing New Mobility Services -Examining Japanese MaaS from user’s perspective” was held on February 21, 2020

UNU-IAS courses in the spring semester AY2020

(UPDATED)NOTICE: Information regarding Novel Coronavirus / 新型コロナウイルスに関連した感染症対策に関する対応について

[Cancelled](Repost) Call for participants: Joint seminar with UCLA Luskin

＜上越学生寮奨学生＞地方公共団体の奨学金募集について

Xiaonuan Lin

Hui Coco Mao

Xuan Zhou

Campus tour guide in the orientation in Apr. / 4月入学ガイダンスにおけるキャンパスツアーガイドの募集

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