[Friday, December 5] International Symposium Announcement: “Career Paths and Community Roots: Strategic Integration of International Students

2025/10/29

Having been selected for the “Multicultural Campus Project Toward Social Impact,” funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Saitama University is committed to addressing the diverse challenges associated with Internationalization at Home in local communities. While preserving traditional culture and heritage, the university endeavors to contribute to the creation of a society grounded in diversity and inclusion. This symposium marks the first in a three-part series focusing on the integration of international students into local communities after graduation. In this inaugural session, discussions will center on the reasons why individuals choose to live in “Saitama ” and the challenges faced by stakeholders in various sectors. Representatives from local businesses and community organizations will join the dialogue to foster deeper understanding and promote inclusive regional development.

Venue General Lecture Building 1-301
Capacity 150 participants (no limit for online attendance)
Admission Free 
Language Japanese, English subtitles available online only
Registration Please register using the following form (for both in-person and online participation):
[Registration Form]
Deadline for Registration Wednesday, December 3
Contact Information  Saitama University Office of International Affairs 
mail : kokusai@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp
Program Details

PartⅠ

MC:
 Tokunori Ishizaka (Professor,  Education and Student Services Bureau/ Director,
Career Center)

Opening Remarks (14:40):

Takafumi Sakai (President, Saitama University)
Rika Abe (Director, International Affairs Division, Department of Citizens’ Affairs,
Saitama Prefectural Government)

Project Overview (14:50):

Susumu Nonaka (Vice-President, Saitama University)
Executive Director (Education and Student Affairs)

Keynote Address (15:00–15:30):
“The Significance and Role of SMEs in Japan’s Manufacturing Industry”
Ushio Kamei (Kyowa Interface Science Co., Ltd. Corporate Planning Division, Executive
Managing Director)
“A Life Beyond Borders — From International Student to Local Community Member”
Yoshinori Tanigaki (Graduate,  Saitama University Graduate School)


Q&A Session (16:00–16:10)
Intermission (15 minutes)

 

PartⅡ

Moderator:
Shinichi Nakamoto (Senior Professor, International Office)
Panel Discussion
Panelists:

・Ushio Kamei            (Executive Managing Director, Corporate Planning Division, Kyowa
    Interface Science Co., Ltd.)
・Yoshinori Tanigaki (Graduate, Saitama University Graduate School)
・Nelisha Bhandari (Graduate,  Shibaura Institute of Technology)
・Takako Arafune ( Director, Saitama Center for Go Global Students (GGS))
・Yoshihiro Taguchi (President, NAP Association)

Closing Address (17:45):
Hideo Ichihashi (Vice-President, Saitama University / Director – General, International Office
Vice-President (International Affairs and Global Education)

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