Behind the Scenes: Crafting Japan's International Strategy through Collaborative Efforts

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST

The internationalization of Japanese higher education institutions is greatly influenced by national policies/initiatives driven by government. The seemingly top-down policies have been formulated with involvement of various stakeholders. In this session, presenters will discuss the behind-the-scenes of developing international policies and how they are implemented in higher education institutions.

Learning Objectives:

Build knowledge about social contexts surrounding Japanese higher education and he role of international education in fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and a sense of belonging.
Explore Japanese government policy action aimed at increasing international collaboration in higher education.
Understand how Japanese universities are enhancing internationalization and promoting student mobility with partner universities around the world.

Chair and Presenter(s)

Kuniaki Sato

Director, International Affairs Division, Higher Education Bureau
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan

Presenter(s)

Keiko Ikeda, PhD

Professor
Kansai University
Shinnosuke Obi, Dr.-Ing.

Dean, International Center
Keio University