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Complete list of regional collaborations (by prefecture; as of September 30, 2024)
Date of conclusion: April 22, 2021
Concluded with: Oita Prefecture Nakatsu City
Keio University concluded a collaboration agreement to mutually cooperate with Oita Prefecture Nakatsu City.
Based on an agreement concerning mutual collaboration between Nakatsu City and Keio University that was concluded on April 16, 2008, Keio University and Nakatsu City has been promoting regional development conducive to training human resources who will support future generations grounded on Yukichi Fukuzawa’s ideas regarding learning. In addition, the spirit of “practical learning” (jitsugaku) advocated by Fukuzawa in the first volume of his An Encouragement of Learning has been shared through mutual collaboration to expand activities that honor Fukuzawa’s legacy.
The collaborative agreement this time aims to further promote joint research, learning exchanges, and citizen participation in addition to the human resource and regional development hitherto undertaken through mutual cooperation in cultural, educational, and academic spheres following the opening in August 2019 of the “Shin-Nakatsu-shigakkō,” a joint research institute of Keio University and Nakatsu City which also serves as a facility for citizen learning and exchange.
Reference sites:
Nakatsu City
Keio University news article
http://www.community.keio.ac.jp/social/ooita/01.html
Opening of “Shin-Nakatsu-shigakkō” with connections to Fukuzawa (August 6, 2019)
Participating in Nakatsu City’s archive lectures (Fukuzawa Memorial Center for Modern Japanese Studies; September 9, 2011)
Departing on a 1,500 km walk from Nakatsu to Mita to learn 150 years of history: commemorating the 150th anniversary of Keio’s foundation (June 3, 2008)
Keio University concludes an agreement with Oita Prefecture Nakatsu City (April 21, 2008)
Date of conclusion: March 31, 2021
Partner: Miyagi Prefecture Minamisanriku Town
Keio University has concluded an agreement on collaboration and cooperation with Miyagi Prefecture Minamisanriku Town. The purpose of this agreement is to contribute toward mutual development and the enhancement of the regional community as well as education and research in the area through the use of cultural resources and the natural environment centered on forest resources possessed by Minamisanriku and Keio University as well as through collaboration and cooperation by both parties.
The "Shizugawa mountain forest" in Minamisanriku Town is one of the forests throughout Japan that Keio University owns, and it has been maintained and managed for approximately 50 years. With cooperation from the people of Minamisanriku Town, the forest has been used as a place for education and research. Immediately after the Great East Japan Earthquake, the "Minamisanriku Project" was launched, and over a period of 8 years, students, faculty, and staff members volunteered to support reconstruction and learning by making use of the Shizugawa mountain forest. Furthermore, in 2015, the forests owned by Minamisanriku Town and local forestry groups, and Keio University's Shizugawa mountain forest combined efforts to acquire the FSC certification, an international certification for the appropriate and sustainable management of forests that takes into account, among other, environmental, economic, and social factors. At the signing ceremony, it was confirmed that this agreement will serve as an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation between Minamisanriku Town and Keio University.
Reference sites:
Minamisanriku Town
Keio University news articles
Conclusion of an agreement on collaboration and cooperation with Minamisanriku Town (April 6, 2021)
"Keio University's forest" acquires the "FSC certification," an international certification for forest management (November 5, 2015)
"Keio University's forest" acquires the "FSC certification," an international certification for forest management (November 5, 2015)
Supporting the recovery of Minamisanriku—Completion of merchandise manufactured using thinned wood from Keio's forest— (October 5, 2012)
【Keio Report】
Keio University Minamisanriku Project Efforts over the last 8 years (April 22, 2020 Mita-hyoron Online)
Date of conclusion: June 18, 2019
Partner: Kanagawa Institute of Industrial Science and Technology
The Keio Frontier Research and Education Collaborative Square at Tonomachi concluded a collaboration agreement to promote interdisciplinary collaborative activities among industry-academia-government as well as for mutual cooperation including joint research, support for commercialization, and the development of human resources.
Reference sites:
Kanagawa Institute of Industrial Science and Technology
Tonomachi Town Campus
Date of conclusion: March 23, 2019
Partners: Yamagata Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture Tsuruoka City
Keio University has concluded an agreement with Yamagata Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture Tsuruoka City for a fifth term (AY 2019–2023) in order to jointly promote projects on research and educational activities centered around the Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Keio University (Yamagata Prefecture Tsuruoka City; hereinafter IAB). Based on the results accumulated from various research and educational activities over the 18-year period since the first agreement was concluded in 2001 when the Tsuruoka Town Campus was established, such as research activities centered on metabolome analysis at IAB, educational activities accepting local senior high school students as "research assistants" and "special research students," and the setting up bio-ventures, we are striving to collaborate even more with the prefecture and city toward further regional revitalization.
Agreements
1st term agreement (concluded on March 19, 1999)
2nd term agreement (concluded on March 27, 2006)
3rd term agreement (concluded on May 20, 2011)
4th term agreement (concluded on March 27, 2014)
5th term agreement (concluded on March 23, 2019)
Reference sites:
Yamagata Prefecture
Tsuruoka City
Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Keio University.
Keio University news article
"Keio University, Yamagata Prefecture, and Tsuruoka City conclude an agreement for a fifth term" (March 25, 2019)
Date of conclusion: March 7, 2018
Partners: Okinawa Prefecture and GlaxoSmithKline K.K.
Keio University has concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement with Okinawa Prefecture and GlaxoSmithKline K.K. regarding, among other things, the promotion of health and the medical information industry in Okinawa Prefecture. While aiming to create new values using data and ICT infrastructure, we will work to improve services in the areas of health and medical care for prefectural citizens through joint research projects relating to the promotion of health and improvement of medical care in Okinawa Prefecture in addition to contributing toward the revitalization of industries and furthering of regional development.
Reference sites:
Okinawa Prefecture
GlaxoSmithKline K.K.
Keio University news article
"Okinawa Prefecture, Keio University, and GlaxoSmithKline Japan Conclude a Comprehensive Partnership Agreement" (March 14, 2018)
Date of conclusion: April 18, 2017
Partner: Shizuoka Prefecture
Keio University and Shizuoka Prefecture exchanged a basic agreement to promote collaboration and cooperation for Shizuoka Prefecture's "Advanced Agriculture Projects" with the aim of contributing to the regional community and human resource development through mutual cooperation in the areas of research, industry, education, and science in relation to the promotion of sciences, technologies, and industries that integrate agriculture, food, health, etc. To date, Keio University has used ICT in agriculture to cultivate citrus fruits in the Mikkabi region and strawberries in Izunokuni City of Shizuoka Prefecture, etc., to pass on "craftsmanship" and demonstrate and develop advanced research outcomes for its projects. This agreement further develops these collaborative partnerships.
Reference sites:
Shizuoka Prefecture
Shizuoka Prefecture AOI-PARC (Agri Open Innovation Practical and Applied Research Center)
Keio Research Institute at SFC AOI Laboratory
Keio University news article
"Conclusion of an agreement with Shizuoka Prefecture to promote advanced agricultural projects" (April 21, 2017)
Date of conclusion: December 16, 2015
Partner: Shizuoka Prefecture
In order to contribute to mutual development, Keio University and Shizuoka Prefecture concluded an agreement to promote Shizuoka Prefecture's "Advanced health industry accumulation project at the foot of Mount Fuji (Pharma Valley project)" with the aim of contributing to the development of human resources and the regional community by mutually cooperating in areas such as research, industrial development, education, and science through collaborations in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and engineering. This agreement is an extension of the agreement concluded on December 16, 2010, for the purpose of collaboration projects among medicine, nursing, and engineering.
Reference sites:
Shizuoka Prefecture
Keio University news article
"Keio University concludes an agreement with Shizuoka Prefecture" (December 17, 2010)
Date of conclusion: February 8, 2016
Partners: British Olympic Association, Japanese Olympic Committee, City of Yokohama, and Kawasaki City
On February 8, 2016, the British Olympic Association, Japanese Olympic Committee, City of Yokohama, Kawasaki City, and Keio University signed a memorandum of understanding to provide training facilities for the British athletes prior to and during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as well as to further develop mutual partnerships.
Furthermore, a "Signing ceremony for the Team GB Preparation Camp for Tokyo 2020" was held on March 23, 2017, where the three parties of Keio University, the City of Yokohama, and Kawasaki City each signed an agreement with the British Olympic Association on the use of facilities and partnerships covering the applicable facilities, periods of use, sport events, and exchange programs.
Reference sites:
British Olympic Association
City of Yokohama
Kawasaki City
Official site for supporters of the British Olympic and Paralympic teams
Keio University news article
"Signing of the 2020 Pre-Olympic and Paralympic Games Training Camp Agreement" (February 9, 2016)
"Team GB Tokyo 2020 Signing Ceremony held at Keio University " (March 23, 2017)
Date of conclusion: November 14, 2009
Partner: Kawasaki City (Kanagawa Prefecture)
Keio University and Kawasaki City have concluded a basic agreement on collaboration and cooperation aimed at contributing to the promotion of regional communities, research, and industry by making use of the human, material, and intellectual resources possessed by both parties.
The conclusion of this agreement expands on the collaboration and cooperation formed between Keio University and Kawasaki City in 2000 to establish the Shin-Kawasaki Town Campus as well as contribute to other initiatives including those related to education, research, and society.
Under this agreement, Keio University opened the Tonomachi Town Campus at King Skyfront in Tonomachi, Kawasaki City, on April 1, 2016. In addition, a "collaboration agreement on the promotion of research and educational activities at the Keio University Tonomachi Town Campus" was concluded on April 11, 2016.
Reference sites:
Kawasaki City
Shin-Kawasaki Town Campus
Tonomachi Town Campus
Keio University news article
"Keio University and Kawasaki City conclude a collaborative partnership agreement" (November 17, 2009)
"Keio University Signs Collaboration Agreement with Kawasaki City for the Tonomachi Town Campus" (April 12, 2016)
Date of conclusion: October 19, 2009
Partner: Fujisawa City (Kanagawa Prefecture)
Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus (Faculty of Policy Management, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care, Graduate School of Media and Governance, and Graduate School of Health Management; hereinafter SFC) and Kanagawa Prefecture Fujisawa City concluded a cooperation agreement on collaboration, etc., for the purpose of contributing to the development of regional communities, promotion of research and educational activities, and fostering of human resources.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of SFC and 70th anniversary since Fujisawa City was municipalized, in 2010, the two parties established a comprehensive cooperation system. Through this, we will strive to further develop the local community and create a world-class research and education base.
Reference sites:
Fujisawa City
Fujisawa City: collaboration with a university in the city
Keio University news article
"Shonan Fujisawa Campus and Fujisawa City conclude a cooperation agreement on collaboration, etc." (October 20, 2009)
Date of conclusion: April 10, 2009
Partner: Nagasaki Prefecture
Keio University and Nagasaki Prefecture have concluded a collaborative partnership agreement on the promotion of research and educational activities as well as regional development with the aim of appropriately addressing regional issues through mutual cooperation and contributing to the formation of a vibrant region and promotion of practical learning. Since 2008, the two undergraduate faculties at SFC (Faculty of Policy Management and Faculty of Environment and Information Studies) have been building and promoting a cooperative and collaborative system with Nagasaki Prefecture for the implementation of educational activities and research projects.
Reference sites:
Nagasaki Prefecture
Keio University news article
"Keio University and Nagasaki Prefecture conclude a collaborative partnership agreement" (April 13, 2009)
Date of conclusion: October 4, 2008
Partner: Tokyo Prefecture Minato Ward
To reaffirm the relationship that has been built to date, Keio University and Minato Ward have concluded a basic agreement to make use of resources possessed by both parties to benefit the promotion of collaboration and cooperation in the future as well as the development of local communities, education, and research. The signing ceremony was held at "Shiba-no-ie," which was opened on the same day as a base for collaborative projects between Minato Ward Shiba Regional City Office and Keio University.
Reference sites:
Minato Ward
Shiba-no-ie
Keio University news article
"Keio University concludes an agreement with Minato Ward (Tokyo Prefecture)" (October 8, 2008)
Date of conclusion: August 5, 2008
Partner: Kyoto City Board of Education
Keio University and the Kyoto City Board of Education will mutually cooperate with the aim of contributing to the enrichment and development of education at Keio University and Kyoto City through human and intellectual exchange among Keio University, the Kyoto City Board of Education, and Kyoto City municipal schools and kindergartens.
Reference sites:
Kyoto City Board of Education
Keio University news article
"Keio University concludes an agreement with the Kyoto City Board of Education" (October 4, 2008)
Date of conclusion: April 16, 2008
Partner: Oita Prefecture Nakatsu City
Keio University signed an agreement on mutual collaboration with Oita Prefecture Nakatsu City. Based on Yukichi Fukuzawa's philosophy on learning, the nurturing of the next generation of human resources as well as the development of communities that foster this are being advanced, and both parties will mutually collaborate with the aim of developing activities that honor Yukichi Fukuzawa's posthumous influence.
Reference sites:
Nakatsu City
Keio University news article
"Keio University concludes an agreement with Oita Prefecture Nakatsu City" (April 21, 2008)
"150th Anniversary ‘150 years of walking and learning "from Nakatsu to Mita"’ 1,500 km" departure (June 3, 2008)
"‘New Nakatsu City school,’ with connections to Fukuzawa, opened" (August 6, 2019)
Date of conclusion: December 4, 2007
Partners: Yamanashi Prefecture and Yamanashi Prefecture Fujiyoshida City
With the goal of leading the future from a site based on the forest culture at the northern foot of Mount Fuji, Keio University, Yamanashi Prefecture, and Fujiyoshida City have agreed to fully exert the strengths each possess and cooperate with one another to create new values through innovation in order to develop communities and nurture human resources capable of contributing to the global community in agreement with these values.
Reference sites:
Yamanashi Prefecture
Fujiyoshida City
This project aims to support the revival of Miyagi Prefecture Motoyoshi District Minamisanriku Town as well as to encourage students to think about what support there should be for the community, society, and economy as well as disasters through advance studies, local activities, activity reports, etc., in order to grow as people.
Reference site:
Keio University Minamisanriku Project website
Comprehensive collaborations for the purpose of contributing toward the solving of social issues and development of regional communities by making use of the advanced science and technologies of Keio University Institute for Advanced Biosciences (Yamagata Prefecture Tsuruoka City).
Reference sites:
Keio University news article
"Signing of a comprehensive partnership agreement in advanced science and technology and establishment of the "Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Business Lab Tsuruoka" (March 9, 2018)
"Signing of comprehensive partnership agreement between IAB and Dai-ichi Life, Co., Ltd. life insurance company" (March 30, 2018)
"Conclusion of a comprehensive partnership agreement on health promotion with Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company" (January 11, 2019)
"Conclusion of a comprehensive partnership agreement concerning the use of advanced science and technology with Nihon Unisys, Ltd." (October 11, 2019)
Date of conclusion: September 21, 2018
Partner: Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.,
Collaboration with Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., to develop human resources full of creativity who "think about the future of the Earth" and to ensure that both parties actively work on solving social issues.
Reference site:
Keio University news article
Collaboration with Tokyu Corporation, East Japan Railway Company, and Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd., for the purpose of creating and disseminating innovation and developing creative human resources based in Shibuya Scramble Square through industry-academia collaboration.
Reference site:
Keio University news article