Sustainable development is a shared goal for people around the world. However, problems that threaten our daily lives and future – such as conflicts, economic disparity, climate change, natural disasters, marine plastic waste, infectious diseases, declining birthrates, and aging populations – persist without end.

 The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the fragility of our globalized world and provided an opportunity to pursue social reform.

 The Graduate School of Integrated Studies in Human Survivability (Shishukan), established in April 2013, offers graduate students a place to learn and practice the skills needed to become leaders who can assess the state of the world, understand its current challenges, and boldly tackle them/ facilitate resolutions.  problem-solving.

 Future leaders must master their own fields of expertise while also understanding, as global citizens, the diverse nations, peoples, cultures, ideologies, and social systems that shape the world.

 Shishukan provides a broad range of interdisciplinary learning opportunities, including studies in culture and the arts; Jukugi (discussions) with top leaders from industry, government, international organizations, and academia; internships in Japan and abroad; and long-term overseas training. Additionally, we offer a training facility (dormitory) where students can engage in friendly competition and cross-cultural exchange day and night. We respectfully ask for your support of the Shishukan Foundation to help sustain these innovative graduate school programs.

The Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability

Director Akira Murakami

 As global issues become increasingly complex, there is an urgent need for companies, organizations, and institutions to develop world-class leaders. Relying on individual efforts to produce leaders is no longer sufficient; a system that actively nurtures talent and prepares them for the global workforce through collaboration among industry, government, and academia is now essential.

 The Graduate School of Integrated Studies in Human Survivability (Shishukan) was established as a new type of graduate school to meet this need. Its unique curriculum has already attracted the attention of several international organizations, with agreements for internships and other programs underway. While international competition among higher education institutions is intensifying and public investment is increasing in other countries, funding in Japan is being reduced.

 To achieve its mission, Shishukan requires support from corporations, organizations, and individuals. We hope you will endorse the vision of the Shishukan Fund, and we would be deeply grateful for your generous support.

1. Financial support for students to devote themselves to their studies.
2. Educational expenses such as internship and practical education overseas Musha Shugyo (warrior training).
3. Expenses for various leadership education programs, such as Jukugi (discussions) and lecturers by invited speakers from international organizations, industry, government, and academia.
4. Expenses for the development of a free and state-of-the-art research and study environment including the training facility and others.
5. Employment of faculty and staff to support education and research.
6. Collaborative activities with alumni and alumnae associations.

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