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News 2026.10.08GLOBE Vol. 39 Has Been Published
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Events 2026.10.06The 2nd Information Session on Admission Examinations for AY2026 (10/30)
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Events 2026.10.05From Etymology to Vocabulary Learning: The Fascination and Magic of English Etymology -November 27
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News 2026.09.30September 2026 Completion Ceremony Held
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Awards/Recognition 2026.09.30Xu Yumeng(IGPLS) Receives the Tohoku University Professor Fujino Incentive Award
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Events 2026.09.18The 32nd Public Lecture: "Basic Course in International Cultural Studies" (Nov 14) Traces of Missionaries and the Last Samurai: From the Perspective of Edo-Period Japan and East Asia
Education Curriculum
Three Research Areas (Taught in Japanese)
Regional Cultural Studies
Fostering a deep understanding of different cultures
Global Societal Studies
Fostering the ability to solve global problems
Language Studies
Fostering Communication Skills
Programs Taught in English
Graduate Program in Global Governance & Sustainable Development
G2SD Program
G2SD is an interdisciplinary program of GSICS, whose primary aim is to enhance one’s ability to advance global governance and sustainable development through a combination of critical reviews of theories and problem-oriented empirical studies.
International Graduate Program in Language Sciences
IGPLS Course
The IGPLS is an all-English graduate degree program. It consists of a 2-year Master’s program and a 3-year doctoral program covering a large range of fields including general, cognitive, applied linguistics and more.
Industry-University Joint Research Projects
Published Papers in High-Impact Journals
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"In vivo imaging of synaptic density in psychotropic-free adults with autism spectrum disorder: a [¹¹C]UCB-J PET study."Molecular Psychiatry, published in August 2026.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41380-026-03812-zCiteScore: 21.7 -
"When and how phonological similarity facilitates logographic cognate processing: An examination with Chinese-Japanese bilinguals."Journal of Memory and Language, Vol.150, published in October 2026.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jml.2026.104768CiteScore: 5.2 -
"The effectiveness of semantic clustering on vocabulary learning: A multilevel meta-analysis."System, Vol.142, published in October 2026.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.system.2026.104141CiteScore: 10.0 -
"An Analysis of Mobility Styles and Carsharing Adoption Intentions in Major Urban Areas of Japan: Evidence from Tokyo, Osaka, and Kanagawa."Travel Behaviour and Society, Vol. 46, published in January 2027.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tbs.2026.101370CiteScore: 10.3 -
"Rapid phonetic learning of Mandarin tones in adults: Daily behavioral improvement and brain activity changes."Neuropsychologia, 109543, published in October 2026.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2026.109543CiteScore: 4.3
Research Projects
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Studies on Representation of Meat Eating in the Latin-American Literature
JSPS-KAKENHIResearcher:Ryo YamauchiResearch Category:Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) -
Development of a Low-Cost Water Quality Monitoring System Based on an Iron–Arsenic Correlation Algorithm
Research GrantsResearcher:Gaku ManagoGrants・Endowed:Murata Science and Education Foundation Grant -
The Current State of Small-Scale Plastic Waste Collectors and Manufacturers in Bangladesh and Environmental Pollution
JSPS-KAKENHIResearcher:Gaku ManagoResearch Category:Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) -
Overcoming Feelings Beyond Words: How Language Shares Dynamic States of Subjective Feelings
JSPS-KAKENHIResearcher:Jeong HyeonjeongResearch Category:Transformative Area (A): Qualia Structure (Open Call for Publicly Offered Research) -
The Reception and Transformation of Chinese Characters and Classical Chinese Culture in Japan and Korea
JSPS-KAKENHIResearcher:Zisk Matthew JosephResearch Category:JSPS Bilateral Programs Joint Research Projects -
The Neural Basis of Second Language Acquisition through Interaction with Others: Commonalities and Specificities of Oral and Written Language Acquisition
JSPS-KAKENHIResearcher:Hyeonjeong JeongResearch Category:Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)
International Joint Graduate Schools
International Graduate Program in Japanese Studies
The Birth of Japanese Studies at Tohoku University
International Joint Graduate Program in Resilience and Safety Studies
Innovative Resilience Research to Support the Global Community
Multimedia Hall
Research Ethics Review Documents
