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Events 2026.10.26Earthquake Activity and Government Measures
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Events 2026.10.212026 Colloquium Series, The Research Center for Language, Brain, and Cognition -November 9
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Research Results 2026.10.20Joint Research by Prof. Kazuya Saito and Prof. Jeong (Department of Applied Linguistics) Published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General
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Events 2026.10.13International Lecture: China Reborn, 1895-1912, Localism, Japanese Knowledge, and the Qing Empire's Reconfiguration -October 26
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News 2026.10.13Distinguished Associate Professor Takumi Uchihara (Department of Applied Linguistics) has been selected for the 2026 “World’s Top 2% Scientists” List
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News 2026.10.13GSICS Intensive Courses in the Fall semester "Project Risk Management II"- November 9~30
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
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Implementation of Terahertz Wave and Adjacent-Band Measurement Technology in the Wood and Pulp & Paper Sectors
Researcher:Jeongsoo Yu, Xiaoyue Liu, Gaku Manago
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Development of a Dynamic Recycling Point System Using Deep Learning
Researcher:Masahiro Sato
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Development of Recycling Technology for Waste Plastic from Insulated Wires
Researcher:Jeongsoo Yu, Gaku Manago
Published Papers in High-Impact Journals
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"Individual Differences in Motor and Auditory Activation in Second Language Speech Learning: Roles of Domain-General Auditory Processing."Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, published in October 2026.https://doi.org/10.1037/xge0001991CiteScore: 7.0 -
"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
Books
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Esotericism in East Asia
Cultural Interpretation and PoliticsPublisher: Bloomsbury PublishingPublication year: August 2026ISBN / ISSN: 9781350557512 -
The Poet’s Place, the Time of the Stars: Essays Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Kansai Mallarmé Study GroupPublisher: SuiseishaPublication year: September 2025ISBN / ISSN: 978-4-8010-0885-4 -
A Study of the History of Multilateral Relations in East Asia
International Relations from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth CenturyPublisher: ShibunkakuPublication year: March 2024ISBN / ISSN: 978-4-7842-2078-6 -
Media, Gender, and Culture in East Asia: The Dynamics of Intersecting Popular CulturesPublisher: Akashi ShotenPublication year: March 2024ISBN / ISSN: 9784750357515 -
The Hidden Prince Shōtoku— Pseudohistory and Occult Culture in Modern and Contemporary JapanPublisher: Chikuma ShoboPublication year: May 2024ISBN / ISSN: 978-4-480-07621-2
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
