This event is a collaborative program between the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies and the Center for Applied Cognitive Neuroscience.

Faculty members from the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies will participate, including Prof. Tsunemoto, Prof. Uchihara, and Prof. Iwabuchi, Prof. Jeong (Applied Linguistics), as well as Prof. Nakayama, Prof. Maie, and Prof. Yoshihara (Linguistic Science). 

How are language studies and brain science connected? What kinds of research can be done using fMRI?

In this session, we will introduce these topics in an accessible way for beginners. No prior background knowledge is required. 

✔ Interested in language
✔ Curious about brain science
✔ Looking to broaden your research perspectives 

Everyone is welcome—feel free to join us!

Date&Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 15:00-18:00
Venue: Meeting Room (1st Floor), Graduate School of International Cultural Studies Building, Kawauchi Kita Campus
Format: Hybrid (in-person and online)
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Registration: Please register using the link below.

Organized by: Graduate School of International Cultural Studies and Cognitive Neuroscience Application Center


▼ Details
https://cognac.tohoku.ac.jp/schedule/detail.php?d=S0ksSczLtzU0twQA

▼ Registration
https://forms.gle/MkZxhJXUr1FozaYo9

▼ Other “Kawauchi Brain Festival 2026” events 
https://cognac.tohoku.ac.jp/schedule/detail.php?d=S0ksSczLtzU0NwEA

We look forward to seeing you there!


For inquiries: Aki Tsunemoto(aki.tsunemoto.a7 [@]tohoku.ac.jp)*Please change [@] to @