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Mie University is encircled by three green“Sansui”

(三翠) referring to the green brilliant waves in Ise bay, the

fresh green trees on campus, and the clear green sky in

Mie. In this privileged environment, we are aiming to

establish Mie University as the most environmentally

advanced university in the world. We provide world-

class community-based education and research results

through the harmonious coexistence of nature and

mankind.

Currently more than 230 students coming from China,

Vietnam, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Germany,

Malaysia, Indonesia, and other foreign countries are

studying in Mie University. They sparkle to reach their

purpose, and study hard to learn the Japanese

language, basic and applied research, and Japanese

culture. They also make many friends in Mie University

and adjacent communities.

The Student Support Center with experienced faculty

and staff members provide student activities with

assistance. Furthermore, at the Center for Physical and

Mental Health, doctors, nurses, and mental health

counselors are prepared to address any mental or

physical illness that may arise.

I sincerely hope that all of our international students

get to enjoy their lives in Mie University.

From Mie to the World!A Message from President Atsumasa Uchida

December 2011

President of Mie UniversityAtsumasa Uchida, M.D,Ph.D.

President's Message

International Relations: Academic Exchange and Career Support

Japanese Language Course

International Internship Program

The 18th Tri-University International Joint Seminar & Symposium

Double Degree Program

UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network

2011 International Exchange Program

Overseas Offices

International Partner Universities

International Students: Life on Campus

Mie University: Faculties & Facilities

Attractions in Mie: Vol. 1

2011 International Week Calendar

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CIER：Center forInternational Education and Research

The Center for International Education and Research was inaugurated

on October 1, 2005 as a special facility for research and education.

The aim of the CIER was to become the heart of interThe aim of the CIER was to become the heart of internationalization in Mie University. nationalization in Mie University.

Currently, our partnership has expanded to 74 universities in 27 countries,

conducting mutual exchange activities and international collaborative research.

The Center for International Education and Research was inaugurated

on October 1, 2005 as a special facility for research and education.

The aim of the CIER was to become the heart of internationalization in Mie University.

Currently, our partnership has expanded to 74 universities in 27 countries,

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Mie University Center for International Education and Research is constantly con-ducting international exchange activities in efforts to promote internationalization and collaboration with foreign educational institutions. Our aim is to achieve high-quality international standards by conducting mutual exchange activities and international collaborative research with our 74 partner universities in 27 dif-ferent countries.

International Relations:Academic Exchange and Career Support

At the Center for International Education and Research in Mie Universi-

ty, we provide Japanese language and culture education classes for all in-

ternational students. There are five different levels ranging from beginner

through advanced according to the student's needs and abilities. A 6-

month duration intensive Japanese course is also offered for beginners

and intermediate students.

Japanese Language and Culture Education for International Students

International Career Development Program

For the development and the cultivation of internationalization among

the personnel we offer six programs:

(1) Foreign Language Program (English, German, Chinese, and Korean)

Students have the opportunity to participate in foreign language pro-

grams at our partner universities.

(2) International Education Program

In this program, we offer classes in English and other languages with

the purpose of a) improving communication skills in English, b) promot-

ing mutual understanding among foreign and Japanese students, c)

preparation for the international internship program and Tri-U Interna-

tional Joint Seminar & Symposium, d) preparation for overseas study.

(3) Short Programs for International Education

These programs offer students the opportunity to participate in classes,

engaging in cross-cultural exchanges at partnership universities in Thai-

land, Vietnam and the Republic of Korea.

(4) International Internship Program

We offer students the opportunity to integrate career related experience

into an undergraduate education by participating in planned, supervised

work in six partnership universities in Thailand.

(5) Tri-U International Joint Seminar & Symposium

Tri-U International Joint Seminar & Symposium is held every year at one of the

three founder universities; Mie University, Chiang Mai University in Thailand,

and Jiangsu University in China in turn since 1994. At the conference, students

from invited universities present their research papers on the themes of

“Population”, “Food”, “Energy”, and “Environment.” The 2011 International

Joint Seminar was held in Jiangsu University, China.

(6) Double Degree Program

Mie University has established an educational collaboration program with over-

seas partner universities, making it possible to award a bachelor's degree from

both Tianjin Normal University in China and Mie University. Also, to award a mas-

ter's degree from both the Sriwijaya University in Indonesia and Mie University.

We provide students with language programs, International Internship Programs, and

Short Programs for International Education taking advantage of the Asia-Pacific Universi-

ties Consortium, with 33 universities in 9 countries from the Asia-Pacific region, including

Mongolia, Russia, China, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, and the

U.S. We grant scholarships for students of high scholastic standings. In addition, we

conduct international collaborative research themed with the environment and culture.

Asia-Pacific Universities Consortium

UNESCO Associated School Project Network (ASPnet)

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Education for Environmental Information, Preservation of

World Heritages, UNESCO Associated School Activities for worldwide schools, and multicultural support pro-

jects. We try to globalize Mie University by collaborating with the Mie Prefectural Office, the City Hall, the Na-

tional Federation of UNESCO Associations, NPOs, and other associations.

Young Researchers Cultivation Project

We aim to develop the career of young researchers inviting young faculties and

graduate students from our partner universities by the grant of Japan Society for

the Promotion of Science and Japan Student Service Organization and hold semi-

nars, workshops and trainings at laboratories. In addition, Mie University offers

unique international grant programs to support young researchers to experience

overseas activities.

Information Exchange with Partnership Universities by ICT

Mie University holds distance learning courses and conferences through our internet video conferencing system with

the University of North Carolina and the University of Michigan in the United States of America; the University of Sydney in

Australia; the Universitat Jaume I in Spain; and Ewha Woman's University and Sejong University in the Republic of Korea.

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Japanese Language Course andCulture Education for International Students

International Career Development ProgramAiming towards the Development and Cultivation of Internationalization

This intensive course consists of 2 to 3 lessons a week, with

daily homework and periodical tests. Therefore, students should

be prepared to allocate this course a significant amount of time

in order to successfully complete it.

It is recommended that students who wish to join this Inten-

sive Japanese Language Course discuss and consult with their

supervisor before they submit their application form.

The Intensive Japanese Language Course at the CIER

was originally intended for international students who have

a Japanese Government Scholarship, and need to master

Japanese immediately. However, there is usually room

available for the required capacity, allowing us to regularly

accept other students.

Intensive Japanese Language Course

The Japanese Studies Student Program is also intended mainly for Japanese Government Scholarship Stu-

dents majoring in Japanese Language or Culture. They are undergraduate students enrolled in faculties or

graduate schools, usually recommended by Embassies outside of Japan.

Japanese Studies Student Program

At The Center for International Education and Research in Mie University, we provide Japa-nese language and culture education classes for all international students. There are five dif-ferent levels available ranging from beginner through advanced, according to the students' needs and abilities.

Japanese Language Course

We offer regular Japanese language courses such as Basic Beginners (I & II), Intermediate (I & II) and Ad-

vanced levels. In order to take any of these courses, international students must take a placement test. The

results of this test will place students in the appropriate level.

An Intensive Japanese Language Course is also available as a 6-month course divided into two levels: be-

ginners and intermediate.

Japan - Kingdom of Thailand

From April 2007 to October 2011, The CIER has sent 28 students to partner universities in Thailand (Chiang

Mai University, Kasetsart University, Khon Kaen University, Suranaree University of Technology, Thammasat

University and King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang ), to acquire training at various companies

and public research institutes. At the same time we have accepted 10 students from Thai partner universities.

Japan - Republic of Korea

As part of expanding our academic exchange with one of our partner universities: Sejong University, we ac-

cepted 3 students for internship this year. The students underwent training at a laboratory of the Graduate

School of Engineering, and visited the SHARP Corporation Kameyama plant, MIKIMOTO Pearl Island, Mie

Prefecture Environmental Conservation Agency, and Kameyama Municipal Hall.

Taking in consideration our Internship Program between Thai partner universities and Mie University, the

CIER recently asked to be invited to cooperate in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) this year. By

cooperating with a wide variety of institutes and organizations, we improve our chances of offering various

kinds of training opportunities, and at the same time, enhance the attractiveness of our International Career

Development Program.

1. International Internship ProgramWe offer students the opportunity to integrate career related experience into an undergraduate education by partici-

pating in planned supervised work in 6 Partner Universities in Thailand and Sejong University in the Republic of Korea.


The 18thTri-U International Joint Seminar & Symposium

■Double Degree Program (DD-IFP Program) First

　Year

In June 9, 2011 the first Mie University Double De-

gree program completion ceremony was held at

one of our partner universities: Sriwijaya University,

Indonesia.

Prof. Jun Kohbara from the Graduate School of

Bioresources, and chairperson for the Double De-

gree program and Prof. Hiroshi Ehara, also from the

Faculty of Bioresources, and Vice President of Inter-

national affairs attended the ceremony where the 3

students from Mie University became the first gener-

ation to graduate from the Double Degree Program

at Swirijaya University.

Sriwijaya University

On September 28, 2011, the Double-Degree Pro-

gram graduation ceremony for 15 graduates from

Tianjin Normal University took place in the confer-

ence room at the Faculty of Education, Mie Universi-

ty. The Ceremony was presided by the President of

Mie University, Prof. Atsumasa Uchida.

Zhao Hao Tong - Graduate,

Spring, 2011 �

Ever since I heard about

this program I became very

interested because I wan-

ted to experience the Japanese culture and language

while taking classes at Mie University. My most pre-

cious treasure is to have made so many wonderful

friends while attending this program.

Lin Shu Xin

Special Appointed Faculty

I am in charge of the 22 stu-

dents from the second partici-

pating in the Double Degree

Program. I hope this will be a meaningful opportunity for

students to learn the Japanese language and experience

the rich cultural legacy of this country.

Tianjin Normal UniversityThe Tri-U International Joint Seminar & Sympo-sium provides a forum for students, scientists and engineers to discuss important topics such as Population, Food, Energy, and Environment. This event is held every year at one of the three found-er universities; Mie University, Chiang Mai Univer-sity in Thailand, and this year's host, Jiangsu Uni-versity, in turns since 1994.

Mie University established an educational collaboration program with overseas part-ner universities, making it possible to award a bachelor's degree from both Tianjin Normal University in China and Mie University. Also, to award a master's degree from both the Sriwijaya University in Indonesia and Mie University.

The 18th Tri-U International Joint Seminar & Symposium was hosted in Jiangsu, China, from October 26 -

31, 2011. The Topics “Ecological Development” and “Low Carbon” were added to this year's event to en-

hance the awareness of energy saving and the current need of emission reduction.

On this occasion, the Mie University delegation consisted of Prof. Atsumasa Uchida, President of Mie Uni-

versity, Prof. Hye-Sook Park, Executive Vice President for Environmental and International Affairs, Prof. Hir-

oshi Ehara, Vice President for International Affairs, Prof. Nobuhiro Miyachi, Prof. Xie Lun Wang, Prof. Makiko

Hanami, Ms. Ai Nimura, and Dr. Tatsuo Ito, Professor Emeritus of Mie University.

Also, 15 students from different faculties in Mie University were chosen to give a presentation on their re-

search papers based on the seminar's six topics of interest, all of which are deeply related to each other and

are all important for the sustainable, harmonic development and the survival of human beings.

2. Tri-University International Joint Seminar & Symposium 3. Mie University Double Degree Program


UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network(ASPnet)UNESCO Associated Schools have a long his-tory that dates back to 1953 when the UNES-CO Associated Schools Project Network (AS-Pnet) was inaugurated. UNESCO Associated Schools is regarded as the center for promoting “ESD” education for sus-tainable development, always working in support of peace and international cooperation. As of July 2011, there are more than 9,000 UNESCO Associated Schools in 180 countries and regions.

In efforts to educate individuals to take part in creating a sustainable society, Mie University has become a

strong collaborator of the COP10 Biodiversity Conference.

For the recent COP10 Conference in Mie, Mie University spearheaded many activities that exposed the

youth in Mie to the understanding of the natural world and our effect upon it.

Among the activities included, participants were taken on a journey in the Seisui Maru, Mie University's

Training Ship, to discover and learn about the biological diversity of Ise Bay and the surrounding areas.

There were also several excursions to Satoyama Nature Park in nearby Kameyama city, a tour through a

classic Seki town, and a visit to the state-of-the-art Sharp Kameyama Plant to get a taste of high-tech Japan.

COP10 in MIE: Biodiversity (Education for Sustainable Development; ESD)

Cross Cultural Friendship (Japan - Germany)

Young Researchers Cultivation ProjectThe 2011 International University Exchange Seminar & Workshop Program

Mie University hosted an International University Exchange

Seminar and Workshop Program along with the support of

the Grant-in Aid of Japan Student Support Organization with

the aim to build knowledge on the subject of Biomass Town.

The Japanese “Biomass Town Strategy” is to create a

carbon-neutral alternative to fossil fuels, contributing to

the prevention of global warming and reducing waste, en-

couraging the transition to a recyclable society. Further-

more, promoting the utilization of Biomass resources will

create new industries and jobs as well as revitalizing the

agricultural communities.

Commemorating the 150 years of Japan - Germany diplo-

matic relations and friendship, Dr. Alexander Olbrich, Coun-

sul General of the Osaka - Kobe General Consulate and the

chairperson for the “Japan-Germany Friendship Associa-

tion” visited Mie University to plant a Linden Tree gifted by

Germany to Japan as a symbol of friendship.

During the course of 11 days, between August 22 and September 1, 2011, participants had the opportunity

to exchange their knowledge as well as the technologies that are currently being used in their own countries

regarding Biomass Town.

A total of 13 faculties and students from Chiang Mai University, Kasetsart University, King Mongkut's Insti-

tute of Technology Thonburi, and Thammasat University, from Thailand, were invited to join this program.


Mie University aims to promote academic exchange through our overseas offices, providing public relations and coordination of international affairs, allowing greater opportunities for international students and researchers to collaborate globally.

Mie UniversityOverseas Offices

Mie University concluded the agreement on Double Degree Program between the Faculty of Education, Mie

University, and the Institute of International Education and Exchange, Tianjin Normal University (China) in

2006, and have conducted mutual exchange agreements ever since. Recently Prof. Hye-Sook Park, Executive

Vice President, Prof. Norio Yagi, Dean of the Faculty of Education and Prof. Hiroto Akimoto, Mie University, vis-

ited Prof. Gao Yubao, President of Tianjin Normal University, Prof. Zheng Yinghua, Director of the International

Office, and Prof. Shinji Higashi, Professor Emeritus, Mie University. The aim of this visitation was to discuss fu-

ture exchange activities not only related to the Double Degree Program or the Language Study Program, but

also to the International Internship Program and the Field Studies.

Tianjin Normal University (China)

Sejong University (Republic of Korea)

On August 17, 2011, the “Mie University Korea Center for Education and Research” was opened to

promote academic and educational Mie University activities in the Republic of Korea. Prof. Atsumasa

Uchida, President, Prof. Hye-Sook Park, Executive Vice President, and Prof. Shigeru Kodama, Dean of

the Faculty of Humanities, Law and Eco-

nomics, attended the opening ceremony

in representation of Mie University. Rep-

resenting Sejong University, Prof. Woo-

Hee Park, Rector, Prof. Eom Jonghwa,

Director, International Students and

Scholars Office, and Prof. Ki-Hwan Park,

Electrical Information Engineering (Direc-

tor for Mie University Educational Re-

search Center in the Republic of Korea)

were present. Mie University is working

to promote a Japan-China-Korea ex-

change triangle through numerous col-

laborations between Mie University, Tian-

jin Normal University in China and Se-

jong University in the Republic of Korea.

On July 16, 2009, an opening ceremony for the "Mie University Thailand Center for Education and Re-

search" took place at the Mie University office in Thammasat University, Thailand. Prof. Mamoru Matsuoka,

Former Executive Vice President and Prof. Hiroshi Ehara, Vice President, Mie University, and representing

Thammasat University, Prof. Dr. Surapon Nitikraipot, Rector and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somchai Chakhatrakan, Di-

rector of the Institute of East Asian Studies attended the ceremony.

The purpose of the "Mie University Thailand Center for Education and Research" is to promote internation-

al activities efficiently between universities in Thailand and Mie University, aiding to further expand our collab-

orations in the future.

Thammasat University (Thailand)

Sriwijaya University (Indonesia)

Mie University established an office at Sriwijaya University in order to promote a Double Degree Master

Program on Integrated Food Production and Management Planning for international education studies. The

aim of this office is to support students from Mie University as well as students from Sriwijaya University al-

lowing them to take advantage of greater opportunities on an international level.

Both Universities have shared an academic exchange agreement since July 19, 2008.


People’s Republic of China◎Anhui Agricultural University Anhui Agricultural University ●College of Science Zhenjiang University College of Science Zhenjiang University ●Guangxi Medical University Guangxi Medical University ◎Guangxi University Guangxi University ◎Henan Normal University Henan Normal University ◎Inner Mongolia University of Technology Inner Mongolia University of Technology ◎Jiangnan University Jiangnan University ◎Jiangsu University Jiangsu University ●Nankai University Institute of Nankai University Institute of 　Japanese Studies Japanese Studies

Federal Republic of Germany◎Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg ◎Heidelberg University Heidelberg University ◎Ruhr-Universitat Bochum Ruhr-Universitat Bochum ●Rostock University Rostock University 　Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Medicine

Republic of Italy●School of MedicineSchool of Medicine, 　Universita degli Studi Universita degli Studi 　di Perugia

United States of America ◎Hawai'i Pacific University

●Mercer University School of Medicine ●The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Lerner Research Institute

◎University of Nebraska - Lincoln ●University of New Mexico School of Medicine

◎University of North Carolina Wilmington ●Wayne State University

Dominican Republic●School of Medicine, 　Iberoamerican University

Federative Republic of Brazil●Faculty of Philosophy, Letters and Human Sciences

at the University of Sao Paulo

Lao People's Democratic Republic●University of Health Sciences

United Kingdom of Great Britain andNorthern Ireland◎Cardiff University

People’s Republic of China◎Anhui Agricultural University ●College of Science Zhenjiang University ●Guangxi Medical University ◎Guangxi University ◎Henan Normal University ◎Inner Mongolia University of Technology ◎Jiangnan University ◎Jiangsu University ●Nankai University Institute of 　Japanese Studies

◎Nanjing University of Technology ●Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine ◎Shanghai Ocean University ◎Shenyang Pharmaceutical University ●The Second Medical College of Lanzhou University ◎Tianjin Normal University ◎Faculty of Thermal Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University ◎Xi'an University of Technology ◎Yanbian University

Republic of Korea◎Dongguk University ◎Ewha Womans University ●Pukyong National University ◎Sejong University

Kingdom of Sweden●Faculty of Humanities and Theology, 　Lund University ●Sahlgrenska Academy at the 　University of Gothenburg

Federal Republic of Germany◎Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg ◎Heidelberg University ●Rostock University 　Faculty of Medicine ◎Ruhr-Universitat Bochum

French Republic ●Ecole Nationale Superieur d'Arts et Metiers

(Arts et Metiers Paristech)

●Institut Superieur des Materiaux et Mecaniques Avances(ISMANS)

●L'institut D'etudes Politiques De Lyon (University Lyon 2)

◎Savoie University ●Universite Charles-de-Gaulle Lille 3

Republic of Italy●School of Medicine, 　Universita degli Studi 　di Perugia

Spain◎Universitat Jaume I

◎Universidad Politecnica de Valencia

United Arab Emirates◎University of Sharjah

Kingdom of Morocco●Institut Agronomique et 　Veterinaire Hassan II

United Republic ofTanzania

●School of Medicine of Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

Republic of Zambia●University of Zambia School

of Medicine

People's Republic ofBangladesh

◎Bangladesh Agricultural University

Republic of Uzbekistan◎Tashkent State Institute 　of Law

Kingdom of Thailand◎Asian Institute of Technology

◎Chiang Mai University ◎Kasetsart University ◎Khon Kaen University

●Faculty of Engineering King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

◎Maejo University ●School of Bioresources and Technology King Mongkut's University

of Technology Thonburi ◎Suranaree University of Technology

◎Thammasat University

Republic of the Philippines◎Visayas State University

Socialist Republic of Viet Nam◎Foreign Trade University ◎Hochiminh City University of Pedagogy

Republic of Indonesia◎Bogor Agricultural University

◎Haluoleo University ◎Sriwijaya University

Commonwealth ofAustralia◎University of Tasmania

Republic of Ghana●University of Ghana School

of Medicine

Federation of Malaysia●Tati University College ◎Universiti Putra Malaysia

Russia◎Khabarovsk 　StateAcademy of 　Economics and Law

Mongolia◎National University

of Mongolia

◎University Level● Faculty Level

InternationalPartner Universities (As of November 1, 2011)

Mie University is currently involved in academic exchange agreement with 74 universities in 27 Countries.

As of November 1, 2011, there are 266 international students enrolled in Mie University.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.cie.mie-u.ac.jp/en/cier


International Students： Life on Campus

Mie University:Faculties ＆ Facilities

Faculty of Humanities, Law andEconomics, Graduate School ofHumanities and Social Sciences(1983)http://www.human.mie-u.ac.jp/english/

Graduate School ofRegional Innovation Studies(2009)http://www.mie-u.ac.jp/innovation/index-e.html

Faculty andGraduate School ofEducation (1949) http://www.edu.mie-u.ac.jp/en/

Faculty andGraduate School ofMedicine (1972)http://www.medic.mie-u.ac.jp/

Faculty andGraduate School ofEngineering (1969)http://www.eng.mie-u.ac.jp/english/index1_e.html

Faculty andGraduate School ofBioresources (1949)http://www.bio.mie-u.ac.jp/en/

Iga Community-BasedResearch Center

Farm Station

Hospital Heliport※

Forest Station Fishery ResearchStation

“Seisui Maru”Training Ship

Mie University Hospital※

Sansui Kaikan Hall (National Cultural Property)※

●Number of Students, Faculties and Staffs Students/Undergraduate: 6,161 Graduate: 1,257 Nondegree: 14　Total of 7,432Affiliated Schools/Elementary School: 673　Junior High School: 460 Mentally Challenged Children’s School: 56 Kindergarten: 143　Total of 1,332Faculties and Staffs/Faculties: 762 Teachers for AffiliatedSchools: 89Staffs: 914　Total of 1,765 (As of May 1, 2011)

●Land: 5,511,692m2 (Loaned: 92,065m2)

●Built Up Area: 288,073m2

※Located in Mie University Campus

Sansui Kaikan Hall is the only building that remains show-ing the history from the times of Mie Higher Agricultural and Forestry School. It was registered as a National Cultu-ral Property on February 14, 2002.

Affiliated Schools

There are cafeterias and convenience stores on campus.

Sports festivals and interna-tional parties are periodical-ly held for International stu-dents, Japanese students, faculties, staff members

and people in this com-munity to exchange infor-mation and culture.

University Foreign Students' House Foreign Students' Dormitories Women's Dormitory

TutorSystem

SportsFestival

& InternationalParty

JapaneseCulture

Experience

Tutoring is available to support study and campus life of interna-tional students. Let's enjoy campus life together!

At CIER, students have the opportuni-ty to experience traditional Japanese cultural activities such as tea ceremo-ny and flower arranging.

Cafeterias&

ConvenienceStores

At the Student Support Center (http://www.mie-u.ac.jp/life/), faculty and staff members with exper-tise provide student activities with assistance at the

“School Life Support Office”, “Student Counseling Services & Information”, and “Career Support Cen-ter.” The International Student Office offers sup-port to international students. For further inquiries, please visit the website of the Center for Internation-al Education and Research. (http://www.cie.mie-u.ac.jp/en/cier/)

Student Support Center

Mie University offers a Scholarship Program for Students from Partner Universities.●20,000JPY monthly for short-term exchange students.●280,000JPY (one time entrance fee). Plus 520,000JPY yearly. For further information, please contact the International Student Office.

Mie University offers international students on-campus housing at an affordable price range (￥5,900 -￥13,000). The total accommodation capacity is 149 students allocated into 3 separate housing complexes.

Scholarship Information Mie University Scholarship Program

Housing Information International Students Dormitories

The Center for Physical & Mental Health provides medical advice for students, faculties, and staff mem-bers. At the center, doctors, nur-ses, and mental health counselors deal with mental illnesses and physiological stress, as well as physical illness. If problems arise or if guidance is required to address any health worries that you may have, please feel free to visit the Center for Physical & Mental Health. (http://www.mie-u.ac.jp/health/)

Center for Physical & Mental Health


Suzuka Circuit

Ise Grand Shrine

World Heritage“Sacred Sites and�Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range”

Mikimoto Pearl Island

The Kumano Kodo is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes that crisscross the Kii peninsula. These sacred trails were and are still used for the pilgrimage to the sa-cred site "Kumano Sanzan" or the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano.

The most notable of the three, Hongu Taisha, is a World Heritage registered Grand Shrine. All of the Ku-mano Kodo pilgrimage routes lead to this mystical sand-bank encompassed by rugged mountains.

The Kumano area was, and still is considered a place of healing; a sacred, mystical abode of the gods. Walk-ing these ancient routes is a must for anyone wanting to experience the spiritual countryside of Japan.

The Kumano Kodo was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage on July 7, 2004 as the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range."

Attractions in Mie:Vol.1Mie Prefecture is the home of Mie University, the prefecture's only national university.In this first issue of the Mie University International Magazine we will take a look at four of the most interesting places in Mie Prefecture.

Mie University 2011 International Week Calendar

Center for International Education and Research-Message from the Director

As a center of learning, Mie University strives to contribute to-wards the “Development of Human Resources and Research.”

We fulfill our social responsibility as part of a university that strives to promote the harmonious coexistence of nature and man-kind, as well as to form personnel committed to a sustainable global society.

Our aim is to achieve quality international exchange by conducting mutual exchange activities and international collaborative research.

The international students and Japanese students are the lead-ing players for all of our programs. Mie University offers many op-portunities to students and supports them fully. We hope that pro-gressively more active participants shall continue to bring further de-velopment to international issues.

When all the pieces of dreams and hopes from each and every person are put together, Mie University will shine to truly become the best university in the world.

Hye-Sook ParkExecutive Vice PresidentFor Environmental and International AffairsDirector, Center for International Educationand Research

The Ise Grand Shrine is located in the center of Ise city, and was founded about 1500 years ago. It is argu-ably one of Shinto's holiest and most important sites.

The Shrine is composed of 123 Shinto shrines cen-tered on two main ones, Naiku (or inner shrine) where sun goddess Amaterasu (one of the principal Shinto deities) is worshiped; and Geku (or outer shrine) where Toyouke the God of agriculture and industry is worshiped.

Agricultural ceremonies and festivals are held at the Ise Grand Shrine throughout the year to celebrate spe-cial events such as New Year's Eve (when an imperial envoy carries an offering of rice harvested by the emper-or himself), the foundation of Japan, purification rituals for priests, and other festivities.

Ise Grand Shrine

Kumano Kodo (Pilgrimage Routes)

Toba is located in the Ise Bay where many people go to resorts to relax and enjoy the coast life wonders.

Toba is the hometown of Kokichi Mikimoto, who de-veloped and improved the methods to cultivate pearls causing the Japanese Pearl market to quickly expand in the 1930's.

Currently Mikimoto Pearls are worldwide famous with stores in Tokyo, New York, London, and of course in Toba, at the Mikimoto Pearl Island, where you can visit the Pearl Museum, the Memorial Hall and the Pearl Plaza, where ex-hibitions are often held.

Toba is also the site of the Toba Aquarium, which houses animals such as du-gongs, African manatees, and a wide variety of aquatic life.

Toba (Mikimoto Pearl Island)

Suzuka (Suzuka Circuit)

Suzuka International Racing Course, (Suzuka Circuit), is a motorsport race track located in Suzuka City. It has a significant industrial market, having major factories for both Sharp and Honda within its bounds.

Suzuka Circuit has been the home of the Japanese Grand Prix since 1987. It is the only “figure of eight” cir-cuit used in the F1 championship program, meaning that the cars go both clockwise and anticlockwise.

Suzuka is one of the oldest remaining tracks of the For-mula One World Championship, and its role as one of the last “Grand Prix” of the season means numerous World Championships have been decided on this track.

The Japanese crowd is usually about 130,000 and there is currently a revival of interest for F1 racing in Ja-pan, following the introduc-tion of the Toyota team, Hon-da engines and Japanese drivers.

Tsu is the capital city of Mie Prefecture and home to Mie Uni-versity, the prefecture's only na-tional university. It is the second largest city in Mie Prefecture by population, only behind to Yok-kaichi, and the largest by area ahead of Matsusaka, its neighbor-ing city to the south, home of the famous “Matsusaka Beef.”

Attractions in Mie “Tsu City” English Speech Contest

UNESCO Associated Schools Symposium 2011

Seminar for International Understanding

Symposium “Miss Mie Doll”

Japanese Speech & Skit Contest

Tri-U IJSS 2011・Debriefing Session for CIER Programs

Let's Learn about the Country of “Moldova!”

Symposium for Forming Global Human Resources

International Youth Exchange Program

JICA Volunteers Seminar

Singing Contest

International Exchange Party for Int'l Students

Photo Contest

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