Science Tokyo Meeting and Evening Reception【Homecoming Day 2026 in Yushima】
The event was all closed in a great success. Thank you very much for your participation.
Science Tokyo Meeting
The event was all closed in a great success. Thank you very much for your participation.
Professor Maho Isono from the Institute for Liberal Arts will deliver the keynote speech, which will be followed by a presentation on Science Tokyo’s Visionary Initiatives (VIs) by Institute faculty.
All in-person attendees will receive an original Science Tokyo commemorative gift.
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Date and time
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. -
Venue
Yushima Campus (Building D, 4th floor, Faculty of Dentistry Special Hall) and online -
Language
Japanese (with simultaneous English interpretation) -
Who may attend
Anyone who wishes to attend is welcome. -
Admission
Free -
Register to attend
Advance registration is now closed. However, same-day registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reception opens at 1:30 p.m. Please come to the reception desk at the main entrance on the 1st floor of Building D.
Program
Session 1: Keynote speech
Topic: Teaching the Humanities and Social Sciences at a Science-Oriented University: Reflections on Trial and Error
Speaker - Professor Maho Isono (Institute for Liberal Arts)
Anthropologist. Author of “When Life Suddenly Takes a Turn” and other works. Won the 33rd Yamamoto Shichihei Award in 2024 for “Obedience Without Law: Japan’s COVID Years.”
Session 2: Visionary Initiatives
Faculty will explain the Visionary Initiatives (VIs) , the Institute-wide research framework dedicated to the realization of a better, brighter future, introduced in April 2025.
Evening Reception
The event was all closed in a great success. Thank you very much for your participation.
Food and beverages will be provided. Enjoy an opportunity to meet and chat with old friends and guests with connections to the Science Tokyo community.
In addition, the event will feature booths where guests can learn about the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, the Center for Innovation Management, and the Center for Medical Innovation. Early-career researchers will also be on hand to present posters detailing the results of their research so far. These are excellent opportunities to find out firsthand about the Institute’s research and initiatives, so feel free to stop by.
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Date and time
Saturday, October 17, 2026 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. -
Venue
Yushima Campus Faculty Lounge, M&D Tower 26th floor -
Who may attend
All members of Science Tokyo community, including Science Tokyo alumni, current students, faculty, staff, and parents of current students -
Admission
JPY 2,000 (free for Science Tokyo students)
・Reception will open at 5:00 p.m. at the Faculty Lounge
・Attendees will receive an attendance certificate and receipt
・Current students must show their student ID cards -
Register to attend
Advance registration is now closed. However, same-day registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reception opens at 5:00 p.m. Please come to the Faculty Lounge on the 26th floor of M&D Tower.
Other events held on the day (Japanese)
Update history
- October 19, 2026: An update has been added regarding the conclusion of Homecoming Day 2026 in Yushima.
- October 1, 2026: Updated information regarding "Register to attend" for the Science Tokyo Meeting and an evening reception.
- September 9, 2026: Updated participating organizations for the evening reception booths.