Tohoku University was established in 1907 as Japan’s third national university. The five main campuses are in Sendai City, built around the ancient site of Aoba Castle. The university has a diverse community of more than 17,000 students across academic fields that include engineering, medicine, life sciences and the liberal arts. With a strong history of innovation, Tohoku University is also home to leading, groundbreaking research and actively encourages academic-industry-government cooperation. Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, the university has played a key role in providing disaster science expertise and support to the region’s reconstruction efforts.
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Katsutake Sato