Japan Scholar Lectures Held in Bangalore and New Delhi, India

Under the Japan Scholar Program, Professor Tomoharu Shibuya of the Department of Information and Communication Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Sophia University, visited Bengaluru and Delhi, India, from September 6 to 11, 2026, to conduct outreach activities aimed at promoting study in Japan.

During his visit, Prof. Shibuya visited several local high schools and exchanged views with school principals, counselors, and other staff members. He also introduced Japan’s higher education system and study-abroad opportunities, as well as Sophia University’s English-taught degree programs, admissions procedures, and scholarship opportunities.

At Chaman Bhartiya School and Gurugram Global Heights School, Prof. Shibuya also delivered sample lectures for high school students. In these lectures, he introduced the appeal of information science and explained how research can contribute to society, while also highlighting the benefits of studying at a Japanese university and the research environment available in Japan. Students and teachers asked many questions, demonstrating a strong interest in Japanese higher education and science and engineering fields.

Through discussions with the schools, it was confirmed that interest in studying in Japan continues to grow. There was also strong demand for information on Japanese-language learning opportunities and scholarship programs, reaffirming the importance of continuously providing up-to-date information about studying in Japan.

The Japan Scholar Program sends researchers affiliated with research institutions in Japan to universities and high schools in South Asia, where they give mock lectures and talks about studying in Japan. The program aims to promote Japan's research capabilities and educational strengths through lectures to local high school and university students.