Ever since assuming the leadership of the University of Tokyo, I’ve wanted to share my thoughts and activities as president with members of the university, as well as the larger community outside our institution. With my research field being connected to the ocean, I’d always kept a log during my time conducting surveys and being out at sea. Now, having embarked on my journey as UTokyo’s skipper, I would like to share with all of you my record of this latest voyage, through the UTokyo President’s Log.
Teruo Fujii, 31st President of the University of Tokyo
September 2026
UTokyo PLog #2026-R-02
Date & Time: September 7, 2026
Location: French Ambassador's Residence
Latitude/Longitude: 35°38'50.4"N / 139°43'31.8"E Open in Google Maps
I had the honor of receiving the rank of Chevalier (Knight) of France's esteemed Legion of Honor at the French Ambassador's Residence in Tokyo.
It was a truly joyful occasion for me to receive this honor in the presence of my colleagues who have shared this journey with me, both as UTokyo President and as a researcher. It was deeply gratifying that our long-standing academic exchanges with educational and research institutions in France have been recognized in this way. To be worthy of this great honor, I remain fully committed to deepening scientific and technological exchanges between France and Japan, and to further contributing to the advancement of global scholarship.
