AY 2026 Undergraduate Matriculation Ceremony held

The University of Tokyo AY 2026 undergraduate matriculation ceremony was held at the Nippon Budokan the morning of Monday, April 13th.

Approximately 3,000 new students and 4,900 members of their families attended the ceremony, making for a total of approximately 7,900 attendees.

President Fujii Teruo, the executive vice presidents, deans of the Faculties and Graduate Schools and the directors of University Institutes went on stage, along with special guests Mr. Noda Hideki, Playwright, Director, and Actor; and Mr. Kunibe Takeshi, president of the UTokyo Alumni Association.

President Fujii gave a speech to the new students on behalf of the university, followed by a speech from Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Terada Torahiko. Mr. Noda and Mr. Kunibe then gave congratulatory messages to the new students. Next, Mr. Karino Hikaru, a student in the College of Arts and Sciences (Humanities and Social Sciences I), took an oath on behalf of the entire incoming class, after which the ceremony was concluded.

A livestream of the ceremony was provided, and watched by many new students and their families who were unable to attend the ceremony, as well as the general public.

A translated version of President Fujii’s speech for the ceremony is available for viewing on the webpage of his address.

Photos: OZEKI Yuji