TUFS Global Community Gathering Held in Leiden

October 6, 2026

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies hosted a TUFS Global Community Gathering in Leiden, the Netherlands.
As part of the TUFS Global Community initiative, the event aims to strengthen networks among faculty, alumni, and current students, while also supporting students studying abroad.
The gathering brought together 14 participants, including Ikuko Ijuin, Dean of the Institute of Japan Studies, and Atsuko Kurono, Specially Appointed Lecturer—both visiting Leiden University—as well as TUFS undergraduate exchange students, graduate students completing internships at the university, and alumni active throughout the Netherlands.
On the day of the event, following an update on recent university developments by Dean Ijuin, participants introduced themselves. Afterward, they enjoyed lively conversations over local cuisine, discussing a wide range of topics—including memories of their time at TUFS, research, careers, and family life—further deepening their connections.
Even after the gathering concluded, participants exchanged warm messages, expressing how deeply inspired they were by alumni and students forging their own paths in the Netherlands, as well as the joy of sharing memories of TUFS and current life abroad. The event served as a fruitful opportunity for exchange that transcended generations and backgrounds.

　 (This text was translated by AI.)