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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s skipper, I would like to share with all of you my record of this latest voyage, through the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ President’s Log.
Teruo Fujii, 31st President of the University of Tokyo
June 2026
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ PLog #2026-UT-10
Date & Time: June 9, 2026
Location: Ito International Research Center, Hongo Campus
Latitude/Longitude: 35°42'36.9"N / 139°45'37.3"E¡¡

We welcomed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.

Prime Minister delivered a lecture titled “Humanity in a Human-Machine Civilisation.” His thought-provoking lecture which focused on future society where human beings and AI coexist was attended by many students and researchers from both Malaysia and Japan. They had a valuable opportunity for meaningful dialogue and interaction across borders and disciplines. I hope that Prime Minister’s visit this time will further deepen academic exchange as well as mutual understanding between the two countries.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ PLog #2026-G-4
Date & Time: June 6, 2026
Location: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµNY
Latitude/Longitude: 40°45'38.4"N / 73°58'21.0"W¡¡

I attended the Relocation Ceremony of . The office was opened in 2015 as a base for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s education, research and community engagement activities in North America. It has since been utilized as a place for interaction among Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ researchers, graduates based in New York and local companies and universities. In order to further enhance Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's presence there and accelerate global collaboration, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New York Office was relocated in May.

During the ceremony, to which we invited Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ graduates working mainly in New York, local companies and officials at diplomatic missions abroad, we had a conversation about the education that Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ College of Design, scheduled to open in autumn 2027, should aim at. We will press ahead with our global activities toward our 150th anniversary next year.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ PLog #2026-G-3
Date & Time: June 5, 2026
Location: Daikin U.S. Corporation
Latitude/Longitude: 40°45'38.4"N / 73°58'15.9"W¡¡

I spoke at a leadership dialogue in New York which was co-hosted by , Daikin U.S. Corporation and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. The event was titled “The Future of Global Education and Workforce in the Age of AI.”

Having business leaders based in New York as the audience, we discussed how work and education should be in the age of AI. At a session which Professor Miles Pennington of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ also attended, we had an opportunity to talk about Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ College of Design, of which Professor Pennington is scheduled to serve as the dean. We had a very meaningful time.
May 2026
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ PLog #2026-E-6
Date & Time: May 3, 2026
Location: Meiji Jingu Stadium
Latitude/Longitude: 35°40'28.2"N / 139°43'03.0"E¡¡

I went to see a baseball game between Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and Keio University in the Tokyo Big6 Baseball League’s spring season. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Baseball Club was established in 1919. Since the club joined the league in the autumn of 1925 when the league was founded, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has been a part of the top college baseball league.Having passionate support from members of the Cheerleading Club and so many spectators, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ played tenaciously until the end. I was deeply touched by the players’ dedication to baseball and relentless effort made by staff and all the people who have supported them.

