JARA (Japan Alumni and Researcher Assembly) 2025

On 7 February, The Japan Alumni and Researcher Assembly (JARA) was held at the University of Copenhagen. JARA seeks to foster networking within Denmark's Japan-focused research community. It provides a platform for researchers, professionals, and students to connect, exchange ideas, and advance Japan-related research and scholarship opportunities.

The opening remarks were given by the Ambassador of Japan in Denmark, His Excellency Hideki Uyama, the Director of JSPS Stockholm Office, Professor Kazuyuki Kuroda, and finally, the Director – Head of Research at Tokai University European Center, Dr. Manami Hori.
Afterwards, the first lecture was held by Dr. Karen Ejersbo Iversen (Chief Adviser, The National ICT Council Secretariat, Ministry of Finance, Denmark) about her research on the public sector digitalization changes in Japan and her stay at Tokai University in 2024.
This was followed by a short presentation about scholarships by the Embassy of Japan.

The next lecture was held by Dr. Mollie Brooks (Senior Researcher, Technical University of Denmark, JSPS ACD BRIDGE Fellow 2023) about her research and experience during her BRIDGE Fellowship in 2023.
A short presentation about exchange opportunities and scholarships was given by JSPS Stockholm and Tokai University European Center.

Finally, some closing remarks from JSPS Alumni Club Denmark were followed by a reception with a bit of sushi and time to be sociable with the other participants.

A sincere thank you to everyone who participated in this event.

A heartfelt thank you to all the co-organizers of this event for their support and collaboration:

• The Embassy of Japan in Denmark
• JSPS Alumni Club Denmark
• JSPS Stockholm Office
• Tokai University Alumni Association Denmark​