About us

JUNBA is a network among officers of Japanese university offices in the US. The current core members include officers of J.F. Oberlin University, Osaka University, Kagoshima University, Tohoku University, Nagoya University, Yokohama City University, Waseda University, Ryukoku University, Kobe University, OIST Foundation (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Foundation, Inc.) and Tokyo Institute of Technology. The director of JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) San Francisco Office joined as a core member to promote the activities of JUNBA.

The mission of JUNBA is to assist Japanese universities with the enhancement of education and research activities and the creation of new businesses opportunities. JUNBA aims to attain this mission by facilitating internationalization movements at Japanese universities, supporting the training of university students and personnel, and promoting the development of academia-industry relationships between Japan and the U.S.

Members

  • Kagoshima University North American Center
  • Obirin Gakuen Foundation of America
  • Osaka University North American Center for Academic Initiatives
  • Ryukoku University Berkeley Center
  • Technology Partnership of Nagoya University, Inc
  • Tohoku University Center
  • Yokohama City University California Office
  • Waseda USA, San Francisco Office
  • Kobe University Liaison Office in Seattle
  • OIST Foundation
  • Tokyo Tech ANNEX Berkeley
  • The University of Tokyo, New York Office, Inc.
  • JSPS San Francisco Office

 

The current members of JUNBA, including officers, board members, and advisers are as follows:

 

President:

  • Ms. Mari Maruyama, Executive Director, Obirin Gakuen Foundation of America

Vice President:

  • Dr. Scott North, Regional Director, Osaka University North American Center for Academic Initiatives

Executive Board & Secretary-General:

  • Dr. Yusaku Nakabeppu, Director, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) San Francisco Office

Board Members:

  • Mr. Tomohisa Koyama, Executive Director, Technology Partnership of Nagoya University, Inc.

Advisers:

Honorary Adviser:

  • Mr. Yo Osumi, Consul General, Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco

Advisor:

  • Mr. Yotetsu Hayashi, JETRO San Francisco
  • Dr. Richard B. Dasher, Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center, Stanford University

Executive Advisor:

  • Dr. Masato Miyake, Professor, Ritsumeikan University
  • Mr. Kurokawa Noritoshi, Consul (Science, Technology and Education), Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco

JUNBA Office:

  • c/o JSPS San Francisco Office
    1936 University Ave., The Promenade Suite 250,
    Berkeley, CA 94704-1181


Members:

Kagoshima University

Kagoshima University North American Center

201 Spear st. Suite 1100-3027 San Francisco, CA 94105
E-mail: us-office@gm.kagoshima-u.ac.jp

J.F. Oberlin University

Obirin Gakuen Foundation of America

6830 NE Bothell Way, Ste C, #284 Kenmore, WA 98028
Tel: +1-704-968-2102
E-mail: office@obirin-gakuen.org
Osaka University

Osaka University North American Center for Academic Initiatives

2150 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 230, Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel: +1-415-296-8561
E-mail: info.sf@overseas.osaka-u.ac.jp
Ryukoku University

Ryukoku University Berkeley Center

2140 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel: +1-510-809-1483 / Fax: +1-510-809-1481
E-mail: rubecadmin@shin-ibs.edu
Technology Partnership of Nagoya University, Inc.

Technology Partnership of Nagoya University, Inc.

One Copley Parkway, Suite 305, Morrisville, NC 27560
Tel: +1-919-535-8724
E-mail: nagoya@tpnu.org
Tohoku University

UW-TU Academic Open Space

University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-1700, USA
E-mail: kokusai-r@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Yokohama City University

Yokohama City University California Office

10901 N. Torrey Pines Rd. La Jolla, CA 92037
E-mail: kokusai@yokohama-cu.ac.jp

Waseda USA, San Francisco Office

Waseda USA, San Francisco Office

64 Shattuck Square, Suite 220 Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel: +1-510-833-2150 / Fax: +1-510-833-2155
E-mail: infowasedausa@list.waseda.jp

Kobe University Liaison Office in Seattle

Kobe University Liaison Office in Seattle

1001, 4th Ave, Suite 4310, Seattle, WA 98154 (Safeco Plaza, on the 43rd floor) c/o The Hyogo Business and Cultural Center
E-mail: intl-relations@office.kobe-u.ac.jp
OIST Foundation

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Foundation, Inc.

1 Bridge Street, Suite 64, Irvington, NY 10533
E-mail: david.janes@oist.jp
Tokyo Institute of Technology

Tokyo Tech ANNEX Berkeley

c/o JSPS San Francisco, 1936 University Ave., The Promenade Suite 250, Berkeley, CA 94704
E-mail: annex.berkeley@jim.titech.ac.jp
University of Tokyo New York Office

The University of Tokyo, New York Office, Inc.

145 west 57th Street 21st Floor, New York 10019
E-mail: utny.adm@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp
JSPS

JSPS San Francisco Office

1936 University Ave., The Promenade Suite 250, Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel: +1-510-665-1890 / Fax: +1-510-665-1891
E-mail: sfo-junba@overseas.jsps.go.jp