Science Tokyo welcomed alumni from medical, dental, science, and engineering fields alongside current students and families to its Yushima Campus for Homecoming Day 2026 under clear, blue skies on October 17.
The annual gathering coincided with the Ochanomizu Festival, drawing visitors of all ages to campus stalls, the M&D Tower evening reception, and special exhibitions including a Doctor Car, Science Tokyo reported.
Families with young children queued to tour the interior of the vehicle from the Trauma and Acute Critical Care Center while listening to explanations given by paramedics. Elsewhere on campus, the Dental Museum opened its doors to display historically significant artifacts, including the world’s only existing wooden dowel crown.
The afternoon Science Tokyo Meeting kicked off with video messages from several Science Tokyo Alumni Ambassadors. Professor Maho Isono from the Institute for Liberal Arts then delivered a keynote address focusing on teaching the humanities and social sciences at a natural sciences-focused university.
During her presentation, Isono outlined her undergraduate cultural anthropology syllabus, detailing the obstacles encountered, the creative methods utilized, and the specific measures adapted for today’s pervasive AI landscape.
The second part of the meeting featured a panel discussion on the institution’s Visionary Initiatives, served by Vice President for Public Relations Keiko Uyama as facilitator. Kumi Kuroda, professor at the School of Life Science and Technology and program director of the Well-Vitality VI, and Masanao Inokoshi, professor at the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences and program director of the Materials-Positive Society VI, introduced their respective projects.
They were joined on stage by keynote speaker Isono, Institute for Liberal Arts Professor Kazuyoshi Yagishita, School of Materials and Chemical Technology Professor Yusuke Shimoyama, and President and Chief Academic Officer Yujiro Tanaka. The group discussed the challenges and possibilities of realizing a better, brighter future through cross-disciplinary research and education frameworks.
An evening reception followed in the Faculty Lounge on the 26th floor of M&D Tower, attracting alumni, students, and faculty members. Throughout the event, Assistant Professor Toshiaki Tanaka of the School of Life Science and Technology and Assistant Professor Tamaki Hada of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences shared insights into their current studies.
| Event Component | Location | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Science Tokyo Meeting | In-person and Online | Visionary Initiatives and Humanities Education |
| Doctor Car Exhibit | Yushima Campus | Trauma and Acute Critical Care Center |
| Dental Museum Open House | Yushima Campus | Historical Artifacts and Wooden Dowel Crown |
| Evening Reception | M&D Tower 26th Floor | Alumni Networking and Research Presentations |
Information booths set up by the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, the Center for Innovation Management, and the Center for Medical Innovation provided participants with updates on institutional research. The MD Shop and MD Bakery also extended their opening hours to accommodate the steady flow of visitors.
The Institute expressed a warm thank-you to everyone who joined Homecoming Day 2026 in Yushima and stated it looks forward to continued, active engagement with its diverse graduates.
