03/06/2026
Successful 20th Anniversary Reunion Brings JYPE Alumni Back to Tohoku University
On Monday, June 1, seven JYPE alumni reunited at Tohoku University for their 20th anniversary reunion, traveling from around the world to return to Sendai.
To celebrate the occasion, the Alumni and Outreach Office organized a special Career Talk event on Katahira Campus, where current students had the opportunity to hear the stories and experiences of their seniors.
After a brief introduction by International Exchange Officer Mr. Davide Bitti, Professor Yosh*taka Kasukabe, who oversees the JYPE program, welcomed the alumni back to Tohoku University and provided an update on the current status of the program. The seven alumni then delivered presentations about their experiences at Tohoku University, their career paths, and their current professional activities.
Following the final presentation, Professor Jonathan Stimmer from the Career Support Center introduced the services and support available to current students.
During the networking session that followed, students and alumni had the opportunity to get to know one another in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere while enjoying coffee, tea, and a selection of sweets.
It was a valuable opportunity for current students to see the potential impact of their experience at Tohoku University through the achievements and success stories of their “senpai”.
On Tuesday, June 2, six of the seven JYPE alumni participating in the reunion joined International Exchange Officer Davide Bitti for a field trip.
The first stop was Aobayama Campus, where the alumni had the chance to see firsthand how much the campus has changed over the years. The group then traveled to the summit area of Mount Zao to admire the spectacular Okama Crater Lake before relaxing at a nearby hot spring after lunch.
The reunion was a wonderful opportunity to revisit cherished memories while creating new ones.
The Alumni and Outreach Office was delighted to support this memorable reunion, including the Career Talk and field trip. We look forward to continuing to strengthen connections among alumni from all programs and around the world through similar initiatives in the future.
A heartfelt thank you to Nick Puts, Wang Hao, Stefan Lausberg, Nadège Audeon, Alla Korneva, Xavier Dommange, and Renaud Klein for making this reunion so memorable. We hope to welcome you back to Tohoku University again soon!
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