Sharing the philosophy of monotsukuri with MIT and Harvard students
Tokyo Tech has long been distinguished by its contributions to Japanese industrial development, and manufacturing in particular, through its education and research in the fields of science and technology. A fundamental aspect of education and research at the Institute is
monotsukuri, the Japanese work ethic and philosophy in which one possesses the spirit or state of mind to manufacture goods of utmost quality and excellence as well as the ability to continue improving the processes thereof.
Appreciating the learning opportunities presented by hands-on experience with traditional manufacturing processes and observation of a master craftsman, Tokyo Tech faculty members began organizing a
Nestled in the central area of Tokyo Tech's Ookayama Campus is HUB-International Communications Space (HUB-ICS), informally known as ICS, or "that place on campus where you can hang out."
Tokyo Tech s High School-University Collaboration in Education
Tokyo Tech has been offering opportunities for high school students in the Tokyo Tech High School of Science and Technology to experience university-level education since 2004. The purpose of this collaborative education is for high-school students to develop a vision of their future and then go on to university with clear objectives, making university education a natural extension of their high school education. It also aims to cultivate leaders in the fields of science and technology.
The collaborative education is comprised of three programs: Open Campus, Summer Lectures and the Summer Challenge. At Open Campus, all 1
Tokyo Tech ANNEX Aachen opened in March 2019 on the campus of RWTH Aachen University, Germany.
Tokyo Tech and RWTH Aachen have been actively engaged through research and student exchanges since concluding a university-wide cooperation agreement in 2007. In recent years, the two institutions have alternately held Joint Workshops as well as a Joint Symposium for International Industry-Academia Collaboration.
In addition to holding annual workshops on frontiers in science and technology, ANNEX Aachen will conduct activities to advance the two institutions collaborations with universities, research institutions and industry in Germany and surrounding countries.