Kyodai Collaborative was founded by a group of motivated Kyoto University alumni following discussions that began in April 2020. Their aim was to establish a broad community independent of Kyoto University where past, present, and future members the Kyoto University community (Kyodai-sei in Japanese) could grow professionally and personally by connecting with their peers, U.S. based partners, and Kyoto University faculty and staff.
This organization is open to collaborating with anyone who is interested in supporting our main goals of promoting Kyoto University’s excellence. We focus on accelerating international collaborations between alumni, empowering Kyoto University students as globally minded leaders and scholars, and growing Kyoto University’s global visibility and engagement. We encourage you to follow us on LinkedIn and get in touch via our contact form to learn more about how you can get involved.
Our Mission and Vision
Kyodai Collaborative’s mission is to advance Kyoto University’s commitment to academic freedom and excellence, as well as the pursuit of harmonious coexistence between humanity and the natural world. We fulfill this mission by building strong intercultural relationships, advancing research, cultivating leadership, and inspiring people to tackle complex challenges.
We envision a world where people and the natural environment coexist peacefully, tackling complex challenges collaboratively, respectfully, and sustainably.
Our Values
自由の学風
おもろい
むれない
Independent
Driven
Creative
Our Board of Directors
Devang Thakor, President
President, Anioplex LLC
Special Counsel, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Masatoshi Ueno, Vice President
San Francisco Rakuyukai, Chairman
Yuki Sako, Treasurer
Of Counsel, K&L Gates
JCAW Foundation, Board of Directors
Saya Takeuchi, Secretary
Washington DC Kyodaikai, Member
Yuji Kaneko, Board Member
RA, NCARB KA Novo Group LLC.
New York Rakuyukai, Chairman
Kenji Hamaguchi, Board Member
Washington DC Kyodaikai, Chairman
Our Team
Nanako Tojo, Executive Director