Drawing on longitudinal research with coffee producers in Central America, this talk will examine coffee producers’ efforts to improve their coffee quality, socioeconomic well-being, and environmental sustainability in contexts of extreme weather events and myriad insecurities. The discussion also will consider consumer roles, the impacts of certifications, and approaches for supporting climate resilient coffee production.

Zoom Webinar
Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Japan’s economy is currently facing a variety of challenges, including the impact of Trump-era tariffs, rising food prices, a rapidly aging and declining population, and growing concerns over fiscal and environmental sustainability. In this lecture, we are pleased to welcome Prof. Kiyotaki Nobuhiro, a world-renowned macroeconomist, and Ms. Nakazora Mana, an economist working at the forefront of global financial markets....

Zoom Webinar
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

It’s my pleasure to introduce a new blog series linked to the Deep Interdisciplinarity reading group at Tokyo College. For the last year, we have been meeting every month to discuss foundational questions about research methods and the future of academic scholarship. In this series, we will share insights gained from these discussions, from our readings, and from our own scholarly practice. It will also be a place where colleagues from across Tokyo College and beyond can also communicate their thoughts on the same themes....

Cintia Kozonoi Vezzani
May 7, 2025

Tokyo College is an organization like no other. Founded in 2019 to serve as an interface between the University of Tokyo and overseas researchers and research institutions, our core philosophy centers around the “Joy of Discovery and Power of Knowledge.”