National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, hosting the department of astronomical science to which I belonged, operates the Subaru Telescope and Alma Telescope. There are many researchers, and it covers almost all fields of astronomy. Only SOKENDAI offers the research life as a graduate student, where we can work close to staff working on the latest large project. Besides, SOKENDAI provides plenty of research supporting systems. I have attended international conferences by utilizing overseas travel support. I interacted with researchers worldwide and improved my study through them, which were valuable experiences for me. SOKENDAI is one of the best universities for whom want to concentrate on conducting research.

School of Physical Sciences, Department of Astronomical Science
Graduate of March 2022
The 8th SOKENDAI Award

I was enrolled in the Department of Japanese Literature Research, which is set up at the National Institute of Japanese Literature in Tachikawa City, Tokyo. Surrounded by valuable materials such as abundant classical books, microfilms, research books, and dissertations, I was able to concentrate on writing my thesis, and I was able to lead a fulfilling student life. Not only are there many materials. For example, even if it is limited to teachers who specialize in medieval literature, it is unlikely that there were five at the time of my enrollment at other universities. I feel that my research has deepened because I was able to receive various guidance from multiple teachers with similar specialties. In a nutshell, you can receive research guidance in a very luxurious environment, so I strongly recommend that you go on to university.

School of Cultural and Social Studies, Department of Japanese Literature
Graduate of March 2022
The 8th SOKENDAI Award

The Department of Japanese Studies is affiliated to the International Research Center for Japanese Studies. The goal of students is to advance Japanese studies from a global perspective and approach the leading edge in various fields. We students have the rare opportunity to interact with and be inspired by many world-renowned leading researchers that bases here, and have the access to many of the world's best research results. Moreover, by participating in colorful events, such as NICHIBUNKEN Team Research, SOKENDAI Forum that holds regularly, you will be able to talk with outstanding researchers who have established their names in varied fields. The Department is also well equipped, institutionally and financially, to support research. Therefore, researchers feel free and assured to go out for surveys, conference presentations and field work at home and abroad.

School of Cultural and Social Studies, Department of Japanese Studies
Graduate of September 2021
The 7th SOKENDAI Award

The department of accelerator science, where I was studied for 5 years, is located at the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba, Japan. My Ph.D. thesis is about the cryogenic heat pipe for superconducting magnet, which is engineering study for accelerator science. While studying at SOKENDAI, I had many opportunities to do research since both KEK and SOKENDAI abundantly support facilities and all equipment for doing the experiment. SOKENDAI also provided travel expenses for attending academic conferences, short- or long-term study abord program. One of the greatest benefits is that the ratio of supervisor and student is reasonable. After graduation, I had the opportunity to work at KEK and now I am working as a lecturer at Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Thailand.

School of High Energy Accelerator Science, Department of Accelerator Science
Graduate of September 2021
The 7th SOKENDAI Award

In the Department of Materials Structure Science, I worked on applying machine learning techniques to the analysis of materials measurement data. The Institute for Materials Structure Science, the research institute where I performed my study, has large experimental facilities such as Photon Factory and J-PARC MLF and is at the forefront of diverse and cutting-edge research and the generation of materials data. The scale and level of the institute are distinctly different from those of regular universities, making it an ideal environment for my research. Also, as the name SOKENDAI implies, there are experts in various fields within the university. Therefore, the variety of learning opportunities, such as interdisciplinary discussions and courses in other majors, are essential features of SOKENDAI. Looking back on my time at SOKENDAI, I am convinced that SOKENDAI is one of the best options for those who wish to perform research in a fulfilling environment.

School of High Energy Accelerator Science, Department of Materials Structure Science
Graduate of March 2022
The 8th SOKENDAI Award