Media Coverage
Media Coverage
Here you'll find news articles highlighting various initiatives at the university, as well as media coverage of the achievements of faculty, students, and alumni.
| Publication date / Broadcast date | media | Content | Target audience (faculty, staff, students, organizations, etc.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.9.9 | Sports Nippon | This documentary film produced by the Mainichi Shimbun thoroughly explores Japan's role through the lens of the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement! | College of Business Management Atsushi Ogaki Professor |
| 2026.9.7 | 神戸新聞 | 『疑惑はすべて嘘』誤情報再燃 兵庫県の告発文書問題へのコメント「放置で信ぴょう性が増す恐れ」 | College of Arts and Sciences Kazuhiro Taira Professor |
| 2026.9.3 | Sankei Shimbun | Stricter "skill tests" for drivers aged 75 and over are proposed; the aim is to find a balance between accident prevention and ensuring transportation options. | College of Business Management Hajime Tozaki Professor |
| 2026.8.26 | Mainichi Shimbun | The "Love is Fine" Controversy Spreads: The "Problems" Seen from the Perspective of Terrestrial Television Production | College of Performing and Visual Arts Toshihiko Tabuchi Professor |
| 2026.8.26 | Yomiuri Shimbun |
The suspended monorail proved its worth during the Chiba torrential rains, becoming a lifeline for transportation by increasing service and extending the last train times amidst disrupted rail and road lines... Expressing gratitude to X |
College of Business Management Hajime Tozaki Professor |
| 2026.8.26 | Tokyo Shimbun | Controversies erupt one after another, followed by retractions... The "tie-ups" orchestrated by government ministries: their attempts to capitalize on popular entertainment, and what they lacked. | College of Business Management Mamoru Nishiyama Associate Professor |
| 2026.7.31 | Nippon Television's "DayDay." | Kumamoto Earthquake: Beware of "hoaxes" and misinformation on social media! An explanation of precautions against the spread of false information during disasters. | College of Arts and Sciences Kazuhiro Taira Professor |
| 2026.7.27 | Asahi Shimbun | The era of "things were different in my time" is over: The baseball world and evolving coaching. | College of Health and Welfare Itaru Kobayashi Professor |
| 2026.7.25 | Kyodo News Agency (Akita Sakigake Shimpo, Kahoku Shimpo, Tokyo Shimbun, Shinano Mainichi Shimbun, Kyoto Shimbun, Nishinippon Shimbun, Ryukyu Shimpo, Shikoku Shimbun, Daily Tohoku, Niigata Nippo) | X, Google receives corrective action order from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications; first time for violation of the Information Privacy Act; insufficient disclosure regarding deleted posts / reveals low compliance awareness; government puts to the test in addressing addiction | College of Arts and Sciences Kazuhiro Taira Professor |
| 2026.7.25 | Yomiuri Shimbun | Fukuoka Airport is the first airport in the world to receive a "five-star" rating, a distinction held by only 20 airports worldwide. The airport has invested heavily in facility renovations and strengthened services, drawing inspiration from Singapore. | College of Business Management Hajime Tozaki Professor |
| 2026.7.23 | Mainichi Shimbun | "Do you need me?" Student struggles (Part 2, end) University unable to keep up | College of Arts and Sciences Ikko Tanaka Professor |
| 2026.7.18 | Yomiuri Shimbun | Would a regionally limited electronic currency be a good idea? ...It could revitalize towns by "increasing consumption," but its introduction might be postponed due to "maintenance costs." | College of Business Management Taku Kinai Associate Professor |
| 2026.7.18 | Yomiuri Shimbun | Huis Ten Bosch features "Miffy," Harmony Land transforms into a resort for extended stays... Theme parks across Kyushu continue their renovations. | College of Business Management Yuji Yamaguchi Professor |
| 2026.7.17 | NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute | Media and Viewers in an AI Society (Part 2) - Thinking about the Future of Television and AI ③ - #702 | College of Arts and Sciences Kazuhiro Taira Professor |
| 2026.7.17 | NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute | Media and Viewers in an AI Society (Part 1) ~Considering the Future of Television and AI ②~ #701 | College of Arts and Sciences Kazuhiro Taira Professor |
| 2026.7.17 | Yomiuri Shimbun | Fukuoka Airport aims to solidify its "five-star" status: Continuing evolution through renovations and service improvements. | College of Business Management Hajime Tozaki Professor |
| 2026.7.14 | Mainichi Shimbun | Fuji TV accelerates its IP strategy: Can it break away from its "one-legged approach" that relies solely on terrestrial broadcasting? | College of Performing and Visual Arts Toshihiko Tabuchi Professor |
| 2026.7.11 | Nikkei | (Evening edition, page 2) Sendai Airport sees increased passenger numbers through flexible management | College of Aviation Masami Yoshimoto Specially Appointed Professor |
| 2026.7.10 | Commercial TV online | How journalists can utilize AI-generated content: Mastering it within the "7 cycles" of reporting; the value judgment of news should remain in human hands. | College of Arts and Sciences Kazuhiro Taira Professor |
| 2026.7.10 | Toyama Television | The Toyama and Gifu prefectural governors confirmed their regional tourism cooperation following the opening of "Toyama Takayama Sushi Airport." Experts acknowledge the "publicity effect" but also offer warnings. The governors' view on the chances of success for regional tourism. | College of Business Management Hajime Tozaki Professor |
| 2026.7.7 | Mainichi Shimbun | Fuji TV is accelerating its IP strategy, investing in overseas broadcasting and streaming, as well as manga for smartphones, expanding beyond terrestrial television. | College of Performing and Visual Arts Toshihiko Tabuchi Professor |
| 2026.7.5 | Yomiuri Shimbun | Taxi drivers are showing signs of becoming younger, especially in urban areas... The spread of ride-hailing apps makes it easier for inexperienced drivers to earn money. | College of Business Management Hajime Tozaki Professor |
| 2026.7.3 | Nikkei | "Inappropriate soil embankment" left unaddressed; contractors remain defiant despite stricter regulations; half fail to implement countermeasures. | College of Arts and Sciences Manami Fujikura Professor |
| 2026.7.2 | Mainichi Shimbun | The film "300 Meters Above Tokyo" was produced based on the Mainichi Shimbun's "Questioning Privileges" report. | College of Business Management Atsushi Ogaki Professor |
| 2026.7.2 | Mainichi Shimbun | [Questioning Privileges] The film "300 Meters Above Tokyo": A Stone to the Darkness of the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement - Thinking about Human Rights and Security - Director Ogaki | College of Business Management Atsushi Ogaki Professor |
| 2026.6.30 | Yomiuri Shimbun | [Scanner] Landfill Regulations: Effectiveness Challenges, Disposition and Prosecution: High Hurdles, Local Governments: "Not Enough Personnel for Investigations" | College of Arts and Sciences Manami Fujikura Professor |
| 2026.6.29 | Nikkei | Sendai Airport, Japan's first privatized airport, celebrates 10 years of operation; significant increase in inbound tourists contributes to "creative reconstruction" - Sendai Airport: 10 years since privatization (Part 1) | College of Aviation Masami Yoshimoto Specially Appointed Professor |
| 2026.6.22 | Nikkei | 35 years after the start of "university reform," human and material resources are limited; the focus must shift to policy improvement. | Professor Emeritus Shinichi Yamamoto |
| 2026.6.21 | Asahi Shimbun | Keisuke Honda's World Cup commentary: A researcher explains the meaning of "annoying." | College of Arts and Sciences Naohiro Tatara Professor |
| 2026.6.20 | Asahi Shimbun | (Manaviva!) Students with foreign roots develop critical thinking skills: Tokyo Metropolitan Machida High School (part-time program) x Obirin University / Tokyo | College of Arts and Sciences Maki Kawada Professor |
| 2026.6.18 | Tourism Economy News | The Japan Hospitality and Tourism Society held its first research conference in Niigata, with Tokiea President delivering a keynote speech. | College of Business Management Yoshiko Ogawa Associate Professor |
| 2026.6.13 | Mainichi Shimbun | [This Week's Bookshelf & Trending Books] 'Targeted Fuji TV: The Truth Behind the 21-Year Battle of the Livedoor Acquisition by a Former Nippon Broadcasting System President' = Toshihiko Tabuchi | College of Performing and Visual Arts Toshihiko Tabuchi Professor |
| 2026.6.9 | Yomiuri Shimbun | [High Schools of the Future] Part 2: Connecting Junior High, High School, and University (1) University Classes: Early Study, Broadening Students' Interests, and Considering Aptitudes and Futures | College of Education and Social Transformation Reiko Yamada Specially Appointed Professor |
| 2026.6.9 | Mainichi Shimbun | [Education Forest] Private Universities Under-Enrolled: Recommendations for Recovery - Facing Difficult Management Despite Hopes for Regional Revitalization, Helping Them Leverage Their Strengths to Create a Future Vision | College of Education and Social Transformation Reiko Yamada Specially Appointed Professor |
| 2026.6.8 | Mainichi Shimbun | Young windbreaks help protect endangered butterfly and plant species amid drastic decline in grasslands; Obirin University and other groups express hope for "sustainable conservation." | College of Arts and Sciences Atsushi Ohwaki Associate Professor |
| 2026.5.30 | Yomiuri Shimbun | Reducing the burden on childcare workers and making their work easier: Utilizing assistants and apps to improve efficiency. | College of Health and Welfare Jun Ohsita Associate Professor |
| 2026.5.27 | Asahi Shimbun | Confidential company information leaked by young employees on the social media platform "BeReal," which encouraged posts to be under two minutes long. | College of Business Management Mamoru Nishiyama Associate Professor |
| 2026.5.21 | Niigata Nippo | The abduction issue continues to stall... What are the prospects and challenges for solutions? Interview with Professor Soichi Tsukamoto of J. F. Oberlin University: 'Return to the Stockholm Agreement and Break Through the Agreement' | College of Arts and Sciences Soichi Tsukamoto Professor |
| 2026.5.20 | Weekly Bunshun | A nationwide surge! Beware of bicycle "ticket scams"! | College of Business Management Hajime Tozaki Professor |
| 2026.5.20 | Asahi Shimbun | (Koron) Professional Baseball with High Pitching and Low Batting: Ryuhei Matsuyama, Ryota Morimoto, Itaru Kobayashi | College of Health and Welfare Itaru Kobayashi Professor |
| 2026.5.14 | Nikkan Gendai DIGITAL | When, where, and who will bring up the trade topic... Sometimes, the programming department even creates a "performance" vibe 【Itaru Kobayashi Professor's Moneyball Q&A】 #24 | College of Health and Welfare Itaru Kobayashi Professor |
| 2026.5.13 | MBS NEWS | [Potato chip bags turn black and white...] Is there really enough naphtha? The government says "it's okay," but experts say "it's difficult to grasp the shortage." Product shortages may surface this summer. There is anxiety on the ground. | College of Business Management Mamoru Nishiyama Associate Professor |
| 2026.5.12 | Mainichi Shimbun | [Former Fukui Governor Resigns Due to Sexual Harassment] Why did he receive a retirement allowance after resigning due to sexual harassment? Former Fukui Governor: "I will return 15 million yen." Expert: "In the private sector, it would be zero." | College of Business Management Mamoru Nishiyama Associate Professor |
| 2026.5.9 | Mainichi Shimbun | [This Week's Bookshelf & Trending Books] 'The Truth Behind the 'Shootdown Theory' of Japan Airlines Flight 123 Crash: A Former Senior Officer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Unveils It' = Toshihiko Tabuchi | College of Performing and Visual Arts Toshihiko Tabuchi Professor |
| 2026.5.6 | SUUMO Journal | Experience a one-night evacuation at the 60-year-old 'Showa Mammoth Housing Complex.' The disaster prevention Events, which has continued for 11 years since the earthquake, has been well received! Shopping streets within the complex come alive with candy shops where children gather—Machida Yamazaki Housing Complex (Tokyo) | College of Performing and Visual Arts Students |
| 2026.5.5 | Yomiuri Shimbun | How Gunpowder Changed War and Society: New Book "The Military Revolution of Saltpeter" by International Political Scientist Akira Kato | Professor Emeritus Akira Kato |
| 2026.5.5 | Asahi Shimbun | Air travel faces uncertainty regarding on-time performance due to changing passenger demographics and congested schedules. | College of Business Management Hajime Tozaki Professor |
| 2026.5.4 | Mainichi Shimbun | [Science Forest] Growing Need for Research Overview Diagrams: Seeking Clarity and Impact | College of Arts and Sciences Kana Ariga Associate Professor |
| 2026.5.2 | Toyo Keizai Online | "Achievements alone aren't enough to decide you," says President J. F. Oberlin University on the honest selection criteria. Academic Shift: How to Become a University Professor from Working Adult (8) | Hiroaki Hatayama President |
| 2026.4.27 | Yomiuri Shimbun | [Safety at a Crossroads: 21 Years Since the Derailment] (Part 1) Railway Maintenance: Supported by Foreign Workers - "Indispensable Personnel" for Repair and Maintenance | College of Business Management Hajime Tozaki Professor |
| 2026.4.14 | Yomiuri Shimbun | [Kokoro Navi] (7) Self-touch: Touch your own skin to reduce stress | College of Arts and Sciences Hajime Yamaguchi Professor |
| 2026.4.12 | Mainichi Shimbun | [Kanagawa's Multi-Talented Individuals: Interview with This Person] A Traditional, Late-Blooming Master Rakugo Performer from Kawasaki: Yanagiya Kohan (43) / Kanagawa | Graduate: Yanagiya Kohan |
| 2026.4.8 | Yomiuri Shimbun | [Educational Renaissance] The Future of Junior Colleges (Part 2): Securing Local Talent - A Major Role; Collaboration with Local Governments; Identifying Challenges and Contributing | College of Education and Social Transformation Masayuki Kobayashi Specially Appointed Professor |
| 2026.4.6 | Yomiuri Shimbun | A fake Shizuoka Shimbun newspaper page created using AI has spread on social media; it was created by a man in Hamamatsu. | College of Arts and Sciences Kazuhiro Taira Professor |
| 2026.4.6 | Yomiuri Shimbun | [Close-up] Name succession ceremony held in a place full of memories - Yanagiya Kohan, 43, Kanagawa | Graduate: Yanagiya Kohan |
| 2026.4.4 | Mainichi Shimbun | [Universities on the Brink] Distance learning students double in 5 years (Part 2, final part): Focusing on "passions" to attract young people | College of Education and Social Transformation Katsuo Suzuki Professor |
| 2026.4.4 | Mainichi Shimbun | [This Week's Bookshelf・Trending Books] 'Generation Z may become the first generation to pick up guns after the war' = Toshihiko Tabuchi | College of Performing and Visual Arts Toshihiko Tabuchi Professor |
| 2026.4.2 | Yomiuri Shimbun | Bicycle violations result in immediate "blue ticket" – beware! New system in place, crackdowns on using smartphones while cycling, riding without braking, and entering railroad crossings. | College of Business Management Hajime Tozaki Professor |
| 2026.4.2 | Asahi Shimbun | (Youth Scroll) Tokyo Metropolitan Hino High School: 5 Even a metropolitan high school can go to Koshien - Chihiro Sasaki, Yokohama DeNA BayStars / Tokyo | Graduate Chihaya Sasaki |