The theme for this year's Tohoku University Homecoming Day is "Space"!

We have prepared a rich lineup of engagingprograms, including interdisciplinary approaches from both the humanities and sciences, as well as talk sessions featuringstudent organizations and alumni tackling the space sector and space industry.

In addition, in the morning of the same day, a memorial symposium will be held to commemorate the 100th anniversary ofthe birth of former President Dr. Jun-ichi Nishizawa, widely known as the "Father of Optical Communication".
We warmly look forward to the participation of many alumni and current students!

1. Tohoku University 119th Homecoming Day

Date & Time: Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 13:00–16:00 JST
Key Programs:
Keynote lectures exploring space from both humanities and science perspectives
Activity presentations by student groups taking on space-related challenges
Talk session featuring Kazuo Monma, Mayor of Minamisoma City (School of Engineering alumnus), who is activelydriving the space industry
Special Website: https://sites.google.com/view/hcd119/top

2.Dr. Jun-ichi Nishizawa Birth Centenary Memorial Symposium

A special event honoring the remarkable achievements of Dr. Jun-ichi Nishizawa, who laid the foundations for semiconductorlasers and optical fiber communications.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 10:00–11:30 JST
Special Website: https://sites.google.com/view/hcd119/special

We look forward to welcoming you to the event!

*Both events will be held in Japanese.