As LUJ marks its 35th anniversary, we look back at founding dean Dr. Stephen A. Gould, whose student-centered vision in 1991 still shapes the classrooms, mentorship, and confidence that define the university today.
From student-led English Clubs to the Tokyo Yamathon and a 15-year Thanksgiving charity drive, see how LUJ’s staff, faculty, and students give back to the Sumida Ward community they call home.
On a November afternoon in Sumida, LUJ students shared the spirit of Thanksgiving with local families, crafting hand turkeys and building cross-cultural memories that reach beyond the classroom.
Written by Yingzhu Lai Lakeland University Japan (LUJ) welcomed Mr. Makoto Noda to present to postgraduate students on June 9th 2026, as part of this summer’s Leadership Seminars. Mr. Noda is the CEO of Legato Ltd and serves as an advisor for Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) and is the company’s former General Manager of the…
Written by Yingzhu Lai Lakeland University Japan (LUJ) proudly welcomed Mr. Ryujiro Kanetoshi to present to postgraduate students as part of this summer’s LO710 –Leadership Seminar: Systems Theory, Adaptive and Servant Leadership course. Mr. Kanetoshi currently serves as the Executive Director of the Water Materials and Overseas Division at Mitsubishi Chemical. He holds undergraduate, graduate,…
On 30th May, 2026 Vice President Dr. Anderson Passos, Dr. Eliud Kiprop and Ms. Ruth Lionberger warmly welcomed a faculty and student delegation from Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya to Lakeland University Japan’s Tokyo campus. Dr. Kiprop conveyed his hope that this delegation would serve as the foundation for a formalized partnership between the two…
Written by Yingzhu Lai On May 26th 2026, Lakeland University Japan (LUJ) proudly welcomed Ms. Yumiko Watanabe, Chairperson of the certified NPO KidsDoor, to present to postgraduate students as part of this summer’s Leadership Seminars. Ms. Watanabe is recognized as one of Japan’s leading advocates for educational equity and child welfare. Ms. Watanabe was invited…
Written by Yingzhu Lai On May 19th 2026, Lakeland University Japan (LUJ) was honored to welcome Ms. Sarah Belousov, Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy Tokyo, to present to postgraduate students as part of this summer’s Leadership Seminars. Ms. Belousov presented as part of Professor Yasuaki Mori’s postgraduate course, LO710 –Leadership Seminar: Systems…
Mr. Ochi, who describes himself as an Artificial Intelligence Anthropologist, presented on the topic of AI Civilizational Transformation and the Future of Humanity. His talk explored an array of dynamic themes, from how wealth and AI technology interact to theoretical evaluations as to whether AI will develop what humans understand as consciousness.
At the end of the spring 2026 semester, Lakeland University Japan students awarded Professor Cline the 2025/2026 annual David Black Teaching Excellence Award. For thirty-three years, Professor Valdorian Cline has taught students who have come from around the world to learn at Lakeland University Japan. As a key faculty member of the English for Academic…