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Knowledge Investment Programs (KIP)
is a discussion group which aims to nurture the youth to internationally-minded people who are not ignorant but familiar with their own culture.

 KIP members consist of undergraduate students, graduate students, and young professionals.
As a general incorporated association, KIP has a board of directors and other supporters with the same passion who have helped KIP to be what it is today. Students can not only learn a wide range of skills, from debating to effective communication, but also develop manners and courtesy as individuals. We aim to serve as a bridge between students and society.

Principles

From an international-oriented person with scarce knowledge of Japan,

to a person well informed about Japan with a global mindset

In a global society, rather than going abroad without knowing our own country,
we aim to become international individuals who can think about and discuss the problems surrounding us first, and then spread the knowledge abroad.

KIP is pronounced “kippu” and comes from the Japanese word kippu, which means “ticket”. The KIP logo is shaped like an old ticket. Anyone can get a“ticket” to become an international citizen if they have the desire and effort. Now it’s up to you how you use the ticket – whether it’s just an admission ticket or a ticket into space. To help students make the most of their “ticket” and express themselves with confidence and clarity, KIP provides both a place for learning and opportunities for discovery.

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Announcement
January Forum!

Learning at Yale University in the United States: The Future of Rare Metals and Japan’s Energy Strategy

10:00 a.m. ~ 12:45 p.m., Sunday, January 11th, 2026

To kick off the New Year, we are excited to welcome a KIP alumnus currently working at the Ministry of the Environment and studying at Yale University. They will give us an easy-to-understand talk on rare metals—including insights from their life at Yale—that is sure to spark deep thought and discussion.

After the talk about following points, we’ll dive into discussion: \"In a world where the scramble for resources is intensifying, which international collaborations should Japan prioritize?\"

Speech contents:
How the Trump administration is affecting university operations
The Trump administration’s influence on climate and energy policy
Why study abroad? The value of physical presence in the age of online learning
The link between rare metals and the global shift toward renewable energy

Date: 10:00 a.m. ~ 12:45 p.m., Sunday, January 11th, 2026

Location: Online (E-mails with a Zoom link will be send to participants)

Why not join our forum, where students can regularly engage in discussions with working professionals and exchange ideas across generations?
If you are interested in joining KIP, please come and join us!