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Characteristics

At the Shiwasukai meeting (year-end gathering), members ranging from seniors to high school students gather together to deepen their connections across generations. Members also invite each other to hold large-scale discussion meetings once a year, as well as small reading and film meetings for members only. These events are enjoyed as reunion occasions for alumni members as well as occasions for students to get closer to them.

Format and Frequency

Shiwasukai is a party-style social gathering attended by many alumni members. In addition, “Onko-Chishin Series” is irregularly held as small group book-reading and film-viewing sessions organized by members’ invitation. Participants will read or watch the same piece of literature or film beforehand, and gather on the day of the event to exchange opinions on the piece of work. This is also a popular program with many topics related to social issues.

2025.12.20 KIP Shiwasukai Conference
Shiwasukai Conference was held on Saturday, December 20, 2025. In the first half of the event, results from this year’s project (hereafter referred to as “PJ”) survey were presented, followed by a discussion session on related topics. The latter half featured an interactive session with light refreshments, a musical performance, and a book exchange. More

2025.6.1 June Event "English Discussion with Indonesian Students"
Face-to-face discussions were held with foreign students from Indonesia who came to Japan to study law, politics, education, IT, architecture, etc.Under the theme of "pros and cons of the Employment for Skill Development Program(former Technical Internship Training Program)," the foreign students discussed their thoughts on Japan and the KIP students' thoughts on Indonesia without hesitation. More

2024.12.21 KIP Shiwasukai Conference
The 2024 Shiwasukai Conference was divided into two parts: the first part centered on the KIP Alumni Roundtable Discussion, and the second part was a reception. After listening to KIP alumni from various backgrounds and careers in the form of a roundtable discussion, a debate was held on the topic of “Should we start learning work-related knowledge at university, or after getting a job?" The second part of the event was followed by a book exchange and a time for pleasant conversation, providing an opportunity for lively exchange. More

2023.12.16 KIP Shiwasukai Conference
This year's Shiwasukai Conference was combined with the March symposium and was held in two parts. In the first part, presentations were made on research projects for 2023, followed by a debate on "Should Elementary School Students be Required to Experience Agriculture? In the second part, a book exchange, quizzes, and songs were held during a standing buffet party, making it a very meaningful and happy time. More

2022.3.19 15th KIP Symposium
The 13th KIP Symposium was the 15th Anniversary KIP Symposium, celebrating 15 years since its establishment. The venue was decorated with photos looking back on 15 years of history and provided an opportunity to reflect on the many activities that have taken place, including forums, overseas training programs, and regional training programs. The first part of the symposium consisted of research presentations on 2021 projects, followed by a 15th anniversary commemorative lecture on the space industry by Ms. Rena Okajima, President of ALE Corporation, and a discussion on the theme of "Which should be prioritized, space exploration or correction of economic disparities in the Corona Disaster? More

2021.3.13 KIP Symposium
An on-line Symposium connecting five cities around the world was held. In the first part, we had the 2020 project " A Role of Sending the Messages and A Responsibility of Communicating with People about Natural Disasters” Report. In the second part, we had the panel discussion "Expectations for young leaders under the state of emergency", and the group discussion "Should we let Japanese leader to have authority in an emergency?" As panelists for the second part, we welcomed KIP members, Hayato Nakamura who lives in Bangkok, Yuko Yokoi who lives in New York, Luka Ishino who lives in Paris, and Akira Endo who lives in London. More

2020.06.13　KIP Symposium
’50 Years Later, Super-Aging Society where we will live’

Our 11th symposium was held online on June 13th. We held an idea contest for the first time. In the first part, four team gave presentations themed on ‘ideas for realizing a desirable Super-Aging Society 50 years later’. Besides, we decided a champion team, and had a discussion. The subject of the discussion was ‘What makes it difficult that partners work together and make a fortune?’

2019.03.23　KIP Symposium
‘Super Ageing Society and Our Future’

Our 10th symposium was held at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan on March 23th. In the first part, we had the report of ExNext project 2018 “Adverse effects and measures of intergenerational division by university students.” Besides, Mr. Toshihiro Menju gave us the lecture “How to deal with the decreasing population? -Accepting immigrants as one option-.” In the second part, we had discussion on “Whether is the decreasing population a chance or a crisis for Japanese education?”

2018.03.24　KIP Symposium
“Age of ‘change’, what is required for the young?”

Our 9th symposium was held at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan on March 24th. In the first part, we had 2017 Asia Study Trip report “what can we do for the aging society?” In the second part, we had 2018 US Study Trip report “Convenience vs. Unintended side effects 〜SNS and environmental problems〜.” After that, we had discussion on these reports.

2018.3.17 KIP International Progarm,"Gender Inequality in France"
Mr. Pohl Michel:A French member of KIP.
For our March International Program, we invited Mr. Pohl Michel, an international student from France currently studying in the Graduate School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo. The title of his lecture was “Gender Inequality in France.” Mr. Michel provided us with an amazing lecture about gender introducing the current situation on politics, work place, and advertisement. More

2017.12.16 ALUMNI EVENT 2017
We had Alumni Event 2017 on December 16th. 15 alumni and 34 students got together! The main contents are presentation of study trips, a panel discussion, a discussion of marriage, and a curry party. Alumni are already working in the society. So, for students, they can learn various things from experience of alumni. For alumni, this was a reunion and enjoyed atmosphere of KIP. It was a really good time! More

2017.9.29 KIP International Progarm,"Nuclear Technology challenges and issues in Russia"
Mr. Igor Zavyalov: A Russian member of KIP.
For our September International Program, we invited Mr. Igor Zavyalov, an international student from Russia currently studying Computer Science. He gave us a lecture on “Nuclear Energy,” and talked about history of nuclear technology and measures taken in Russia.More

2016.3.26 KIP Symposium
“Thinks about the Future of University Education”
Our 7th symposium was held at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan on March 26th. In the first part, we discussed “what kind of university would you like to make if you were a president.” In the second part, we invited Chieko Ishii, from Ministry of Education, Sports, Science, and Technology. She gave us a lecture about “Promotion of Internship”, and we discussed “Should internships directly connected to recruiting be allowed formally?” More＞＞

2015.3.28　KIP Symposium
"The Current States and Issues of Local Districts"
Our sixth symposium was held at Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan on March 28th. We invited Mr. Toshihiro Menju, the commissioner of Japan Center for International Exchange, as our guest speaker. He gave us a lecture about "The choices of Japan, a depopulating society ? Should Japan accept immigrants?" More

2013.12.21　KIP Event
“3rd KIP Alumni Event”

We held a panel discussion by 7 alumni members who work in various professions. They speak their experience. We had a wonderful time talking with KIP’s alumni and student members who have few chances to meet in other KIP activities.

2013.3.23　KIP Symposium
“Factual Survey and Study on Global Human Resource”

Our fourth symposium was held at Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan on March 23rd. We, KIP Project members shared and proposed the awareness toward the phrase “Global Human Resource” in the present day. We have been working on this project for half a year since the September of the year 2012.

2013.2.3　KIP Event
“English Debate Workshop”
By Toshiyuki Inoue, English debate trainer

As preparation for the Hong Kong study trip of KIP project, we invited Mr. Inoue who usually trains business people to hold a custom-made workshop for KIP students. We learned useful techniques and methods for speech and debate, and trained our speaking skills to grab the audiences’ interest. The stimulating workshop continued throughout 10 o’ clock in the morning to 5 o’ clock at noon on a beautiful Sunday. All the student participants had a great time and they look forward for the next opportunity for an English workshop.

2012.3.17　KIP Symposium
“KIP Symposium 2012”

Once a year KIP holds Symposium, where Project members introduces the results of their research. The theme of KIP Project this year was “Internationalization of Education” and “Lessons from 3.11 Earthquake”.

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