On 20 July 2023, H.E. Mr. Singtong Lapisatepun, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, gave a special lecture on “The Past and Future of Japan – Thailand Relations: Expectations for the Next Generation of Japanese Youth" to over 300 students of Kokushikan University at Setagaya campus.
On this occasion, Prof. SUKEGAWA Seiya showed the Thai delegation around the Maple Century Building, where a hall of fame of Universities’ Olympic Medalists is located, and the training hall of Judo, the sport of which Kokushikan University is famous. The Ambassador also met and exchanged views with Professor SATO Keiichi, President of the university.
Kokushikan University is a Japanese private university located in Tokyo. Founded in 1917, the University has a total of 5 campuses. It is famous for both education and sports. The Kokushikan students have represented the Japanese national team in many world-class sports events. The alumni and former Olympic medalists, such as Mr. SUZUKI Keiji, Judo Olympic medalist, became coaches to current students. Currently, there is one Thai student studying at the Faculty of Asia 21 of the university.