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Aoba Matsuri 2026: Suzume Odori and the Yamaboko Parade
Tohoku University students once again entertained and impressed the crowds at Aoba Matsuri, Sendai's most famous summer street festival.
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Dopamine Deficiency Found to Drive Memory Impairment in Alzheimer's Disease
The discovery potentially opens the door to new therapeutic means that could reverse cognitive decline in millions of Alzheimer's sufferers across the globe.
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New Species of Venomous Box Jellyfish Discovered in Singapore
Watch out, a brand new species of box jellyfish has been discovered around Sentosa Island (or "Island of Death Behind") in Singapore.
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University for International Research Excellence (UREX1) Forum 2026 －Explore Your Unknown
Tohoku University held an event featuring our promising researchers and other guests to discuss our present – and future – as the first University for International Research Excellence.
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Tohoku University to Launch Innovative Gateway College in 2027
This new undergraduate education hub represents a significant departure from traditional Japanese university structures by transcending faculty boundaries and embracing a global approach to learning.
News
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International Symposium Explores New Frontiers in Solid-State Batteries
Researchers from leading research institutions gathered in Sendai to exchange ideas, build new collaborations, and explore the future of next-generation battery technologies.
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The Tohoku University Sparrow Dance Team Prepares for Aoba Matsuri 2026
Cheer on the Tohoku University Sparrow Dance Team and look out for the float pulled by some 30 international students at the Yamaboko Parade.
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Orientation and Information Session for New International Researchers
The session introduced newly arrived international researchers to Tohoku University's extensive support resources and offered practical tips on living in Sendai.
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Springing Some Good News: The 100-yen Breakfast is Back!
From May 7, students can have a cooked breakfast at participating campus cafeterias for 100 yen. Dates and menus vary.
Research
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Spintronics P-Computer Ready for Scale-up
A probabilistic computer (p-computer) could be the key to harnessing the true power of AI. This new study shows how we could develop them on a larger scale.
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Beyond the Sting: Box Jellyfish Reveal Diverse and Complex Reproduction
Researchers at Tohoku University look beyond the life-taking venomous stings of box jellyfish, and focus on life-creating processes in a new comprehensive study of their reproductive traits.
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Spin Wave Signals Used in Computing Boosted Over 5,000 Times in Z-Shaped Path Approach
AI and data centers gobble up a ton of electricity and emit a lot of heat, but research about how to effectively use spin waves could help.
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Friend or Foe? The Gap Between Human and AI Social Intention Perception
While AI excels at identifying basic emotions, it often fails to translate them into social intentions. To address this, a research group - collaborating with performers from Japan and Taiwan - has established a new framework to bridge this gap.
Events
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4.6 Mon9.30 Wed
Tohoku Forum for Creativity Invites Thematic Program Proposals for 2028
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4.27 Mon6.5 Fri
APRU Multi-Hazards 2026 Summer School - Apply Now!
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6.2 Tue
Belgium Day: Waffles, Frites, the European Parliament and More
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6.10 Wed7.28 Tue
Tohoku University Japanese Programme (TUJP) Summer 2026: Apply now!
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6.12 Fri
The 25th Aobayama Concert
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6.12 Fri8.6 Thu
G-RIPS Sendai 2026
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6.13 Sat
Katahira Campus Tour: Exploring Historic and Cultural Buildings
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6.25 Thu
Sawayanagi Fellows Lunch 2026
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6.26 Fri
Alumni Network Information Lunch for International Students
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7.6 Mon
SRIS Colloquium for International Research Excellence
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