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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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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.
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Tohoku University and the National University of Uzbekistan Host Academic Exchange
As the two universities deepen cooperation, the event provided an opportunity for researchers based in Japan and Uzbekistan to showcase their latest research.
Research
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From Pore Chemistry to Carbon Capture: COFs Push Beyond Membrane Performance Limits
A new class of covalent organic framework-based mixed matrix membranes has removed a common bottleneck when it comes to carbon dioxide separation.
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Rediscovering Science: New Knowledge Hidden in Old Data
The next scientific breakthrough may come not from new experiments, but from rediscovering knowledge hidden in old data.
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New X-Ray Technique Reveals Hidden Molecular Changes in Dilute Liquids
Studying molecules in liquid solution is notoriously difficult. However, the new technique makes it possible to investigate a broader range of biological and chemical systems.
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Scientists Uncover Hidden Rules Behind High Performance Fuel Cell Catalysts
The findings disproved a previous assumption that dual-atom catalysts follow the same rules as single-atom catalysts.
Events
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3.31 Tue5.26 Tue
Falling Walls Lab Sendai 2026 - Apply Now!
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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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6.1 Mon
Career Talk: JYPE Alumni Reunion in Sendai
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6.10 Wed7.28 Tue
Tohoku University Japanese Programme (TUJP) Summer 2026: Apply now!
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6.12 Fri8.6 Thu
G-RIPS Sendai 2026
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