150th Anniversary Project
"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
He looks back on his student days and shares his experiences.
The importance of things that can only be done now.
| Alumni and Graduates |
Minami Tanaka
This year, Aoyama celebrated its 150th anniversary. Many of the school's graduates have gone on to become "servant leaders" who contribute to people and society. This time, Minami Tanaka, who graduated Department of English in College of Literature, worked as a TBS announcer before becoming an actress, and talked with students about the things she could only do as a student, her dreams and careers.
1st movie
Special Talk Digest
Minami Tanaka I came to the warm and nostalgic Aoyama Campus. What are the things you can only do as a student?
2nd movie
Special Talk Aoyama Campus Edition
“Energy from students
"It's something that can't be replaced by anything."
I can devote myself to my goal
Aoyama Gakuin University has a great environment.
He talks about the importance of moving forward in your own way.
Chatters Cheer Dance Club
A total of 38 members, including 21 first-year students and 17 second-year students, are currently in their 15th generation. They participate in external events such as the Aoyama Festival, Sagamihara Festival, and the Honolulu Festival in Hawaii, and have fun every day. During this interview, we had the opportunity to meet Minami Tanaka, a senior member whom we look up to, and all of us at the club were thrilled! Thank you so much for giving us this wonderful opportunity!
Momoe Horikoshi (left)
4th year student School of Cultural and Creative Studies Department of Cultural and Creative Studies
Powerlifting Club
During her student life, she trained hard in the powerlifting club and achieved good results in various competitions. She is a member of the Media Studies Seminar at School of Cultural and Creative Studies. She believes that through writing, readers can empathize with the way of life of others and be saved, and in the future, she would like to write about the lives of the various people she meets as a journalist. She is the type of person who will give her all to anything she decides to do, and her motto is "Everything that happens has meaning."
Marin Kudo (center of photo)
3rd year student in the Department of Department of English College of Literature
ESS speech section
Chatters Cheer Dance Club
Based on his own experience of suffering from chronic illnesses and allergies, he opened a gluten-free cafe in Omotesando during his first year of university. It is now in its third year. His goal is to expand overseas and create a sophisticated brand value, making it a place that people will want to visit someday. He studied linguistics and communications at the university, and his ESS club has competed in the national competition six times, including winning prizes.
Chitan Takimoto (right)
Third year student, Department School of International Politics, Economics and Communication Department of International Politics and Economics
SANDS, an official organization of School of International Politics, Economics and Communication, and the Journalism Guidance Office
As the representative of a student group, she has a vision of setting a trend for SDGs from Sibuya to the world, and is currently focusing on the spread of "future food" that takes environmental impact into consideration. Her goal is to realize the coexistence of nature and human culture, which will lead to the resolution of environmental issues. At the faculty, she is studying global governance, which considers international issues from various perspectives. She hopes to find a job that involves international cooperation, and plans to study abroad in the United States from September.
3rd movie
Special Talk Sagamihara Campus Edition
Minami Tanaka I came to the Sagamihara Campus, full of youth. I talked with students about their dreams and careers.
Towards your future dreams and goals,
To all Aogaku at Aoyama Gakuin University,
Minami Tanaka shines in many different ways
"Dreams and careers"
I will tell you.
Track and Field Club (Short Distance Block)
She is training with the aim of competing in the Olympics, having won the Student Individual Track and Field Championships. I spoke with Tanaka while practicing indoors due to the rain. At first, I was surprised and speechless, but we had a fun conversation about the track and field club and the training, and I felt so cheerful that I forgot about the rainy weather. I will work hard at my daily practice so that I can become an attractive athlete like my idol, Tanaka!
Yu Ishikawa, Japan representative for the 100m at the Tokyo Olympics 2020
Cheerleading Club
I was very happy to meet Tanaka-san, a senior at our school and an idol for the girls. I will never forget the time she answered my various questions and performed stunts together, which is one of the attractions of cheerleading. Our motto is energy, courage, and smiles, and Tanaka-san has given us all of that, so we will continue to work hard so that we can deliver it to everyone next time!
Lopez Laboratory, College of Science and Engineering Department of Integrated information technology
We are researching and developing app or device technologies that utilize wearable technology such as smartwatches to automatically recognize and quantitatively evaluate the state of mental and physical activity from human movement, heart rate, etc., and provide behavioral change feedback to improve that state of activity (e.g., improving sports skills) or make it more comfortable (e.g., making housework more enjoyable).
https://life.a01.aoyama.ac.jp/lecture/1511
Sakamoto Laboratory, Department College of Science and Engineering Department of Physical Sciences and Engineering
Aiming to observe "gamma ray bursts," which emit a huge amount of energy in a short period of time from a certain point in space, they are developing small artificial satellites and conducting observations using telescopes installed on the ground. This time, Minami Tanaka and members of her lab talked about space research, Tanaka's daily routine, and her career choices so far.
https://life.a01.aoyama.ac.jp/lecture/772
Saho Yoshiwara (left)
4th year, School of Global Studies and Collaboration Department of Global Studies and Collaboration
2nd batch student of Jenkare / Representative of student NGO HaLuz
She lived in the Philippines and Myanmar as a child, and in Malaysia as an exchange student. She is currently studying gender studies and international development at her undergraduate level. She is also active as an organizer of a student NGO that provides educational support in Timor-Leste. She plans to pursue a career in a human resources company, with the aim of creating a society where people can confidently realize their potential, regardless of attributes such as gender or age. She hopes to continue expanding her possibilities as her intellectual curiosity dictates.
Haruki Inoue (center of photo)
2nd year Department of Mathematical Sciences College of Science and Engineering
Woodnotes (outdoor club)
Although he is immersed in mathematics at his undergraduate school, he is actively expanding his learning for the future by studying economics and investment and participating in School of Business 's business contest (AMCA). Outside of school, he is developing apps at a venture company using his self-taught programming knowledge, and is also working on commercializing a book sales business he started with a childhood friend. He is living his college life with a spirit of challenge, trying things now that he will no longer be able to do in a few years.
Mutsumi Fujita (right)
Fourth year student College of Community Studies Department of Community Studies
MF3.11 Tohoku Support Club (volunteer circle), Hayama Dining Table Project
He studied in the Faculty of Sociology at another university, but was attracted to College of Community Studies, so he re-entered the entrance exams and enrolled at Aoyama Gakuin University. He loves food, and is studying cultural inheritance and creating appeal that combines "food" and "region." He took a leave of absence last year to intern on a remote island in Shimane Prefecture, and he values learning in local areas, which is also the philosophy of College of Community Studies. His goal is to become someone who "connects people from the region, Japan, and the world."
4th movie
Special Talk: The Track and Field Team that Won the 100th Hakone Ekiden
Track and Field Club (Long Distance Block)
Yuto Tanaka (left in photo)
3rd year, School of Business Department of Business Administration
With the goal of winning the Hakone Ekiden, he trained for three years at university, running 20,000 km, which is half the distance around the world. He is currently serving as captain and is aiming to win the Hakone Ekiden again. He feels the importance of words in leading a team, and in the future, he aims to become an announcer and give viewers the motivation to look forward and say, "Let's do our best today too." During job interviews, he struggles, but he is working hard to convey his life story in words.
Aoi Ota (right in photo)
College of Community Studies Department of Community Studies 3rd year
She is not easily nervous, and won the third section of the 100th Hakone Ekiden. She contributed to the victory by running as planned and bringing her team to the top. Her goal is to win the Hakone Ekiden for the second time in a row, and in the future, to win a gold medal in the Olympic marathon. In her undergraduate studies, she is studying the themes of sports, urban development, and regional revitalization. Her hobby is visiting cafes.
*The years of employment, Position, activities, etc. of the individuals listed are from the time of interview in March 2024.
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