Celebrating Our Legacy of Team Spirit

Academic Year 2026 – Innovation and Renewal.

Welcoming new members as Japan accelerated digital transformation and embraced rapid advances in AI and research technology.

Academic Year 2025 – New Horizons.

Welcoming new members as Japan embraces rapid advances in AI and sustainable innovation.

Academic Year 2024 – Moving Forward Together.

New students joined our lab during a year marked by renewed global connections and scientific progress.

Academic Year 2023 – A Year of Recovery and Growth.

Welcoming new members as society regained stability after years of pandemic-related change.

With gratitude for Prof. Sasaki’s many years of devoted service to the laboratory.

Academic Year 2022 – Returning to Campus Life.

New faces joined our lab as universities across Japan gradually restored in‑person activities.

Academic Year 2021 – Learning in Transition.

Welcoming new members during a year shaped by hybrid learning and evolving research styles.

Academic Year 2020 – New Beginnings in a Challenging Time.

Welcoming new members as the world faced the COVID‑19 pandemic.

Academic Year 2019 – A New Era Begins.

New members joined our lab as Japan entered the Reiwa era.

Academic Year 2018 – Resilience and Renewal.

Welcoming new members in a year marked by recovery efforts across Japan.

Professor Hirashima’s Retirement Celebration – March 17, 2018

Academic Year 2017 – Embracing Change.

New students joined our lab amid rapid advances in technology and society.

Academic Year 2016 – Strength in Unity.

Our lab grew with new members in a year that reminded Japan of the importance of solidarity.

Academic Year 2015 – Fresh Perspectives.

New members brought renewed energy as Japan focused on regional revitalization.

Academic Year 2014 – Steady Progress.

Welcoming new members during a time of economic and social change in Japan.

Academic Year 2013 – Broadening Global Connections.

New students joined our lab as Japan strengthened international collaboration in research and education.

Academic Year 2012 – A Digital Shift.

Our lab welcomed new members in a year when digital technologies rapidly spread across society.

Academic Year 2011 – Resilience and Hope.

New members joined our lab in a year defined by recovery and strong bonds across Japan.

Academic Year 2010 – New Challenges Ahead.

Welcoming fresh minds as emerging technologies began reshaping everyday life.