明治大学専門職大学院ガバナンス研究科 - Meiji Univ. Graduate School of Governance Studies

10/05/2026

明治大学専門職大学院ガバナンス研究科（公共政策大学院）に正規生、科目等履修生（単科生）としてご入学を検討されている方を対象に、オンラインオープンキャンパス（研究科説明会・特別講義・学生座談会）を開催します。インターネットにアクセスできる環境があれば、どこからでもご参加いただけます。
今回は、湯淺 墾道研究科長から明治大学ガバナンス研究科の概要説明の後、松本 奈何 専任准教授より特別講義、そして最後に研究科に関する自由な質疑応答（座談会）を中心に行います。皆様のご参加を心よりお待ちしています。

2026年5月23日（土）13時30分～15時30分
WEB会議システムZOOMへの受付は13時20分から
•明治大学ガバナンス研究科総合説明（湯淺 墾道研究科長）
•特別講義テーマ「理解しあえる社会はつくれるか——質的調査で読み解く多文化共生」（松本 奈何専任准教授、専門：都市計画・まちづくり）
•質疑応答座談会（教員・学生・事務担当者）
参加費 無料
https://www.meiji.ac.jp/mugs2/open-campus/20260523.html

09/05/2026

ガバナンス研究科の所在地である明治大学駿河台キャンパスは東京都千代田区にありますが、お隣の区である文京区の 成沢 ひろのぶ 区長がガバナンス研究科長室に来訪され、湯淺研究科長と懇談しました。

成澤区長は、ガバナンス研究科の第1期の修了生で、現在、ガバナンス研究科の兼任講師も務めていただいています。ガバナンス研究科では、修了生も含めた地方自治・行政の専門家に客員教授や兼任講師としてご出講いただいていますが、成澤区長は、現職の区長としてのご経験・実績に基づいて、「コレクティブ・インパクト」の手法の紹介等を通して全国の自治体で応用可能な政策を創造していくことを受講者とともに実践されています。

写真は研究科長室にて撮影。窓から、成澤氏が区長を務める文京区役所が見えています。
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Graduate School of Governance, is located on Meiji University’s Surugadai Campus, in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.
Bunkyo Ward is the neighboring ward. Mayor of Bunkyo Ward, Mr. Hironobu Narisawa visited the Dean’s Office of the Graduate School of Governance Studies and held talks with Professor Yuasa, Dean of the Graduate School of Governance Studies.
Mr. Narisawa is one of graduates of the Graduate School of Governance Studies, and currently serves as a lecturer at the graduate school.
The Graduate School of Governance Studies invites many experts in local government and public administration. Drawing on his deep experience and achievements as the mayor, Mr. Narisawa works alongside students to develop policies applicable to local governments nationwide, including through the introduction of the “Collective Impact” approach.

03/05/2026

Professor Shunsuke Kimura attended the ENPA (European Network Public Administration) Conference held in Bucharest on April 24, 2026, where he chaired a panel featuring Japanese researchers and presented his research findings.
The theme and abstract are as follows: Thematic Panel "Social Innovation and Public Value in the Light of Digital and Green Transitions - Local-Level Climate Change Initiatives: Exploring the Green Transition (Japanese Cases)"
A panel participant asked about the connection between the values held by local residents (such as concern for environmental conservation and interest in public welfare based on the social welfare spirit) and the framework for local production and consumption of renewable energy, leading to an exchange of views.
He also held informal discussions with the Vice Rector Marius Profiroiu of the University of Bucharest, the host institution.

https://enpaconference2026.exordo.com/reviews/mine/473/view

Climate change poses a significant challenge globally, affecting both Europe and Asia. Community-level initiatives are increasingly recognized as effective strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change.
This research proposes to investigate the unique public governance landscape of climate change, characterized by grassroots, micro-level initiatives that engage local governments in addressing the super-macro challenge of global warming, particularly through the Green Transition.
The central research question guiding this panel is: “Why is climate change policy proliferating at the local level?” We propose two main hypotheses:
(A) The super-macro nature of global environmental issues necessitates citizen participation, which enhances the effectiveness of local initiatives. Innovative citizen engagement enables local governments to incorporate diverse citizens’ perspectives, promote personal transformation through experiential learning, and ensure that citizens’ ideas influence policy planning.
(B) Given the global environment’s complexity and wickedness, effective planning methodologies are essential. A structured and sophisticated planning process facilitates the integration of diverse viewpoints, encourages stakeholder participation, establishes clear objectives, and enables the combination of varied implementation strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
To examine this theme concretely, this panel will analyze three concrete case studies: (a) climate citizen assemblies as examples of mini-publics, (b) public-private partnerships in citizen/community co-generation projects, and (c) the policy formation process in municipal comprehensive plans.
Japan’s legal framework, influenced by the continental European tradition, empowers local governments with broad discretionary authority and adheres to the principle of subsidiarity. This alignment allows for a comparative analysis of regional Green Transition initiatives in Japan and Europe. By highlighting both commonalities and differences, this research aims to contribute to the broader discourse on public policy related to the Green Transition in Europe.
(Prof. Shunsuke KIMURA, Prof. Motoki NAGANO, Prof. Cosmo TAKAGI)

26/04/2026

On April 20, 2026, Professor Shunsuke Kimura was invited to Babes-Bolyai University in Romania, where he delivered a presentation titled “The Japanese Governmental System and Intergovernmental Relations - Current Status and Challenges” at a faculty meeting.
　Following this, he delivered a special lecture titled “The Current Issues of Japanese Local Governments” to master’s and doctoral students at the university. Students in the audience asked enthusiastic questions, such as “Why did Japan adopt a Prussian-style constitution when it became a constitutional state?” and “How do citizens view the consolidation of municipalities in Japan?”
He also paid a courtesy call on Prof. Dan Lazar, Vice-Rector of the BB University.

01/04/2026

【ガバナンス研究科長を長年務められた長畑誠専任教授が、3月31日付で退任されました。以下、長畑先生からのご挨拶です。】

昨月末をもって研究科長を退任いたしました。在任中は皆様から多大なご協力を賜り、誠にありがとうございました。
科長就任は2020年4月、コロナ禍の只中で入学式もガイダンスもなくなり、新入生歓迎挨拶も録画配信でした。そしてオンライン授業が始まり、ZOOM会議、ハイブリッド授業の導入、と新しい試みが続きました。
コロナ禍は過ぎましたが、世界は対立と分断の時代を迎え、日本社会が抱える課題もますます複雑化しています。多様性の中での対話と協働というガバナンス研究科の理念が、今ほど求められる時はないと痛感します。
これからは一教員として研究科を支えていきます。どうぞよろしくお願い申し上げます。
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[Professor Makoto Nagahata, who has served as Dean of the Graduate School of Governance Studies for many years, stepped down from his position on March 31. Below is a message from Nagahata-sensei.]

I stepped down as Dean at the end of last month. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the tremendous support I received from all of you during my tenure.

I assumed the deanship in April 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The entrance ceremony and orientation were canceled, and even the welcome address for new students had to be delivered via a recorded video. We then moved to online classes, held numerous Zoom meetings, and introduced hybrid teaching—continuously undertaking new initiatives.

Although the pandemic has passed, the world is now entering an era of conflict and division, and the challenges facing Japanese society are becoming increasingly complex. I strongly feel that the core principle of the Graduate School of Governance Studies—dialogue and collaboration within diversity—is more essential than ever.

Going forward, I will continue to support the Graduate School as a faculty member. I sincerely appreciate your continued guidance and support.

01/04/2026

🎓 4月1日付で湯淺墾道専任教授が研究科長に着任されました。
　以下、湯淺先生からのご挨拶です

4月1日付けで、研究科長を拝命いたしました。
現在、ガバナンス研究科の修了生は1000人をこえており、自治体の職員や首長として、地方議会の議員や国会議員として、民間企業の一員として、あるいはNPOや地域社会のメンバーとして、多くの修了生が地域社会や経済の「ガバナンス」にかかわっています。
またガバナンス研究科では、外国人留学生コース（現・International Public Policy Course、イングリッシュ・トラック）を開設し、アジアを中心とした各国の公務員や関連組織職員を受け入れてきました。修了生は現在、各国で幹部公務員として活躍しています。
このようなガバナンス研究科の伝統を継承しつつ、さらに公共政策大学院として発展させるべく、努力する所存です。
よろしくお願い申し上げます。

研究科長　　湯淺　墾道
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🎓On April 1, 2026, Prof. Yuasa has become the Dean of our school.
Below is a message from Yuasa-sensei.

It is a privilege and an honor for me to assume responsibility as Dean of the Graduate School of Governance Studies.
Today, our graduate school has produced over 1,000 graduates. Many are involved in the “governance” of communities and economies—serving as local government officials or mayors, as members of local or national assemblies, as employees of private companies, or as members of NPOs and local communities.
Furthermore, our graduate school established the International Public Policy Course (English Track), welcoming civil servants and staff from related organizations, primarily from Asian countries. Graduates are now active as senior civil servants in their nations. The Graduate School of Governance Studies is a place where diverse individuals responsible for governance come together to learn and research, creating new frameworks for solving contemporary societal challenges and managing society.
I will uphold the traditions of this Graduate School of Governance Studies and further develop.

Dean, YUASA Harumichi

14/03/2026

✈️Connecting with Our JDS Alumnae/ni in the 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔. 🇵🇭

Professor 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶 𝗬𝘂𝗮𝘀𝗮 recently visited the Philippines to conduct interviews for applicants to the 's JDS program.

During the visit, he also had the opportunity to reconnect with many of our alumni from the Philippines. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞, the Graduate School of Governance Studies at Meiji University has welcomed JDS scholars from the Philippines, and it was inspiring to see how many of them are now thriving in their professional careers and personal lives. 🌟

Many of our alumni, especially women leaders, are making meaningful contributions in government and public service, demonstrating the strong impact of the JDS program and our international community. 👩‍💼

Professor Yuasa met alumni both informally and at a social gathering with members of the broader JDS alumnae/ni network in the Philippines. It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, share experiences, and celebrate the achievements of this vibrant community.

We are proud of our alumnae/ni and look forward to welcoming the next generation of leaders from the Philippines to Tokyo. ️🌸

13/03/2026

2026年3月7日、源由理子教授の最終授業ならびに懇親会が開催されました。

最終授業では「サイエンス×アート 評価の実践から学んだ論理と感性の交差～4つの学び～」と題し、源先生が2007年の着任以来、常に現場の実践者と共に歩み続けてこられたご経験をもとに、その歩みと学びの集大成となるお話しをいただきました。

当日は、ガバナンス研究科の現役生・終了生、そして先生方など多くの方が一堂に会し、会場は源先生のお人柄を表すように、終始あたたかで柔らかい雰囲気に包まれました。

本イベントは、源ゼミのOBOGが中心となって企画・運営しました。先生の大切な節目に立ち会わせていただきましたことを、一同心より光栄に思っております。共に歩まれた皆様の想いも重なる、心に残るひとときとなりました。

最後になりますが、当日ご出席くださった皆様、そしてあたたかいメッセージをお寄せくださった皆様に、心より御礼申し上げます。源先生の新たな門出に深く感謝申し上げるとともに、今後ますますのご健勝とご活躍をお祈りいたします。

（※本投稿は最終授業発起人のみなさんにご用意いただきました）
#ガバナンスファミリー #明治大学 #ガバナンス研究科 #公共政策大学院

11/03/2026

🇯🇵 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐲𝐨⛩️

🌸Have you ever thought about studying in Japan?

Applications for 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 in the International Public Policy (IPP) Program at Meiji University’s Graduate School of Governance Studies will open on 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬 📅

Located in the heart of 𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐲𝐨🗼, our English-taught master’s program brings together students from around the world 🌏 who are interested in understanding how societies address real challenges—from sustainability and climate change to governance and public management.

Studying in Tokyo offers a unique opportunity to experience 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 while engaging with global policy issues. Many of our graduates now work in government agencies, international organizations, and the public sector across Asia and beyond 🏛️

If you have already been preparing your application, we look forward to receiving it.
And if you are only now discovering our program—or had been thinking about studying in Japan but have not started preparing yet—this may be the perfect time to begin ✨

📌 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
https://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/english/graduate/governance/examination.html

🎓 Join a diverse international community and study public policy in Tokyo, Japan.

Meiji University is one of the best universities in Japan and has the history for 140 years. It has four campuses located in Tokyo, the central of Japan. On the basis of its fundamental principle “Rights and Liberty” “Independence and Self-government”, we accept individuals from around the w...

09/03/2026

🇧🇹 Bhutan Visit and Alumni Reunion

Naka Matsumoto-sensei of Meiji University’s Graduate School of Governance Studies recently visited Bhutan to conduct admission interviews for applicants to our IPP course through JICA’s JDS scholarship.

During the visit, she also had the opportunity to reconnect with members of our first cohort of Bhutanese alumni — Gungsang-san, Sonam-san, and Tashi-san. It was wonderful to see them again and learn about their continued contributions to Bhutan’s public sector.

Our alumni community spans many regions of the world, not only neighboring Asian countries but also diverse societies across different continents. Graduates of the our school are now working in governments and public institutions in their home countries, contributing their knowledge and experience to public policy and governance.

#ガバナンスファミリー

🌏 松本奈何先生がJICA/JDS面接のためブータンを訪問し、同国からの第1期修了生と再会しました。