Hokkaido University marked the 150th anniversary of its founding on August 6, 2026.
To commemorate this milestone, the University will hold the Hokkaido University 150th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony on Saturday, September 26. The event will look back on the University's history while also presenting its new challenges and vision for the next 150 years.
The ceremony will bring together members of the Hokkaido University community, as well as representatives of universities and research institutions in Japan and abroad, government organizations, industry, alumni, and many others, to celebrate this historic milestone together.
The ceremony and commemorative program will be livestreamed online and can be viewed at the URL below.
LIVE streaming starting at 13:00 September 26, 2026 (In Japanese)
https://www.youtube.com/live/UZ4fswlISfs
Event Overview
Date and Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 13:00-17:00
Venue: Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater hitaru (Kita 1-jo Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
On-site Participation: By invitation or advance registration (Registration has closed.)
Schedule
13:00- Opening
13:30- Commemorative Ceremony
14:35- Commemorative Program
Introduction to the Commemorative Projects (14:35-)
Commemorative Roundtable Discussion (14:45-)
Alumni Making a Difference (15:55-)
Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
