Founded in 1920 as the Imperial University Newspaper, the Todai Shimbun (University of Tokyo Newspaper, 東京大学新聞) now marks its 106th year as the newspaper of Japan’s leading university. We report on campus news, sports, culture, and academic affairs, while covering the university community with independence and informing students, faculty, and the wider public. Collaboration with overseas universities and the launch of our English-language publication reflects our continued commitment to accessibility and engagement with a broader global readership.
The Student Life and the Todai Shimbun are excited to connect student journalism in Tokyo and Claremont, California. Through collaboration across time zones and over language barriers, our cross-publication project aims to increase global understanding of different cultures and their distinct writing styles. We are happy to expose readers in California to the lives and perspectives of university students in Tokyo, and vice versa, building the foundation for future international connections!
