Liberal Arts Lectures by Top Instructors in the Heart of the City: Toyo Gakuen University's 'Open Lectures' (6 Sessions, Free Admission)

Toyo Gakuen University (Toyo Gakuen Educational Corporation, Headquarters: Hongo, Bunkyo-ku; Chairman: Taro Aichi) will hold the 2026 Toyo Gakuen "Open Lecture" series in a hybrid format, combining in-person and online attendance. The series will consist of 6 sessions in total, with the first session scheduled for Saturday, May 16, from 11:00 to 12:30. Attendance is free of charge.

Liberal Arts Lectures in the Heart of the City, Taught by Top Instructors and Cultural Figures This is a free open lecture series by Toyo Gakuen University, where participants can study a wide range of liberal arts unconstrained by academic disciplines, right in the heart of the city. In order to provide lifelong learning opportunities to as many people as possible in the 2026 academic year, the series will be held simultaneously in-person at the Hongo Campus in the city center and online across 6 sessions. Those wishing to attend should apply via the "Application Form" for each session by the day before the event.

[Event Overview] ▶ Dates: Saturday, May 16; Saturday, June 6; Saturday, June 27; Saturday, July 11; Saturday, July 18; and Saturday, July 25, 2026 ▶ Time: 11:00 - 12:30 ▶ Target Audience: Open to everyone. ▶ Tuition: Free ▶ Format: In-person or online ▶ Venue: Building 1, Toyo Gakuen University (1-26-3 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) Participants can also join online via Zoom Webinar for each session. ▶ Application: Please apply from the "Open Lecture Application Form" on the website: https://www.tyg.jp/koukaikouza/k-kouza/index.html (Deadline: The day before each session) Emails regarding attendance will be sent sequentially from one week prior to each event date. ▶ Supported by: Bunkyo Academy Public Interest Incorporated Foundation

Date Theme Instructor Session 1 Saturday, May 16