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Purpose
Our Purpose
Education shapes people, and people shape society.
Learn from our neighbors, know ourselves, unleash passion and talent, and create the future together.
Bringing together the wisdom of our regions to create a sustainable future for society, the economy, and culture.
Our Philosophy
Mission
Move Japan Forward from Kyushu
— Becoming the starting point for new transformation through Kyushu–Taiwan collaboration.
Vision
Vision
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[Recruiting participants] “AI Kick-off Summit 2026” will be held at Chung Yuan University, Taiwan on November 19th
October 25, 2026
GEN×BORDER Cohort 2 Launches: Developing Leaders for Corporate Transformation in the Generative AI Era
September 19, 2026
NEWS
Open Programs
About Us
The Future We Envision
The Kyushu-Taiwan Future Institute is a platform that opens the way to a sustainable future for local communities through learning and co-creation across borders, generations, industries, and many other boundaries.
Starting from collaboration between Kyushu and Taiwan, our challenge to move the world begins here and now.
Our Team
Meet Our Members
Purpose
Our Reason for Being
Learn from our neighbors, know ourselves, and create the present and the future together
Mission
Our Philosophy
Bringing together the wisdom of our regions to create a sustainable future for society, the economy, and culture
Vision
Vision
Move Japan Forward from Kyushu
— Becoming the starting point for new transformation through Kyushu–Taiwan collaboration
Representative Director / Founder
Naoki Kumamoto
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Representative Director, UNA FORESTA Inc.
Director and Senior Researcher, Kyushu Branch, Taiwan Japan Research Institute
Founder
Kosuke Homma
Chairman, Persol Research and Consulting
Director, The Asahi Shimbun Company
Founder
Shih-Hui Lee
Professor, National Chengchi University
Chairman, Taiwan Japan Research Institute
Our Works
What We Do
Education shapes people, and people shape society
This is the fundamental idea behind everything we do.
With this belief in mind, and as a core strategy grounded in our purpose and vision, we develop a range of activities and programs built around a "pyramid circulation model," in which three layers (education, industry, and the economy) build on one another step by step and circulate among themselves.
The knowledge and talent nurtured through cross-border learning and co-creation are put into practice in companies and organizations, bringing new perspectives and possibilities to the region, and spreading value to the regional economy and to society as a whole.
Those results and aspirations then flow back into education, becoming the power to nurture the next generation of people and knowledge.
We aim for Kyushu and Taiwan to open up the future together and shape a sustainable society.
Our Partners
Partnership and Collaboration Network
The Kyushu-Taiwan Future Institute works in collaboration with diverse partners, including industry, educational institutions, local governments, and civic organizations. Through a co-creation network that crosses borders, we work to build a sustainable future society.
Aiming to be the hub of a co-creation network connecting Kyushu and Taiwan
The Kyushu-Taiwan Future Institute has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Taiwan Japan Research Institute, a leading center for Japan studies in Taiwan.
Together, we collaborate in education, research, and talent development to advance learning and co-creation across borders.
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Taiwan Japan Research Institute
TAIWAN JAPAN ACADEMY
The Taiwan Japan Research Institute is a non-profit research organization founded in 2021 by experts with extensive experience studying in Japan and deep knowledge across many fields.
By bringing together knowledge across regions and disciplines, it pursues a wide range of initiatives, including deepening and advancing Japan studies in Taiwan, developing specialists, fostering dialogue on challenges shared by Japan and Taiwan, and supporting the dissemination of academic research.
Partner Organizations
Introducing the partner companies and organizations working with us to advance our projects
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Supporting Organizations
Introducing those who share our vision and support our activities through cooperation and sponsorship
Join Us
Creating the Future Together
The Kyushu-Taiwan Future Institute welcomes companions
who share our vision and will help nurture
the future of our regions and the world.
There are many ways to take part.
A heartfelt first step by an individual, collaboration as a company or organization,
partnership with educational institutions and local governments:
all of these are forces that move the future.
Let's take one step further into the future, together.
We sincerely look forward to your participation.
Organization Overview
Name: Kyushu-Taiwan Future Institute (General Incorporated Association)
Address: Akasaka Yuraku Bldg. 3F, 1-13-10 Akasaka, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
E-mail: contact@ktvi.org