Let’s experience more university courses ~ “University City Kyoto” is a learning campus
Each of the approximately 30 universities and organizations that are members of the University Consortium Kyoto conducts lifelong learning courses with their own characteristics. This “University Relay Course,” which began in 2016, is held by each university at Campus Plaza Kyoto in a relay format in order to let citizens know about a variety of unique courses that take advantage of the characteristics of each university, in addition to the courses previously provided to Kyoto College.
- Capacity:
- 250 people each time (advance registration required, first-come, first-served basis)
* Pre-registration (first-come, first-served basis) is required for each session. Those who have not completed the application procedure are not eligible to attend. - Time:
- 13:30~15:00 (Reception time 13:00)
- Meeting place:
- Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 2
- Caution:
- The course may be postponed, canceled, or the content may be changed. The latest information will be posted on the “Important Notices” section of the University Consortium Kyoto website, so please check it.
- [Important]
- If you wish to participate in the University Relay Course, you must register in advance (first-come, first-served basis) for each session.
* Applications will be closed when the capacity is reached.
*Please note that those who do not have the application procedure will not be able to attend.
Outline of Implementation
Flyer
“2025 Lifelong Learning Course University Relay Course” [PDF]
How to apply
Application process>
STEP(1) Please apply from the application form button in the list of courses below.
*When applying, you will need your name, phone number, and email address.
STEP(2) You will receive a proof email to the email address entered in the application form.
STEP(3) Please present your participation card to the reception staff on the day of the course.
List of Courses
During the application period, a button stating “Click here to apply” will be displayed. Please apply for your favorite course within the application period (advance registration required, first-come, first-served basis).
* If it is outside the application period, it will be displayed as “Outside the application application period”, and after the application is closed, “Closed” will be displayed.
| Date | University, Theme, and Instructor | Course Outline |
| May 3 (Sat) | Kyoto University of Advanced Science About the health effects of exercise, especially the effects of muscle training |
For this reason, it is often said, “Let’s walk 10,000 steps a day.” However, it has been found that the health benefits of exercise are much greater and extend throughout the body. This course will provide an overview of the health benefits of this exercise. |
| Satoshi Furukura Kyoto University of Advanced Science Specially Appointed Professor, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences |
Application period (advance application required, first-come, first-served): April 19 (Sat) 9:00 ~ April 30 (Wed) 16:30
Applications for this course have ended.
| Date | University, Theme, and Instructor | Course Outline |
| Saturday, May 24 | Kyoto University of Advanced Science What you can do |
Muscle decreases with age, and the risk of death is more than twice as high as oral function declines. It is important to maintain the function of the mouth and throat in order to extend healthy life expectancy. We will introduce the mechanism of the throat, aging changes, how to train the power of the throat, and related occupations. |
| Shota Saito Kyoto University of Advanced Science Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences |
Application period (advance application required, first-come, first-served): May 10 (Sat) 9:00 ~ May 21 (Wed) 16:30
Applications for this course have ended.
| Date | University, Theme, and Instructor | Course Outline |
| June 14 (Sat) | Buddhist University Marketing for living in the modern age Studying |
Marketing is useful both at work and in everyday life. |
| Yasunaga Wakabayashi Buddhist University Professor, Faculty of Sociology |
Application period (advance application required, first-come, first-served): May 31 (Sat) 9:00 ~ June 11 (Wed) 16:30
Applications for this course have ended.
| Date | University, Theme, and Instructor | Course Outline |
| July 26 (Sat) | Tanechiin University Kobo Daishi Kukai and prayer -Read and taste the “Sacred Spirits” – |
Kobo Daishi Kukai, the founder of Shingon Buddhism, placed great importance on prayer. In this course, I would like to read and decipher Kukai’s documents contained in the “Collection of the Holy Spirits”, see how Kukai faced the Dharma, and taste Kukai’s famous writings. *Please bring a brush pen on the day. |
| Yayoi Nishi Tanechiin University Associate Professor, Faculty of Humanities |
Application period (advance application required, first-come, first-served): July 12 (Sat) 9:00 ~ July 23 (Wed) 16:30
Applications for this course have ended.
| Date | University, Theme, and Instructor | Course Outline |
| August 30 (Sat) | Hanazono University “Math” is interesting! -The Beauty of Multiplication Tables- |
Did you like math when you were in elementary school? When you think of math, you think of the multiplication table that everyone worked hard to memorize when they were children, but what kind of impression do you have of the multiplication table? Why don’t you look at the multiplication table from a different angle and feel its beauty? |
| Hiroshi Fujii Hanazono University Professor, Faculty of Social Welfare |
Application period (advance application required, first-come, first-served): August 16 (Sat) 9:00 ~ August 27 (Wed) 16:30
Applications for this course have ended.
| Date | University, Theme, and Instructor | Course Outline |
| Saturday, September 13 | Kyoto Koka Women’s University Communication with people with dementia |
In order to better communicate with people with dementia, students learn about impairments in higher brain functions such as memory, thinking, and learning that are seen in people with dementia. |
| Michiko Seki Kyoto Koka Women’s University Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Welfare and Rehabilitation |
Application period (advance application required, first-come, first-served): August 30 (Sat) 9:00 ~ September 10 (Wed) 16:30
Applications for this course have ended.
| Date | University, Theme, and Instructor | Course Outline |
| Saturday, September 20 | Kyoto Seika University The world-class |
ceramic artist Ishiguro Somaro (holder of an important intangible cultural property) built a kiln in Yase, Sakyo Ward in 1936 and used it as a base for production until his later years. In this course, we will use the pottery fragments left in the workshop and the sketches written down by Ishiguro as clues to decipher the pottery landscape in Yase. |
| Yonehara Yuji Associate Professor, Faculty of International Studies, Kyoto Seika University Director, Traditional Industry Innovation Center Yuta Nakamura Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts, Kyoto Seika University Researcher, Traditional Industry Innovation Center |
Application period (advance application required, first-come, first-served basis): September 6 (Sat) 9:00 ~ September 17 (Wed) 16:30
| Date | University, Theme, and Instructor | Course Outline |
| Saturday, October 11 | Otani University Visiting the ruins of the Mongol Empire In |
this century, historical and archaeological surveys of Mongolia have developed, and new knowledge of the history of the Mongol Empire has been obtained. The lecturer will conduct joint research between Mongolia and Japan at the Buddhist temple “Kogen Pavilion” in Karakorum and Mount Burkan Kardun, and introduce the results and the latest historical images with on-site videos. |
| Matsukawa Setsu Otani University Professor, Faculty of Sociology |
Application period (advance application required, first-come, first-served): September 27 (Sat) 9:00 ~ October 8 (Wed) 16:30
| Date | University, Theme, and Instructor | Course Outline |
| Saturday, December 6 | Doshisha Women’s University The potential of Kyoto tourism in collaboration with the region |
We will talk about the possibility of connecting tourists who come to Kyoto from the exchange population to the related population that can understand the region and lead to revitalization, as well as historical materials and ongoing initiatives. |
| Taro Amano Doshisha Women’s University Professor, Faculty of Contemporary Sociology |
Application period (advance application required, first-come, first-served basis): November 22 (Sat) 9:00 ~ December 3 (Wed) 16:30
Inquiries
University Consortium Kyoto Kyoto College
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Campus Plaza Kyoto 1st floor
TEL．075-353-9140 FAX．075-353-9121
MAIL: miyakare ■ consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @ and send)
* Inquiries reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)
