SOPHIA magazine
SOPHIA magazine is a publication by Sophia University that highlights stories about its students, faculty, and alumni. The print edition is published twice a year by the Office of Public Relations, and the magazine is also available online.
SOPHIA magazine Vol. 22 published in August, 2026
Approach
Walking Alongside Those Linving with Grief – The Mission of Sophia’s Institute of Grief Care
Alumni Interview
“Absolute Toughness for a Watch!” The ‘Never-Give-Up’ Spirit behind the Creation of G-SHOCK
Kikuo Ibe, The Father of “G-Shock”
Research #1
Creating a Platform for Historical Dialogue in East Asia
Takumi Sato, Professor, Department of Journalism
Research #2
Hydrogen Embrittlement and the Path to a Decarbonized Society
Kenichi Takai, Professor, Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences
From Campus
Multilateral Cooperation Matters
Tetuo Kondo, Direcotor, Sophia’s Human Resources Center for International Cooperation
Student
Creating a Space Where Siblings of Children with Special Needs Can be Themselves
The Kyodaiji Support Circle Ren
Dialogue
Japan-India Collaboration in Science and Technology
・Tetsufumi Hirano, Professor, Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences
・Sejal Singh, PhD candidate, Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Back Issues
Special Issue “POPE FRANCIS at SOPHIA”
Contents
– On Pope Francis’ Challenges for Us All
Fr. Tsutomu Sakuma, S.J., Chancellor of Sophia School Corporation
Yoshiaki Terumichi, President of Sophia University
– Address of His Holiness at Sophia University
– Pope Francis: A Lifelong Spirit of Openness and Acceptance
Fr. Juan Haidar, S.J., Professor of Faculty of Theology
Special Issue “Global Leaders Connected with Sophia”
Contents
– Sophia Students Video Chat with Pope Francis
– UN Secretary-General António Guterres Lecture and Dialogues with Students
Please note that titles and affiliations are current as of the time of publication.
