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. 20 published in September, 2025
Message from Miki Sugimura upon assuming the presidency of Sophia University
Approach
A Jesuit University Carrying Forth Pope Francis’ Message
Alumni Interview
Tomokazu Matuyama, Contemporary Artist
Research #1
Discovering the Value ofReligious World Heritage through Restoration
Masanori Sakano, Professor, Department of History
Research #2
Harnessing Social Science and Technology to Safeguard Egypt’s Western Desert Water Resources
Erina Iwasaki, Professor, Department of French Studies
From Campus
Tapestry of Nature and Culture: Protecting African World Heritage Sites from Climate Change
Exchange Student Spotlight
Catholic Heritage
“Kintsuba” Jihyōe: “e “Ninja Priest”
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
