Lecture by Hiromi Tanaka

Lecture theme: "Towards a peaceful future without nuclear weapons - A message to the next generation"

　Hiromi Tanaka, a representative of the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo) and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, worked at the University of Tokyo Co-op after graduating from high school and before entering university. After entering university, he played a key role in the establishment of the Tokyo University of Science Co-op and served as its first managing director, making him a senior figure in the world of university cooperatives.
　As a representative of Nihon Hidankyo, which received the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, he delivered a powerful call to the world from Oslo, the capital of Norway, last December for the realization of a society without nuclear weapons.

Mr. Tanaka has a deep connection with the University of Tokyo Co-op, and he kindly agreed to give this lecture in order to convey his message to the next generation who will be responsible for the future. We are calling on not only officers and staff of the University of Tokyo Co-op, but also all members to participate, so please do join us

Date & Time:　Saturday, May 17, 2025.　
　　　　　Registration begins at 11:30 AM. Lecture begins at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
　　　　　(The lecture will be streamed online on the day of the event.)
Venue:　Koshiba Hall, Graduate School of Science, University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus
　　　　　(Due to venue limitations, the number of in-person attendees is limited to 150.)
Participants:　University of Tokyo Co-op members, officers, staff, and organizational committee members　
　　　　　Officers, staff, and organizational committee members of university co-ops nationwide.
Organized by:　University of Tokyo Consumers' Cooperative, University of Tokyo Co-op Alumni Association.
協 力　National Federation of University Co-ops,
　　　　　Tokyo University
　　　　　of Science Co-op, Tohoku University
　　　　　Jumonji Gakuen Co-op.
How to apply:　Please apply here.　<Application deadline: Saturday, May 10>

*Those who wish to participate online will be sent a Zoom URL.
*Members of the University of Tokyo Co-op Alumni Association should apply according to the instructions given by the Alumni Association executive committee.