The theme of the first event held on September 9 is "Can the United States and China overcome the Thucydides Trap? -" Unprecedented Challenge "for Japan."Professor Zhu Jianyi of the same university falls into the "hegemonic country syndrome" in which the superpower America is afraid and anxious about emerging countries due to concerns about its decline, and the "emerging country syndrome" in which the catching power China seeks approval and respect from other countries. He talks about how the Thucydides Trap is affecting the world's whereabouts, focusing on US-China relations and Japan's measures.

　The second event will be held on September 2nd by Natsuko Katayama, Special Press Department of the Tokyo Electric Power Company, "What can be seen from the decommissioning work of the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant-9 years after the nuclear accident. From the worker's report" .. In the third lecture on October 22, we will invite Mr. Akihiro Furushiro, the representative of Japan for the Sydney Paralympics, as a lecturer to think about what the real disability is for people with disabilities and healthy people.On October 9th, NHK's chief commentator, Nobutsune Idekawa, will explain the latest situation in the Middle East under the title of "Reading the confused situation in the Middle East."The 10th lecture will be on November 13th by Mitsuaki Hashimoto, director of Sumida Hokusai Museum of Art, on "Various Expressions and Ways of Life in Hokusai".

　The holding time is from 19:20 to 30:50.The capacity of the course is planned to be 2,500 people.The tuition fee is 5 yen for a through ticket (1 times in total) and 1,000 yen for a one-time ticket.Those who wish to participate need to apply online from the dedicated form.

　Toyo Gakuen University calls for participation in learning as a member of society, broadening the network of contacts and enriching life.

Reference: [Toyo Gakuen University] Public Lecture Series-Liberal Arts-Open Lecture (Liberal Arts)