Active Keio students
Here, we introduce some of the achievements of Keio students.
*You can view the articles (PDF) published in the Portrait section of "Juku", a booklet primarily aimed at Keio students and their guarantors, from the links below. Please note that the content is as it was at the time of publication, so some descriptions may differ from the current situation. Also, affiliations and academic years are as of the time of the interview.
Seira Yajima
1st Year, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies
Juku 2026 WINTER (No.329)
Jotaro Sugiyama
3rd Year, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies
Juku 2025 AUTUMN (No.328)
Daiki Ishizuka
3rd Year, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law
Juku 2025 SUMMER (No.327)
Rio Hasegawa
4th Year, Faculty of Policy Management
Juku 2025 SPRING (No.326)
The President's Award and the President's Honorable Mention
The President's Award and the President's Honorable Mention recognize students who have demonstrated exemplary achievements in various fields such as academics, arts, social activities, and cultural activities.
For AY2024, one individual was selected for the President's Award and seven individuals across two projects were selected for the President's Honorable Mention. The awards ceremony was held in March at Mita Campus.
AY 2024 President's Award
Mr. Tamura received Honorable Mention for Meritorious Scientific Poster at the 19th Undergraduate Student Caucus and Poster Competition (USCPC).
His lead presentation was accepted for an Oral Talk with a 3% acceptance rate.
Tomohiro Tamura, 6th Year, School of Medicine
He was the only student from a European or Asian university to receive an Honorable Mention for Meritorious Scientific Poster at the 19th Undergraduate Student Caucus and Poster Competition (USCPC). Furthermore, his lead presentation was accepted for an Oral Talk with a 3% acceptance rate. These achievements are the result of his tireless dedication and are a source of pride for Keio University.
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone at Keio University who guided me, my family back home who supported me, and my wife who decided to walk this path with me. These were the best six years. I will dedicate my life to the advancement of tumor medicine.”
*Academic years are as of the time of the award.
AY 2024 the President's Honorable Mention
Rakumachi Cup 39th All-Japan Student Shogi Championship (Team Competition) - Winner Shogi Study Group
Shogi Study Group
Hikaru Ishino [Representative], 3rd Year, Faculty of Business and Commerce
Ryo Suzuki, 2nd Year, Faculty of Economics
Wataru Araki, 1st Year, Faculty of Economics
Kensei Horiuchi, 1st Year, Faculty of Business and Commerce
Takumu Shimamura, 1st Year, Faculty of Science and Technology
Touri Yamaguchi, 1st Year, Faculty of Pharmacy
The team participated in the Rakumachi Cup 39th All-Japan Student Shogi Championship (Team Competition) and achieved Keio University's first team victory in 20 years, receiving high acclaim. This remarkable achievement is a source of pride for Keio University.
“It is a great honor to receive this prestigious award. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported us daily. We will not rest on our laurels but will continue to strive for even greater achievements.”
The 74th All-Japan Student Law Debate Competition - 1st Place in Questioning Division, 3rd Place in Argumentation Division
Miu Otsuka, 3rd Year, Faculty of Law
She participated in the 74th All Japan Student Law Debate Competition, achieving 1st place in the Questioning Division and 3rd place in the Argumentation Division, receiving high acclaim. Her achievements are the result of her tireless dedication and are a source of pride for Keio University.
“I could receive this honorable award thanks to Associate Professor Takashi Iwakawa, who recommended me, my fellow students, seniors, family, and all those who supported me. I will continue to strive to become an excellent legal professional.”
*Academic years are as of the time of the award.
Past President's Awards and President's Honorable Mentions
President's Award (Affiliated schools)
Koizumi Sports Award, Koizumi Sports Dedication Award, and Koizumi Sports Encouragement Award
The Koizumi Sports Award and Koizumi Sports Dedication Award are established by the Keio Gijuku Koizumi Memorial Fund for the Advancement of Education and Research commemorating former President Dr. Shinzo Koizumi, and are awarded to students in athletic associations.
The Koizumi Sports Encouragement Award, on the other hand, was established in AY1994 to recognize organizations or individuals outside of athletic associations who are outstanding in character, in good health, and have enhanced Keio University's reputation through sports.