27th Invited Lecture “Culture and Regional Development”

　We invited Yukino Kikuma, a lawyer, to give a lecture, titled” Go beyond yourself.”
　Ms. Kikuma is not only the managing partner of the law firm, but is also a commentator and is active in many different areas.
　In her lecture, she said, “Living a life of your choosing and design can be rewarding and makes your life more enjoyable and fulfilling. A career is only a means to continue the life you want; how you want to live is important, and It is important to make your own decisions in life.”
　A participating student commented, “It was a good experience for me to listen to this lecture before going out into the world. I was encouraged to know that I can take on various challenges even after I start working.”
　Ms. Kikuma was awarded the title of Visiting Professor by President Shimada, and also visited the Institute of Enology and Viticulture to experience the sensory evaluation of wine.