research institute
Institute of Data Science
Introduction to research activities
This institute promotes the following projects with the aim of promoting research in data science and related fields.
- Comprehensive research and investigation
- Support for research activities of researchers
- Presentation of research results
- Publishing business
- Dissemination of knowledge about data science
Institute of Psychology
Institute of Psychology actively tackles various psychological problems in society
In modern society, people's values are becoming more diverse, and it is not uncommon for people to feel and think differently about the same facts. This creates mental conflicts and stress that erode mental and physical health. Furthermore, the gap between generations in values, ways of looking at things, and ways of feeling is widening compared to the past.
For this reason, there are high expectations for a psychological approach, and Institute of Psychology, which was established at the same time as Faculty of Psychology in 2002, has been engaged in a wide range of research and investigations related to psychology, as well as technological development, with the aim of contributing to society.
The researchers' research areas are wide-ranging, including perceptual and cognitive psychology, learning and linguistic psychology, emotional and personality psychology, neuro-physiological psychology, social, group and family psychology, developmental psychology, psychology of disabled people and disabled children, health and medical psychology, welfare psychology, educational and school psychology, judicial and criminal psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, psychiatry, experimental social psychology, interpersonal social psychology, traffic psychology, evolutionary psychology, animal psychology and pedagogy.
Individual research is diverse and responds to social issues and needs. In particular, collaborative research is actively promoted to disseminate research results to society. Research presentations are held four to five times a year, and participants are expanded to include graduate students, with an emphasis on sharing research results widely. Researchers' papers are published not only in research journals within the university, but also in specialist journals outside the university. Open lectures are held in collaboration with other faculties, and social contribution activities are also partially carried out through the mass media.
Institute of Environmental Science
Introduction to research activities
The purpose of this research institute is to conduct research on various issues related to the global environment, regional environment, regional planning, environmental planning, environmental management, disaster prevention, etc., and to contribute to the resolution of these issues. To this end, we are conducting the following activities.
- Development of new methods for environmental research
- Research, planning, and advice regarding environmental planning, management, conservation, regional planning, disaster prevention, etc.
- Research grants and publication of research results
- Providing the public with opportunities to use various analytical instruments and survey/research information
- Dissemination of knowledge about environmental issues
- Accepting experts and trainees from developing countries and providing on-site guidance
- Publishing business
- Other necessary things
Institute of Social Welfare
Introduction to research activities
Institute of Social Welfare, which has been active since 1998, provides a venue for faculty members of the Faculty to present their research as well as for collaborative research with researchers from within and outside the University.
The results of our research are published annually in the Rissho University Institute of Social Welfare Annual Report, which is sent to universities and research institutions nationwide.
Institute of Social Welfare holds several study groups during the year, where researchers give lectures, exchange information, and hold discussions on the topics they are studying.
In addition, starting in 2021, Rissho University we will be working closely with the Social Welfare Association to return the research findings of the institute's staff to the community and students more broadly.
Faculty of Social Welfare The Department of Social Welfare and the Department of Children's Education and Welfare are located at the University of Tokyo. While being aware of the collaboration between these two departments, we have been thinking of promoting joint research and discussions focusing on the identity and development of each department. To this end, we are committed to further deepening the purpose of our research by rooting the "way of perceiving human beings and its research" that we have been working on in the community, and by attempting to disseminate it widely to society.
Rissho University Institute of Social Welfare Bulletin Repository
Rissho University The Society of Social Welfare
Institute of Legal Studies
In addition to co-hosting symposiums with Faculty of Law, the Institute also holds staff seminars and public lectures. It also publishes the Institute of Legal Studies Annual Report, which serves as a forum for presenting the results of research by Institute members, external researchers, and graduate students. Through these activities, it not only promotes academic exchange among researchers, but also arouses interest in law and society among graduate students, undergraduates, and citizens, thereby playing a role in social reform.
Institute of Business and Management
Introduction to research activities
The Institute conducts many cutting-edge research projects every year. In order to address issues in modern industrial society and corporate management, it has been proactive in conducting joint research with industry and overseas researchers. The research results of the Institute's staff are published in the Rissho University Institute of Business and Management Annual Report and the Institute of Business and Management Series, and have been highly praised.
List of research projects in 2015
| classification | Project name | Applicant |
|---|---|---|
| joint 1 | Industry-academia exchange research project -The reality and potential of industry-academia collaboration in regional revitalization strategies- |
Hiroyoshi Fujii |
| joint 2 | Research on the construction of the concept of “hospitality” and overseas relocation | Hiroko Urano |
| individual 1 | The role of nonprofit organizations in urban renewal -Case study on Portland, Oregon, USA- |
end of the road |
| individual 2 | Research on the risks of humor in advertising | Hitoshi Hatakeyama |
List of research projects in 2014
| classification | Project name | Applicant |
|---|---|---|
| joint 1 | Industry-academia exchange research project - Theoretical background and future research topics regarding the possibility of industry-academia collaboration in regional development - |
Yohei Matsumura |
| joint 2 | Philosophy and actions of small and medium-sized business owners | Kazuyoshi Sato |
| joint 3 | Empirical research on the start-up and overseas expansion models of Japanese manufacturing companies in Asian cities | Kentaro Yoshida |
| individual 1 | Comparison of Japan and the United States regarding urban redevelopment projects in the city center | end of the road |
| individual 2 | An experimental approach to cooperative behavior in public goods games | Hitoshi Yamamoto |
| individual 3 | Factors influencing the sustainability of tourism using video content | Hitoshi Hatakeyama |
List of research projects in 2013
| classification | Project name | Applicant |
|---|---|---|
| joint 1 | Industry-academia-government exchange project research | Yohei Matsumura Kentaro Yoshida |
| joint 2 | Philosophy and actions of small and medium-sized business owners | Kazuyoshi Sato |
| joint 3 | Exploratory research on overseas expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises | Shunichi Takahashi |
| individual 2 | Revitalizing shopping districts through urban tourism: Research on its possibilities and implementation methods | end of the road |
List of research projects in 2012
| classification | Project name | Applicant |
|---|---|---|
| Promotion project 1 (Joint 1) |
Industry-academia-government exchange project research | Yoshinori Kato |
| joint 2 | Philosophy and actions of small and medium-sized business owners | Kazuyoshi Sato |
| joint 3 | Brand acquisitions by companies in emerging countries and their impact on the market: Patriotism and cultural differences International comparisons taken into account |
Junko Inoue |
| individual 1 | To support students' activities to popularize and sell local products in Tokyo. Creation and implementation of an “internship program” |
Kazuo Ikegami |
| individual 2 | Consideration of communication activation when introducing in-house SNS | Hitoshi Yamamoto |
Institute of Economic Studies
Introduction to research activities
Rissho University Institute of Economic Studies was established with the objective of promoting research in economics and related social sciences. Currently, in response to the curriculum reform of the Faculty of Faculty of Economics at Rissho University (1995), the institute aims to conduct research in a wide range of fields, including the world economic system, environmental economic system, and information, language, and culture systems.
Its main activities are to support the research activities of its researchers, whether they are conducting collaborative or individual research, and to publish the results of their work (research series publications) and to hold lectures.
The Institute aims to meet the demands of the times by working with researchers from a wide range of fields to comprehensively and three-dimensionally grasp and elucidate the complex, diverse, and ever-changing times we live in. At the same time, we aim to produce results that will stand the test of time by seeking out the truth of the past and present that underlies reality, without being distracted by its diversity and fluctuations.
Institute of Humanistic Sciences
Introduction to research activities
This institute was founded in 1959, and has been in existence for over 40 years now. At the time, we had a very small budget, and looking back at it today, which is far from satisfactory, it feels like a different era.
This is clearly reflected in the scale of the journal it publishes. The first issue of Rissho University Institute of Humanistic Sciences was published in March 1964, but it was only 26 pages long, and the second issue, published in June of the same year, was only 28 pages long. The fifth issue (1967) had just barely reached 40 pages. Looking at the number of themes published today, we can see that they covered a wide range of topics across almost all of the departments and courses in Faculty of Letters, so the burden was being placed on the number of pages of written manuscripts.
It was only from issue 6 (1967) that we finally began to see an improvement in content, when the number of pages jumped to 110, a figure that compares favorably with the current average of 140. What has been particularly pleasing in recent times is the influx of requests for articles to be published, which is a stark difference from the past, when it seemed like there was a great deal of difficulty in collecting manuscripts.
Over our 40-year history, there have been many enthusiastic proposals, and the current way in which we are run is the result of our efforts to realize these. Also, given that we have something to be proud of in the many results of interdisciplinary collaborative research, we would like to find ways to demonstrate the potential of the Faculty Faculty of Letters which is a comprehensive faculty that brings together the various departments and majors of each faculty.
Due to the nature of the institute, there are no dramatic events, but in fiscal year 1992, we published the 30th issue of the Annual Report and published a list of past paper titles. Looking at it all, it is hard not to be overwhelmed by emotion. Some of the authors have passed away, and some have retired, and I can picture the unique words and actions of each of them.
Institute for the Comprehensive Study of the Lotus Sutra
Introduction to research activities
Institute for the Comprehensive Study of the Lotus Sutra was established in 1966 with the aim of conducting basic research on the Lotus Sutra and related culture, contributing to academic progress, and contributing to world culture. Since its establishment, the institute has been conducting research on the Lotus Sutra, which is particularly important among many Buddhist scriptures, and is one of the most famous institutes in the world for research on manuscripts in Chinese, Sanskrit, Tibetan, and other languages found in Asian regions such as India and the Silk Road. The results of many years of research have been published in the form of the 12-volume Collection of Sanskrit Lotus Sutra Manuscripts and the Database of Rare Materials Related to the Lotus Sutra, which have been highly praised around the world. Currently, the institute is responsible for the overall study of Buddhism throughout Asia, including India, Tibet, China, the Korean Peninsula, and the Silk Road, and is an international institute that is constantly exchanging information and providing materials with universities and research institutions in Asia as well as Europe and the United States.
Institute of Nichiren Buddhist Studies
Introduction to research activities
The Institute, which has a wide range of researchers from both inside and outside the university, mainly consisting of faculty members from Faculty of Buddhist Studies, conducts comprehensive research on the doctrines and history related to Nichiren Shonin and the Nichiren sect. Its activities, including the compilation of the "Showa-jo Nichiren Shonin Ibun" and "Dictionary of Nichiren Shonin Ibun", which are basic documents for Nichiren Shonin research, have been highly praised in the academic world. In addition to research meetings held by the Institute's staff, a system of research fellows and research students funded by the Nichiren Shoshu Headquarters has been established to train young researchers, and research student research meetings are also held. The results of the research are published in the journal "Institute of Nichiren Buddhist Studies Bulletin". In addition, in order to spread the spirit of the founding of the university, lecturers from both inside and outside the university are widely invited to hold "Buddhism Lectures" as public lectures.
