Ceremony and reception commemorating the new Institute for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior

On 18 August 2026, the "Commemoration Ceremony and Reception for the Opening of the Institute for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior (EHUB), Kyoto University" took place at the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel.

The ceremony commenced with an opening address by President Nagahiro Minato, followed by greetings on behalf of Kyoto University offered by two executive officers: Kazuhiro Iwai, provost and executive vice-president for planning, coordination, and hospital administration; and Masahiko Egami, CFO and executive vice-president for finance, facilities, environmental management, and human resources strategy. Congratulatory remarks were then delivered by the guests of honor: Yoshinobu Hara, mayor of Inuyama City; Tomoya Watarai, director for scientific research coordination at the University Research Facilitation Division, Research Promotion Bureau of the science ministry MEXT; and Shin-ichi Sasa, dean of the Kyoto University Graduate School of Science. Finally, Katsuki Nakamura, director of EHUB, presented an address expressing his determination to advance education and research at the newly established institute.

Following the ceremony, a commemorative reception began with remarks and a toast by Nobuhiro Tokitoh, vice-president for evaluation & research institutes and centers. After a period of pleasant conversation, the event successfully concluded with closing remarks from Eishi Hirasaki, deputy director of EHUB.

President Minato

Provost and EVP Iwai

CFO and EVP Egami

Mayor Hara

Director for Scientific Research Coordination Watarai

Dean Sasa

Director Nakamura

Vice-President Tokitoh

Deputy Director Hirasaki