| 1 | Message from the President |
| 2 | Hirosaki University was founded more than 70 years ago , in 1949 , meaning that the official start date of our university coincides with the establishment of the current Japanese higher educational system . |
| 3 | In actuality , Hirosaki University has a history of almost 140 years , though , as this institution is the descendant of Aomori Teachers College , which was an esteemed model for modern general education , and from which we derive Hirosaki University 's basic and most important tenets . |
| 4 | Hirosaki City not only has a rich historical and cultural background but is also blessed with beautiful nature . |
| 5 | We are not only surrounded by physical beauty , but we are most fortunate in terms of human resources . |
| 6 | We receive a lot of support from local residents , and our students , faculty and staff are grateful and happy to have the opportunity to study and work in this ideal environment . |
| 7 | Japanese national universities and colleges are constantly plunged into the currents of public calls for reform , which must be regarded as high expectations from society to encourage talent and leadership in those who will affect change and bring prosperity to our nation and the world . |
| 8 | 2020 should be the most important year for our university in shaping its course for the next 10 years . |
| 9 | All of us ― the students , faculty , and staff members ― have to follow our own paths to pursue continuous progress and maintain excellence at Hirosaki University . |
| 10 | Shinsaku Fukuda , M.D. President Hirosaki University |