In November 2011, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the University of Tokyo signed a Memorandum of Understanding on promoting the exchange of lecturers and postgraduate students in Japanese Studies. The University of Tokyo has selected the Department of Japanese Studies as a partner to implement the Program for Promoting Japanese Studies in Vietnam sponsored by Zensho. The University of Tokyo will send lecturers to teach three subjects on Japan at the Faculty of Oriental Studies, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities; at the same time, it will grant scholarships to postgraduate students majoring in Asian Studies for short-term exchange at the University of Tokyo, as well as invite lecturers to conduct research in Japan. The Zensho Office was established at the University to support the implementation of activities in this Program, and to support research and training in Japanese Studies.
After 10 years of operation, Zensho Company decided to end its sponsorship of the program as well as the Zensho Office. During its operation, the Zensho program has achieved many results in investing in equipment and materials for research and study, organizing teaching activities, academic research, short-term practical courses, and receiving international students to study at the University of Tokyo.
In a conversation with Ms. Kanda Makiko, Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan expressed his sincere thanks for the contributions of the Zensho Office and Ms. Kanda Makiko personally to the development of the Japanese Studies Department and the Faculty of Oriental Studies. At the same time, the University hopes to cooperate with Kanda Makiko in other activities such as teaching, research, and publishing. In response, Ms. Kanda Makiko expressed her honor and appreciation for the goodwill of the USSH's cooperation with the Zensho Office in recent years. Although the Zensho Office is about to cease operations, the University of Tokyo will continue to support the Japanese Department in promoting Japanese studies in Vietnam.
