On September 26, 2016, Josai University Educational Corporation (Chancellor Noriko Mizuta) held an academic exchange agreement signing ceremony with the Shenyang Pharmaceutical University of China, at the Tokyo Kioicho campus’ 1st Building. Approximately 100 school staff and students of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences from Josai University and Josai International University watched the signing ceremony.

Shenyang Pharmaceutical University succeeded in the many traditions of the old Chinese Medical University regarding both academics and experimental study. It is the first university of pharmacy to be established in China, and has accomplished great achievements in its relationship with Japan and promoting education. Up until now, academic exchange agreements with approximately 30 Japanese universities, such as Kitasato University, have been concluded. Several students of Shenyang College of Pharmacy have achieved a degree from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Research from our university, and two students are currently taking a course in the graduate school.

On this day, Vice President Maosheng Cheng, Liang Fang, the Director of Pharmacy, and Cai Hongyu, the Head of International Exchange, came to the university. Certain factors such as Director Liang Fang's study abroad experience at Josai University's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences led to the conclusion of the academic exchange agreement.

In her opening remarks, Chancellor Mizuta said: "Director Liang Fang is a graduate of Josai University. Our university and Shenyang Pharmaceutical University have a close relationship, and have been deeply connected through education. The signing of this agreement is a great joy for us, because it is a new step taken forward in the exchange with the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Josai University and Josai International University, and other faculties." In response, Vice President Cheng said, "Thank you for providing a warm welcome and a grand signing ceremony. By signing this agreement, I think that (both universities) will establish a win-win system. I would like to immediately start promoting the students' joint education and joint research."

After the introduction of the attendees, Chancellor Mizuta and Vice President Cheng signed the agreement and concluded the signing ceremony. It is expected that the conclusion of this academic exchange agreement will greatly develop the exchange between the universities.