On September 4, JIU held their 2012 Fall commencement and doctoral degree ceremony at Mizuta Memorial Hall on the Chiba Togane Campus.

In addition to awarding degrees to this semester’s graduates, the ceremony was used to present Malaysian Minister of Tourism, Dato' Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen with an honorary doctoral degree. Minister Dato' Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen, who has not only made numerous contributions to the growth of Malaysian tourism while fostering economic development and cultural exchange is also highly esteemed as groundbreaking female leader in Asian global society. She’s also contributed to the development of society by offering ideas for the expansion of a women’s higher education system that emphasizes multiculturalism. In addition, Minister Dato' Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen has also devoted much energy to the foundation of an academic exchange program between Josai and her home country. In commemoration of Minister Dato' Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen honorary degree, Josai planted some sakura trees in a bright patch of sunlight alongside the Pharmacology building. They are sure to sprout with brilliant flowers this coming spring.

To commemorate JIU’s 20th anniversary, the university planted camphor trees donated by local resident in the Prince Takamado Memorial Sports Park.