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UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO NEW YORK OFFICE INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 474548573 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE H12 · Medical Research · Medium ($1M-$10M) · utokyony.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp
revenue
$2.7M
expenses
$594K
net assets
$19.4M
employees
2
volunteers
9
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTEREST IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND TO FURTHER THEIR LEARNING, EXPOSURE, AND DEVELOPMENT IN THESE FIELDS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The University of Tokyo New York Office Inc supports academic exchange and collaboration between the University of Tokyo and North American institutions, primarily in science, technology, and interdisciplinary fields. It facilitates joint educational programs, research symposia, and cultural initiatives that foster global engagement for students and scholars. Established in 2015, it serves as a hub for international outreach in Manhattan.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

IMSUT NY Seminar
Annual seminar series hosted by the Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo (IMSUT), facilitating scientific exchange between researchers in New York and Tokyo.
UTokyo NEXT150
Fundraising campaign supporting education, research, and diversity initiatives at the University of Tokyo, administered through the New York Office.
UTokyo–Princeton University Joint Program
Annual exchange program bringing together undergraduate students from the University of Tokyo and Princeton University for lectures, site visits, and cultural activities focused on Japan-U.S. relations, language, and global careers.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • STEM Education Program Support 1 activity
    • Advance science and technology education and development
      Supports individuals interested in science and technology by expanding their learning, exposure, and professional development through academic engagement and collaborative initiatives.
  • Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
    • Establish and operate a New York office for international engagement
      Operates a New York office established in 2015 to support international collaboration, academic exchange, and institutional engagement in engineering, medical science, and education.
  • International Student Recruitment & Academic Partnerships 1 activity
    • Facilitate international academic collaboration between the University of Tokyo and U.S. institutions
      Supports joint research, education, and academic exchange activities between the University of Tokyo and universities or research institutes in the United States through structured programs and collaborative platforms.
  • Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
    • Host academic seminars and symposia in New York City
      Plans, organizes, and hosts in-person academic seminars and symposia focused on medical science, urban development, artificial intelligence, and genetics, including the annual IMSUT NY Seminar series since 2023. Events include post-seminar discussions and attract attendees from universities, research institutions, and companies.
  • Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
    • Host cultural and community events in New York
      Organizes cultural events such as “Garden of Excess” and performances to engage students and the public, fostering cultural exchange and community building.
  • Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
    • Organize joint educational and cultural programs with U.S. universities
      Conducts multi-day academic and cultural programs in collaboration with U.S. universities such as Princeton, including lectures, language workshops, cultural performances, site visits, and peer-led campus tours for undergraduate students.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Support alumni and academic networks in the United States
      Promotes engagement and exchanges among University of Tokyo alumni and supporters in the U.S., including hosting panel discussions with graduates and facilitating cross-institutional relationships.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provide conference facilities for academic and research use
      Offers access to a conference room at its New York office for University of Tokyo affiliates free of charge and to external eligible users for a fee between USD 50 and 100 per hour during business hours.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.74M
Contributions & grants$443K16%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2.29M84%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$594K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$68K
Grants paid out$158K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$21.05M
Cash$8.42M
Investments$10.79M
Liabilities$1.69M
Net assets$19.36M
Liquid reserves388.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +372.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • ATSUSHI TSUDA — DIRECTOR
  • JIN SATO — DIRECTOR
  • KAZUHIRO KIYOSHIGE — DIRECTOR
  • MASAHARU MASUYAMA — PRESIDENT
  • MIWAKO HOSODA — DIRECTOR
  • TOMONARI YASHIRO — SECRETARY
  • YOICHI FURUKAWA — TREASURER
  • YOSHIHO IKEUCHI — ASSISTANT TREASURER
  • YUICHIRO KUWAMA — VICE PRESIDENT THRU AUG 2024
relationships · 40

Who they work with

  • Asahi Shimbun Partner — Provides access to its New York bureau for educational visits and professional discussions with staff.
  • Center for Spatial Information Science Partner — Co-hosted a networking event on urban AI research and business applications
  • Center for Urban Science + Progress Partner — Co-hosted a networking event on urban AI research and business applications
  • Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Partner — Participated as a presenting research institution in the IMSUT NY Seminar 2025.
  • Columbia University Partner — Collaborates by having affiliated researchers present at the IMSUT NY Seminar.
  • Columbia University Partner — Hosts academic talks and campus visits as part of a joint educational program.
  • Columbia University Partner — Involved through participation by Dean Emerita Merit Janow in a leadership event hosted by UTokyoNY.
  • Columbia University Partner — Participated through a presentation by Professor Emmanuelle Passegué at the IMSUT NY Seminar 2025.
  • Essential Science Indicators Government — Source of data on citations of academic papers published by UTokyo researchers.
  • FUTI Partner — Friends of UTokyo, an organization eligible to use conference facilities in New York.
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai Partner — Collaborates by having affiliated researchers present at the IMSUT NY Seminar.
  • Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo Partner — Co-initiator of the University of Tokyo New York Office, contributing expertise in industrial science and innovation collaboration.
  • Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo Partner — Co-initiator of the University of Tokyo New York Office, contributing expertise in medical research collaboration.
  • Institute of Medical Science, the University of Tokyo Partner — Co-hosted the IMSUT NY Seminar 2025 at the University of Tokyo New York Office.
  • Japan Bank for International Cooperation Partner — Engaged through participation by JBIC Americas Regional Head in a leadership event hosted by UTokyoNY.
  • Japan External Trade Organization Partner — Engaged through participation by JETRO New York President in a leadership event hosted by UTokyoNY.
  • Japan Society Partner — Engages with students through leadership talks and institutional exchange.
  • Kyoto University Partner — Participated through representation by female faculty fellows in a joint leadership development event.
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology Partner — Collaborates by having affiliated researchers present at the IMSUT NY Seminar.
  • Michigan Akamon-kai Partner — Regional alumni association organizing exchange events in Michigan, USA.
  • NY Ichokai Partner — Alumni association eligible to use conference facilities in New York.
  • New York University Partner — Collaborates by having affiliated researchers present at the IMSUT NY Seminar.
  • New York University Partner — Hosts academic engagement through departmental visits and guest lectures.
  • New York University Partner — Partnered through its Center for Urban Science + Progress to co-host a research networking event
  • Ochanomizu University Partner — Co-organized a lecture event as part of a joint project to develop female leadership in university management.
  • Princeton University Partner — Co-hosted a joint program on "People and Culture of Japan in the United States: Past, Present, and Future."
  • Princeton University Partner — Co-hosts joint academic programs and seminars, including a program on the people and culture of Japan in the United States.
  • Princeton University Partner — Collaborated with Princeton University’s Global Japan Lab to co-host a joint academic program on Japanese culture and society in the United States.
  • Princeton University Partner — Collaborates on a joint academic program focused on the people and culture of Japan in the United States.
  • Princeton University Partner — Jointly organizes academic programs on Japanese culture and society in the United States.
+ 10 more
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Gender Equity as a Driver of Institutional Innovation
    methodology: gender-equity-leadership-development
    By advancing female leadership and DEI in higher education, we build cross-institutional social capital and strengthen academic collaboration, because diverse leadership networks generate more inclusive and innovative research ecosystems.
  • Interdisciplinary Academic Engagement via Seminar and Event Platforms
    methodology: research-collaboration-seminar
    By hosting academic seminars and evening events featuring interdisciplinary research, we foster future collaborations and increase participation from U.S. professionals, because structured, accessible forums for knowledge exchange catalyze unexpected research synergies and broaden impact.
  • Peer-Assisted Learning for Cross-Institutional Capacity Building
    methodology: peer_assisted_learning
    By using University of Tokyo students to support Princeton peers in joint programs, we deepen mutual learning and reduce barriers to participation, because peer-led models enhance accessibility and foster reciprocal educational exchange more effectively than top-down instruction.
  • Research Translation through Expert Convening
    methodology: research-translation-networking
    By bringing together experts in genetics, stem cells, and regenerative biology, we accelerate the path to future medical therapies, because interdisciplinary dialogue among leading researchers enables faster identification of translational opportunities and collaborative development pathways.
  • Triple-Helix Collaboration for Innovation
    methodology: triple-helix_collaboration
    By convening industry, academia, and public and private sectors through a New York-based hub, we strengthen cross-sector research and innovation, because sustained trilateral engagement produces more scalable and socially embedded advancements than isolated institutions can achieve alone.