同窓会概要

信頼ある霞会の持続的発展を願って

2026年の新年が始まり、早くも卒業・入学の季節を迎えました。
3月14日には東京国際大学の2025年度卒業式が挙行され、多くの学生が社会へと巣立っていきました。学部および大学院をご卒業された皆様に、心よりお祝い申し上げます。卒業生代表の答辞において、本学の建学精神である「公徳心」を体した社会人として活躍する決意が述べられ、大変頼もしく感じました。今後のご活躍を祈念いたします。

また、4月1日には入学式が執り行われ、新たな門出を迎える皆様をお迎えしました。在学中に「公徳心」を学び、大きく成長されることを期待しております。

付属日本語学校からは、本年7名が本学に合格し、そのうち成績優秀者3名に対して、2月16日に霞会奨学金を授与いたしました。

さて、本年は60年に一度の「丙午」の年にあたります。強いエネルギーを象徴し、「停滞を打破し、物事を好転させる好機」とも言われています。誰のために、何のために、何をなすべきかを合理的かつ現実的に熟慮し、課題に取り組んでまいります。

新年の恒例である箱根駅伝において、母校は見事にタスキをつなぎ切りました。その健闘を称えるとともに、次なる予選会を突破し、2027年大会でのさらなる飛躍を期待しております。加えて、各強化クラブにおいても優れた成果が見られ、霞会として組織的な支援体制の強化に努めてまいります。

本年1月末には、創設51年目となる霞会賀詞交歓会を開催いたしました。多くの会員の皆様にご出席いただき、また大学関係者のご臨席ならびに実行委員各位のご尽力に深く感謝申し上げます。

本年度の霞賞は、経済部門において黄綬褒章を受章された松坂卓夫殿、スポーツ部門においてウェイトリフティング世界選手権第2位の宮本昌典殿に授与いたしました。また、霞会創設50周年を記念し、これまで同窓会の発展に多大な貢献をされた以下の方々にも霞賞を授与いたしました。
初代会長の尾谷長彦殿、一般社団法人化後初代会長の君野信太郎殿、母校の発展に寄与された山田一信殿、スポーツ支援に尽力された斎藤佳邦殿に、深い敬意と感謝を表します。

本年は代議員および理事の選挙の年でもあります。すでに106名の代議員が確定いたしましたが、その数が減少傾向にあることは課題として認識しております。代議員および理事に立候補される皆様には、その責務を自覚し、「順法順則」「誠実忠実」の精神のもと、霞会の発展にご尽力いただきますようお願いいたします。

霞会は「会員相互の親睦」と母校の発展への寄与を目的としています。母校との信頼関係を礎に、次世代へと確実に引き継がれる組織であり続けなければなりません。

事務局では、現状の課題を見直し、組織基盤の強化と会員サービス向上に向けた体制整備を進めております。具体的には、顧客管理システムの刷新、ホームページの更新、ネットワークの強化、さらには強化クラブ支援体制の構築などに取り組んでまいります。加えて、人材育成にも注力してまいります。

今後とも、霞会のさらなる発展に向け、必要な事業や活動を現実的かつ合理的に検討し、挑戦を続けてまいります。会員の皆様のご理解とご協力を心よりお願い申し上げます。

Wishing for the Continued Development of the Trusted Kasumi-kai

As the year 2026 begins, we have already entered the season of graduations and new enrollments.

On March 14, the 2025 Commencement Ceremony of Tokyo International University was held, and many students embarked on their journeys into society. I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all those who graduated from both the undergraduate and graduate programs. In the valedictory address delivered by the student representative, a firm determination was expressed to contribute to society as individuals embodying the University’s founding principle of “public-mindedness.” This was truly encouraging, and I sincerely wish all graduates continued success in their future endeavors.

Furthermore, on April 1, the Entrance Ceremony was held, welcoming those who are beginning a new chapter in their academic lives. We look forward to seeing each of you learn and embody the spirit of public-mindedness during your time at the University and achieve significant personal growth.

From the affiliated Japanese language school, seven students were admitted to the University this year. Among them, three outstanding students were awarded the Kasumi-kai Scholarship on February 16 in recognition of their academic excellence.

This year corresponds to the Fire Horse in the traditional zodiac cycle, which occurs once every 60 years. It symbolizes strong energy and is often regarded as a time of opportunity to overcome stagnation and bring about positive change. With careful, rational, and practical consideration of what should be done, for whom, and for what purpose, we will continue to address the challenges before us.

In the annual New Year tradition, the Hakone Ekiden, our alma mater successfully completed the relay race. We commend their admirable performance and look forward to their advancement through the upcoming qualifiers and to even greater achievements in the 2027 competition. In addition, our strengthened athletic clubs have demonstrated excellent results, and Kasumi-kai will continue to enhance its organizational support system.

At the end of January this year, we held the Kasumi-kai New Year Reception, marking the 51st year since its establishment. We are deeply grateful to the many members who attended, as well as to the University officials for their presence and to all members of the organizing committee for their dedicated efforts.

This year’s Kasumi Awards were presented to Mr. Takuo Matsuzaka, recipient of the Yellow Ribbon Medal in the field of economics, and to Mr. Masanori Miyamoto, who achieved second place at the World Weightlifting Championships in the field of sports. In addition, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Kasumi-kai, awards were also presented to the following individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the alumni association:

Mr. Nagahiko Otani, the first President;
Mr. Shintaro Kimino, the first President following incorporation as a general incorporated association;
Mr. Isshin Yamada, for his contributions to the development of our alma mater; and
Mr. Yoshikuni Saito, for his dedicated support of athletic programs.

We express our deepest respect and gratitude to all of them.

This year is also an election year for delegates and board members. While 106 delegates have already been confirmed, we recognize the declining number as an issue that must be addressed. We ask all those who intend to stand as candidates for delegate or board member to fully recognize their responsibilities and to devote themselves to the development of Kasumi-kai in the spirit of compliance with laws and regulations and sincerity and integrity.

Kasumi-kai exists to promote mutual friendship among its members and to contribute to the development of our alma mater. Grounded in a relationship of trust with the University, it must remain an organization that is reliably passed on to future generations.

The Secretariat is currently reviewing existing challenges and working to strengthen the organizational foundation and improve member services. Specifically, we are undertaking initiatives such as renewing our customer management system, updating our website, enhancing our network infrastructure, and establishing a support framework for athletic clubs. In addition, we are committed to the development of human resources.

Moving forward, we will continue to realistically and rationally examine the necessary projects and activities for the further advancement of Kasumi-kai and take on new challenges. We sincerely ask for the understanding and continued support of all our members.