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Sat, Mar 7, 2026
Professor Takatoshi Ito Memorial Conference
In honor of the late Professor Takatoshi Ito, and in recognition of his longstanding contributions to the development of economic research on Japan, we are pleased to announce the organization of a memorial conference that offers a broad overview of Japanese economics.
Professor Ito was a leading scholar in international finance, fiscal policy, and the Japanese economy, making profound contributions both to academic research and to policy formulation. Through his teaching and research at institutions such as the University of Tokyo and Columbia University, he played a pivotal role in advancing economics and fostering international intellectual exchange. In addition, he was deeply engaged in public policy practice, including his service as Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs.
This conference will bring together economists who worked closely with Professor Ito to express our deep gratitude for his scholarly achievements and dedication to public service, and to reflect on the development of related fields of economic research through the lens of his remarkable career.
We very much look forward to your participation.
Date & Time
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 13:30–17:10
Language
Japanese
Venue
Ito International Research Center, B2F “Ito Hall of Gratitude,” Hongo Campus, University of Tokyo
Co-organizers
Graduate School of Economics, University of Tokyo
Center for Advanced Research in Finance (CARF), University of Tokyo
Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
Tokyo College, University of Tokyo
Japanese Economic Association
Japan Finance Association
Tokyo Center for Economic Research (TCER)
13：00 Registration opens
13：30 – 13：40 Opening Remarks
Kenichi Ueda (Director, CARF, University of Tokyo; Representative Director, TCER)
13：40 – 13：50 Video Messages from Around the World 1.
13：50 – 14：50 Session 1: Lessons from Joint Research with Professor Ito
Takeo Hoshi (Professor, University of Tokyo; Dean, Tokyo College; President, Japanese Economic Association)
“The Japanese Economy”
Junko Shimizu (Professor, Gakushuin University)
“Exchange Rate Risk Management of Japanese Firms and Currency Choice in Trade Invoicing”
Tokuo Iwasaki (Professor, Hitotsubashi University)
“Policy-Oriented Research”
14：50 – 15：20 Video Messages from Around the World 2.
15：20 – 16：20 Professor Ito’s Contributions to the Global Economics Profession
Shin-ichi Fukuda (Professor, University of Tokyo; President, Japan Finance Association)
“Economic Analysis of Imbalances”
Tsutomu Watanabe (Founder and Board Member, Nowcast Inc.)
“Foreign Exchange Market Analysis Using High-Frequency Data”
Eiji Ogawa (Professor, Tokyo Keizai University; Professor Emeritus, Hitotsubashi University)
“The International Monetary System”
16：20 – 16：50 Video Messages from Around the World 3.
16：50 – 17：00 Closing Remarks
Daiji Kawaguchi (Dean, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo)