Hokkaido University, located in Sapporo, Japan, is one of Japanʼs leading national universities, renowned for its commitment to cutting-edge research, societal contribution and global collaboration. Founded in 1876 as Sapporo Agricultural College, it has grown into a comprehensive university that offers a wide range of disciplines across science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. As the university celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2026, the President of Hokkaido University will highlight the universityʼs strength and appeal, particularly focusing on the potential for collaboration with local companies and research institutions in the field of agri-food tech - one of the universityʼs key areas of expertise.