Degree：Master of Agriculture Graduate Program in
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Commit to develop human resources who serves sustainable agricultural development and environmental conservation.

In order to develop human resources who will be responsible for the next generation of agroforestry production and are equipped with knowledge and skills of new agroforestry production, acquire advanced expertise and skills of agricultural and environmental science.

Graduate Program in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Three Educational Policies

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Education and research of this program

The skills and Education and research of this program

Our target in education

Human resources who acquire advanced knowledge and engineering of production/processing agricultural products, resource circulation, environmental conservation, wild bird and mammal control equipped with the ability to establish new agriculture to realize labor-saving/high quality production and can contribute to the creation of a sustainable and prosperous community.

Skills to be developed

Future path

National government employee, Local government employee, Teacher, JA Group (National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations/Individual Co-ops), Nursery/fertilizer/forage related company, Food/environment related company, Animal breeding/breeding related company, Animal product processing related company, Plant protection related company, Global cooperation related organization, Food/environment analysis related company, Agricultural machinery related company/organization, continue to graduate school (doctor’s course), etc.

Program Specialized Course

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Program Specialized Course
Course name Semester Credits
Soil Science in Regional Aspects Semester Ａ Credits １
Physiology of Horticultural Crops Semester Ａ Credits １
The Problems and Views for Current Crop Production Technology Semester Ｂ Credits １
Field Science of Horticultural Crops Semester Ａ Credits １
Breeding Science of Crops Semester Ｂ Credits １
Pest Control and Molecular Ecology Semester Ｂ Credits １
Relationships between Viruses and Living Organisms Semester Ｂ Credits １
Animal Behavior Management Semester Ｂ Credits １
Animal Morphology Semester Ａ Credits １
Study of Human Animal Relations Semester Ｂ Credits １
Vegetation Management Semester Ａ Credits １
Weed management and quarantine Semester Ｂ Credits １
Wildlife Management Semester Ａ Credits １
Environment and Information Engineering of Bioprduction Semester Ａ Credits １
Environmental Control in Biology Semester Ｂ Credits １
Agricultural Machinery Semester Ｂ Credits １
Agro-Environmental System Analysis Semester Ｂ Credits １
Food Distribution Engineering Semester Ａ Credits １
Systems Analysis of Bioproduction and Distribution Semester Ｂ Credits １
Crop and Environmental Sciences Semester Ｂ Credits １
Soil biogeochemistry in forest and agricultural fields Semester Ａ Credits １
Special Lecture in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Ⅰ Semester Ｃ Credits １
Special Lecture in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Ⅱ Semester Ｃ Credits １
Special Lecture in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Ⅲ Semester Ｃ Credits １
Advanced Seminar in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Semester Ｆ Credits ４
Advanced Research for thesis in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Semester Ｆ Credits ６

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Faculty Member

ProfessorAOYAMA, Masato
AOYAMA, Masato
Education specialty and research field
Animal Function and Morphology
Research interest
Invention of animal management based on the morphology, physiology and ethology
SDGs
Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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ProfessorIKEGUCHI, Atsuo
IKEGUCHI, Atsuo
Education specialty and research field
Environment and Information Engineering of Biology
Research interest
Research on acquisition and utilization of living organisms and environmental information in livestock and plant production
SDGs
Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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ProfessorIWANAGA, Masashi
IWANAGA, Masashi
Education specialty and research field
Molecular Entomology
Research interest
Functional utilization of insects and insect viruses, molecular biology
SDGs
Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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ProfessorKOBAYASHI, Hiroyuki
KOBAYASHI, Hiroyuki
Education specialty and research field
Weed Science
Research interest
Weed ecology and management
SDGs
Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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ProfessorSAITOH, Takahiro
SAITOH, Takahiro
Education specialty and research field
Environmental Control in Biology
Research interest
Research on facilities horticulture, plant factory and food science
SDGs
Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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ProfessorSONODA, Shoji
SONODA, Shoji
Education specialty and research field
Applied Entomology
Research interest
Research on comprehensive pest management of agricultural pests
SDGs
Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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ProfessorTAKAHASHI, Yukitsugu
TAKAHASHI, Yukitsugu
Education specialty and research field
Crop and Environmental Sciences
Research interest
Research to clarify the relationship between meteorological environment and cultivation technology for producing high-quality high-yield crops
SDGs
Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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ProfessorNAGAO, Yoshikazu
NAGAO, Yoshikazu
Education specialty and research field
Physiology of Animal Reproduction
Research interest
Research on reproductive physiology, breeding and feeding management of animals
SDGs
Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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ProfessorBANG, Sang Woo
BANG, Sang Woo
Education specialty and research field
Plant Thremmatology
Research interest
Genetic breeding use of distant crosses in crucifers
SDGs
Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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ProfessorHIRAI, Hideaki
HIRAI, Hideaki
Education specialty and research field
Soil Science
Research interest
Research on soil sphere as the foundation of human existence
SDGs
Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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ProfessorMATSUI, Masami
MATSUI, Masami
Education specialty and research field
Field Mechanics
Research interest
Research on the structure and utilization of field machines
SDGs
Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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ProfessorYAMANE, Kenji
YAMANE, Kenji
Education specialty and research field
Horticulture
Research interest
Research on physiology, ecology, production and utilization of horticultural crops
SDGs
Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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Associate ProfessorAKASAKA, Maiko
AKASAKA, Maiko
Education specialty and research field
Weed Science
Research interest
Weed management and Plant protection
SDGs
Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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Associate ProfessorIKEDA, Hiroki
IKEDA, Hiroki
Education specialty and research field
Field Science of Horticultural Crops
Research interest
Research on physiology and ecology of horticultural crops
SDGs
Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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Associate ProfessorKASHIWAZAKI, Masaru
KASHIWAZAKI, Masaru
Education specialty and research field
Postharvest Technology
Research interest
Research on quality improvement and quality evaluation in agricultural product distribution
SDGs
Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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Associate ProfessorKODERA, Yuji
KODERA, Yuji
Education specialty and research field
Conservation Biology
Research interest
Research on preservation of natural ecosystems and management of wildlife
SDGs
Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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Associate ProfessorNISHIO, Takayoshi
NISHIO, Takayoshi
Education specialty and research field
Vegetation Studies
Research interest
Ecological study on vegetation and its plants
SDGs
Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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Associate ProfessorHISHINUNA, Tatsuo
HISHINUNA, Tatsuo
Education specialty and research field
Agro-Environmental System Analysis
Research interest
Verification and evaluation of low environmental load type agricultural and livestock production system
SDGs
Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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LecturerKURIHARA, Nozomi
KURIHARA, Nozomi
Education specialty and research field
Animal Morphology
Research interest
Research on the structure and function of the animal body, its formation and evolution
SDGs
Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
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Assistant ProfessorKOYAMA, Takuya
KOYAMA, Takuya
Education specialty and research field
Crop Science
Research interest
Plant root system and its functions
SDGs
Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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Assistant ProfessorTAMURA, Masatsugu
TAMURA, Masatsugu
Education specialty and research field
Food Distribution Engineering
Research interest
Research on food processing technology and quality evaluation
SDGs
Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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Assistant ProfessorHAYAKAWA, Chie
HAYAKAWA, Chie
Education specialty and research field
Soil Science
Research interest
Soil biogeochemistry and soil fertility
SDGs
Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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