As it developed as the gateway to Japan, new cultures, knowledge, and ways of thinking flowed in along with people and goods, and the economy of the prefecture grew while taking them in with flexibility.
This will ensure that other academic centres besides Frankfurt also benefit from our support. As you can see, ladies and gentlemen, the Foundation is involved in a wide range of activities. We try to intensify the link between academic research and its practical application. I think that the topic of this third Foundation conference is a good example of this.