This forum aims to create a place where science, history, and contemporary art resonate on the Uemachi Plateau. The event was held with the aim of deepening the connection between people through arts and culture, and aiming for the discovery of new value and the development and harmony of humanity. We will continue to hold "Arts Saron @ Teramachi" in the future. 

In preparation for EXPO2025, this project is to research on the "future of universities and university cities" from a global perspective, and to propose the concept and strategy of university cities that contribute to the world to the world.

I launched this project because I felt it would be such a shame if the outstanding technologies and wonderful materials that have been used “ordinarily” up until now—along with the Japanese culture that has continued to utilize them—were to become something special or fall into disuse. I believe it’s not too late to act now.

We will conduct research on the state of cities and commerce, and make recommendations to various fields, with the cooperation of experts in various fields, from a multifaceted perspective, and to make recommendations to various fields. The study group since the establishment of the foundation.

We publish an organ magazine "Yu" once a year that summarizes contributions, interviews, and the achievements of the Foundation and the achievements of the Foundation, as well as contributions from leaders from various fields representing Osaka and Japan.

In 2026, it was moved to the web version from the 34th issue.

To widely disseminate and raise public awareness of our association’s research activities, we organize seminars, lectures, and courses on topics that address the needs of the times.