From Field Science to a Regenerative Future
Hokkaido University is committed to generating outstanding research and applying it to real-world issues to create meaningful social impact. In particular, by leveraging its extensive field research sites, the university helps address one of the world’s most pressing concerns: sustainable food production.
Rather than simply reducing the environmental footprint of food production, we seek to advance regenerative agriculture, forestry, and fisheries—approaches in which these industries actively contribute to environmental restoration. To support this vision, the university has established a research hub dedicated to regenerative approaches in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. Through these efforts, Hokkaido University aims to achieve research excellence while contributing to solutions for society’s needs.
What's New
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September 30, 2026
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Hokkaido University × J-PEAKS website has been redesigned -
September 4, 2026- EVENTS
Technical seminar and live demonstration of the state-of-the-art fs-LA/LIBS-ICPQQQ system for direct solid analysis acquired through J-PEAKS -
July 24, 2026- NEWS
Hokkaido University’s J-PEAKS team visited Yamagata University
President’s Message
As we approach the 150th anniversary of Hokkaido University, we have launched our J-PEAKS initiative with a clear long-term vision and a strong commitment to achieving its goals.
Through this initiative, Hokkaido University has established a university-wide strategic framework to create and nurture new interdisciplinary fields.
Under this framework, we will bring together agriculture, fisheries, environmental science, and ecology—leveraging our world-class forests, farms, and other field research sites—and collaborate with leading universities abroad to advance regenerative and sustainable food systems.
In partnership with institutions across Hokkaido, we will also translate cutting-edge research into solutions for regional needs, create new industries, and drive regional growth with global impact.
President
Kiyohiro Houkin
Project Overview
Many questions remain unresolved, and some problems cannot be addressed using existing knowledge alone. Tackling these complex issues requires an interdisciplinary approach that brings researchers together across disciplinary boundaries to generate new knowledge. Such research forms the foundation for developing innovative responses to emerging global issues. Under Hokkaido University’s J-PEAKS* initiative, the university has introduced mechanisms to support and sustain interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
The university also supports a wide range of interdisciplinary research projects and provides appropriate assistance as they develop. In addition, we strengthen collaboration with partners in Japan and around the world, promoting the translation of research outcomes into practical applications. Through this initiative, we aim to enhance our capacity to generate impactful research and contribute sustainably to solving real-world problems.
*The Program for Forming Japan’s Peak Research Universities (J-PEAKS), sponsored by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), aims to foster a consortium of leading research universities to accelerate and enhance Japan’s overall research excellence.
Through this initiative, J-PEAKS selects universities that demonstrate excellence in specific research fields. These institutions operate under strategic management frameworks that leverage their distinctive strengths and research capabilities to enhance their research capacity by promoting international collaboration and accelerating the social implementation of research outcomes.
Hokkaido University was selected for this initiative in 2023.
Leaflet
Research on Regenerative Agri Forest Fisheries for Sustainable Food Systems HU