In 2008, we started a project to provide professionals with training in forensic/investigative interviews with the support of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST/RISTEX), Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Hokkaido University, Ritsumeikan University and others. After the end of the 10-year project, from 2018 to 2019, we looked for ways to continue providing this training in a self-sustaining manner, i.e., without overly depending on financial support from the government or grant projects. We are pleased to announce that, since 2020, we have been able to continue providing this training as one of the projects of Ritsumeikan University. We look forward to your continued support.

Eminent Research Professor, Research Organization of Open Innovation and CollaborationMakiko NAKA