Commemorative Presentation on author SHIBA Ryotaro

On Saturday, June 16 , under the joint sponsorship of Osaka University, the Sankei Shimbun and Kansai 2100 Committee, a commemorative lecture presentation was held at the Sankei Hall Breeze in Kita-ku, Osaka.

The commemorative lectures and talks celebrated the life and works of SHIBA Ryotaro , an alumnus of Osaka University and a Japanese author known for his novels about historical events in Japan and essays on Japan and Japan's relationship to the world.

SEKIKAWA Natsuo , author and critic, and OHTAKE Fumio , Professor, Institute of Social and Economic Research, Osaka University, delivered lectures and talked on the theme of " The Path of Modern Japan and an Image of its Future ."

Osaka University gratefully acknowledges the attendance of some 800 at this commemorative presentation.

President Hirano delivers a greeting.		N. Sekikawa delivers lecture.		Prof. Ohtake delivers lecture.

Discussion concerning the contributions of SHIBA Ryotaro.