Prof. Kawamura gave a lecture titled “Research Project of Advanced Magnesium Alloys in Kumamoto University” at the Netherlands Embassy on June 9 2017. This Symposium “On the further development of Japan – Netherlands relations concerning higher education” was held by the sponsorship of the national six university cooperation cousortium. Vice-president Kazuki Takashima (in charge of international) who is also an appointment professor of this center attended from Kumamoto University, too.