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Japan Nutrition University

Bringing Nutrition to More People: The Complex Yet fascinating Potential of Nutrition ~Japan University of Nutrition~
The Women's University of Nutrition, founded on the principle of "maintaining and improving human health through food," has been dedicated to the education and research of "practical nutrition," which applies nutritional science to daily life. In 2026, it will become coeducational and change its name to Japan University of Nutrition, aiming to become an even more open university and a leading educational institution in nutrition science in Japan. […]

Juntendo University

A comprehensive health university that weaves together tradition and the present to create the health of the future and achieves further advancements.
Juntendo University is now a "comprehensive health university" with nine faculties and eight graduate schools. President Hiroyuki Shirota spoke about the university's current position and future prospects, as it strives to meet the demands of the times and society while creating unique synergies and achieving further progress. […]

Japan Women's University

Japan Women's University aims to enhance specialization and promote inter-faculty collaboration through a progressive reorganization of the Faculty of Home Economics.
Japan Women's University is reorganizing its Faculty of Home Economics, which has become a symbol of women's universities. Following the establishment of the Faculty of Architecture and Design and the Faculty of Food Science, the university plans to create four new faculties: the Faculty of Economics, the Faculty of Fashion Design*, the Faculty of Human Sciences*, and the Faculty of Science and Engineering*. We spoke with President Professor Satoko Shinohara about the elements that will be carried over to the new faculties and the elements that will be developed for the future. […]

Sanjo City University

The goal is to cultivate "innovative technologists." - Ahmed Shahriar, President of Sanjo City University
Sanjo City University was established in one of Japan's leading "concentrations of manufacturing technology." A specialized engineering university, it is strengthening its management courses and cultivating highly skilled individuals ready to contribute immediately. Of particular note is its ambitious experiential training program, which views the entire region as its campus. […]

Showa College of Music

Cultivating social skills through music education: Expanding career paths with the proposed establishment of a "Faculty of Art and Engineering" - Showa University of Music
Showa University of Music offers a diverse range of courses, including classical, jazz, pop, and rock. Aiming to cultivate individuals who can contribute to society through music education, Showa University of Music is planning to establish a new "Faculty of Art and Engineering"*. Why would a music university establish an engineering faculty? […]

Kaetsu University

Develop the ability to connect points to lines, and lines to surfaces. A "new practical education" only possible at Kaetsu University.
Kaetsu University has been providing practical education in business and economics for over 120 years. In April 2026, with the appointment of new president Yukimitsu Sanada, its education is poised for further evolution. We spoke with President Sanada about Kaetsu University's unique approach to learning, which integrates theory and practice, and its firm vision for the future. […]

Wayo Women's University

"Education that has continued for 130 years is still needed by society today," says the new president, discussing the future of Wayo Women's University.
Wayo Women's University will celebrate its 130th anniversary in 2027. From 2026, it will establish a new Department of AI Life Design within the Faculty of AI Life Design, demonstrating its continued commitment to education that reflects cutting-edge fields. As a women's university with a long history, how will Wayo Women's University confront the future of society? […]

Jissen Women's University

Having built a successful career on the front lines of business, I want to share the appeal of Jissen Women's University. Establishing a brand focused on social collaboration and globalization.
Yoko Kijima, who assumed the position of Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Jissen Women's University in 2024, is the first alumna of the university to hold this position in 79 years. After graduating from the Faculty of Home Economics in 1986, she joined a foreign-owned life insurance company. Since then, she has built a successful career, eventually serving as a Managing Director and Executive Officer. In her corporate career, she has been involved in promoting diversity and the advancement of women, among other initiatives. […]

Yamato University

Why we've always said, "We aim to be the Waseda and Keio of the East, and Yamato of the West": The major entrance exam reforms in 2026 will be a test case for the next 10 years.
From the 1990s to the 2000s, Nishiyamato Gakuen Junior and Senior High School, known as the "Miracle of Nishiyamato," gained prominence in the Kansai region's受験 (examination) scene. In recent years, it has again attracted nationwide attention due to the rapid increase in the number of students admitted to the University of Tokyo. The school's parent organization, Nishiyamato Gakuen Educational Corporation, established Yamato University in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture in 2014. […]

Bunkyo University

"Nurturing Education" that respects and brings out the individual strengths of each student further expands the comprehensive support system that puts students first
Bunkyo University has a slogan: "Nurturing, Bunkyo." As the word "nurturer" suggests, "How can we polish and make the rough diamond shine? How can we bring out the best in it?" [...]

Seisen Women's University

The evolution of Seisen University. The School of Integrated Arts and Sciences and the School of Global Citizenship will be established in April 2025 to realize interdisciplinary learning.
Seisen Women's University was founded in 1950 and is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Based on the founding spirit, the university has practiced education that values each and every student. In April 2025, the university will reorganize its faculties and expand its academic fields.

Edogawa University

Edogawa University's education creates an environment that supports learning and encourages students' motivation to learn by "getting to know and engaging with students"
From Akihabara, it is 25 minutes by Tsukuba Express. Edogawa University is located about 6 minutes by school bus from "Nagareyama Otakanomori" station in Chiba prefecture, which has been rapidly developing in recent years. It has an open courtyard […]

Toyo Eiwa University

"We want you to become your true self" - Toyo Eiwa University's "God-fearing service" education
Based on the founding spirit of "reverence for God and service," we provide education and support that allows students to realize "their true selves" and "the person they want to be." [...]

Rikkyo University

Rikkyo University - Celebrating its 150th anniversary, Rikkyo University formulates the "Rikkyo Vision." Mastering Global Liberal Arts & Sciences, understanding the world, and gaining the ability to change it
Rikkyo University, which will celebrate its 2024th anniversary in 150, has formulated the "Rikkyo University Vision" for the future. The university will continue to offer its traditional liberal arts education […]

Komazawa Women's University

Komazawa Women's University to reorganize School of Human Studies into three faculties: Co-Creation Culture, Tourism Culture, and Spatial Design, clarifying the direction of learning from 3

Komazawa Women's University originated from Komazawa Girls' High School, which was founded in Setagaya, Tokyo (now relocated to Inagi City) in 1927. It was founded in XNUMX under the name "Shounen" (mindfulness).

Kanda University of International Studies

Kanda University of International Studies - Beautiful entrance for your future - Language is a wonderful entrance to life. Deepen your language and international education to play an active role in the global society.

Kanda University of International Studies is well-known for its language education. Graduates go on to work for airlines, trading companies, manufacturers, hotels, […]

Nippon Sport Science University

"Urgent! People who are not good at exercise" What is the true meaning of the message issued by Nippon Sport Science University, which is supposed to be one of Japan's leading athletic organizations?
Nippon Sport Science University has been producing many top-level athletes for a long time, but in 2023 […]

Josai International University

In April 2024, Masato Kurabayashi will be appointed as the new president of Josai International University. In addition to deepening internationalization, we plan to establish a new Faculty of Health Sciences in 4.
Josai International University was established in Togane City, Chiba Prefecture in 1992 as a sister school of Josai University (Sakado City, Saitama Prefecture) […]

Temple University

Initiatives at Temple University Japan Campus have continued to grow since opening in 1982 as Japan's first foreign university campus.
Temple University Japan Campus (hereinafter referred to as TUJ) is located in Setagaya, Tokyo. Last year, Japan […]

Josai University

Respect others, share and help each other, and cultivate “collaborative creativity” to survive in the future
Josai University will celebrate its 2025th anniversary in 60.President Yozo Fujino, who is in his third year in office, was sung by the founder, Mikio Mizuta, who has served as Minister of Finance (currently Minister of Finance).[…]

Jissen Women's University

Achievements of more than 200 collaborations with industry and local governments Develop true "practical skills" through social collaboration programs
Jissen Women's University / Jissen Women's University Junior College is a Jissen Women's School established in 1899 under the founding spirit of "Women change society and change the world." […]

Otemon Gakuin University

Education DX accelerates the shift to student-centered learning
In March 2021, Otemon Gakuin University added "Integrated Platform Construction and AI-Teach […]" to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology "University / Technical College Education Advancement Plan Utilizing Digital".

Ritsumeikan University

Ritsumeikan Campus DX makes it a campus where "everyone can learn and learn from each other anytime, anywhere"
Ritsumeikan University is 150 years old and 120 years old.The founding spirit is "freedom and freshness," and the theological philosophy is "peace and democracy."Last fall, 2030 […]

Oberlin University

Interview with President Hiroaki Hatayama of JF Oberlin University
JF Oberlin University will celebrate its 2021th anniversary in 100.Women's education established by founder Yasuzo Shimizu in a poor area of Beijing, China […]

Tokoha University

By integrating and reorganizing universities and campuses, we will meet the progress of concentration in big cities and declining birthrate.
With the declining birthrate, in addition to stricter capacity management, there are regulations such as a 23-year freeze on the increase in capacity in the 10 wards of Tokyo […]