Greetings from the President

What kind of image do you have of our university? International exchange is thriving, baseball is strong, and so on. These are not mistakes. However, our university has a deeper and more multifaceted picture. Here are some of them.

First, Asia University has a history of 85 years (as of 2026). Koa College was established in 1941 to develop human resources who can play an active role in the East Asian region. This led to the opening of Asia University in 1955. At that time, the first President of Kozo Ota put forward "the spirit of Self-help and Cooperation" as the founding spirit of the school, and that spirit has been passed down to this day. On October 1, 2021, I was appointed as the 12th President from President Ota, and I am currently serving my second term.

Now, returning to history, I would like to tell you that the prosperity of international exchange at our university has also been built in history. Here are two milestone events.
The first was in 1954, when its predecessor, Nihon Junior College of Economics, accepted 96 International Student from Hong Kong, China. It was the first major project in Japan to accept a large number of International Student after the war.

Another event was in 1988, when the initiative of Shinkichi Eto President sent 60 students to the United States for five months as part of a pilot program to study in the United States. A new study abroad model was born here, in which anyone with certain abilities and a spirit of independence can study in the United States. The number of participants studying in the United States during these five months has increased year by year, and to date, more than 14,000 people have experienced it.

While inheriting these traditions, we plan to further strengthen exchanges with the Asian region in the future. We will produce more human resources who will connect Japan with Asian countries, which lead the global economy.
I have decided to call the ability required for this to be called "Asian power". I have knowledge about Asia, I can use Asian languages, I have experience visiting Asian regions, I have friends in the Asian region, etc. These are what I call "Asian power". There are many classes and events at our university to hone "Asian power". There are many study abroad programs in Asia, including the " “ASIA YUME COLLEGE” (Career Development China Program)" and English learning programs in Malaysia. From the 2025 academic year, the "5-month study abroad program in Korea" will also be added. We expect students to acquire specialized knowledge in each faculty and department while at the same time equipping them with "Asian power".

Second, I would like to mention that our university has clubs and circles that engage in a variety of sports and cultural activities. Starting with "Sepak Takraw and Gamelan (Indonesian Folk Dance Music)", which are not often seen at other universities, 29 athletic associations and 23 Academic and Cultural Clubs organizations are active. There are also many other diverse circles (notification organizations).

The reason why I mention these extracurricular activities is that universities are not just about classroom classes. It is a university, including meeting seniors and juniors in club activities, preparing and practicing for the school festival, and competing and collaborative activities with students from other universities. Asia University offers many opportunities and opportunities for such encounters.

Third, I would like to mention that our university offers a wide range of classes based on in-depth academic research. Please take a look at the "Faculty Information" of each faculty. You can clearly see that there is a high level of research across a wide range of disciplines. It is with that foundation that interesting classes are provided.
Of course, in order to enjoy the "fun of learning", a certain amount of effort is required. Sometimes you are required to memorize bland formulas, pull up dictionaries steadily, and so on. However, without basic training, you will not be able to obtain deep academic joy.

Here, I would like to describe three new educational organizational concepts that have recently occurred.
One is "Faculty of Business Administration Department of Data Science", which opened in April 2023. In this new department, students will learn the latest data science technologies, including programming design, along with business administration knowledge.
The second is the Department of Contemporary Sociology, Faculty of Sociology, which opened in April 2025. In addition to having social research skills, we develop human resources who can analyze the appeal of entertainment and solve problems in the community.
The third is "Faculty of Health and Sport Science Department of Health and Sport Science", which opened in April 2026. We will develop human resources who will support the spread of sports activities that lead to the improvement of people's health while utilizing data analysis and digital equipment.

What do you think? I hope you can understand the state of our university that you have delved a little deeper. Asia University is with Asia, providing you with in-depth knowledge, diverse encounters, and a variety of activities. And it is none other than the students themselves who take advantage of these diverse opportunities to create a fun and fulfilling university life. We, the faculty and staff, will do our best to support such students.

Finally, I would like to say the following again.
Welcome to Asia University.

Highest level of education
March 1984: Graduated Graduate School research of Law and Politics, Doctoral Credit (Type 1) with full credits

Biography
April 1984: Lecturer Department of International Relations Faculty of Economics Asia University
April 1987: Research Associate Department of International Relations Faculty of Economics Asia University
April 1990: Research Associate, Faculty of International Relations Department of International Relations Asia University
April 1996: Professor, Faculty of International Relations Department of International Relations Asia University
April 2010: Dean of the Faculty of International Relations Asia University
April 2010: Director, Board of Directors Asia Educational Incorporative
April 2019: Appointed Trustee, Board of Trustees Asia Educational Incorporative (current position)
Appointed President Asia University in October 2021
October 2021: Director, Board of Directors Asia Educational Incorporative (present position)
October 2024: Reappointed as President Asia University (current position)

Affiliated academic societies
International Politics Association, Comparative Politics Association, Russian and East European Studies Association