Greetings from the President

What kind of image do you have of our university? Is there a lot of international exchange, baseball is strong, etc.? These are not mistakes. However, there is a deeper and more multifaceted aspect of our university. I would like to introduce some of them here.

First of all, Asia University has a history of 80 years since its founding (as of 2021). Koa College was established in 1941 to develop human resources who could play an active role in the East Asian region. Later, in 1955, the Asia University was opened. At that time, the first President of Kozo Ota set forth "the spirit of Self-help and Cooperation" as the founding spirit of the university, and that spirit has been passed down to this day. On October 1, 2021, I was appointed as the 12th President after President Ota, and I am currently serving my second term.

Now, returning to the topic of history, I would like to tell you that the flourishing of international exchange at our university has also been built up in history. I would like to mention two milestone events.
The first was in 1954, when the predecessor school, Nihon Junior College of Economics, accepted 96 International Student students from Hong Kong, China. It was the first major undertaking in the post-war Japan to accept a large number of International Student.

The other was in 1988, when 60 students were sent for five months under the initiative of then-President Shenkichi Eto to study in the United States as part of a pilot program. A new study abroad model was born here, in which anyone with a certain level of ability and independence can study in the United States. The number of participants in the five-month study abroad program in the U.S. has increased year by year, and to date, a total of more than 14,000 people have experienced it.

While carrying on these traditions, we plan to further strengthen exchanges with the Asian region in the future. We will produce more human resources than we do now to connect Japan with the Asian countries that drive the world economy.
I have decided to call the capabilities necessary for this purpose the "Asian power." Knowledge of Asia, use Asian languages, experience of visiting Asian regions, friends in Asian regions, etc. These are what I call "Asian power." There are many classes and events at our university to hone our "Asian skills". There are also many programs to study abroad in the Asian region, such as the"“ASIA YUME COLLEGE” (Career Development China Program)" and English language 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 their respective faculties and departments, while at the same time equipping them with "Asian skills."

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 "Sepaktakraw" and "Gamelan (Indonesian folk dance music)", which are not often seen at other universities, 29 athletic associations and 24 Academic and Cultural Clubs organizations are active. There are also many other various circles (notifying organizations).

The reason why I mention these extracurricular activities is that universities are not just about classroom lessons. Meeting seniors and juniors in club activities, preparing and practicing for school festivals, competing against students from other universities, and collaborative activities are all part of the university. Asia University offers many opportunities and places to meet such people.

Thirdly, I would like to mention that our university offers a full range of classes based on deep academic research. Please take a look at the "Faculty Information" of each faculty. You can clearly see that a high level of research is being done across a variety of fields. It is only with this foundation that interesting classes are provided.
Of course, it takes a certain amount of effort to enjoy the "fun of learning". Sometimes you need to memorize bland formulas, look up dictionaries steadily, and so on. However, without basic training, the joy of deep learning cannot be obtained.

Here, I would like to talk about three new educational organization initiatives that have been introduced recently.
The first 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 technology, including programming design, as well as knowledge of business administration.
The second is the Department of Contemporary Sociology, Faculty of Sociology, which is scheduled to open in April 2025. In addition to having the ability to conduct social research, we will develop human resources who can analyze the attractiveness of entertainment and solve problems in the community.
The third is the Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences (under construction/scheduled to open in 2026). While utilizing data analysis and digital equipment, we will develop human resources who will support the spread of sports activities that lead to the improvement of people's health.

How is this. I hope you were able to understand the state of our university that we have delved a little into. Asia University is a place for people to gain deep knowledge, meet diverse people, and engage in a variety of activities in conjunction with Asia. And it is none other than the students themselves who take advantage of these diverse opportunities to create an enjoyable and fulfilling university life. We, the faculty and staff, will do our best to support such students.

In closing, I would like to reiterate this.
Welcome to Asia University.

Final educational background
March 1984 The University of Tokyo Graduate School Law and Political Science research First Class Doctoral Course Credit

Brief personal history
April 1984 Asia University Faculty of Economics Department of International Relations Lecturer
April 1987 Asia University Faculty of Economics Department of International Relations Research Associate
April 1990 Asia University Faculty of International Relations Department of International Relations Research Associate
April 1996 Asia University Faculty of International Relations Department of International Relations Professor
April 2010 Asia University Dean of the Faculty of International Relations
April 2010 Asia Educational Incorporative Director, Board of Directors
April 2019 Asia Educational Incorporative Trustee, Board of Trustees Appointed (to date)
October 2021 Asia University President Appointed
October 2021 Asia Educational Incorporative Director, Board of Directors (to date)
October 2024 Asia University President Reappointed (to date)

Academic Affiliations
International Political Science Association, Comparative Politics Association, Russian and East European Studies Association