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The Nippon Dental University is the only dental university that has two schools of dentistry. Comprising two campuses, one in Tokyo and the other in Niigata, it has two schools of dentistry, three affiliated hospitals, two junior colleges, and a museum. At present, there are about 2,000 students, 1,000 teaching staff, and over 19,800 graduates. The Nippon Dental University, Japan's first dental university, was founded by Ichigoro Nakahara in 1907 under the Japanese Dental Law, which introduced regulations for the accreditation of both public and private dental schools. Dentistry was in its infancy at the time, and the purpose of establishing this school was "to foster excellence in dentists as regards their character as well as their scholastic achievements and technique." The school trained students on the medical aspects of the teeth, jaw, and oral cavity and produced dentists with the necessary academic and technical knowledge and an appropriate ethical attitude. The Nippon Dental University is a private school dedicated to continuing the founder's spirit of "independence," In 2006, it celebrated the 100th anniversary of its foundation. These one hundred years of continuing tradition and history are why the school is regarded as "the fountainhead of dentistry" in Japan. Nippon Dental University has changed the school and faculty names to include the words "life dentistry." Dentistry involves the study of life in general, and dental treatment involves medical treatment relating to life. For this reason, the word "life" was added to the school and faculty names. In recent years, universities have been required to have the quality of their education evaluated and accredited every seven years and to make the results of that assessment public. At the core of the assessment is the university's mission. Consequently, the university's mission, which had previously received little notice, has suddenly become the focus of attention. In 1906 the Japanese Dental Law was established, which introduced regulations on both public and private dental schools' accreditation. But, as it turned out, the number of people who took the exam in Tokyo that year to become certified dentists numbered no more than 187. Dr. Ichigoro Nakahara, a highly respected private practitioner, repeatedly urged the central government to establish public (i.e., national) dental schools. But since dentistry was considered to have little relevance to the national goals of building a robust industrial base and a mighty army, Dr. Nakahara's entreaties fell on deaf ears. In short, for the government, dental care was not regarded as a priority. In the school's prospectus at the time of its founding, the following was written: "Working together, our goal is to assist private practitioners during the day, and in the evening to teach dentistry to those who have daytime jobs: first, by supplementing the deficiencies of the educational system second, by lightening the burden borne by private practitioners who act as our mentors. This is the rationale behind our plan to establish a school devoted to the teaching of dentistry.… One goal is to introduce dentists into society who are versed in both the theoretical and practical aspects of dentistry; another is to produce dentists of high moral character." In other words, the school's mission was to produce skilled and knowledgeable dentists of high moral character. Thus, without relying on others or calling for outside assistance, Dr. Nakahara one-handedly founded a private school and steadfastly maintained its independence. Although he was modest about his achievements, Dr. Nakahara deserves praise for his unswerving lifelong devotion to private education. This spirit has been maintained down the decades, and Nippon Dental University still operates on the principles of, and a deep belief in, independence and self-reliance. Throughout the 100 years since its founding, Nippon Dental University has never wavered from its stance of self-reliance and self-responsibility, and that, in truth, is what constitutes the school's true spirit and mission. View full university

Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University were founded in 1881 by nine veterinarians. It set up its operations in Otowa, in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward, in the corner of the Denzuin, a branch of the Gokokuji Temple. Since then, 135 years later, we have a reputation for being the best institute for education in Life Science and other related disciplines. Our educational philosophy is "to develop high-quality veterinarians, specialists, and researchers who have a heart full of love and a dedication to science." Our educational approach is encapsulated in the phrase "Respect and Mutual Harmony." In other words, we develop our students to be individuals who are rich in humanity, overflowing with creativity and practical ability and filled with a sense of modesty, cooperation, kindness, and humaneness. Accordingly, our University comprises two faculties and four schools in total. Further, our Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine and Life Science has one postgraduate course with three central subjects-a Doctoral Course in Veterinary Medicine, a Doctoral and Master's Course in Veterinary Nursing and Technology, and a Doctoral and Master's Course in Applied Life Science. With an approximate capacity of 200 staff and 1,700 students, we are a small teaching institution, but we take great pride in our long history and traditions as a school. As a veterinary institute in today's advanced veterinary medicine and veterinary education, we run the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Further, we also run the Fuji Animal Research Farm as the production of farm animals and education in farm animal veterinary medicine at Mt. Fuji's base. Our University is an educational and research hub, spanning areas such as Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Nursing and Technology, Animal Science, and Food Science and Technology. Zoonotic diseases, food and the environment, energy resources, and a host of other global issues are problems our world currently faces. No permanent solution has yet been found, regardless of the efforts that have been made to approach them within the confines of traditional disciplinary boundaries. To face these problems, we need to adopt an interdisciplinary approach that combines agriculture and medicine with engineering and the sciences to achieve new outlooks and ideas centered on harmony between people and their environment with the practical and sustainable use of natural resources. We are called upon to deepen the mutual bonds between disciplines and apply them in a broad range of areas. Working together as a whole and acting in concert across a wide range of disciplines, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University is committed to making contributions to Veterinary Medicine on a worldwide scale and secure a healthier world through the provision of safe food resources. At the same time, we want to contribute to creating a prosperous and vibrant society by facing and tackling our century's challenges, such as maintaining biodiversity. View full university

Since the foundation in 1891 of its parent organization, the Administration Office of the Educational Foundation of NIPPON TAIIKUKAI, Nippon Sport Science University has continued to promote physical education and sports, improve the health of the country's citizens, and cultivate elite athletes to create a prosperous and vibrant society. Following the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964, the university has been cultivating outstanding athletes. It has been contributing immensely to equipping Japanese athletes with the skills to compete on the global stage. As a result, athletes with Nippon Sport Science University ties have brought home 128 gold, silver, and bronze medals, accounting for a quarter of the medals won by Japanese athletes. This history and tradition of world-renowned achievements continue to bring glory to Nippon Sport Science University. In 2020, Japan will once again host the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. We view this event as a new turning point in our history to pursue innovative approaches that help us shape the future. Nippon Sport Science University's new mission is to elevate possibilities through the common universal culture of sport to carve out a whole new world in which people can live happy and enriching lives. Based on the keywords "sport," "body," and "life," we will work to expand and deepen our range of academic offerings while demonstrating our capability as a comprehensive university dedicated to the arts and science with a focus on the physical body. To continue making great strides on the global stage, we will work together with our faculty to promote education, research, and social contribution initiatives. Our Mission: We focus on studying the human potential holistically by conducting pioneering research in sport science and putting it into practice to improve citizens' physical strength and enhance athletes' competitive abilities internationally. We contribute to maintaining international peace with the power of sports by deepening and developing Japan's sports culture and promoting the Olympic movement. We produce top athletes and individuals who earnestly act as leaders in local communities to create a healthy, affluent sports society. Nippon Sport Science University aims to be a leading university in physical education and sports in Japan, using our original creative educational system and research to realize a future knowledge-based society and promote local development. We foster mentally and physically mature, healthy, and cheerful individuals ready to excel in their endeavors. Nippon Sport Science University has an original approach to generating awareness of what it means to be a student at NSSU to encourage students to concentrate on studying and playing sports. Below are some of our specific activities, which include the handing down of the university's traditions. View full university

Nippon Institute of Technology (NIT) has over 110 years of history since it was incorporated as an educational institution. It is one of the oldest technical institutions in Japan. Its educational purpose was, and still is, to nurture engineers. Nippon Institute of Technology (NIT) celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017. Our mission was, and still is, to raise outstanding engineers who can utilize theoretical concepts of engineering in the frontline of industry. In 1967, at the height of Japan’s economic boom, NIT was established and was the only university where technical high school students could enroll. We developed our unique teaching method using “practical engineering,” making the best use of what students had learned in technical high school. Although many universities also accept students from technical high schools, it is not exaggerating to say that NIT is one of the few universities where students can study unconstrained without feeling disadvantaged. It is not exaggerating to say that Japan has played an essential role in the world’s industrialized nations in modern history. The key to Japan’s industrial power is a high production quality, plus quality work in research and development. The key players were engineers with high capabilities. NIT has produced numerous quality engineers to support the industry of Japan. With this policy in mind, we as a university always maintain ourselves as one of the best educational facilities and research laboratories. We also have excellent professors with many practical results that have been introduced as innovative techniques in industrial circles. Some of their works are ongoing as joint ventures with global companies. Day after day, professors and students at NIT work together in the innovation of technology. The majority of our students are from across Japan, and the remainder is coming from overseas. The overseas students are very much exposed to Japanese culture through interactions with Japanese students. They take various paths in life after graduation. Some go back to their home country with their degree, while others continue to live and work in Japan. In the first year of another half-century, we have undergone a significant overhaul of NIT’s faculties. Our university motto, “Inheritance and development,” underlies this reorganization. We found it necessary to renew NIT to raise better engineers who can adjust swiftly to changes in today’s fast-moving society while also inheriting our valuable “practical engineering education” foundation. We have also launched a dynamic reinvention of the Liberal Arts curriculum and the reorganization of the courses it offers and the study path for students. Every first-year student will take a placement test after their admission to gauge their academic level. We have also launched a dynamic reinvention of the Liberal Arts curriculum and the reorganization of the courses it offers and the study path for students. Every first-year student will take a placement test after their admission to gauge their academic level. NIT’s excellent education system is not only open to students in Japan. Students from overseas are also welcome to enroll at NIT if they are eager to improve their technical skills. For instance, we offer a Japanese language course called Bekka, offered to students who are not yet fluent in Japanese. It provides various cultural programs and activities, along with language lessons. Students can brush up on their Japanese language skills before entering university. It is, of course, not easy for overseas students to study at university, even after attending Bekka, but we always have staff and teachers on hand ready to support them. We are proud to say that many of our overseas students work worldwide. Some stay in Japan, and the rest work in other countries. They contribute to today’s globalized society with their skills acquired through their years at NIT. We hope that this tradition will continue to bridge between their mother country and Japan, between their country and the world, and between Japan and the world. View full university

The four years you spend at Nippon Bunri University (NBU) will provide the foundation for your future life, fostering an enhanced insight and level of judgment that will enable you to move forward in your subsequent life with vigor. Furthermore, NBU aims to nurture students a desire to apply their abilities to contribute to society and its people. At the time of its foundation in 1967, NBU set the goal of furthering the connection between industry and academia as its founding principle. This remains the central pillar of the University's philosophy today. University is an academic place and a place for building one's character. As well as acquiring the knowledge and skills required for one's chosen profession, the four years a student spends at University is also an opportunity to acquire the self-reliance and confidence needed to become an influential member of society. As a higher-education institution tasked with nurturing the asset that society possesses in its younger generation, universities' role has been critical in such circumstances, with a responsibility to foster human resources that can seek ways to build a better local society assimilating the experiences and lessons of previous generations. Thus, with the basis of the University's three guiding principles, 'Industry-university Collaboration,' 'Ningen Ryoku' and the 'Contribution to society and the local community,' and within the replete Oita environment, NBU seeks to foster graduates who can fuse high-level knowledge in their specialist area with vocational abilities and 'Ningen you are to become leaders in their regional economies and societies. NBU is guided by three education principles:‘Industry-university Collaboration', 'Ningen Ryoku', and 'Contribution to society and the local community.' Against this background, while approaching the nurturing of human resources motivated by the belief that young people are an asset that supports the development of the industrial sector, which in turn helps to build a better local community, we are also promoting educational reform that places much value on the growth of the students. `Ningen Ryoku' refers to the ability to organically connect the knowledge, skills, and ambitions acquired at University through subsequent experiences within society to have the power to play an active and influential role in society throughout one's life. A person's `Ningen Ryoku' is gradually honed through the experience of seeking solutions to questions that arise through one's many contacts with society and with the many value systems held by society's members. As a consequence, we regard our domain of study to be not just within the university campus but to encompass the whole of Oita, providing a balanced synthesis of abundant natural resources, local culture, and a variety of industries against which we are developing an education program that includes awareness of the difference between generations, industries, and areas of specialization. We are working together with the regional community, and the industry is striving to create a new generation in which every young person can join hand-in-hand with their peers in exerting their 'Ningen Ryoku' and projecting their personality, and thereby play a leading role in building a better society, View full university