UNIVERS ITYGUIDEHistory
1903 Tetsuya Kawada founded Takachiho Jinjo Elementary
School in Okubo, which became the foundation for thecurrent university
1907 Takachiho Kindergarten established1909 Takachiho Junior High School (under the former system)
established1914 Takachiho High School of Commerce (technical school
under the former system) established in the present site ofthe university (the ﬁrst private high school of commercein Japan)
1950 Takachiho High School reestablished as Takachiho
University of Commerce (Department of Commerce, Facultyof Commerce) due to the educational system reforms
1987 Research institute established1990 Depar tment of Business Administration, Facult y ofCommerce established1996 Masterʼs Course established(Graduate School of Business Administration)
1997 Asian Research Center(formerly, Center for East Asian Business Management
Research and Education)
1998 Doctoral Course establishedAn urban university with enhanced campus amenities(Graduate School of Business Administration)
L oc ated adj acent to the historic Omiya-Hachimangu shrine forest, and 2001 Takachiho University of Commerce renamed Takachiho
University
situated in front of the Zenpukuji-river green belt and Wadabori Park, theDepar tment of Business Administration, Facult y ofentire campus is surrounded by nature and greenery. By taking advantage ofBusiness Administration establishedthis lush environment to improve the facilities and equipment, reinforce thenetwork among facilities, and establish a community place with abundant nature 2003 100th anniversary of foundationand greenery, Takachiho University will become an urban university with 2007 Depar tment of Human Sciences, Facult y of Human
Sciences establishedsophisticated campus facilities. Our aim is to create a new Takachiho University2013
110th anniversary of foundation
with a campus that combines the harmony of nature with educational pursuits.

Evolve with a view to the future based on tradition
Takachiho Gakuen, founded in 1903 (Meiji 36), is a school known
as "Family Educational Community" where the board of directors, faculty members and administrative staff work as one tosupport each student like a family would. We practice
culture-based education. Students are supported by the Takachiho University Parents Association and Takachiho Gakuen
Alumni Association. Takachiho University is a university thataims to foster human resources with intellectual and personalqualities that can contribute to society under the concept ofFamilial Educational Community”.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Takachiho Gakuen,
FUJII, Taeru

An enlightened humane education at Takachiho UniversityTakachiho University has always emphasized humane education andhas endeavored to develop human resources for the benefit of society
through practical education. Our students learn about what is expectedof them to become contributing members of society. Carrying on theconcepts set forth by Tetsuya Kawada, Founder of Takachiho Gakuen,
we at Takachiho University offer all students the “Modernized Takachiho Education Program” to help them experience their own growths by
gaining in problem solving and important skills for the world today.
President of Takachiho University,TERAUCHI Hajime, PhD

Takachihoʼs academic culture:
Progressivity that is Always Half a Step AheadʻHalf a stepʼ means ceaseless and continuous behaviors toward fulﬁlling oneʼs roles steadily. ʻProgressivityʼ represents

the systematic and theoretical quality needed for far-sighted academic research, which attempts not only to capture

phenomena but also to analyze the cause or rules behind the phenomena, based on theories and knowledge cultivated
via those actions. Furthermore, in order to realize the academic culture, Takachiho University aims to foster ʻstrong inspirit and sound in mind,ʼ ʻfair and free-spirited,ʼ and ʻinternational and peace-lovingʼ individuals.

Faculty of Commerce◎ Marketing Major ◎ Tourism and Region Management Program◎Finance Major ◎ Financial Planners Program◎Accounting Major ◎ Tax Accountants Program

Under the philosophy and objective to nurture businesspersons and specialists with rich humanities andhigh business abilities, the Faculty of Commerce endeavors to develop internationally-minded people

who can respond to social change with well-rounded education and in-depth expertise. In each course,
students will learn knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement measures and policies

in order to generate demand, to understand the mechanism and functions of the ﬁnancial system inorder to expand their potential and capacities over a broad range of areas, to acquire the knowledge ofaccounting in order to contribute to companies, processing and utilizing accounting information.

Faculty of Business Administration◎Business Management Major ◎Legal Management Major◎Entrepreneurship and Business Succession Major ◎Information Systems Major
Along the philosophy and objective to foster business people with broad-based culture and management
skills, the Faculty of Business Administration tries to train highly-educated and well-rounded individuals

enough to understand the mechanisms and functions of business management and to consider issues

from international perspectives, adapting to the changing needs of society. In each course, students willlearn the knowledge, literacy, and skills to become international-minded business professionals. Afterall courses are completed, they will be able to work at the forefront of the industry as business experts

with specialized knowledge in business law and legal compliance, as trained professionals who can assist

family and/or other established businesses, and as entrepreneurs who start up their own companies.

Faculty of Human Sciences◎ Department of Human Science ◎ Sociology and Life Design Studies Major◎ Psychology and Communication Studies Major◎ Department of Child Education
The philosophy and objective of the Faculty of Human Sciences is to raise students to be self-reliant
individuals as well as cooperative members of society, working for themselves and others. Viewing

human beings as individuals and as members of society, the Human Science major attempts to foster

students to become independent-minded and cooperate with others. Focusing on the importance ofeducation in the process of human development, the Child Education major strives for developing

human resources who understand the mental and physical development and behavioral patterns ofchildren, and will contribute to the healthy development of children.

The Graduate School of Business Administration◎Masterʼs Program ◎Doctoral Program

The purpose of the Graduate School of Business Administration istheir research capacities and enhance fundamental and broad-based

to research theories and applications in academic ﬁeld and to direct knowledge that they will need to conduct their independent studies
grad students, providing them with the study results, in order to in their major ﬁelds or to engage in other highly-specialized work.

respond to demands of the public at large and contribute to the Our Graduate School is a center of life-long learning which meets thedevelopment of culture. The Masterʼs Program aims to develop needs of society by broad-based knowledge and the opportunity tointernationally-minded specialists with the necessary expertise and continue to update highly specialized knowledge and research skills
skills in business administration, ﬁnance, and accounting. TheDoctoral Program mentors grad students in order to strengthensought by companies.

Facility introduction
Campus Gym

This ﬁtness room with exercise bikes, treadmills and otherﬁtness machines is available for club activities and students
who have taken the training sessions.

Computer Labs

T here a re eight computer labs w ith high sp e ciﬁc ations
computers on campus. They are open when not in use forclasses. Laptops, video cameras and other equipment can bechecked out. A large number of students use this system.

Library

M a ny s t ude nt s m a ke us e of t h e l ib r a r y, wh i ch ow ns acolle ction of books and other resources to suppor t theirwriting assignments and research activities. It has individual
study desks, group study rooms, and an audio-visual space.
The library houses 240,000 books, magazines, e-databases,
e -journals, audio -v isuals, and other materials mainly inthe social sciences, as well as historical records of major
companies from the Meiji period to the present, which serve as
reference to the history of Japanese industry.

Central SquareTakachiho Gakuen Budojo

The Central Square was built in celebration）
of the universityʼs 100th anniversary. It is （designated as a Tangible Cultural Asset of Suginami Wardcharacteristically covered with glass from Takachiho Gakuen Budojo was built in October 1913 as a judo
the ﬁrst basement level to the fourth ﬂoor. and kendo training hall, and as a series of school buildings
This building includes a student lounge, for the universityʼs predecessor, Takachiho High School ofa c o mp u t e r - e q u ip p e d s t u d y r o o m , a Commerce. Because it is the oldest wooden school structurecommemorative museum, Takachiho Hall, in the history of ward architecture, this martial arts building
a dining hall, and a cafeteria, and serves has been designated as a tangible cultural asset of Suginami
as a meeting place for students, faculties, Ward. Remaining unchanged over the years, it is still used asstaﬀ, and visitors to the university.
an Aikido training hall.

Shirane Seminar House

This student training facility is located inKusatsu Town, Gunma Prefecture, which iswell-known for its hot springs and ski resorts.
Many people make use of this second campus
surrounded by magniﬁcent nature and ﬁlledwith delights of all four seasons.

Noborito Grounds

Noborito Grounds, located along the TamaRiver in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture,has 5 tennis courts and 1 baseball ﬁeld. This
athletic ﬁeld is used for physical education
classes, athletic festivals and club activities.

■ How to Get to Takachiho UniversityTa kachiho University
Kichijoji（11min.）（34min.）Nippori（13min.）Shinjuku

Nishi-Eifuk u
Keio Line

Keisei Line

Chuo Line andSobu Line Local ServiceKeio
Inokashira Line

Chuo Line Rapid Servic e

Shibuya（14min.）Meidaimae
Odakyu Line

Shimokitazawa
Keikyu Line

Tokyo（22min.）Shinagawa（28min.）

Narita Express

Narita Airport Terminal 1
Narita Airport Terminal 2（JR Line、Keisei Line）
JR Yamanote Line
（78min.）Hamamatsucho（33min.）Tokyo MonorailTokyo Bay

Haneda Airport International Terminal（48 min.）（Tokyo Monorail、Keikyu Line）

Japan※The time in parentheses is the on-train time between stations from Nishi-Eifuku Stationonly. Time required for transfers and walking is not include d.

【From Narita International Airport】
1. 78min. from Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station or Narita Airport Terminal 2 Station to Shibuya
NaritaStation by Narita Express. 14 min. from Shibuya Station to Nishi-Eifuku Station on the Keio● InternationalInokashira Line.
Haneda ● Airport
2. 38 min. from Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station or Narita Airport Terminal 2 Station to Nippori
International
Station on the Keisei Line. Transfer to the Yamanote Line; 21 min. from Nippori Station to Shinjuku
AirportStation. 13 min. from Shinjuku Station to Nishi-Eifuku Station on the Keio Inokashira Line.
2-19-1 Omiya, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Japan 168-8508■Reference（Narita International Airport website）
http://www.narita-airport.jp/en//access/index.html
URL http://www.takachiho.jp【From Haneda International Airport】
1. 15 min. from Haneda Airport International Terminal Station to Hamamatsucho Station by the【Main telephone no. for General Aﬀairs Division】
Tokyo Monorail. Transfer to Yamanote Line; 19 min. to Shibuya Station. 14 min. from Shibuya
TEL．
+81-3-3313-0141
FAX．+81-3-3313- 9036 e-mail somu@takachiho.ac.jp
Station to Nishi-Eifuku Station on the Keio Inokashira Line.