Sophia University, abbreviated as Sophida, is a world-renowned comprehensive research university. It is a member of Japan's Super Internationalization University Project, the Japan-Sweden Mirai Project, the International Universities Association, the Asian Liberal Arts Universities Alliance, and one of the top five internationalized universities in Japan (G5). Sophia University, along with Waseda University and Keio University, is considered one of Japan's "Three Most Prestigious Private Universities," representing the highest level of private universities in Japan.

Gakushuin University is a member of the GMARCH group of universities. Along with Meiji University, Aoyama Gakuin University, Rikkyo University, Chuo University, and Hosei University, it is commonly referred to as one of Tokyo's prestigious "difficult-to-enter" universities. Most people’s first impression of Gakushuin University is "royalty," as it is highly regarded in Japan, similar to prestigious private universities like Waseda and Keio. Notably, the famous animator Hayao Miyazaki is a graduate of Gakushuin University.

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Ritsumeikan University              Department of Business Administration

Ritsumeikan University, established in 1869 and located in Kyoto, Japan, is a renowned comprehensive university. In the 2025 QS World University Rankings, it has ranked 3rd among private universities in Japan for five consecutive years and 15th overall among all universities in Japan. The university is a member of "Kwansei Gakuin," Japan's G30, JANET, the Japan Super Internationalization University Project, and the Japan-UK RENKEI initiative. It is also a member of the University Space Engineering Consortium and the Asia Student Collective Action Exchange Program.

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Kyoto University of the Arts       

Department of Fine Arts and Crafts

Kyoto University of the Arts, located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, was formerly known as Kyoto University of Art and Design. It is the largest art university in Japan. The founding philosophy of the university is "Art Builds the Nation," and it is regarded as one of the "Four Great Arts Universities of Kansai" along with Kyoto Seika University, Osaka University of the Arts, and Seian University of Art and Design. Kyoto University of the Arts enjoys a high reputation in the field of art education in Japan, and its art and design programs are well-known and influential both domestically and internationally. The university emphasizes the integration of traditional arts with modern design and has nurtured many outstanding artists and designers.

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Chuo University

Department of Integrated Science and Engineering

In 1885, Chuo University "English Law School" was founded by 18 young legal experts. Over its 140-year history, it has developed in accordance with the founding spirit of "practical application of knowledge". It now comprises 8 faculties, 8 graduate schools, 2 professional graduate schools, 4 affiliated high schools, and 2 affiliated junior high schools, forming a comprehensive educational institution. With the philosophy of "intelligence in action", it adopts a proactive stance. It cultivates talent through diverse academic research and extensive practical education.

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Yamagata University          

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Yamagata University, founded in 1949, is a national university in Japan and ranks in the top 30 universities in the country, with strength comparable to China’s "211" universities. It has made significant contributions to local academic research and talent development. The university consists of six faculties and six graduate schools, including the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Regional Education and Culture, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Engineering, and Faculty of Agriculture. With around 9,000 students, it is one of the largest comprehensive national universities in Eastern Japan.

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Nihon University         

Faculty of Economics

Nihon University, abbreviated as Nihon Daigaku or Nichidai, is Japan's largest and one of its most prestigious comprehensive universities. It is one of the 12 major universities in Tokyo and a member of the "Nihon-Tokyo-Kyushu-Senshu" group. The difficulty of admission is ranked just below Waseda, Keio, and the MARCH universities. With over 110,000 active students (as of 2022), it holds the highest student enrollment of any university in Japan. In addition, Nihon University offers a wide range of majors, with each faculty having its own independent campus. The proportion of graduates securing jobs at well-known companies is remarkably high, and the number of Nihon University alumni who have become CEOs or board members is the highest among private universities in Japan.

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Musashino University

 Faculty of Humanities

Musashino University is a comprehensive university located in Koto Ward, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1924, the university was renamed Musashino University in 2003. It is a member of the "Shinritsu Higashikyūbu Bunbu" network, and like Sophia University, Nagasaki University, Tongji University, and Xi'an Jiaotong University, it is part of the China-Japan Humanities Exchange University Alliance. Musashino University ranks in the "mid-tier" in terms of both admission difficulty and school quality. With a long history, the Musashino campus, as the university's origin, offers a high-quality educational environment and rich resources, cultivating talents with both cultural literacy and practical professional skills.

Tokyo College of Music (Tokyo Ongaku Daigaku), abbreviated as Tōon Da, is Japan's oldest music university, with a history of over 100 years. It is one of the "Three Major Music Universities in Japan" and, along with Tokyo University of the Arts and the National University of Music, represents Japan's premier music institutions. Since its establishment, the university has been at the forefront of the times, continuously introducing innovative educational systems and methods. The faculty and alumni of Tokyo College of Music have always been leaders in Japan's music industry, and the school's history can be regarded as the history of Japanese music.