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Yamanashi Gakuin University (YGU)
Yamanashi Gakuin was founded in 1946 in Kofu city, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is an integrated academic institution with an affiliated kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school, senior high school, junior college, university, and graduate school. Together these boast a combined enrollment of about 6,100 students.
Field of Studies
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Business Administration
- Department of Health and Nutrition
- Institute of Sport Science
- International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA)
- Graduate School of Social Science
Approximately 3,500 students are pursuing their studies on the Yamanashi Gakuin campus, which has a clear view of Mount Fuji, the World Cultural Heritage.
Yamanashi Gakuin University (YGU) has developed a variety of educational programs. It is a unique institution that offers a free and open environment and strong student support services to enable students to challenge themselves in accordance with their interests.
The university puts a great deal of effort into sports promotion, and contributes significantly to the development of Japanese athletics and to improving Japan’s international competitiveness. Our 13 special training clubs have demonstrated amazing results at world championships and national competitions, and the university has produced more than 50 Olympic athletes.
Yamanashi
Yamanashi is a neighboring prefecture of Tokyo and is easily accessible from the metropolitan area.
Yamanashi is endowed with rich nature, famous for beautiful mountains like Mt. Fuji which was registered as the World Heritage in 2013 by UNESCO.
Yamanashi is proud of their grapes, which boast the largest production in Japan, as well as cherries, peaches, and a variety of fresh and flavorful vegetables.
Enjoy wide range of activities in Yamanashi, such us skiing, mountain trekking, unique hot springs, wineries, and visiting many historical temples and shrines.
Kofu
Kofu-city was founded in 1519. The city’s population is 193.727.(2014/Sep.) The warmest month is August, with an average of this month’s maximum temperature is 35℃, the coldest one is -3℃ in January. The shape of Kofu-city is like a crescent moon and it is famous for jewelry cutting and engraving.