About Toyo University Message form the Dean

Hakusan Campus

Faculty of Letters

Think deeply, take action, and have your own compass.

There are seven departments at the Faculty of Letters, where students learn philosophy, history, literature, culture, education, and communication. Students’ learning is centered around their specialization. However, students can study the fundamentals of the other departments across the Faculty of Letters’ general courses. Therefore I would like students to use this as an opportunity to broaden the scope of their research. Also, there are many courses for students to develop their culture and thinking. The study in these courses is basic training for creating your own true north for thinking deeply about the problems that will occur around you in the real world and taking action accordingly.
Your time at university is precious, so use it to think carefully about who you are and what kind of life you want. No matter what you come up with, it will be the correct answer for you. Try to have fun while you do this thinking process.

Questions for the Dean!
Q: Who is your favorite famous person?
A: Singer and dancer, Daichi Miura
Q: How do you spend your days off?
A: Searching for new Indian Restaurants. I am currently really into southern Indian cuisine.
Q: What is your hobby? 
A: Listening to music. I particularly like pop, R&B, and hip hop.

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Faculty of Economics

Develop your foresight through sincerely pursuing the current state of the world.

The Faculty of Economics is the second-oldest faculty at Toyo University. By continuously keeping our eyes on the forefront of the times, the Faculty has the foresight to sincerely pursue the current state of economics. At the Faculty of Economics, we aim to develop people who understand the various problems in the Japanese and global economies and societies and can propose ways to improve these problems from a multi-faceted approach. In the Faculty of Economics, I feel that there are many students who have an interest in overseas, along with students who can think and act independently and are keenly interested in problems in both the domestic and international economy and society.
With the globalization of the economy, many unprecedented changes are occurring in society and the economy, such as global environmental issues, which are one of the causes of abnormal weather, and changes in the social structure brought about by rapid innovation in IT. I hope that each student will utilize economics to further enhance their individuality and abilities in their student life and acquire the skills to thrive and survive in the real world.

Questions for the Dean!
Q: Who is your favorite famous person?
A: “Emotional Economics” by Matteo Motterlini
Q: How do you spend your days off?
A: I relax by taking my dog for walks and reading.
Q: What was your dream when you were a child?
A: To become a newspaper reporter
Q: What is your hobby?
A: Reading and watching movies

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Faculty of Business Administration

Develop the strength to live in an era of uncertainty.

At the Faculty of Business Administration, students learn about the operation of various organizations, focusing on corporations. Students think about business using the various approaches of each department. The Special Management Program (fall semester) has been referred to as “Japan’s most lavish lesson.” Here, we invite prominent guests from the business world, such as chairmen and presidents from famous companies, and ask them about real management issues and their processes for solving these issues. While learning about business administration, students can listen to valuable experiences that will have a great impact on students' career development and way of living.
I want students to develop the ability to think, which is the founding spirit of Toyo University. In the times ahead, we will live in a world without a guidebook, and it will be difficult to know where the problems are, let alone what choices are available. At this time, thinking and the ability to find the relevant information required for your thinking will be critical. I want students to enhance this ability.

Questions for the Dean!
Q: What is a book you want students to read?
A: “Nippon Eitaigura” (The Eternal Storehouse of Japan) by Saikaku Ihara. This book comically depicts the people's wishes and concerns regarding money in the Edo period. It allows readers to better understand the current times by comparing them with the Edo period.
Q: How do you spend your days off?
A: Searching for and buying products I thought I couldn’t buy online.  I recently purchased the Japanese sweet nerikiri.

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Faculty of Law

Solve social problems. Acquire a legal mind.

What students study at the Faculty of Law is directly related to life and work after graduation. We expect students to study law from multiple points of view in order to acquire a legal mind whereby they can cope with the various issues they will face.  Many of our students wish to work for the civil service or to obtain qualifications related to law.  At our Faculty, we organize out of class events such as seminar presentation sessions, Dean’s cup debate competition, and a moot court so that students can put their learning into practice. We also offer unique overseas study programs that provide students with opportunities to learn languages and cultures.
Four-year study seems long, but it is short. I would encourage students to spend their time in pursuing what they can do while students to make most of their university life.

Questions for the Dean!
Q: What is your hobby?
A: Walking around cities in foreign countries (since COVID-19, I haven’t been overseas for more than three years.)
Q: What was your dream when you were a child?
A: I wanted to be as an astronaut or astronomer.
Q: What is a book you want students to read?
A: Roma Jin No Monogatri (Stories of the Romans) by Nanami Shiono
Q: How do you spend your days off?
A: I spend my time gardening for a change of pace from work.

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Faculty of Sociology

Pay attention to the current society, and always keep your mind and body active.

At the Faculty of Sociology, we learn to pursue problem-solving using cutting-edge approaches such as sociology, data science, psychology, and cultural anthropology, while grounding our studies in real-world social issues. Here, students will gain problem-solving abilities by learning in the order of first identifying specific problems in our lives, then organizing and categorizing these problems, conducting analysis, and finally coming up with a solution. In each department, students independently go out and conduct research in fields in Japan and overseas.
During their time at university, I want students to gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals and acquire the habit of thinking for themselves. I also want students to go to the sites where social problems occur and experience the field of sociology for themselves. The world is not contained within your smartphone. Society is moving dynamically out in the real world. I want students to learn while valuing thinking for themselves inside and outside the classroom.

Questions for the Dean!
Q: What is your hobby?
A: I like Snufkin, and recently I think about Snufkin.
Q: What was your dream when you were a child?
A: To live an unrestrained life
Q: What is a book you want students to read?
A: The Moomin series by Tove Jansson
Q: How do you spend your days off?
A: I spend my time writing, eating, and sleeping.

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Faculty of Global and Regional Studies

Learn about diverse cultures and societies, and enjoy communication.

As we bear the word “global” in our name, in the Faculty of Global and Regional Studies, students undertake long-term studies abroad or overseas activities and use the global perspective they gain from this experience to learn about the problems society faces. Our faculty members have diverse specializations, and there are many unique faculty members who have a wealth of working experience in the field. There are also many classes and seminars based on real situation. Students communicate actively with each other in order to improve their communication skills and behavioral awareness through cross-cultural experiences.
I want students to be proud of what they achieved during their time at university. Students should enhance their potential by being aware of thinking deeply and thinking from various perspectives during their numerous activities such as classes, seminars, and extracurricular activities.

Questions for the Dean!
Q: What is your hobby?
A: Soccer. I sometimes play on a senior team even now.
Q: Who is your favorite famous person?
A: Former Dutch international soccer player Marco van Basten. I wanted to play like him when I was a student.
Q: What was your dream when you were a child?
A: I wanted to be either an academic or a soccer player.
Q: How do you spend your days off?
A: I go out to eat delicious food with my family.

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Faculty of International Tourism Management

Managing tourism by experiencing various academic fields.

Based on the concept of managing tourism, in the Faculty of International Tourism Management, we conduct education that incorporates both theory and practice. Students link to their study with various academic fields such as business administration, economics, sociology, environmental studies, regional development, area studies, and history. They enhance their learning by approaching their studies from the fields they are interested in. From the first year, students get a feel for what it means to study tourism by visiting tourism industry sites in Tokyo and taking tours of areas ordinarily off-limits to the public.
The tourism industry was severely damaged due to the COVID-19. However, I am convinced the industry will make a comeback. Traveling is a human instinct, and it can be said that the long human history has been formed by travel. Keep studying every day with a dream to play an active role in the tourism field in the future. We will continue an effort to make your dream come true.

Questions for the Dean!
Q: What is a book you want students to read?
A: “Nessuno” by Luciano De Crescenzo
Q: What was your dream when you were a child?
A: To become an elementary school teacher.
Q: Who is your favorite famous person?
A: Domenico Lucano (a former mayor of a small village in Southern Italy)
Q: How do you spend your days off?
A: I spend my time Jogging, walking, and shopping.

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Akabanedai Campus

Faculty of Information Networking for Innovation and Design

Bringing innovation to a rapidly evolving world.

The Faculty of Information Networking for Innovation and Design was established recently in AY2017. We develop people who, with computer science as a foundation, can quickly bring new ideas and services to life through coordinating with other people and organizations in a society where greater challenges are possible due to the spread of the internet. There are around 5,000 IoT devices installed at our research and education building, INIAD HUB-1. These devices become IoT learning material for students to use programming to enhance their living environment.
Digital technology is currently evolving at a remarkable pace. Based on this, DX (digital transformation), which will change the way of operating in all fields, is becoming a keyword in society. I want students to become people who can think for themselves, who can become leaders for DX in their respective field, and who can bring about innovation by openly sharing their achievements with the world.

Questions for the Dean!
Q: What was your dream when you were a child?
A: To contribute to humanity
Q: What is a book you want students to read?
A: “Reasons to Be Cheerful” and “Zendegi” by Greg Egan
Q: Who is your favorite famous person?
A: Galileo Galilei
Q: How do you spend your days off?
A: I spend my time resting.

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Faculty of Human Life Design

Learning that is closely tied to communities and people’s lives and is tailored the real world.

At the Faculty of Human Life Design, students learn with the aim of enriching people’s lives. For that reason, there are many students who have an awareness of social contribution that places importance on social engagement. Also, each department has practical courses and trainings, and I think we are a vibrant Faculty where proactive faculty members and students often communicate with each other. By studying at a Faculty tailored to the real world, students will develop the ability to interpret society and consider and propose solutions based on their specialization. Students’ study is connected to contributing to local communities. Students conduct activities such as operating a cafe for older people who suffer from dementia and exercise classes for seniors, providing opportunities for communication with mothers raising children, and proposing products aimed at developing regional industries.
Your four years at university are the final preparation stage before facing the real world. The experiences and knowledge you accumulate at this time will support you in your future. Try to take in as much as you can through your studies and encounters at university.

Questions for the Dean!
Q: Who is your favorite famous person?
A: Swedish conductor Herbert Blomstedt. Blomstedt is an incredible person, and even though he is currently in his 90s, he comes to Japan and conducts the NHK Symphony Orchestra.
Q: What is a book you want students to read?
A: “Fluctuat nec Mergitur,” by Maha Harada. The book depicts the melancholy life of Vincent van Gogh, who continued to paint no matter what adversity or misfortune he faced.

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Kawagoe Campus

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Become someone who can think about manufacturing from a global perspective.

The various equipment and devices we commonly use in our daily lives are supported by manufacturing made with science and technology. At the Faculty of Science and Engineering, we foster science and engineering human resources that will play a fundamental role in manufacturing, regional development, and nation-building. The domains where these human resources can play an active role are likely to continue to expand in the future.
Recently, human resources with a global perspective have been sought after by many companies. I want students to strive to become balanced professionals with holistic perspectives by developing their culture, thinking ability, ability to take action, and communication skills, as well as acquiring exceptional expertise in science and technology. Speak frankly with your friends, seniors, family, and instructors about your future, create your plan for the future, and go forth and spread your wings in society.The Faculty of Information Networking for Innovation and Design was established recently in AY2017. We develop people who, with computer science as a foundation, can quickly bring new ideas and services to life through coordinating with other people and organizations in a society where greater challenges are possible due to the spread of the internet. There are around 5,000 IoT devices installed at our research and education building, INIAD HUB-1. These devices become IoT learning material for students to use programming to enhance their living environment.
Digital technology is currently evolving at a remarkable pace. Based on this, DX (digital transformation), which will change the way of operating in all fields, is becoming a keyword in society. I want students to become people who can think for themselves, who can become leaders for DX in their respective field, and who can bring about innovation by openly sharing their achievements with the world.

Questions for the Dean!
Q: What was your dream when you were a child?
A: To become president of a construction company. After that, I wanted to become a university professor.
Q: What is a book you want students to read?
A: “Hyoden Yama ni Mukaite Me o Agu―Kogakuhakushi Hiroi Isami no Shogai” (Dr. Isami Hiroi?The Life of a Japanese Christian Civil Engineer) by Tetsuro Takasaki. I want students to read any book that depicts the life of someone. If you find the book interesting, I think you are likely to want to try to copy what that person achieved.

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Faculty of Information Sciences and Arts

Advanced education that utilizes the latest information technology.

At the Faculty of Information Sciences and Arts, students learn to apply cutting-edge information technology to media, psychology, and sports. While students acquire specialization in the three unique courses (system information, psychology and sports, and media culture), they also study and research the content of other courses. We take the newest technology such as AI and data science and combine it with humanities studies into various projects, such as earthquake simulations, CG film production, mental training, therapy, and others. We use these technologies in cutting-edge interdisciplinary education.
During their time at university, I want students to focus on making friends as well as their studies. With the spread of globalization, I hope that students will participate in international exchange and make friends from other countries. Also, as in-person classes on campus have restarted, it has become easier for students to talk with their friends and teachers. If there is something you want to ask, don't be afraid to speak with your teachers, even outside of class.

Questions for the Dean!
Q: What is your hobby?
A: Yoga, Chinese dance, and Korean dance. Through these activities, I can learn about the culture of various countries, and I can learn a lot from the perspective of therapy.
Q: Who is your favorite famous person?
A: Carl Gustav Jung
Q: What is a book you want students to read?
A: “Waking up every morning in order to dream: A collection of Murakami Haruki interviews 1997-2011” by Haruki Murakami

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Itakura Campus

Faculty of Life Sciences

Creating life sciences that will contribute to the future of life.

Observing the importance of life sciences, Toyo University established the Faculty of Life Sciences ahead of other universities in 1997. At the Faculty of Life Science, we conduct research and education to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of life by clarifying the mystery of biological phenomena at the genetic, cellular, and organismal levels. We aim to foster human resources who can contribute to the development of society in the wide-ranging fields of medicine, the environment, agriculture, food, and education, by creating life sciences that contribute to the future of life through the themes of life, the environment, and health.
At the Faculty of Life Sciences, we support the activities of student facilitators who want to liven up the Faculty of Life Sciences themselves, and the Faculty hosts programs to organize events such as SDGs workshops. As instructors, we will do all we can to bring out your potential, and I want you to take on many challenges without being afraid of failure in your university life.

Questions for the Dean!
Q: What is your hobby?
A: Listening to jazz
Q: Who is your favorite famous person?
A: Jazz pianist Thelonious Monk
Q: What is a book you want students to read?
A: “What is Life??The Physical Aspect of the Living Cell” by Erwin Schrodinger
Q: How do you spend your days off?
A: I spend time playing with my pet cat. I also practice the piano and soprano saxophone.

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Faculty of Food and Nutritional Sciences

Learning that supports the health and lives of all people.

At the Faculty of Food and Nutritional Sciences, we conduct research and education in various food-related fields. Here, students acquire the knowledge and techniques required for supporting citizens to realize healthy and high-quality living across all stages of life. Students also gain expertise and skills in various fields related to food and health. At the Faculty of Food and Nutritional Sciences, I feel that students and faculty members are close to one another and that there are many dedicated students.
In their university life, I want students to set a clear goal and achieve it through dedicated effort. Students should work hard to acquire expertise and enhance their understanding of diversity. Currently, unexpected events are often occurring around the world. In this unpredictable world, it is essential to keep thinking. Look over the educational philosophy of Toyo University one more time, and work hard to discipline and improve yourself so that you can become someone who plays an active role in society.

Questions for the Dean!
Q: What is a book you want students to read?
A: “Goodbye, My Dear” by Haruki Shimizu. The author is an alumnus of Toyo University.
Q: What is your hobby?
A: Playing Go game and stamp collecting
Q: Who is your favorite famous person?
A: Shogi player Sota Fujii (current Ryuo title holder)
Q: What was your dream when you were a child?
A: I wanted to become a pilot.