Kokugakuin University

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Kokugakuin University is a private institution renowned for its deep-rooted expertise in Japanese studies, particularly Shinto studies, Japanese literature, and history. It offers a unique academic environment for international students interested in immersing themselves in traditional Japanese culture and thought. While most degree programs are taught in Japanese, the university provides robust support through its International Center, offering Japanese language courses, daily life assistance, and academic guidance. International students can participate in various exchange programs and find some courses taught in English, especially within its cultural studies faculties. A distinctive characteristic is its unparalleled focus on Shinto studies, making it a leading institution in this specialized field.

Background

Kokugakuin University (Japanese: 國學院大學), abbreviated as Kokugakudai (國學大) or Kokudai (國大), is a Shinto-affiliated private research university in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. The university consists of undergraduate departments in humanities and social sciences and a graduate school, and specializes in Japanese literature, history, and Shinto Studies. The predecessor institution was founded in 1882 as an institution of classical and religious learning. Prince Arisugawa Takahito served as the institution's inaugural head. In Japanese, the university uses kyūjitai characters to stylize its name. In government-published materials and several unaffiliated private publications, shinjitai characters are used instead to write as "国学院大学".

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