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Takachiho University, established in 1903, is a private university in Tokyo renowned for its practical approach to business education and intercultural communication. It offers strong programs in Business Administration, Marketing, and Intercultural Communication, emphasizing real-world application and professional development. For international students, the university provides support through its International Exchange Center, which assists with daily life, academic advising, and facilitates exchange programs. While the primary language of instruction is Japanese, the university fosters a welcoming environment and offers Japanese language support to help students integrate. Its distinctive characteristic lies in its commitment to nurturing globally-minded business professionals through a focused, hands-on curriculum.
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Takachiho University (高千穂大学, Takachiho daigaku) is a private university in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan, established in 1950. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1903. This university is called "Edo University of Commerce" in Gregory S. Poole's book The Japanese Professor: An Ethnography of a University Faculty (Sense Publishers, 2010. ISBN 978-94-6091-154-5).
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