Right before us stands Josai University, a place where dreams take flight. Founded in 1965, Josai University has a rich history. It is more than just bricks and mortar.
Josai University Educational Corporation was founded by Mikio Mizuta. He was the 17th Minister of Finance. Mizuta served as Minister of Finance from 1960 to 1962. He then became the first chancellor of Josai University.
Josai University first opened its doors with two faculties. These were the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Science. The Mizuta Museum of Art opened in 1976. The graduate school of Josai University was established in 1977. Josai University Educational Corporation also runs Josai International University. It was founded in 1992.
Mikio Mizuta was born in 1905. He hailed from Awa County in Chiba Prefecture. He believed in nurturing talented young people. He thought that they should have excellent character. He supported compulsory education. He also wanted government aid for private schools. In April 1965, he brought his vision to life with Josai University.
Mizuta’s motto was simple. “Never lie, never deceive, never flatter.” Josai University aims to create well-rounded individuals. The goal is to build a society with hope for the future. His founding philosophy is “Character Building Through Learning”. It guides all three universities in the Josai family. This includes Josai International University. It also includes the Josai Base College.
Josai University maintains exchange programs with five institutions. These are Camosun College in Canada. Tamkang University in Taiwan. Dongseo University in South Korea. Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in Malaysia. Also, Management and Science University in Malaysia.
Josai University is a top private university. It’s located in Sakado, Japan. Josai University ranked 381st in the Asian University Rankings – Eastern Asia in 2025. Yuki Takamiya, a long-distance runner, is one of Josai University’s notable alumni.
Josai University has two campuses. There is the Sakado Campus and the Tokyo Kioicho Campus.
Josai University is not just a place of learning. It’s a place where character is built. It’s a place where dreams take flight. It’s a place where the future is shaped.