Since its founding in 1964, our college—Japan’s only practice-oriented junior college of the arts—has produced numerous actors, musicians, and artists. Students aspiring to pursue the arts are expected to adopt a proactive and independent attitude and to foster an environment where they can inspire and elevate one another. Our 50-year tradition has continued to evolve. Based on the motto of former President Yukio Ninagawa—“Art is something to be learned and honed”—we offer a curriculum consisting of thorough practical instruction in small classes and lectures that systematically teach theory and knowledge. Students captivated by theater and music challenge one another, learn independently, and hone their skills on their own. Aiming to nurture talent that will thrive in the worlds of theater and music, our university aspires to remain a valuable center for arts education.
Studying the arts means immersing oneself in the great tradition of learning about the creative endeavors of past masters, carrying on their legacy, and passing it on to the future. Through your studies here, “performing” and “making music” will become part of your identity and serve as a guiding light for the rest of your life.

Yui Nagai
President, Professor