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History

An innovator in education for more than 75 years, always looking ahead.
In keeping with the educational founding spirit, the Furuya family has always pursued educational innovation to best meet the needs of students.

Founding Spirit
Founders Shinichi and Kiyoko Furuya established the educational institution in the spirit of focusing on developing practical skills . They believed that educating youth was essential to rebuilding Japan after World War II.

1945
  • End of World War II

1946
  • FURUYA Shinichi and Kiyoko founded Yamanashi Higher Institution
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1962
  • Faculty of Law was established
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1965
  • Faculty of Commercial Science (Preset Business Administration) was established
1979
  • FURUYA Tadahiko was appointed the President
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1995
  • Graduate school was established
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2009
  • Faculty of Health and Nutrition was established
2015
  • International College of Liberal Arts was established
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2016
  • Faculty of Sport Science was established
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2018
  • FURUYA Koji was appointed the President
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2022
  • AOYAMA Takako was appointed the President
2046
  • Marks 100th anniversary of founding