Educational Philosophy

The philosophy behind the founding of Hijiyama University is based on the traditional Japanese Ideal of 'Permanence in Life,' whereby human beings bring historical insights to bear on their own place within present-day society, and ever mindful of the past, strive toward the future recreation and development of their cultural heritage. Translated into practical educational terms, this means that the University has a firm commitment to developing in students an awareness of their cultural heritage so that, equipped with a sense of their own place within the constantly changing social context, they will be able to participate as full members of society and make their own contribution toward society's progress and development. This goal has always been valid, but it is becoming ever more so as we have entered a new millennium that, with further advances in science and technology, promises ever more rapid social and cultural progress.