OpenFieldJosai International University - Tokyo Kioicho Campus
Josai International University's Tokyo Kioicho Campus in central Chiyoda-ku is a dynamic metropolitan center for media studies, business administration, international humanities, and global cross-cultural communication.
Academic overview & excellence
Situated in the historic diplomatic and governmental heart of Tokyo adjacent to Nagatacho and Akasaka, the Kioicho Campus provides state-of-the-art multimedia editing studios, sound recording laboratories, digital film screening halls, and global business seminar rooms. The campus hosts JIU's Faculty of Media Studies and the Graduate School of Business Design. Students benefit from direct proximity to Japanese television networks, international film production companies, advertising conglomerates in Roppongi and Ginza, and multinational embassies.
Research admissions & criteria
Admission to undergraduate degrees and graduate programs at JIU Tokyo Kioicho Campus is open to domestic and international applicants. Undergraduates submit high school transcripts, personal statements, and language credentials (JLPT N2/N1 for Japanese-medium programs, or TOEFL iBT 70+/IELTS 5.5+ for English Global College tracks). Graduate applicants in Media Studies or Business Design submit a portfolio of creative/analytical work, a 2,000-word research plan (Kenkyu Keikakusho), and letters of recommendation.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies: Global Film and Animation Track
Four-year creative arts degree in central Tokyo, instructing students in digital film directing, 3D CGI animation, audio sound engineering, screenwriting, and international entertainment distribution.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Global Business Design
Two-year graduate business degree in Chiyoda-ku exploring digital marketing strategies, Asian brand management, design thinking methodologies, and cross-border e-commerce ventures.
Tokyo Media & Entertainment Industry Internship Practicum
Three-month competitive internship placing media students in Tokyo television studios, film festivals, or anime production houses, assisting in video post-production and international subtitles.
Noriko Mizuta Memorial Scholarship in Global Humanities & Gender Studies
Endowed scholarship honoring JIU's founder, supporting international undergraduate and graduate students conducting comparative research on women's literature, gender studies, or Asian cultural history.
Master of Arts in Comparative Media & Cultural Studies
Two-year interdisciplinary master's degree investigating contemporary Japanese visual culture, Otaku culture globalization, transmedia storytelling, and East Asian pop culture geopolitics.
Global Creative Industries Collaborative Fellowship
One-year visiting research fellowship developing virtual production techniques (Unreal Engine LED walls), digital avatar performance capture, and generative AI media creation.
Certificate in Japanese Entertainment Content Localization & Translation
Six-month professional certificate instructing linguists in video game localization, subtitling and dubbing translation for anime and film, and intellectual property copyright management.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Prof. Dr. Kenji Sugibayashi
Chancellor and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences · Office of the Chancellor
Prof. Dr. Kenji Sugibayashi is an internationally celebrated pharmaceutical scientist who serves as Chancellor of Josai University Educational Corporation, pioneering transdermal drug delivery kinetics.
Prof. Maria Claudia Yamada
Dean and Professor of Media Studies · Faculty of Media Studies, Kioicho Campus
Prof. Maria Claudia Yamada leads media education in Kioicho, researching transnational film co-production between Asia and the Americas, visual storytelling ethics, and experimental digital media.
Prof. Tetsuo Tamura
Professor of International Management and Business Design · Graduate School of Business Design
Prof. Tetsuo Tamura analyzes technological disruption in Japanese consumer electronics, corporate venture capital strategies, and design-led product innovation in Tokyo business ecosystems.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Josai International University - Tokyo Kioicho Campus.