OpenFieldSeijo University is a prestigious private university located in the affluent Setagaya district of Tokyo, renowned for pioneering Japan's first Faculty of Social Innovation, alongside elite faculties of Economics, Arts and Literature, and Law.
Founded in 1917 as part of the progressive Seijo Gakuen educational movement, Seijo University emphasizes self-directed learning, individuality, and small-group seminar discussions. The leafy Setagaya campus unites the Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Arts and Literature (celebrated for Japanese folklore and film studies founded by Kunio Yanagita), Faculty of Law, and the acclaimed Faculty of Social Innovation, which addresses emerging technological and social challenges.
International applicants submit the EJU score (Japanese and general subjects), personal statement, and take a campus-based essay exam and interview. Graduate school admissions require a recognized bachelor's degree, a detailed research plan in Japanese (or English for select tracks), transcripts, and an academic interview. JLPT N1 is normally expected for humanities and law tracks.
Flagship interdisciplinary graduate program examining digital society governance, AI ethics, corporate open innovation, smart cities, and social entrepreneurship.
Advanced training in microeconomic game theory, econometric time-series modeling, corporate finance, and monetary policy in the Japanese and global economies.
World-famous doctoral program in Japanese folklore studies, ethnology, classical literature, and cinema history based around the personal archive of folklore pioneer Kunio Yanagita.
Four-year undergraduate degree exploring social entrepreneurship, media communication, behavioral economics, and strategic organizational innovation.
Rigorous legal studies examining contemporary Japanese constitutional jurisprudence, intellectual property protections, corporate acquisitions, and civil litigation.
Highest institutional scholarship for foreign scholars at Seijo University, awarded annually based on academic excellence, leadership in seminars, and cross-cultural initiatives.
Professor of Social Innovation and Strategic Operations Management · Faculty of Social Innovation
Prof. Dr. Shintaku is a prominent Japanese management theorist investigating modular vs. integral product architectures and competitive strategies in global electronics and automotive sectors.
View research profile ↗Professor of International Economics and European Transition Economies · Faculty of Economics
Prof. Yoshii conducts empirical research on economic transition trajectories in Central and Eastern Europe and trade integration mechanisms within the European Union.
View research profile ↗Professor of Cultural Anthropology and Buddhist Studies · Faculty of Arts and Literature
Prof. Kawanami is an internationally acclaimed anthropologist specializing in Buddhist nunhood, religious authority, and political transitions in Southeast Asia.
View research profile ↗Professor of Law and Constitutional Jurisprudence · Faculty of Law
Prof. Ohori investigates judicial review standards in the Japanese Supreme Court, constitutional protections for digital privacy, and freedom of political expression.
View research profile ↗University profile compiled from official Seijo University academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent research guide.