Obirin

J. F. Oberlin University is a private university in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. The university was founded by Yasuzo Shimizu. Its name is derived from that of pastor and philanthropist J. F. Oberlin, and the name also shows the university's historical ties with Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, which the university's founder attended.Reconnaissance Japan programEnglish-speaking foreign students may study for a semester or year at Oberlin through the university's Reconnaissance Japan program, which is run by Obirin's "J.F. Oberlin Center for International Studies". In the RJ program, students take a Japanese language course as well as English-language courses in Japanese culture. During their study at Oberlin, students may stay with a Japanese host family, live in a university-provided apartment such as New Shimura Heights, or International House, or find their own housing. Oberlin has a number of international partner academic institutions from which students are welcomed to study in the RJ program.FacultiesLiberal arts educationBusiness managementHealth and welfareArts and cultureGlobal communicationJunior collegeThe junior college of Oberlin University was founded in 1950 and became coeducational in 1999. It was closed in 2007.Notable alumni and facultyYuka Kashino: member of technopop group PerfumeAyano Ōmoto: member of technopop group Perfume