Shoin University
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| Shoin University | |
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| 松蔭大学 | |
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| Motto | 知行合一 |
| Motto in English | "Knowledge as Action" |
| Established | 1941 |
| Type | Private, Co-educational |
| Location | Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Campus | Atsugi, Kanagawa |
| Affiliations | Western Metropolitan Area University Association |
| Website | Official website |
Shoin University (松蔭大学 Shōin daigaku) is a private university in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Founded as a women's school in 1941, Shoin became coeducational in 2004. It is a member of the Western Metropolitan Area University Association.
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[edit] History
The predecessor of the school, a women's school, was founded in 1941. It was chartered as a women's junior college in 1985, and became a four-year college in 2000. In 2004, it became coeducational, adopting the present name. The Graduate School of Business was founded in 2006, building upon existing institutional structures.
[edit] Campuses
Shoin has two campuses.
- Atsugi-Morinosato Main Campus [1]
- Atsugi Station Campus
[edit] Athletics
- The Shoin women's basketball team is one of the most celebrated teams in a county[3][4]. Shoin was the winner of All Japan Intercollegiate Basketball Championship Tournament in 2005. Shoin has also participated in All Japan Basketball Championship Tournament seven times since its creation in 2000[5].
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Izumi Sakai (ZARD) -singer and lyricist
[edit] Affiliated Schools
- Shoin Preschool (松蔭幼稚園)
- Shoin Junior High School (松蔭中学校)
- Shoin Senior High School (松蔭高等学校)
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official website (Japanese)
Coordinates: 35°26′35″N 139°18′59″E / 35.44306°N 139.31639°E
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