Welcome to ASAHI Culture Academy
Since I was young, I have been involved in cultural exchange projects in collaboration with many overseas companies and governmental organizations, which has given me a deep experience of the fun and importance of international cultural exchange projects.
I hope that international students from all over the world will open the door to study and work from the ASAHI Cultural Academy, open a new path in life with the charm of language, raise a new sail high, become a global human resource who will make great strides in the 21st century, and build a bridge of friendship between their homeland and Japan.
Let’s work together to make dreams come true!
Ryotaro Hibino, Chairman of Asahi Culture Academy
Biography of Ryotaro Hibino
1975 Established Miyako Shoji Co., Ltd. Appointed President and Representative Director (to the present)
1994 Changed the limited partnership company Miyakoya to Miyakoya Co., Ltd. and appointed to President and Representative Director (to the present)
2000 Established Chiki Co., Ltd. Appointed President and Representative Director (to the present)
2008 Established Inuyama Machizukuri Co., Ltd. Appointed President and Representative Director (to the present)
2008 Established Aichi Kita FM Broadcasting Co., Ltd. Appointed President and representative Director (to the present)
2015 Established Palm Holtz Co., Ltd. Appointed President and Representative Director (to the present)
2006 Served as president of Inuyama Rotary Club
2010 Served as president of Inuyama Chamber of Commerce and Industry (3rd term)
2019 Received the Order of the Rising Sun in 2019
Shining in Japan and on the world stage
We take great pride in supporting the dreams of students from all around the world and in nurturing individuals who serve as bridges connecting Japan and the global community.
In addition to our careful and easy-to-understand Japanese language classes, we offer exciting cultural experiences and provide daily life support with the warmth of a family. At our academy, you will find everything you need to grow and thrive as your true self.
Seeing our graduates actively contributing and flourishing in Japanese society is our greatest pride. We wholeheartedly embrace your courage to step into a new environment. Now, let’s take the first step toward a bright future—together with us!
Tadashi Sakamoto, Director of ASAHI Bunka Gakuin
Biography of Tadashi Sakamoto
1977 – Graduated from Tokyo University of Science
1980 – Completed M.A. in Japanese Linguistics, Graduate School of East Asian Languages and Literature, University of Wisconsin, USA
1993 – Completed Doctoral Program (Ed.D.) in Applied Psycholinguistics, Graduate School of Education, Boston University, USA
1986 – Joined Nanzan University
Currently – Professor Emeritus at Nanzan University and Nagoya University of Foreign Studies
Awards:
Recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award, Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA
Recipient of the Academic Contribution Award, Society for Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language
