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J. F. Oberlin University
''Ōbirin daigaku'' -- note that "Ōbirin" is written in the kanji for "beautiful cherry orchard". 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. Faculties *College of Arts and Sciences *College of Business Management *College of Health and Welfare *College of Performing and Visual Arts *College of Global Communication *College of Education and Social Transformation *College of Aviation Management Junior college The junior college of Oberlin University was founded in 1950 and became coeducational in 1999. It was closed in 2007. Notable alumni and faculty *Yinling: Japan-based swimsuit model, race queen, singer and former professional wrestler *Yuka Kashino: member of technopop group Perfume (Japanese band), Perfu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Private University
Private universities and private colleges are higher education institutions not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments. However, they often receive tax breaks, public student loans, and government grants. Depending on the country, private universities may be subject to government regulations. Private universities may be contrasted with public universities and national universities which are either operated, owned or institutionally funded by governments. Additionally, many private universities operate as nonprofit organizations. Across the world, different countries have different regulations regarding accreditation for private universities and as such, private universities are more common in some countries than in others. Some countries do not have any private universities at all. Africa Egypt Egypt currently has 21 public universities with about two million students and 23 private universities with 60,000 students. Egypt has many private universities in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuka Kashino
, nicknamed , is a Japanese singer and dancer. She is known as one of the members of the electropop group Perfume. Biography Kashino was born and raised in Hiroshima, Japan, where she attended Actor's School Hiroshima with friends and current Perfume members Ayaka Nishiwaki and Ayano Ōmoto. She and Nishiwaki are the two original members of Perfume. Kashino and Nishiwaki formed Perfume in 2000 with former member Yūka Kawashima, who left shortly after to focus on her schoolwork. Before Ōmoto joined Perfume after being asked by Nishiwaki, the two had not met. Kashino graduated from Horikoshi High School. She subsequently enrolled into J. F. Oberlin University, as the member's master and graduated in March 2011. Ōmoto attended the same university, but dropped out by 2008. Kashino is also friends with fellow singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. On 18 April 2008, Perfume made a special guest appearance performing " Ceramic Girl" at the ending of the drama ''Sumire 16 sai!!''. On 23 Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Association Of Christian Universities And Colleges In Asia
The Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA) is an organization of Christianity, Christian university, universities and colleges in Asia, dedicated to Christian witness and service in the field of education. It consists of 69 institutions: 3 in Hong Kong, 2 in India, 15 in Indonesia, 15 in Japan, 7 in Korea, 1 in Myanmar, 13 in the Philippines, 9 in Taiwan and 4 in Thailand. Membership Hong Kong *Chung Chi College, Chinese University of Hong Kong *Hong Kong Baptist University *Lingnan University (Hong Kong), Lingnan University India *Christ University *Lady Doak College *Women's Christian College, Chennai, Women's Christian College Indonesia *Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia *Atma Jaya University, Yogyakarta *Christian University of Indonesia *Dhyana Pura University *Duta Wacana Christian University *Krida Wacana Christian University *Maranatha Christian University *Parahyangan Catholic University *Pelita Harapan University *Petra Christian Uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1921 Establishments In Japan
Nineteen or 19 may refer to: * 19 (number) * One of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019 Films * ''19'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film * ''Nineteen'' (1987 film), a 1987 science fiction film * ''19-Nineteen'', a 2009 South Korean film * ''Diciannove'', a 2024 Italian drama film informally referred to as "Nineteen" in some sources Science * Potassium, an alkali metal * 19 Fortuna, an asteroid Music * 19 (band), a Japanese pop music duo Albums * ''19'' (Adele album), 2008 * ''19'', a 2003 album by Alsou * ''19'', a 2006 album by Evan Yo * ''19'', a 2018 album by MHD * ''19'', one half of the double album ''63/19'' by Kool A.D. * ''Number Nineteen'', a 1971 album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron * ''XIX'' (EP), a 2019 EP by 1the9 Songs * "19" (song), a 1985 song by British musician Paul Hardcastle * "Stone in Focus", officially "#19", a composition by Aphex Twin * "Nineteen", a song from the 1992 album ''Refugee'' by Bad4Good * "Nineteen", a song from the 2001 al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universities And Colleges Established In 1921
A university () is an institution of tertiary education and research which awards academic degrees in several academic disciplines. ''University'' is derived from the Latin phrase , which roughly means "community of teachers and scholars". Universities typically offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The first universities in Europe were established by Catholic monks. The University of Bologna (), Italy, which was founded in 1088, is the first university in the sense of: *being a high degree-awarding institute. *using the word (which was coined at its foundation). *having independence from the ecclesiastic schools and issuing secular as well as non-secular degrees (with teaching conducted by both clergy and non-clergy): grammar, rhetoric, logic, theology, canon law and notarial law.Hunt Janin: "The university in medieval life, 1179–1499", McFarland, 2008, , p. 55f.de Ridder-Symoens, Hilde''A History of the University in Europe: Volume 1, Universities in the Middl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Private Universities And Colleges In Japan
Private or privates may refer to: Music * "In Private", by Dusty Springfield from the 1990 album ''Reputation'' * Private (band), a Denmark-based band * "Private" (Ryōko Hirosue song), from the 1999 album ''Private'', written and also recorded by Ringo Sheena * "Private" (Vera Blue song), from the 2017 album ''Perennial'' Literature * ''Private'' (novel), 2010 novel by James Patterson * ''Private'' (novel series), young-adult book series launched in 2006 Film and television * ''Private'' (film), 2004 Italian film * ''Private'' (web series), 2009 web series based on the novel series * ''Privates'' (TV series), 2013 BBC One TV series * Private, a penguin character in ''Madagascar'' Other uses * Private (rank), a military rank * ''Privates'' (video game), 2010 video game * Private (rocket), American multistage rocket * Private Media Group, Swedish adult entertainment production and distribution company * ''Private (magazine)'', flagship magazine of the Private Media Group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Universities And Colleges In Japan
A Christian () is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Christians form the largest religious community in the world. The words ''Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title (), a translation of the Biblical Hebrew term '' mashiach'' () (usually rendered as ''messiah'' in English). While there are diverse interpretations of Christianity which sometimes conflict, they are united in believing that Jesus has a unique significance. The term ''Christian'' used as an adjective is descriptive of anything associated with Christianity or Christian churches, or in a proverbial sense "all that is noble, and good, and Christ-like." According to a 2011 Pew Research Center survey, there were 2.3 billion Christians around the world, up from about 600 million in 1910. Today, about 37% of all Christians live in the Americas, about 26% live in Europe, 24% live in sub-Saharan Africa, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarento
Television personalities in Japan, known as in Japanese, are celebrities who regularly appear in mass media in Japan, especially as panelists on variety shows. During the Golden Age of Hollywood, bankable stars in the United States were described as "talents" and were distinguished from production crews, which were seen as having more technical than charismatic talents. Careers Japanese television programs often feature these media personalities. Many, sometimes dozens at a time, are called in to take part in these prime time shows. Their participation in these programs varies greatly and includes performing, voicing opinions, mimicking fellow celebrities in a practice called ''Glossary of owarai terms#monomane, monomane'', taking part in game shows, joking or just being present for the entire duration of the show (known as being part of the "audience, gallery"). While it is very common for ''tarento'' to appear in serious Japanese television drama or movies, they are distin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Kuwata
, known professionally as or Matt Rose, is a Japanese media personality, model, and musician. Early life His father is former professional baseball player Masumi Kuwata; his older brother Masaki is also a former professional baseball player, and his grandfather is professional golfer Izumi Kuwata. When he was 7 years old, his father began playing piano as a form of rehabilitation; at this time, Kuwata began to teach himself to play piano and violin. However, in elementary school, his father pushed him to continue playing baseball until graduation, in the hope that he would grow to eventually like it and continue. This did not happen; with the support of his mother, Maki, he promptly quit baseball after completing the sixth grade in order to pursue his interest in music. While his older brother appeared to have inherited their father's passion for the sport, Kuwata was reportedly disinterested in it. His mother wrote a book about the experience, titled ' (You're Fine the Way Yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayano Ōmoto
, nicknamed , is a Japanese singer and dancer. She is known as one of the members of the Japanese electropop group Perfume. Biography Ōmoto was born and raised in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and attended Actor's School Hiroshima with friends and Perfume members Ayaka Nishiwaki and Yuka Kashino. She was placed in the advanced class for singing, as she was always interested in singing. In a letter she wrote to her "Future Me" she recalled her singing teacher telling her if she just wanted to sing and dance because she loved it. Nishiwaki and Kashino were still in the beginner class at this time, meeting Ōmoto secretly.''Flash'' magazine: "33 Shocking Legends of Perfume!" – No. 19. Retrieved 7 September 2008. Before she became a member of ''Perfume'', Nocchi was part of other idol groups such as and . She joined the group in summer of 2000, replacing the original third member Yuka Kawashima, who left the group to focus on her schoolwork. In 2002, she appeared in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perfume (Japanese Band)
is a Japanese girl group#Emergence of Asian dance-pop girl groups, girl group consisting of Ayano Ōmoto, Nocchi, Yuka Kashino, Kashiyuka, and Ayaka Nishiwaki, A-chan. The group formed in 2000 in Hiroshima, Japan, then moved three years later to Tokyo, where they worked with producer Yasutaka Nakata, who created a Synth-pop, technopop identity for the group. Their performances are noted for their choreography and incorporation of technology with Future, futuristic imagery, and Perfume has emerged as one of the List of best-selling music artists in Japan, most successful Japanese girl groups. After a slew of indie singles, Perfume made their major label debut with "Linear Motor Girl" on Tokuma Japan in 2005. Their early releases, including ''Perfume: Complete Best'' (2006), were met with modest commercial reception, before a breakthrough in 2007 with the single "Polyrhythm (song), Polyrhythm". Their debut studio album, Game (Perfume album), ''Game'' (2008), began a streak of nin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yinling
Yan Yinling ( or in Japanese, ; born February 15, 1976) is a Taiwanese-born, Japan-based swimsuit model, race queen, singer, and former professional wrestler. She is called also Yinling of Joytoy (インリン・オブ・ジョイトイ), when she appears on television. Biography Career She began modelling at 16 and started working with photographer Hiraokanovsky Kuratachenko at 19, forming the duo JOYTOY. Kuratachenko is suspected to be in fact Japanese, but he is often labeled a Russian photographer. Much of their work is politically themed, often infused with symbols and references to communism and the Soviet Union. JOYTOY's campaign has been noteworthy for being overly sexual and provocative in nature. A notable example was an exhibit that was hosted in the National Museum of History ( ROC)in 2004. The exhibit took the form of an anti-war and anti-prejudice art display of mildly erotic photography. In 2008, Yinling published an autobiography by the title ''LOVE ERO-Terr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
