''Ōbirin daigaku'' -- note that "Ōbirin" is written in the

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for "beautiful cherry orchard". is a private university in

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. The university was founded by Yasuzo Shimizu. Its name is derived from that of

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and

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J. F. Oberlin, and the name also shows the university's historical ties with

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, 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

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of Oberlin University was founded in 1950 and became coeducational in 1999. It was closed in 2007.

Notable alumni and faculty

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: Japan-based swimsuit model, race queen, singer and former professional wrestler * Yuka Kashino: member of technopop group

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* Ayano Ōmoto: member of technopop group Perfume * Matt Kuwata:

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, model, and musician

References

External links

Obirin University's homepageOberlin Center for International Studies
{{Authority control J. F. Oberlin University Christian universities and colleges in Japan Private universities and colleges in Japan Universities and colleges established in 1921 1921 establishments in Japan Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia Western Metropolitan Area University Association Machida, Tokyo