The Akademeia 21st Century
Open the door to the future at the Akademeia 21st Century
The Akademeia 21st Century runs 17 vocational schools and 1 Japanese language school in 4 cities across Japan.
Since our founding in 1962, we have
provided a place for hands-on learning and practical experience to over 300,000 passionate and ambitious graduates.
Rebranded to the "Akademeia 21st Century" as of April 2023, we continue to provide an innovative learning environment that surpasses what conventional universities and vocational schools offer.
You can choose your major from 45 departments and acquire advanced expertise in fields like manga, anime, games, graphic design, hospitality, business, and more. Our unique curriculum and excellent faculty staff make this possible.
Our curriculum emphasizes on the development of the "Five Professional Competencies" to equip our graduates with the tools to thrive amidst the turbulent age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the AI revolution:
- Creative Communication Competency
- Cross-Industry Collaboration Competency
- Improvisional Project Competency
- Strategic Innovation Competency
- Intercultural Globalist Competency
The Akademeia 21st Century hopes to help graduates to not just secure a job in their desired company or industry but to become valuable assets who excel in their chosen fields. We hope that all our graduates become successful individuals who contribute to society while living the ideal life.
We welcome you to the Akademeia 21st Century. Our exceptional faculty members
await your arrival at an institution brimming with dreams, aspirations, practical
experience, and hands-on learning.



Messages from principals, educational goals, and history
Introducing the spirit of the Akademeia 21st Century, messages from each school principal to international students, and our educational vision.
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Why choose to study at a vocational school in Japan
Knowing the difference between Japanese vocational schools and universities and think about the career path you want to pursue.

Why choose the Akademeia 21st Century
Introducing the Principals' messages, the spirit and characteristics, and the 5 competencies that can only be acquired
at the Akademeia 21st Century.

- Business:
- Incorporated Educational Institution Adachi Gakuen
- Headquarter location:
- 2-11 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Representative's name:
- Akiko Adachi