J. F. Oberlin University (桜美林大学, Ōbirin daigaku) is a private university in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. The university also has campuses in Shinjuku and Tama (both in Tokyo), Fuchinobe (Kanagawa), and Hakuba (Nagano).
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History
The university was founded in 1946 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. In 2006, the English version of the school name was changed from Obirin Gakuen to J. F. Oberlin University.
The junior college of Oberlin University was founded in 1950 and became coeducational in 1999. It was closed in 2007.
Faculties
Includes the Colleges of:
Arts and Sciences
Aviation Management
Business Management
Education and Social Transformation
Global Communication
Health and Welfare
Performing and Visual Arts
Notable alumni and faculty
Yinling: Japan-based swimsuit model, race queen, singer and former professional wrestler
Yuka Kashino: member of technopop group Perfume
Ayano Ōmoto: member of technopop group Perfume
Matt Kuwata: tarento, model, and musician