Nippon Sport Science University

Since the foundation in 1891 of its parent organization, the Administration Office of the Educational Foundation of NIPPON TAIIKUKAI, Nippon Sport Science University has continued to promote physical education and sports, improve the health of the country's citizens, and cultivate elite athletes with the goal of creating a truly rich and vibrant society. Moving forward, the University will continue to champion sport as a way of contributing to the development of Japanese industry and the creation of a society that values humanity, and as a means of promoting world peace and friendship between peoples.

Following the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964, the university has been cultivating outstanding athletes and has been contributing immensely to equipping Japanese athletes with the skills to compete on the global stage. As a result, athletes with Nippon Sport Science University ties have brought home 128 gold, silver and bronze medals, which accounts for a quarter of the medals won by Japanese athletes. This history and tradition of world-renowned achievements continue to bring glory to Nippon Sport Science University.

In 2020, Japan will once again host the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. We view this event as a new turning point in our history for actively pursuing innovative approaches that help us shape the future.

Nippon Sport Science University's new mission is to elevate possibilities through the common universal culture of sport to carve out a whole new world in which people can live happy and enriching lives.

Based on the keywords "sport," "body," and "life," we will work to expand and deepen our range of academic offerings while demonstrating our capability as a comprehensive university dedicated to the arts and science with focus on the physical body. In order to continue making great strides on the global stage, we will work together with our faculty to promote initiatives in education, research and social contribution.

Nippon Sport Science University contributes to promoting and developing physical education and sports, and to making our country and society wealthy by nurturing mentally and physically healthy students with outstanding character.

Our Mission:

• We focus on studying the human potential holistically by conducting pioneering research in the field of sport science and putting it into practice to improve citizens’ physical strength and enhance athletes’ competitive abilities internationally.
• We contribute to maintaining international peace with the power of sports by deepening and developing the sports culture in Japan and promoting the Olympic movement.
• We produce top athletes as well as individuals who earnestly act as leaders in local communities to create a healthy, rich sports society.

Nippon Sport Science University aims to be a leading university in physical education and sports in Japan, using our original creative educational system and research to realize forthcoming knowledge-based society and promote local development. We foster mentally and physically mature, strong and cheerful individuals who are ready to excel in all their endeavors.

Nippon Sport Science University has an original approach to generating awareness of what it means to be a student at NSSU in order to encourage students to concentrate on studying and playing sports. Below are some of our distinctive activities which include the handing down of the traditions of the university.