Japan is one of the world’s top sports countries. Baseball, in particular, has established itself as a professional sport and has produced some of the most prominent players in the world. The knowledge of “sports medicine (natural science)” and “management (social science)” supports the improvement of athletes’ physical functions and the management of baseball teams. Through classroom learning and practice of these two aspects, we aim to convey the high technical level of Japanese sports and sports science and contribute to their development overseas.
日本は世界トップレベルのスポーツ大国である。中でも野球はプロスポーツとしての地位を確立し、海外にも有力選手を輩出してきた。アスリートとしての身体機能向上、球団運営を支えるのは「スポーツ医科学（自然科学）」と「マネジメント（社会科学）」の知見である。その両側面の座学と実践を通して、日本のスポーツ並びにスポーツ科学の技術水準の高さを伝え、海外での発展に貢献することを目指す。
Members from UNA and JFOU met on ZOOM
Arriving at Narita Airport
On the way to Shinjuku via Narita Express
Visiting JFOU's international dormitory at Fuchinobe
In front of JFOU'S PFC campus at Fuchinobe
Touring around JFOU Machida Campus - first is the chapel
Watching the practice of JFOU Kyudo (Japanese Archery) Club
Visiting the JFOU Sakura Ground (Sports ground)
Meimeikan (明々館) of Machida Campus where you can see Mt.Fuji on the 8F
Visiting the office of Prof. Miyazaki
Students practicing the movement
Warm greetings from JFOU President, Hiroaki Hatayama
Inspiring speech from His Excellency Mr. Alexander Salas Araya, Costa Rica Ambassador in Japan,
UNA Students and staff introducing themselves
Lecture of Prof. Suzuki on program design to enhance performance
Lecture of Prof. Kobayashi on baseball business management
Arriving at today's venue, JFOU baseball field
Warming up
Lecture on batting
Lecture on pitching
Time for some practice!
Training in pairs
Visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum at Tokyo Dome
Lots of baseball related exhibits inside the Musuem
Display of bronze plaques dedicated to those who made significant contribution to Japanese baseball
Next stop is the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
Students were fascinated by the cutting-edge technology there!
UNA students preparing for their presentation
Rehearsal at the presentation venue, JFOU largest lecture hall
Around 100 JFOU students attended the presentation!
Ending speech by Prof. Miyazaki
UNA students receiving their completion certificates
Group photo with all professors and students
At Narita Airport with lots of luggage!
Time to say goodbye
Hope to see you one day again in Japan!
I really like everything, It was an amazing experience, all the topics were truly interesting and useful and I'm sure that I am going to use all the things I learn in my life. As a student It was really enriching all the information that I received because It is so important and make me understand more about things I already know. As a person I can not explain how many things I learn, I'm really thankfull for this incredible experience.
National University of Costa Rica
Senior
(What I liked most about this course) Made new friends, sharing in differents ways, I am so thankful to all the people having us here and guided around the places we went. EVERYTHING exceeded my expectation in a really good way. Japan is now in my heart. It was an incredible experience.
National University of Costa Rica
Senior
What I liked more about this course was that I could learned more about all the things that I admired of Japan, like how in Japan everything that it is done is in a way that seeks perfection.
National University of Costa Rica
Senior
Exchange and Study Abroad Program
There are two study abroad programs, Exchange Program and Summer Program, open to overseas students at J. F. Oberlin University. Students will learn about and experience Japan within the supportive environment of J. F. Oberlin University from both programs.
桜美林大学には、「交換留学プログラム」と「サマープログラム」という2つの留学プログラムがあり、海外からの留学生を受け入れています。両プログラムとも、桜美林大学のサポート環境のもと、日本について学び、体験することができます。
3Cs Project
J. F. Oberlin University operates the international exchange platform "3Cs Project: Connect, Collaborate, Create.” The 3Cs Project is open to students, faculty and staff from around the world, primarily from JFOU's partner universities. Real-time interactive cultural exchanges and language exchange events are conducted using Zoom and other tools.
桜美林大学は、国際交流プラットフォーム「3Cs Project: Connect, Collaborate, Create」を運営しています。3Csは、本学の協定校を中心とした世界の学生教職員を対象としています。Zoomなどを活用したリアルタイムの双方向型文化交流や言語交換イベントを実施しています。
Times Higher Education Japan University Rankings
JFOU was ranked 101-110 in the overall ranking of THE World University Rankings Japan 2022. In the field of internationality, JFOU was ranked 39th out of 273 Japanese universities. The Japanese edition of THE World University Rankings is designed to reflect the merits and characteristics of Japanese universities in a way that is more relevant to the educational situation in Japan.
桜美林大学は、THE世界⼤学ランキング⽇本版2022の総合ランキング101-110位にランクインいたしました。また、国際性に関しては、273校の日本大学のうち、39位にランクインいたしました。THE世界⼤学ランキング⽇本版は、⽇本の教育事情により即したかたちで⼤学の魅⼒や特性が表れるように、⼤学の「教育⼒」を測ることを目的としています。
