Temple University, Japan Campus has a long history of fostering community relations, engaging in various activities aimed at deepening exchanges between our students, staff and the local community. The university has expanded its visibility and enhanced its recognition through collaborative agreements with Japanese municipal governments in recent years.

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Since relating to  Setagaya City in Tokyo in 2019, TUJ has made significant progress in its partnership with the city. In 2022, it established a formal comprehensive cooperation agreement to deepen collaboration on projects that promote cross-cultural communication and international understanding.

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TUJ students, faculty and administrative staff actively participate in various academic programs and cross-cultural events with local residents and students. They have also been involved in numerous initiatives, including local festivals and international exchange activities. Additionally, the university has opened its library resources to residents of Setagaya City.

TUJ offers summer English language programs to elementary, middle and high school students, which have attracted significant interest each year. The university continues to develop more activities that benefit local and regional communities, leveraging its unique position as an American university with a diverse population of students, faculty, and administrative staff from around the world.