Kamiyama Marugoto College of Design, Engineering and Entrepreneurship

Kamiyama Marugoto College is an educational institution in Tokushima that combines technology, design, and entrepreneurship in a modern building. The facility houses spaces for software development, artificial intelligence, and business creation, with all three fields connected from day one.

The school opened in April 2023, becoming the first new technical high school to launch in Japan after two decades of school closures nationwide. This marked a significant turning point in Japanese education policy following a long period of decline.

The school embodies a fresh approach to technical education in Japan, weaving together software development, artificial intelligence, and business creation from day one. You can see how teaching here blurs the line between classroom learning and hands-on entrepreneurship.

The college is supported by a major funding program backed by large corporations including Sony and Softbank. Students can rely on modern equipment and workshops without worrying about typical financial costs.

A distinctive feature is the goal that 40 percent of graduates will start their own businesses. The inaugural class of 44 students from across Japan already shows how this ambitious model draws interest beyond regional boundaries.

Location: Kamiyama

Inception: April 2, 2023

Founders: 神山学園

Website: https://kamiyama-marugoto.com

GPS coordinates: 33.97283,134.36281

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:21