Tezukayama Gakuin University Launches Recurrent Education Program for Working Adults at Izumigaoka Station in September!

Tezukayama Gakuin University [Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture / President: Ryuozo Nishikawa] will launch a recurrent education program for working adults starting September 20, 2026, using the off-campus hub 'Izumigaoka Station Commons,' directly connected to Izumigaoka Station, as its campus. This program is part of the university's 'Well-being Co-Creation Hub' initiative, designed to connect the university with the local community, foster new relationships and activities, and nurture regional well-being. Centered on the increasingly important concept of 'well-being,' this program supports working adults in taking their next career step—not just through learning, but by developing practical skills to identify organizational and community needs and challenges, collaborate with others, and build better organizations and societies. Applications open on July 11, 2026, with early applicants eligible for discounted fees.

Application guidelines are available here.

Image: Preview session 'What Does It Mean to Work Happily?' held at Izumigaoka Station Commons in March 2026

Why Well-being Now? ■

Well-being refers to a state of physical, mental, and social well-being, encompassing not only short-term happiness but also long-term fulfillment, purpose in life, and sustained well-being. Well-being can be broadly categorized into 'subjective well-being' and 'objective well-being.' Subjective well-being focuses on one's current feelings, while objective well-being is assessed through measurable indicators such as GDP or healthy life expectancy—factors assumed to correlate with happiness. In the 2026 World Happiness Report, Japan ranked 61st out of 147 countries (down from 55th the previous year), suggesting that happiness cannot be achieved solely through economic wealth or material possessions. The emergence of the novel coronavirus has triggered a global turning point, and modern society is now overflowing with changes—shifting values, AI advancements, super-aging populations, and work-style reforms. In this turbulent era, 'well-being' is precisely the mindset we need, along with the ability to guide society toward a better future through well-being.

Distinguished Instructors ■

Takashi Maeno

Dean and Professor, Faculty of Well-being, Musashino University President, Japanese Society of Well-being

Toshiyuki Yasui

Professor, Faculty of Well-being, Musashino University

Yusuke Ota

CEO & Chief Happiness Officer, Hapitech; Director, Japan Well-being Design Association

Takayoshi Kusago

Professor, Faculty of Sociology, Kansai University

Takeshi Yuzawa

Representative Director, Yuzawa Food System Co., Ltd.; Director, Institute of Practical Psychology for Positive Coaching

Teiichi Nishikawa

Vice President and Professor, Tezukayama Gakuin University; Representative, Well-being Co-Creation Hub

Etsuyo Nishigaki

Professor, Faculty of Integrated Psychology, Tezukayama Gakuin University; Deputy Representative, Well-being Co-Creation Hub

Key Learning Content ■

- Concepts, theories, and practices of the expanding and diversifying field of well-being - Team-building and leadership skills essential for co-creating well-being - Methods for identifying organizational and community needs, planning initiatives, budgeting, and disseminating information - Developing individual project themes with professional coaching and consulting for refinement

Program Overview ■

Start Date

September 20, 2026 (Sunday), 2:00 PM onwards

Duration

1 year, concluding in September 2027. A total of 60 hours of instruction delivered through in-person and online formats.

Class Schedule

Evenings on Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays—times designed for working adult participation. (Detailed schedule will be communicated to accepted applicants.)

Location

Tezukayama Gakuin University Well-being Co-Creation Hub, Izumigaoka Station Commons (2nd floor, Izumigaoka Hiroba Specialty Store Street, 1-2-3 Chayamadai, Minami-ku, Sakai City) ※Directly connected to Nankai Izumigaoka Station※

Capacity

24 participants

Eligibility

Working adults aged 18 or older with university entrance qualifications. Open to anyone interested in well-being. University graduation is not required.

Application Opens

July 11, 2026 (Wednesday), 1:00 PM onwards

Tuition Fees

Part 1 (15 hours): ¥60,000 Part 2 (15 hours): ¥50,000 Part 3 (30 hours): ¥90,000

※Discount available for early applicants

Additional Information

Participants who meet the program requirements will receive a certificate of completion from Tezukayama Gakuin University. Additionally, a 'Fellow Program' will be introduced to support continued learning and practical application of well-being after graduation. Fellows may use the title 'Tezukayama Gakuin University Well-being Co-Creation Fellow (provisional)' on business cards and profiles.

Information Session ■

An information session will be held prior to the program launch to explain the curriculum, enrollment process, and more.

Date and Time: July 11, 2026 (Saturday), 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: Izumigaoka Station Commons / Online participation available

Target Audience: Prospective participants, corporate representatives, local government officials, and organizational stakeholders

Content: Overview of the program, learning content, enrollment methods, completion requirements, application procedures, Q&A, and individual consultations

Registration: Advance registration required / Free of charge

Register for the information session here.

【Inquiries】

For media coverage, article submissions, or interviews regarding this program, please contact us in advance.

Instructor photos and other materials are available. Long-term feature interviews are also welcome.

Public Relations Office, General Affairs Department, Headquarters, Tezukayama Gakuin Educational Corporation Contact: Yumiko Noshi

558-0053 3-10-51 Tezukayamaminami, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City

TEL: 06-6672-1954

FAX: 06-6678-8797