Taisho University Opens Developmental Clinical Center to Address Growing Social Issues
Taisho University Unveils the Karugamo Developmental Clinical Center
On September 17, 2025, Taisho University (located in Toshima, Tokyo) established the Karugamo Developmental Clinical Center within the Sugamo Town Campus. This new facility serves as a branch of the Counseling Research Institute, reflecting the university's commitment to tackle significant societal issues such as the increasing number of children requiring special support, prolonged school absenteeism, social withdrawal, parenting anxiety, and child abuse.
The center aims to provide counseling based on developmental perspectives and comprehensive developmental assessments to the local community. It also seeks to enhance the expertise of students and create further learning opportunities for psychology professionals. To mark this inauguration, an open day event will be held to inform community members and specialized institutions interested in the activities of the Karugamo Center.
The Sugamo Town Campus Concept
The Sugamo Town Campus initiative, which began with the establishment of Sugamo Town Campus V in 2021, views the approximately 2-kilometer stretch from Sugamo Station to Taisho University as a “second campus.” This initiative aims to deepen practical learning by encouraging students to collaborate with local businesses. The campus features various facilities, including the Product Studios I-V for seminars and lectures, as well as the student-run Gamoru-do.
The Role of the Counseling Research Institute and Karugamo Center
The Counseling Research Institute at Taisho University provides practical training and research in general psychological practices. In contrast, the Karugamo Developmental Clinical Center is specifically dedicated to developmental clinical practices, establishing itself as a new division focused on this area of expertise.
Key Points of the Karugamo Center Launch:
1. The Karugamo Developmental Clinical Center was inaugurated on September 17, 2025, within the Sugamo Town Campus.
2. It aims to provide community-based counseling and assessments while also enhancing students' professional competencies and creating further learning opportunities.
3. The center will host an open day for local residents and interested institutions to learn about its activities.
Open Day Event Details
- - Date:
November 24, 2025 (Monday) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- - Location:
Karugamo Developmental Clinical Center
(3-20-14 Sugamo, Toshima, Tokyo, AS ONE SUGAMO 1F)
- - Target Audience:
- - Content:
- Illustration Exhibition: “Friends in the Zoo – Which One is Your Favorite?” by illustrator Halu, showcasing lively artworks inspired by real animals encountered in a zoo.
- Children’s Illustration Corner where they can freely draw and display their work at the center for about a week, with the option to take their creations home.
About Taisho University
Founded in 1926, Taisho University is collaboratively operated by four Buddhist sects, aiming to practice the principle of “Wisdom and Compassion.” This ethos represents the Bodhisattva's intention to achieve personal enlightenment while aiding others. Grounded in this philosophy, the university emphasizes concepts like compassion, self-illumination, the middle path, and co-existence within its educational vision. As it approaches its centennial in 2026, Taisho University is poised to expand its educational and research activities further.
For more information, visit the official website: Taisho University.
Faculties and Departments
- - Faculty of Buddhist Studies: Buddhist Studies Course
- - Faculty of Literature: Japanese Literature Course, Humanities Course, History Course
- - Faculty of Human Sciences: Human Science Course, Social Welfare Course
- - Faculty of Clinical Psychology: Clinical Psychology Course
- - Faculty of Expressive Arts: Expressive Culture Course, Media Expression Course
- - Faculty of Community Development: Community Development Course, Public Policy Course
- - Faculty of Information Science: Green Digital Information Course, Digital Cultural Heritage Information Course (opening in April 2026)
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