The Jin-ai Education Academy was founded in 1898. The Jin-ai Education Academy is comprised of a kindergarten, girl’s high school, women’s junior college and the university, which is co-ed. " The overall essence of this philosophy is best represented in the statue symbolizing 釈迦 (Shaka) or Buddha’s birth. The right hand is raised toward the infinite universe. This signifies that all life around us is limitless, interconnected, and of the same energy or life force. The left hand pointing to the ground signifies our connection to the reality of the world around us. From the realization that we are all connected comes the courage to make one’s life a light that shines bright for the benefit of all humanity. Inscribed on the university’s main gate is the message: Harmony Is The Light Of A Vibrant World. This message and the educational philosophy at Jin-ai leads one to question – “What does it really mean to live?” This question and the pursuit for the answer are central to all research, education and extracurricular endeavors undertaken at Jin-ai University."