Schools in Japan

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Tama Art University

多摩美術大学 (Tama Art University)

The website of Tama Art University Visit the website · tamabi.ac.jp ↗

In short

Tama Art University is an art and design university in Tokyo that originated in the Tama Imperial Art School, founded in 1935 in Kaminoge, Setagaya. Its Department of Ceramic, Glass and Metal Works teaches the handling of all three materials in the first year, after which students choose one of them and progress to advanced techniques. The Department of Product and Textile Design has a textile course covering materials, dyeing techniques and digital production, and a product design course whose scope includes furniture, shoes and bags. The university has two campuses, in Hachioji and in Kaminoge.

Where
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1935
Crafts
Ceramics and porcelain · Glass and crystal · Weaving and textiles
Website
tamabi.ac.jp
Source
School website · checked on 24/10/2026

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