Bunka Fashion College

The college was founded in 1919 by Isaburō Namiki as a small dressmaking school for girls called Namiki Dressmaking School, at a time when European-style clothing for women was only available for affluent families.

[6] In 2012, Bunka Gakuen University, the neighboring institute of higher education linked with the college, opened a Masters level course in Fashion Studies aimed at foreign students.

[3] Students must pass a Japanese language proficiency test, and part-time jobs are not allowed.

[9] Bunka has over 70 branches around Japan, but its main campus is in the western part of Tokyo's Shinjuku neighborhood.

[3] The main building is 21 stories tall, and includes facilities such as a library, costume museum, and a resource center.