Founded in response to the demands of the globalizing society in the 21st century and the coming Asia Pacific Age. Motto: "Liberalism Vivacity". Concept: "Peace and Democracy". Ideals: "Freedom, Peace, and Humanity", "International Mutual Understanding", and "Creation of the Future of Asia Pacific". APU is a diverse multi-cultural educational environment for the 21st century. All courses are accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).