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The YMCA Japanese Language Program promotes the global understanding and the development of a harmonious society. The YMCA is open to all regardless of nationality, ethnic background, religion or gender.

: The YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) was founded in London in 1844 and serves more than about 65 million people in about 120 countries regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion or differences in ideology.

: The Tokyo YMCA was established in 1880 as the first YMCA in Japan. The Tokyo YMCA carries out activities, which contribute to local communities in an attempt to create a just and peaceful world, in the hope that young people can achieve holistic development of their spirits, minds, and bodies.; Tokyo YMCA

1844	YMCA founded in London
1880	Tokyo YMCA established
1890	Opening of English School
1909	Introduced basketball and volleyball (originated in North American YMCA) to Japan
1917	Opened first gymnasium and in-door swimming pool in Japan
1923	Camp Yamanaka opened as the first organized campground in Japan
1935	Opening of College of Hotel Management
1951	Opening of Koto YMCA Preschool
1980	100th Anniversary Opening of Tokyo YMCA College of Physical Education and Childcare Society
1988	Toyocho Center established
1990	Tokyo-Bangladesh YMCA Partnership formed
1992	Tokyo-Peking YMCA Partnership formed
1996	1996 Opening of Tokyo YMCA College of Human Care
1998	1998 Childcare Center established Opening of International School
2000	Tokyo-Seoul YMCA Partnership formed