About us
Our aim
Since 1959 Seido has been a catalyst for students from different universities of the Hanshin area (mainly Osaka and Kobe) who want to make full use of their academic years.
Its aim is to provide young students an adequate atmosphere and a solid human formation, so they can develop their cultural and academic potentials, being solidly prepared for their future social and professional lives.
International character
As an international residence, Seido is open to students from Japan and all over the world, so that during their youth they can develop by themselves a capacity for mutual understanding, as well as respect for other people and cultures. Residents are expected to cooperate actively to maintain this atmosphere, exercising their liberty and personal responsibility, important habits for their future life.
Seido also has a multilingual staff (Japanese, English, Spanish and Portuguese).
Seido's history
Seido Cultural Center was founded in October 1959 as a university residence attached to Seido Juku, a language school that later evolved into the present Seido Language Institute.
In 1971 Seido Cultural Center was incorporated into a new educational organization named Seido Foundation for the Advancement of Education, recognized as a non-profit organization by the Government of Hyogo Prefecture.
Seido's present director is Mr. Francisco Martin (Professor of Spanish Language of Kyoto University, Doshisha University and Professor of Spanish Culture and History of St. Thomas University).
E-mail address: pacomartin@seido-cc.org
Spiritual guidance
Spiritual guidance is entrusted to Opus Dei, a Personal Prelature of the Catholic Church. Spiritual activities such as seminars on Christian faith and prayer are only offered for those who freely wish to attend them.
The Residence's chaplain is Father Toshihiro Sakai (B.A Education, Osaka University of Education; M.A. Theology, University of Navarre; currently teaching at St. Thomas University).
E-mail address: fr.sakai@seido-cc.org