Toyo University is a famous private university located in Tokyo, Japan. Its predecessor was the "Private Philosophy Museum" founded by Dr. Inoue in 1887. Toyo University is also a member of Japan's Super-International University Program and other organizations, such as the Global Alliance of Advanced Research Institutes of Universities. Toyo University is headquartered in bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. In addition to the two campuses in bunkyo-ku, there are also branches in North Tokyo, Asahi, Kawasaki and Bankura-CHO, Gunma Prefecture.