other private universities in the country, does not offer specific scholarships for student-athletes, it is still competitive with the top echelon of Japanese collegiate teams in the sports of American football, basketball, lacrosse and soccer. The Fighters are one of the most decorated American football programs in Japan at the university level, with a record 33 national championships. Alumni References External links Official English site Educational institutions established in 1889 Kansai Big Six Kansai Six (original) Education in Osaka Universities and colleges in Tokyo Christian universities and colleges in Japan Private universities and colleges in Japan Universities and colleges affiliated with the United Methodist Church Universities and colleges in Osaka Prefecture Registered Monuments of Japan Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia Kansai Collegiate American Football League Seminaries and theological colleges in Japan 1889 establishments in Japan Nishinomiya