Established in 1906, Sapporo Otani University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Sapporo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hokkaido. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Sapporo Otani University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Sapporo Otani University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Sapporo Otani University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.