Established in 1949, Tokyo Union Theological Seminary is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Mitaka (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tokyo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Tokyo Union Theological Seminary (TUTS) is a men only Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Tokyo Union Theological Seminary (TUTS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. TUTS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.