“Cultivate your individuality and carve your own path in life.”
Every child is born with a special gift that defines its character and distinguishes its individuality from others. This quality may be identified in primary and secondary education, but it is truly nourished through the opportunities provided in higher education. Daiichi University of Pharmacy assists each student to acquire expert knowledge in pharmacy with a professional spirit for preparing and dispensing medications, as well as developing communication skills for the social aspect of patient care. Extra-curricular activities also provide students the opportunity to learn about themselves in social and cultural interaction. The addition of Kampo Pharmacy, traditional Japanese medicine and culture, guides students through the spiritual legacy of nature and medicine to provide the highest level of health care to patients. It is hoped that the foundation laid here will lead the students to life-long learning and professionalism.

Daiichi University of Pharmacy has 60 years of history in producing licensed pharmacists in hospitals, pharmacies, and associations, supporting the health care of many patients. This University have the Department of Pharmacy and the Department of Kampo Pharmacy (traditional Japanese medicine). The Department of Pharmacy aims to develop pharmacists with clinical abilities who can contribute to the treatment of patients as members of the medical team, and pharmacists with research abilities to develop new drug therapies.
In recent years, traditional Japanese medicine (Kampo) has been used to prevent illness and promote health by improving symptoms such as those in the pre-stage of illness called "pre-illness". In addition, traditional Japanese medicine (Kampo) are highly effective in postoperative management of gastrointestinal surgery, reduction of side effects of cancer chemotherapy, and relief of pain. For these reasons, about 90% of Japanese doctors prescribe Japanese herbal medicine. Therefore, the Department of Kampo Pharmacy (traditional Japanese medicine) aims to develop pharmacists who have knowledge and treatment methods of Japanese medicine as well as Western medicine due to the large use of Japanese herbal medicine in the medical field.
The university also focuses on science-based research and expanding clinical research through teacher and student exchanges with many universities around the world. Student exchanges allow students to observe other cultures and pharmacy practices around the world. They receive lectures and practice labs, visit hospitals and community pharmacies, and learn about everyday life and culture through homestays and pen pal activities. Students have traveled to Sweden, United States, Canada and Taiwan, and have hosted students from some of those countries. Professors regularly present their research domestically and internationally, modeling to students a well-rounded professional attitude to pharmacy practice. Faculty exchanges with partner schools in the United States, China, Taiwan, and Belgium provide the academic faculty with expanded global views and insights and the opportunity to collaborate with international researchers. These global partnerships continue to form and result in expanded world views and professional practice, boosting the educational level of the university.