Compliance and Whistleblowing

In alignment with the Whistleblower Protection Act (Act No. 122 of 2004) and relevant legal standards, the International University of Japan (IUJ) maintains a robust compliance framework governed by the ' International University of Japan Compliance Regulations' (amended April 2025). IUJ provides dedicated hotlines available for reporting and consultations regarding compliance matters.

Definition of Whistleblowing 

Whistleblowing refers to a report or consultation made by an Officer or a Staff (including teaching staff) member regarding a Compliance Violation. Such reports must be made in good faith—not for the purpose of personal gain, causing harm to others, or any other improper motive.

Scope of Compliance Matters

A reportable matter includes any act (or suspected act) by an officer or staff member in the course of their university duties that violates laws, regulations, internal rules, or the ethical codes of conduct expected of the IUJ.

Reporting & Consultation Channels

Office of Internal Audit (OIA)
International University of Japan 
777 Kokusai-cho, Minami Uonuma-shi, Niigata 949-7277 JAPAN 
TEL: (+81)25-779-1483　FAX: (+81)25-779-4441　e-mail: oia@iuj.ac.jp

Methods of Reporting
You may submit a report via email, telephone, fax, written document, or in-person interview.
You may choose to remain anonymous. 

DIAL SERVICE Co.,LTD. (Japan) 
In order to provide you with a secured environment for reporting and consultations, IUJ provides you with an external hotline by entrusting a consulting company. 

Method of Reporting
Please use the [Specialized Webform Here].  (Please choose "English" from the drop-down list alongside "言語” column.)

This policy applies to: 
 - Current officers and employees (including faculty and staff, dispatched staff, and contractors).
 - Former employees (within one year of their departure).

Reports from individuals not listed above will be handled with the same level of care and procedural integrity as those from employees.

The IUJ strictly prohibits any adverse treatment or retaliation against a whistleblower for making a report or seeking consultation. Please note, however, that these protections do not apply to reports made in bad faith, such as those intended to provide illicit gain or intentionally cause damage to others.

Reference: 
International University of Japan Compliance Regulations