FOUNDING PHILOSOPHY・SCHOOL SONG
Founding Philosophy
Producing talented and enterprising individuals
possessing the cultural sophistication and
personal character to make them worthy of the
respect of all peoples
Takushoku University was founded by Prince KATSURA Taro in 1900 as the Taiwan Association School with the goal of producing individuals capable of contributing to the development of Taiwan. Having remained true to its founding philosophy ever since, the University is recognized for its significant achievements as a pioneering international university, and many of its graduates have gone on to leave their mark on the world.
Now, with the world moving forward and growing more internationalized and globalized, activities across the political, economic, and cultural spectrum are becoming increasingly cross-border in nature, and we need to move beyond mere international exchange and focus instead on living in harmony with people whose cultures and ways of life differ from our own. What the world needs, in other words, is people whose outlooks are founded on a common recognition that we are all human beings sharing this same planet.
This sentiment is echoed in the words of the Takushoku University song: “There is no discrimination where I stand.” In adherence to this, the University remains committed to educating internationally minded students who can succeed and play their part in Japan, Asia, and the rest of the world.
The map of the world above is reproduced from a stage curtain presented to the University by Seibu Department Stores, Ltd., to commemorate the completion of the lecture hall formerly called Myogadani Hall (in Building H on the Bunkyo Campus) in 1957, and it is now displayed as a tapestry in the foyer of the new Building E on the same campus. The design represents the University’s global vision inspired by its founding philosophy.
School Song
School Song of Takushoku University
The school song of Takushoku University was established in 1919.
The lyrics were written by Prof. MIYAHARA Minpei, a fourth class alumnus, and the music was produced by NAGAI Kenshi, sixth band master of the Army Band.
The song was unveiled at Myogadani athletic meet on November 3, 1919. The heroic music and lofty lyrics moved students and took Takushoku University’s spirit to new heights.
ALMA MATER (English)
Lyrics by MIYAHARA Minpei
Music by NAGAI Kenshi
1
With the torch of culture in his right hand,
He cries out on the shores of the Land of the Rising Sun.
Who is that who commands the darkness to vanish?
Who is that who commands his fellow men to awake?
O that bright figure depicts my own spirit.
1
右手に文化の炬をかかげ
扶桑の岸に声あげて
闇は消えよと呼ぶは誰ぞ
人は醒めよと呼ぶは誰ぞ
嗚呼輝ける雄渾の
姿ぞ我の精神なる
2
Though the water boils in the Southern lands,
Where the clouds fly in fiery red.
Though ice builds up in the Northern lands,
Where spring light is forever forbidden.
I shall not stop searching
As far as the stars are seen.
2
雲は焰の色に飛ぶ
南国水はたぎるとも
春光永久にへだてたる
北地に氷とざすとも
仰いで星を見るところ
拓かでやまじ我が行手
3
There is no discrimination where I stand
Based on color of race or land of origin.
Since the blessed rains give moisture to all lands equally,
They are certain to bring flowers even to the desert lands.
Lofty is their mission when the young go powerfully
Beyond the limits of the seas.
3
人種の色と地の境
我が立つ前に差別なし
膏雨ひとしく湿さば
磽确やがて花咲かむ
使命は崇し青年の
力あふるる海の外