{"id":23,"date":"2019-02-15T23:05:23","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T14:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lang.takushoku-u.ac.jp\/en\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2025-03-05T19:32:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T10:32:23","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lang.takushoku-u.ac.jp\/en\/information\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"HISTORY"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    1900<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Takushoku University begins life as the Taiwan Association School, founded by its first chancellor, Katsura Taro. Classes for the first enrollment of 100 students were taught in a temporary school building in Fujimi-cho.<\/p>\r\n\"\"\r\n

    First chancellor KATSURA Taro<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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    Served in the Boshin War, joined the army following the Meiji Restoration, and contributed to military system reform under YAMAGATA Aritomo. Served as Governor-General of Taiwan, Minister of War for three Cabinets, and Prime Minister three times. First President of the Taiwan Association. In 1900, he was appointed first chancellor of Taiwan Association School, predecessor of Takushoku University.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1901<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    New school building, consisting of a two-story wooden structure with three main lecture halls, completed in Myogadani.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1904<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Designated as a private \u201cspecial school\u201d under the Special School Ordinance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1905<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Graduation photograph of the third class of students in July 1905<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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    Center front is the first chancellor, Katsura Taro.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1907<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Renamed Oriental Association Academy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1907<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Branch campus opens in Gyeongseong (now Seoul).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1914<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Onshi Commemorative Lecture Theater opens and a statue of Prince Katsura Taro is unveiled.<\/p>\r\n\"\"\r\n

    Onshi Commemorative Lecture Theater and statue of Katsura Taro<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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    The Theater and stature of Katsura Taro were completed in 1914.<\/p>\r\n

    The Centenary Onshi Commemorative Hall on the Hachioji International<\/p>\r\n

    Campus was modeled on this theater.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1915<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Renamed the Oriental Association Colonial Academy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1917<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Second president NITOBE Inazo<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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    Philosopher and educator. Known for his portrait printed on the former 5,000 yen bill. Dedicated himself to promoting global understanding and world peace as Under-Secretary General of the League of Nations and Chairman of the Institute of Pacific Relations. His proclamation to be a \u201cbridge across the Pacific\u201d gained great fame. His publications include Bushido: The Soul of Japan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1918<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    First newspaper advertisement to appear under the Takushoku name<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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    This first advertisement to appear in the press after the change of name to Takushoku University was Published on January 21, 1918<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1918<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Renamed Takushoku University (under the Special School Ordinance).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1919<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    School song officially adopted and performed at the 20th anniversary athletic meet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1919<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Third chancellor GOTO Shinpei<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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    Encounter with ITAGAKI Taisuke led GOTO to shift from physician to the Ministry of the Interior. Recognized for his distinguished political skills, he served in such positions as Civil Governor of the Government-General of Taiwan, President of the South Manchuria Railway Company, Ministers of Communications, Interior, and Foreign Affairs, and Mayor of Tokyo. As Director of the Teito Reconstruction Commission, made unstinting efforts for the reconstruction of Tokyo in the immediate aftermath of the Great Kanto Earthquake and restoration of Japan-Soviet Union diplomatic relations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1922<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Oriental Association University is established under the University Ordinance.<\/p>\r\n\"\"\r\n

    Main gate of Oriental Association University in 1922<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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    Oriental Association University was established in 1922 under the University Ordinance, making it the twelfth private university in Japan under the prewar university system. Its traditions and founding philosophy are maintained to this day by Takushoku University.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1926<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Oriental Association (Toyo Kyokai) University is renamed Takushoku University.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1932<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Main building (now Bldg. A on the Bunkyo Campus) completed<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1946<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Name changed to Koryo University.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n \t

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    1949<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Establishment of Koryo University under the new educational system approved (FACULTY OF COMMERCE and FACULTY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND ECONOMICS).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n \t

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    1951<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Establishment of Koryo University Graduate School approved (Graduate School of Economics and Graduate School of Commerce).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1952<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Name restored to Takushoku University.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n \t

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    1966<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Establishment of Hokkaido Takushoku Junior College (Department of Agricultural Economics).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n \t

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    1968<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Establishment of Takushoku Childcare Academy affiliated to Hokkaido Takushoku Junior College.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1969<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Hakone Ekiden in 1969.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1972<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Establishment of Intensive Japanese Language Program for Overseas Students at Takushoku University.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1977<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Opening of Hachioji Campus (to which general curriculum courses are relocated) and establishment of Faculty of Foreign Studies at Takushoku University.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1980<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Establishment of Department of Childcare at Hokkaido Takushoku Junior College.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n \t

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    1987<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Establishment of FACULTY OF ENGINEERING at Takushoku University.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1990<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Hokkaido Takushoku Junior College renamed Takushoku University, Hokkaido College.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    1991<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Establishment of Takushoku University, Graduate School of Engineering.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n \t

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    1997<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Establishment of Takushoku University, Graduate School of Language Education.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    2000<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Establishment of Faculty of International Development Studies (now the FACULTY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    2000<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress attend celebrations to mark Takushoku University\u2019s centenary.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    2003<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Establishment of Takushoku University School of Japanese as a Foreign Language.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n \t

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    2004<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Establishment of Takushoku University, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    2005<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    October Closure of Takushoku Junior College.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n \t

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    2009<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Establishment of Takushoku University, Graduate School of Local Government.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    2014<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Establishment of Department of Agricultural Science and Business at Takushoku University Hokkaido College.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    2015<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Bunkyo Campus Development Project completed<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t

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    2015<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    FACULTY OF COMMERCE and FACULTY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND ECONOMICS relocated to Bunkyo Campus, and Hachioji International Campus reorganized to focus on education in the FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, and FACULTY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES<\/p>\r\n\"\"\r\n

    The Bunkyo Campus Development Project, completed in 2015<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"1900 Takushoku University begins life as the Taiwan Association School, founded by its first chancellor, Katsura Taro. Classes for the first enrollment of 100 students were taught in a temporary schoo…","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":7,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template\/pageTemp1.php","meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lang.takushoku-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lang.takushoku-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lang.takushoku-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lang.takushoku-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lang.takushoku-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/lang.takushoku-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1141,"href":"https:\/\/lang.takushoku-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23\/revisions\/1141"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lang.takushoku-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lang.takushoku-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}