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Waseda University
Sớm đạo điền đại học
Latin:Universitas Waseda
MottoHọc vấn の độc lập, học vấn の sống dùng, mẫu mực quốc dân の tạo thành
Motto in English
Independence of Scholarship, Practical Application of Scholarship, Fostering of Good Citizens
TypePrivate; research university
Established21 October 1882;141 years ago(21 October 1882)
FounderŌkuma Shigenobu
PresidentAiji Tanaka
Academic staff
2,218 full-time[1]
3,243 part-time[1]
Administrative staff
1,257 full-time[1]
119 part-time[1]
Students47,959[1]
Undergraduates39,382[1]
Postgraduates8,577[1]
Location
Shinjuku
,
Tokyo
,
Japan
CampusUrban
Athletics43 varsity teams
ColorsMaroon, white, and gold[2][3]
AffiliationsAACSB
Universitas 21
APRU
URA
AALAU
MascotWaseda Bear
Websitewww.waseda.jp/top/en/

Waseda University(Sớm đạo điền đại học), abbreviated asWaseda(Sớm đạo điền)orSōdai(Sớm đại),is aprivateresearch universityinShinjuku,Tokyo. Founded in 1882 as theTōkyō Professional SchoolbyŌkuma Shigenobu,the fifthPrime MinisterofJapan,the school was formally renamed Waseda University in 1902.[4]

Waseda is organized into 36 departments: 13 undergraduate schools and 23 graduate schools. As of 2023, there are 38,776 undergraduate students and 8,490 graduate students. In addition to a central campus inShinjuku(Waseda Campus and Nishiwaseda Campus), the university operates campuses inChūō,Nishitōkyō,Tokorozawa,Honjō,andKitakyūshū.Waseda also operates 21 research institutes at its main Shinjuku campus.[5]

The university is selected as one of the Top Type (Type A) universities underMEXT'sTop Global University Project.[6]Waseda University has the highest entrance examination difficulty level among private universities in Japan.[7]

Its alumni include eightprime ministers of Japan;[8]threeprime ministers of Korea;[9][10][11]a number of important figures of Japanese literature, includingHaruki Murakami;foundersof leading Japanese and Korean companies such asSamsung,Sony,Ito En,Lotte,CJ Group,POSCO;and manyCEOs,including Japan's richest person,[12]Tadashi Yanai.[13]

History[edit]

MarquessOkuma Shigenobu(1838–1922), 5th Prime Minister of Japan and founder of the university in 1882

Waseda was founded asTōkyō Professional School(Đông Kinh chuyên môn trường học,Tōkyō Senmon Gakkō)on 21 October 1882 bysamuraischolar andMeiji-era politician and former prime ministerŌkuma Shigenobu.Before the name 'Waseda' was selected, it was known variously asWaseda Gakkō(Sớm đạo điền trường học)orTotsuka Gakkō(Hộ trủng trường học)after the location of the founder's villa in Waseda Village and the school's location in Totsuka Village, respectively. It was renamedWaseda University(Sớm đạo điền đại học,Waseda-daigaku)on 2 September 1902, upon acquiring university status. It started as a college with three departments under the old Japanese system of higher education.

In 1882, the university had the department of political science and economics, law, and physical science. Along with these departments, an English language course was established, where the students of all the departments could learn English.[14]Three years later, the department of physical science was closed because it had too few applicants.[15]

The department of literature was established in 1890,[16]the department of education in 1903, the department of commerce in 1904,[17]and the department of science and engineering in 1908.[18]

Although Waseda formally adopted the term university in its title in 1902[4]it was not until 1920 that, along with other Japanese schools and colleges, it received formal government recognition as a university under the terms of the University Establishment Ordinance.[19]Thus Waseda became, withKeio University,the first private university in Japan.

Waseda University students in 1916

Much of the campus was destroyed in the fire bombings of Tokyo duringWorld War II,but the university was rebuilt and reopened by 1949. It has grown to become a comprehensive university with two senior high schools and school of art and architecture.[citation needed]

On 12 June 1950, sixty police raided Waseda University and seized copies of a Communist-inspired open letter to General MacArthur. The open letter to MacArthur was once read at a Communist-sponsored rally a week earlier. The letter demanded a peace treaty for Japan that would include Russia and Communist China, withdrawal of occupation forces, and the release of eight Japanese sent to prison for assaulting five U.S. soldiers at a Communist rally. A police official said most Waseda meetings would be banned in the future because "political elements" might try to utilize them. Yuichi Eshima, Vice-chairman of the Students Autonomy Society, said the police action "stupefied" students and professors, and that "This is worse than the prewar peace preservation measures."[20]

In 1993,President of the United StatesBill Clintonvisited Waseda University and mentioned that the university is a center of academic excellence and a training ground for Japan's distinguished leaders.[21]

Academic cap[edit]

Ōkuma had long desired to create an academic cap so distinctive that someone wearing the cap would immediately be identified as a Waseda student.[22]The chief tailor ofTakashimaya,Yashichiro, was called upon to design a cap in three days. Each square cap was stamped on the inside with the student's name, his department, the school seal and the legend, "This certifies that the owner is a student of Waseda". Thus, the cap served as a form of identification, and effectively a status symbol. The cap, with its gold-braided badge, is registered as a trademark.

Anniversary[edit]

Waseda University

On 21 October 2007, Waseda University celebrated its 125th anniversary. Ōkuma often talked about the "125 years of life" theory: "The lifespan of a human being can be as long as 125 years. He will be able to live out his natural lifespan as long as he takes proper care of his health", because "physiologists say that every animal has the ability to live five times as long as its growth period. Since a man is said to require about 25 years to become fully mature, it follows that he can live up to 125 years of age." This theory propounded by Ōkuma was very popular and often referred to in the media of the time.

In commemorative events relating to Waseda University and Ōkuma, the number 125 is accorded special significance, as it marks an important epoch. The tower of Ōkuma Auditorium, completed on the university's 45th anniversary, is 125shaku,or about 38 m high. In 1963, there were also events to mark the 125th anniversary of Ōkuma Shigenobu's birth.

Ōkuma, who twice served as prime minister of Japan, organized his second cabinet when he was 77 and died when he was 83. He said, "I wish I had understood this '125 years of life' theory 30 years earlier". He did, however, lead a regular life, and lived fairly long compared to other Japanese at the time.

Campus[edit]

Waseda University's main campus is located in the Nishi-Waseda district ofShinjuku.The nearest station isWaseda,although Waseda is generally associated withTakadanobabaon theYamanote Line.

Apart from the main campus in Shinjuku, there are other campuses around the country:

  • Waseda (Overall Main) Campus: Shinjuku, Tokyo (formerly known as the Nishi-Waseda Campus)
  • Toyama Campus: Shinjuku, Tokyo (Waseda Arena)
  • Nishi-Waseda (Science & Tech Main) Campus: Shinjuku, Tokyo
  • Nihonbashi Campus:Chūō-ku,Tokyo
  • Higashifushimi Campus:Nishitōkyō,Tokyo
  • Tokorozawa Campus:Tokorozawa, Saitama
  • Honjō Campus:Honjō,Saitama
  • Kitakyūshū Campus:Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka

Organization[edit]

Undergraduate programs[edit]

  • School of Political Science and Economics
  • School of Law
  • School of Culture, Media and Society
  • School of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • School of Education
  • School of Commerce
  • School of Creative Science and Engineering
  • School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
  • School of Advanced Science and Engineering
  • School of Social Sciences
  • School of Human Sciences
    • e-School (Internet Degree Program), School of Human Sciences
  • School of Sports Sciences
  • School of International Liberal Studies

Graduate programs[edit]

  • Graduate School of Political Science
  • Graduate School of Economics
  • Graduate School of Law
  • Graduate School of Letters, Arts and Sciences
  • Graduate School of Commerce
  • Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering
  • Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
  • Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
  • Graduate School of Education
  • Graduate School of Human Sciences
  • Graduate School of Social Sciences
  • Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies
  • Graduate School of Global Information and Telecommunication Studies
  • Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics
  • Graduate School of Information, Production and Systems
  • Graduate School of Sports Sciences
  • Business School
  • The Okuma School of Public Management
  • Law School
  • Graduate School of Finance, Accounting and Law
  • Graduate School of Accountancy
  • Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering
  • Graduate School of Journalism

Research institutes[edit]

  • Kagami Memorial Laboratory for Materials Science and Technology
  • Institute for Comparative Law
  • The Institute for Research in Business Administration
  • Institute for Research in Contemporary Political and Economic Affairs
  • Advanced Research Center for Human Sciences
  • Advanced Research Institute for Science and Engineering
  • Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies
  • Global Information and Telecommunication Institute
  • Institute for Advanced Studies in Education
  • Center for Japanese Language
  • Media Network Center
  • Environmental Research Institute
  • Environmental Safety Center
  • Center for Finance Research
  • Human Service Center
  • Comprehensive Research Organization (Project Research Institute)
  • Institute for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
  • Consolidated Research Institute for Advanced Science and Medical Care
  • Information Technology Research Organization
  • Organization for Asian Studies
  • Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS)

Facilities[edit]

Ōkuma Auditorium[edit]

Main article:Ōkuma Auditorium
Ōkuma Auditorium,a contemporary building by architect Satō Kōichi
Ōkuma Auditorium, Waseda University campus

TheŌkuma Auditoriumis three-story main auditorium that seats 1,435, while the secondary auditorium, located underground, can accommodate 382 people. A seven-story high clock tower stands to the left of the auditorium. Important events and lectures hosted by Waseda University are often held in the Ōkuma Auditorium. Club-sponsored plays, lectures and events are held in the auditorium on days when it is not in use by the university. Many of Waseda University's undergraduate and graduate schools hold their entrance and graduation ceremonies at the Okuma Auditorium.

The auditorium opened on 20 October 1927, about five years behind schedule, after the1923 Great Kantō earthquake.A Memorial Hall, constructed in 1957, was used as thefencingvenue for the1964 Summer Olympics.[23]

In April 1999, the auditorium along with the old library building were officially designated the first and second historical buildings under the newly passed Tokyo Metropolitan Landscape Regulations, which aim to preserve buildings representative of Tokyo's history and culture. The auditorium was designated as one of theImportant Cultural Properties of Japanby theAgency for Cultural Affairsin 2007.[24]

Ōkuma Garden[edit]

Ōkuma Garden

Ōkuma Gardenis located near Ōkuma Auditorium. It is a half-Japanese, half-Western garden of Edo period feudal lord Matsudaira Sanuki's former mansion, redesigned by Shigenobu Ōkuma. After his death, the garden was donated to Waseda University. Now it is a recreation place for students.

Libraries and museums[25][edit]

TheWaseda University Libraryis collectively one of Japan's largest libraries and currently hold some 4.5 million volumes and 46,000 serials. The Waseda University Library, designed by Tachu Naitō, Kenji Imai and Kin'ichi Kiriyama, was completed in 1925. This five-story building, with a total area of 1,195-tsubo (3,950 m2)(Bình),was used initially as the University Library. The reading room was housed in a separate two-story building, with aseating capacityof 500. One of the prominent libraries established at the end of theTaishō period,it has been a symbol of Waseda University to this day, along with the Okuma Auditorium and the Theatre Museum. The Old Library and the administration building were expanded in 1934 and 1955, respectively. After the New Central Library, the Old Library stopped serving as a main library, located where the Abe Stadium used to be, was completed in 1990. It now houses Takata Sanae Memorial Research Library, the University Archives, and Aizu Yaichi Museum. Takata Sanae Memorial Research Library opened in 1994. It is named after former university president Takata Sanae. Historical and cultural materials on Waseda University are exhibited in the University Archives, and the materials related with Ōkuma Shigenobu are exhibited in the Ōkuma Memorial Room at the Archives. Aizu Yaichi Memorial Museum opened in 1998.[26]

In the front hall, visitors are greeted by the masterpiece "Meian", which dates back to 1927. It is painted on the world's largest hand-made washi (Japanese paper), which is 4.45 meters in diameter and weighs about 12 kilograms. It was manufactured by Iwano Heisaburō, the founder of the Echizen paper works in Imadachi-cho, Fukui prefecture. The masterpiece was painted free of charge byYokoyama TaikanandShimomura Kanzan,two artists who represented the modern Japanese style of painting. President Takata Sanae asked them to paint a picture for the Library. The library possesses a unique collection which survived theBombing of Tokyo in World War IIunlike many of its counterparts. The collection is an important resource for the study of pre-war Japanese history and literature.

Other museums and libraries on Waseda campuses include:

Athletics[edit]

American football[edit]

Main article:Waseda Big Bears football

Cheerleading[edit]

TheWaseda University Cheerleading Clubis thecheerleading clubof Waseda University.

Baseball[edit]

Two Waseda University baseball players from 1921

Waseda's baseball team is known for their long history of success inTokyo Big6 Baseball League.As of the end of the 2012 season, Waseda had won 43 championships along with the highest winning percentage.

They are also known for their rivalry withKeiō University,highlighted by theSōkeisenseries. The series is held twice a year in the spring and autumn atMeiji-Jingu Stadium,considered one of the most important matches of the year for students from both schools.

Football[edit]

Waseda Universityfootballteam won theEmperor's Cup,in 1964 and 1967.

Rugby union[edit]

See also:All-Japan University Rugby Championship

Waseda University Rugby Football Clubhas reached the final of theAll-Japan University Rugby Championship31 times, and winning fifteen times, most recently in 2008. Its two traditional rivals areKeio UniversityandMeiji University.

Karate[edit]

The Waseda Universitykarateclub is one of the oldest in Japan, formed in 1931 under the direction ofGichin Funakoshi.[27][28]Graduates of the karate club includeShigeru Egami,leader of theShotokaischool,Kazumi Tabata,founder of theNorth American Karate-do FederationandTsutomu Ohshima,founder ofShotokan Karate of America,andSadaharu Honda,founder foMumon Karate.

Fencing[edit]

Waseda's fencing club was established in 1946. In recent years it has achieved impressive intercollegiate and national results. In 2021, Waseda won the men's Épée team division. In 2022, Waseda further strengthened their achievements, claiming victory in all weapon types (Foil, Sabre, Épée) for both men and women's division.[29]

Bending[edit]

In 2016, the first universitybandyteam in Japan was founded.[30]With no field of regular size, they playrink bandy.

Rankings[edit]

University rankings
THENational[31] General 14
WE[ja]National[32] Employment 11
NBPGreater Tokyo[33][34] Reputation 1
ShimanoNational[35] Selectivity SA
QSAsia
(Asia version)[36]		 General 43
THEAsia
(Asia version)[37]		 General 201–250
THEWorld[38] General 801–1000
QSWorld[39] General 181=
ARWUWorld[40] Research 701–800
ENSMPWorld[41] Alumni 8

General[edit]

The university ranked 2nd in 2015–2016 inToyo Keizai'sTruly Strong Universities(Bổn đương に cường い đại học)ranking.[42]In another ranking, Japanese prep schoolKawaijukuranked Waseda as the 13th best university in Japan.[43]

In 2023, Waseda University ranked 199th overall, 118th in academic reputation, and 24th in employer reputation in theQS World University Rankings.[44]

By subject, Waseda University ranked 25th in Classics and Ancient History, 42nd in Modern Languages, 70th in Law and Legal Studies, 54th in Arts and Humanities, 50th in Politics, 77th in Social Science and Management, 40th in Sports Sciences, 51-100th in Business and Management, 128th in Economics and Econometrics, 101-150th in Engineering, 101-150th in Computer Science, and 115th in Mathematics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.[45]

Research performance[edit]

Generally speaking,national universities in Japanhave better research standards; however, Waseda is one of the few private universities which compete with top national universities. According toWeekly Diamond,Waseda has the 12th highest research standard in Japan in terms of research fundings per researchers inCOE Program,and it is one of only two private universities within the top 15.[46]

On 16 February 2004,Nikkei Shimbunran a survey about research standards inengineeringstudies based on Thomson Reuters,Grants in Aid for Scientific Researchand questionnaires to heads of 93 leading Japanese Research Centers. Waseda ranked 5th overall, 7th in research planning, and 1st in business-academia collaboration.[47]Waseda was the only private university ranked in the top 5.

Asahi Shimbunsummarized the number of academic papers in Japanese major legal journals by university, and Waseda was ranked 3rd during 2005–2009.[48]

Detailed[edit]

According to the Asia Top MBA Business Schools Ranking byAsiaweek,Waseda Business School is ranked 2nd in Japan.[49]Eduniversalalso ranked Japanese business schools and Waseda is 2nd in Japan (93rd in the world).[50]In this ranking, Waseda is one of only 3 Japanese business schools categorized in "Universal Business schools with major international influence". Waseda University is one of the few universities inJapanto receive accreditation from theAssociation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business(AACSB) of theUnited States of America.[51][52]

Waseda Law Schoolis considered one of the top Japanese law schools, as Waseda's successful candidates forbar examinationwas 5th in 2009 and 2010 in Japan.[53]

Alumni[edit]

According to theWeekly Diamondon 18 February 2006, Waseda got the highest score from the directors of human resource departments inGreater Tokyoin its Useful University Rankings(Dịch に lập つ đại học ランキング).[54]Waseda was ranked 1st in Social Science and 2nd in Natural Science and Engineering among all Japanese universities.[55]According to theWeekly Economist's 2010 rankings and thePRESIDENT's article on 16 October 2006, graduates from Waseda have the 11th best employment rate in 400 major companies, and the alumni average salary is the 7th best in Japan.[56][57]

Mines ParisTech: Professional Ranking World Universitiesranked Waseda University as 4th in the world in 2010 (8th in 2011) in terms of the number of alumni listed among CEOs in the 500 largest worldwide companies.[41]The university is also ranked 2nd in Japan for the number of alumni holding the position of executive in the listed companies of Japan.[58]

The number of lawyers who graduated Waseda has been ranked 3rd in Japan since 1949.[59]Furthermore, Waseda alumni have been the 2nd largest group in theJapanese Parliament.[60][61]

Selectivity[edit]

Waseda is one of the most selective and sought after universities in Japan. The number of applicants per place was 20.5 (115515/5630) in the 2011 undergraduate admissions.[62]This number of applicants was 2nd largest in Japan.[63]its entrance difficulty is usually considered top withKeioamong 730 private universities.[64][65][66]

Nikkei BPhas been publishing a ranking system called the "Brand rankings of Japanese universities"every year, composed of various indicators relating to the power of brand, with Waseda achieving top place in 2010 and 3rd place in 2009 in theGreater Tokyo Area.[33] As of 2020, Waseda University is securely ranked in 2nd place, directly behind the University of Tokyo.[67]

Business[edit]

According to 2006 Survey[68]byWeekly Diamond〈ja〉on the ranking of the universities which produced the high ratio of the graduates who hold the position of "president and chief executive officer of listed company" to all the graduates of each university, Waseda is ranked 10th[68]out of all the 744[69]Japanese universities which existed as of 2006.

According to 2010 Survey[70]byWeekly Economist〈ja〉on the ranking of universities according to the ratio of the number of the officers & managers produced by each university to the number of graduates, Waseda is ranked 35th[70]out of all the 778[71]Japanese universities which existed as of 2010.

According to 2020NikkeiSurvey[72]to all listed (3,714[73]) and leading unlisted (1,100), totally 4,814 companies,[72]Waseda is ranked 12th[74]out of 781[75]Japanese universities as of 2020.

International relations[edit]

Its alumni include influentialChinese governmentfigures such asZhou EnlaiandLi Dazhao.[76][77]Kim Seong-su,[78][79]formerVice PresidentofSouth Korea,establishedKorea University,one of the Korean peninsula's leading institutions. This connection led to a professional academic collaboration between Waseda and Korea University starting in 1973, culminating in adual degreeprogram at thebachelor'sandmaster'slevels.[80][81]

In 1982, Waseda University initiated an academic exchange agreement withPeking University.Since 2005, this partnership has offereddouble degreeprograms at thebachelor's,master's,anddoctoral(Ph.D.) levels, illustrating the university's dedication to international academic collaboration.[82][83][84]

People[edit]

Main article:List of Waseda University people

Alumni[edit]

There are currently more than 600,000alumni members.[85]According to Japanese media, there are over 3,100 famous individuals known nationwide in Japan who are alumni of Waseda University. Among thenotable alumni of Waseda Universityhave become leading politicians, businessmen, writers, architects, athletes, actors, musicians, scientists, and those that have gained both national and international fame. To develop alumni connections, the Waseda network consists of over 50 alumni groups, or "Tomonkai," on six continents. Among notable alumni areMasaru Ibuka,co-founder ofSony;Shuntaro Furukawa,president ofNintendo;[86]world-renowned novelistHaruki Murakami;Prime Ministers of JapanTanzan Ishibashi,Noboru Takeshita,Toshiki Kaifu,Keizō Obuchi,Yoshirō Mori,Yasuo Fukuda,Yoshihiko NodaandFumio Kishida;pioneering video artist and experimental filmmakerKohei Ando;As mentioned above, notable global alumni of Waseda University includeLee Byung-chulandLee Kun-hee,Chairmen ofSamsung;Kim Seong-su,formerVice PresidentofSouth Koreaand founder ofKorea University;Shin Kyuk-ho,founder ofLotte Groupand builder of one of the world's top five skyscrapers,Lotte World Tower.Kim Young-sam,formerPresident of South Koreawho also served as an honorary doctorate and professor; andPark Tae-joon,former Chairman ofPOSCOandPrime Minister of South Korea.[87]

Li Dazhao,Chen Duxiu,Zhou Enlaico-founder of theChinese Communist Party;Palme d'Or winning directorShohei Imamura;Tadashi Yanai,founder andCEOofFast Retailingand therichest man in Japan;Chiune Sugihara,Japanese diplomat who rescued 5,558 Jews during the Holocaust;Shizuka Arakawa,2006 Olympic Championfigure skater; famedtankapoetHakushū Kitahara;Doppo Kunikida,Meiji-era novelist and poet noted as one of the inventors of Japanesenaturalism;former mayor ofOsakacityTōru Hashimoto;accomplishedMajor League BaseballplayerNori Aoki;and 2014, 2018 two-time Olympic Champion figure skaterYuzuru Hanyu.[88]

  • Fumio Kishida- The 100th and 101st Prime Minister, Faculty of Law.
  • Yasushi Kaneko- Politician, Faculty of Commerce.
  • Hiroshi Kawauchi
  • Toshiki Kaifu- The 76th and 77th Prime Minister of Japan, Faculty of Law
  • Hirokazu Koreeda- Graduated from the Faculty of Literature, a world-renowned film director, and has been a professor at Waseda University since 2014.
  • Yuji Kuroiwa- Politician.
  • Hiroyuki Nagahama- Politician.
  • Himeka Nakamoto- Faculty of Human Sciences. Former member of Nogizaka46.
  • Shogo Nakamura- Baseball player, Chiba Lotte Marines.
  • Kichiemon Nakamura- Renowned Kabuki actor. His elder brother, Hakuo Matsumoto, graduated from the Faculty of Drama.
  • Fukushiro Nukaga- Politician.
  • Akira Nishino- Former soccer player, led the Japanese team in the Russian World Cup, and currently coaches the Thailand national team.
  • Miki Nonaka- Member of Morning Musume.
  • Yoshihiko Noda- The 95th Prime Minister, Faculty of Political Science and Economics.
  • Makiko Tanaka- Politician.
  • Shuichi Takatori- Politician.
  • Ryota Takeda- Politician.
  • Noboru Takeshita- The 74th Prime Minister, Faculty of Commerce.
  • Demon Kakka- Vocalist of Seikima-II, which originated from a Waseda University folk song club
  • Jin Matsubara- Politician.
  • Yoshiro Mori- The 85th Prime Minister, Faculty of Commerce.
  • Takeshi Mori- Animation director.
  • Tomomi Mochizuki- Animation director.
  • Katsuki Motodaka - Member of the idol group 7 MEN Samurai, Faculty of Creative Science and Engineering.
  • Jun Murakami- Professional lyricist, affiliated with the highest level of the Japan Professional Mahjong League.
  • Haruki Murakami- Graduated from the Faculty of Literature, a world-renowned novelist.
  • Shingo Miyake- Graduated from the Faculty of Political Science and Economics.
  • Marino Miyata- Winner of the 2009 Miss Japan contest. Gained attention as a high school student when she won Miss Japan. Later active in broadcasting, movies, magazines, and more. Entered Waseda University's Faculty of Political Science and Economics in April 2010, graduated in 2014, and joined the Bank of Japan.
  • Satoshi Mitazono- Graduated from the Faculty of Education.[89][90]
  • Ayu Hazaki[ja]- Gravure idol. Graduated from Faculty of Human Sciences in March 2023 with a certification in child-care.

Faculty[edit]

Professors who are also Waseda alumni are listed initalics.

Presidents[edit]

Principals,de factopresidents from 1907 to 1923[edit]

De factopresidents (1907–1923)[edit]

  • Sanae Takata, 1907–1915
  • Tameyuki Amano, 1915–1917
  • Yoshiro Hiranuma, 1918–1921
  • Masasada Shiozawa, 1921–1923

Presidents[edit]

  • Shigenobu Ōkuma,[91]1907–1922
  • Masasada Shiozawa, 1923
  • Sanae Takata, 1923–1931
  • Hozumi Tanaka (public finance scholar, Doctor of Laws, 1876–1944), 1931–1944
  • Tomio Nakano, 1944–1946
  • Koichi Shimada, 1946–1954
  • Nobumoto Ōhama, 1954–1966
  • Kenichi Abe, 1966–1968
  • Tsunesaburo Tokikoyama, 1968–1970
  • Sukenaga Murai, 1970–1978
  • Tsukasa Shimizu, 1978–1982
  • Haruo Nishihara, 1982–1990
  • Chūmaru Koyama, 1990–1994
  • Takayasu Okushima, 1994–2002
  • Katsuhiko Shirai, 2002–2010
  • Kaoru Kamata, 2010–2018
  • Aiji Tanaka, 2018–present

Trustees[edit]

  • Ryuhoku Narushima,poet, journalist, and one of the first trustees of Waseda
  • Azusa Ono (1852–1886), law scholar and one of the first trustees of Waseda

Benefactors[edit]

Waseda University has had numerous benefactors, including:

  • Eiichi Shibusawa,[92]businessman and philanthropist
  • Ichizaemon Morimura,[93]businessman
  • Koichiro Kagami,[94]businessman
  • Kenkichi Kodera,[95]presenter of over thirty-six thousand foreign books to theLibrary
  • Kisaku Maekawa,[96]businessman and philanthropist
  • Masaru Ibuka,after whom Masaru Ibuka Auditorium (Hall)[97]is named.
  • Robert J. Shillman, founder & CEO ofCognex Corporation,the namesake of Robert Shillman Hall

See also[edit]

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References[edit]

  • Kimura, Tokio.Waga Waseda: Ōkuma Shigenobu to sono kengaku seishin,Tokyo, Kobunsha, 1997.(in Japanese)
  • Okushima, Takayasu.; and Nakamura, Naoyoshi., eds.Tōmonno gunzo,Tokyo, Waseda University Press, 1992.(in Japanese)

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