Waseda University

Motto	Independence of learning
Established	1882
Type	Private
President	Katsuhiko Shirai
Staff	4,600
Undergraduates	45,000
Postgraduates	7,000
Location	Tokyo, Japan
Member of	Tokyo 6 Universities
Colors	Crimson
Mascot	Fuku-chan, Waseda Bear
Website	http://www.waseda.jp/

Waseda University (Japanese: 早稲田大学, Waseda Daigaku; often abbreviated to 早大, Sōdai) is a private university in Japan, known for the liberal culture symbolized by its motto "Independence of learning". It is often compared with Keio University. As for baseball, it is a member of the Tokyo 6 Universities Alliance. It is located on the northern side of Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward. Image File history File links Logo of Waseda Univ. ... A motto is a phrase or a short list of words meant formally to describe the general motivation or intention of an entity, social group, or organization. ... The date of establishment or date of founding of an institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point. ... 1882 (MDCCCLXXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar. ... University President is the title of the highest ranking officer within a university, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as Chancellor or rector. ... Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. ... In some educational systems, undergraduate education is post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelors degree. ... Degree ceremony at Cambridge. ... Tokyo , literally Eastern capital)   is the capital and one of the forty-seven prefectures of Japan. ... Tokyo six universities (東京六大学,Tōkyō roku daigaku) are prominent universities in Tokyo: Tokyo, Waseda, Keio, Hosei, Meiji, and Rikkyo (St Pauls) universities that compete amongst themselves in a baseball tournament (Tokyo six universities baseball, 東京六大学野球 Tōkyō roku daigaku yakyÅ«). Cheerleaders (応援団, ÅŒendan) work themselves and sometimes others in the audience... School colors are the colors chosen by a school to represent it on uniforms and other items of identification. ... Mascots at the Mascot Olympics in Orlando, Florida. ... Website - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Keio University(library,Mita campus) Keio University (慶應義塾大学 Keiō Gijuku Daigaku) is one of the two most respected private universities in Japan (the other being Waseda University). ... Tokyo six universities (東京六大学,Tōkyō roku daigaku) are prominent universities in Tokyo: Tokyo, Waseda, Keio, Hosei, Meiji, and Rikkyo (St Pauls) universities that compete amongst themselves in a baseball tournament (Tokyo six universities baseball, 東京六大学野球 Tōkyō roku daigaku yakyÅ«). Cheerleaders (応援団, ÅŒendan) work themselves and sometimes others in the audience... Tokyo , literally Eastern capital)   is the capital and one of the forty-seven prefectures of Japan. ... Categories: Wards of Tokyo | Japan geography stubs ...

History

The school was founded by samurai scholar and Meiji-era politician and former prime minister Okuma Shigenobu in 1882, and was designated a full university in 1902. Much of the campus was destroyed in the firebombings of Tokyo during World War II, but the university was rebuilt and reopened by 1949. Japanese samurai in armour, 1860s. ... The Meiji period ) denotes the 45-year reign of Emperor Meiji, running from 8 September 1868 (in the Gregorian calendar, 23 October 1868) to 30 July 1912. ... Okuma Shigenobu (大隈重信 Okuma Shigenobu 16 February 1838–10 January 1922) was a Japanese politician and the 8th (June 30, 1898–November 8, 1898) and 17th (April 16, 1914–October 9, 1916) Prime Minister of Japan. ... 1882 (MDCCCLXXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar. ... 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... This article is becoming very long. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ...

Waseda's literature program is particularly famous, and counts Haruki Murakami and Tawara Machi among its graduates. The Waseda University Library is also possessed of a unique collection which survived the Bombing of Tokyo in World War II unlike many of its counterparts. This means that its collection is an important resource in the study of pre-war Japanese history and literature. Old book bindings at the Merton College library. ... Haruki Murakami , born January 12, 1949) is a popular contemporary Japanese writer and translator. ... Tawara Machi (俵万智 Tawara Machi, born December 31, 1962) is a contemporary Japanese writer, translator and poet. ... Waseda University (早稲田大学 Waseda Daigaku; often abbreviated as 早大 Sōdai for short) is one of the two most prestigious private universities in Japan (the other is Keio University). ... The U.S. bombing of Tokyo during World War II took place between 1942 and 1945. ...

Joyu Fumihiro, a de-facto chief of religious group Aleph (formerly known as Aum Shinrikyo), also graduated from Waseda, where he studied Artificial Intelligence. Fumihiro Joyu Fumihiro Joyu (上祐史浩 Jōyū Fumihiro; born 17 December 1962) was the spokesperson and public relations manager of the controversial Japanese doomsday cult Aum Shinrikyo, and has been the de facto chief of the organization since 1999. ... Various religious symbols Religion is a system of social coherence based on a common group of beliefs or attitudes concerning an object, person, unseen being, or system of thought considered to be supernatural, sacred, divine or highest truth, and the moral codes, practices, values, institutions, and rituals associated with such... Aum Shinrikyo (also spelled Om Shin Rikyo) was a Buddhist religious group based in Japan. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Hondas intelligent humanoid robot AI redirects here. ...

Waseda is also known as a training ground for Japanese politicians. Five postwar prime ministers are Waseda alumni: Ishibashi Tanzan (1956–1957), Takeshita Noboru (1987–1989), Kaifu Toshiki (1989–1991), Obuchi Keizo (1998–2000), and Mori Yoshiro (2000–2001). Among the last ten prime ministers, (1) three of them are Waseda alumni: (2) two are from Keio University: (3) one from Tokyo University: (4) none from Kyoto University. Socialist leader Suzuki Mosaburo was also a Waseda alumnus. Ishibashi Tanzan (石橋 湛山 Ishibashi Tanzan, also referred as Tanzan Ishibashi September 25, 1884–April 25, 1973) was a Japanese journalist and politician. ... Noboru Takeshita (竹下 登 Takeshita Noboru February 26, 1924–June 19, 2000) was a Japanese politician and the 74th Prime Minister of Japan from November 6, 1987 to June 3, 1989. ... Toshiki Kaifu (海部 俊樹 Kaifu Toshiki; born January 2, 1931) is a Japanese politician who was the 76th and 77th Prime Minister of Japan from 1989 to 1991. ... Keizo Obuchi (小渕恵三; Obuchi Keizō June 25, 1937–May 14, 2000) was a Japanese politician and the 84th Prime Minister of Japan from July 30, 1998 to April 5, 2000. ... Prime Minister Mori met with George W. Bush in the Oval Office in March 2001. ... Keio University(library,Mita campus) Keio University (慶應義塾大学 Keiō Gijuku Daigaku) is one of the two most respected private universities in Japan (the other being Waseda University). ... The Yasuda Auditorium on the University of Tokyos Hongo Campus. ... The Clocktower Kyoto University (Japanese: 京都大学, Kyōto Daigaku; abbreviated to 京大, Kyōdai) in Kyoto, Japan, is the second oldest university and one of the leading research universities in the country. ... Suzuki Mosaburô (鈴木茂三郎 Suzuki Mosaburō, February 7, 1893 - May 7, 1970) was a Japanese journalist, essayist, and socialist leader. ...

A September 11 victim named Toshiya Kuge (Wikipedia Memorial page), who was one of the passengers on United Airlines Flight 93, was a student at this university. The World Trade Center on fire The September 11, 2001 attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. ... Various United Airlines tails United Airlines, the primary subsidiary of the UAL Corporation, is a major airline of the United States headquartered in unincorporated Elk Grove Township, Illinois, near Chicagos OHare International Airport, the airlines largest traffic hub. ... United Airlines Flight 93 was a regular flight from Newark International Airport (now known as Newark Liberty International Airport) in Newark, New Jersey, to San Francisco International Airport continuing on to Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan, on a different aircraft. ...

Waseda was recently involved in the development of the WL-16 "walking robot."

Many international students from Asia or the other areas are registered. The numbers of Chinese and Korean students are great historically, in consequence, there is a strong relationship with political and economic circles of both countries.

Surrounding Areas

Waseda University's main campus is aptly located in the Nishi-Waseda district of Shinjuku, though Waseda is generally associated with the Yamanote Line station, Takadanobaba. One stop away from Waseda on the Tozai line is Kagurazaka. 60 years ago Kagurazaka was the Geisha center of Tokyo. Besides having fewer geisha, it is now home to French and classic Japanese restaurants. Categories: Wards of Tokyo | Japan geography stubs ... The Yamanote Line (山手線) is one of Tokyos busiest and most important commuter lines. ... Takadanobaba (Japanese: 高田馬場) is a district located in Tokyos Shinjuku ward. ... maiko (geisha apprentices), Kyoto, Japan wearing traditional kimono and geta. ...

Northwest of the university is Ikebukuro, the second busiest station in Tokyo. A place incongruously (for being so busy) devoid of much nightlife outside of massage parlors and hostess bars. Ikebukuro Ikebukuro at night Ikebukuro at night Ikebukuro (池袋), a part of Toshima ward, is a large commercial and entertainment district of Tokyo, Japan. ...

One stop away on the Yamanote line from Takadanobaba is Mejiro Station. A veritable oasis of calm and beauty when contrasted to bustling and youthful Takadanobaba station. Mejiro station is adjacent to Gakushuin University. The Yamanote Line (山手線) is one of Tokyos busiest and most important commuter lines. ... Takadanobaba (Japanese: 高田馬場) is a district located in Tokyos Shinjuku ward. ... Mejiro Station ), is a train station of the East Japan Railway Company located in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. ... The Gakushuin University (学習院大学 Gakushūin Daigaku) or formerly Peers School (now incorporated as the Gakushuin School Corporation) is an educational institution in Tokyo established in 1877, during the Meiji era, for the education of the children of the Japanese aristocracy, though it eventually also...

Sports competitions

Baseball

The rivalry between Waseda and Keio University is highlighted by the Sōkeisen in the Tokyo Big6 Baseball League. The baseball series is held twice a year in the Spring and Autumn. Held at Meiji-Jingu Stadium, it is considered one of the most important competitions by both student bodies. The Waseda University Baseball Club is the most successful team in the Big6 league in terms of winning percentage, but it has 37 league championships, which puts it second behind Hosei University. Keio University(library,Mita campus) Keio University (慶應義塾大学 Keiō Gijuku Daigaku) is one of the two most respected private universities in Japan (the other being Waseda University). ... The Tokyo Big6 Baseball League (東京六大学野球連盟,Tōkyō roku daigaku yakyÅ« renmei) is an intercollegiate baseball league that features six prominent universities in the Tokyo area. ... A view of the playing field at Busch Stadium II St. ... Meiji-Jingu Stadium (Meiji Shrine Stadium) is a stadium in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. ... Hosei University (法政大学 hōsei daigaku) is a private university based in Tokyo, Japan, and one of the Tokyo 6 Universities. It developed from a school of law established in 1880 and merged with a school of French studies in 1889. ...

Football (soccer)

Waseda University football team won the Emperor's Cup, in 1964 and 1967. Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The following article refers to the Japanese football/soccer prize. ...

Rugby union

Waseda University Rugby Football Club currently is the reigning university rugby union champion in Japan, reaching the university championships 25 times, and winning nine times. Its rival for the last five championships has been Kanto Gakuin University. Waseda University R.F.C. was founded in 1918. ... A scrum Rugby union (often referred to as rugby, union or football) is one of the two codes of rugby football, the other being rugby league. ... Kanto Gakuin University is a private university located in Yokohama, Japan. ...

• University championship rugby

The Japanese University rugby championships are held annually. ...

Famous alumni

Prime Ministers

• Tanzan Ishibashi (1956–1957)
• Noboru Takeshita (1987–1989)
• Toshiki Kaifu (1989–1991)
• Keizo Obuchi (1998–2000)
• Yoshiro Mori (2000–2001)

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Academics

• Kanichi Asakawa
• Lafcadio Hearn

Kanichi Asakawa (December 20, 1873 - August 10, 1948) was a historian. ... Lafcadio Hearn, aka Koizumi Yakumo. ...

Athletes

• Norichika Aoki (baseball)
• Shizuka Arakawa (figure skater)
• Kunishige Kamamoto (football player)
• Yukari Nakano (figure skater)
• Shigeyuki Nishio (tennis)
• Mikio Oda (athletics, Japan's first Olympic gold medalist)
• Kenji Ogiwara (nordic combined, 1992/1994 Winter Olympics gold medalist)
• Jiro Sato (tennis)
• Takuma Sato (Formula One driver, dropout)
• Hiroaki Shukuzawa (rugby player)
• Fumie Suguri (figure skater)
• Kisshomaru Ueshiba (martial artist)
• Toshihiko Seko (marathon runner)
• Shinichi Takeuchi (baseball)
• Takashi Toritani (baseball)
• Tsuyoshi Wada (baseball)
• Yoko Zetterlund (volleyball)
• Mitsusuke Harada (martial artist, Head of KDS)
• Tsutomu Ohshima (Chief Instructor of Shotokan Karate of America)

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Authors

• Edogawa Rampo
• Haruki Murakami
• Kitahara Hakushu (dropout)
• Kunikida Doppo
• Manabu Miyazaki (dropout)
• Masuji Ibuse (dropout)
• Ototake Hirotada (sports writer)
• Shuji Terayama
• Taneda Santoka (dropout)
• Yoko Tawada
• Tawara Machi
• Yajima Teruo (dropout)
• Yokomitsu Riichi (dropout)
• Risa Wataya

Edogawa Rampo Edogawa Rampo (江戸川 乱歩 Edogawa Ranpo), born Hirai Tarō (平井 太郎 Hirai Tarō, October 21, 1894 - July 28, 1965) was a Japanese author and critic. ... Haruki Murakami , born January 12, 1949) is a popular contemporary Japanese writer and translator. ... Kitahara Hakushu (北原 白秋, January 25, 1885 - November 2, 1942) is a Japanese author and tanka poet. ... Kunikida Doppo (国木田 独歩, July 15, 1871 - June 23, 1908) was a Japanese author. ... Manabu Miyazaki is also the name of a Japanese wildlife photographer. ... Masuji Ibuse (1898 - 1993) was a Japanese author. ... No Ones Perfect (五體不滿足) published in Taiwan. ... Shuji Terayama (Japanese: 寺山修司, Terayama ShÅ«ji) (1935-1983) was an avant-garde Japanese dramatist, writer, and director. ... Taneda Santoka (種田山頭火, December 3, 1882 - October 11, 1940) is a Japanese author and haiku poet. ... Yōko Tawada (多和田葉子 Tawada Yōko, 1960 - Present) is a Japanese writer currently living in Hamburg, Germany. ... Tawara Machi (俵万智 Tawara Machi, born December 31, 1962) is a contemporary Japanese writer, translator and poet. ... Yajima Teruo (Japanese: 矢島輝夫 May 20, 1939 - April 2, 1999) was a Japanese writer. ... Yokomitsu Riichi (横光 利一 Yokomitsu Riichi, 17 March 1898 - 30 December 1947) was a Japanese writer. ... Risa Wataya ) (February 1, 1984 –) is a female Japanese novelist from Kyoto Prefecture. ...

Business Leaders

• Hiroshi Yamauchi (dropout)
• Masaru Ibuka
• Michael Kogan
• Nobuyuki Idei
• Yoshiaki Tsutsumi
• Lee Kun-hee
• Takeo Fukui

Hiroshi Yamauchi Hiroshi Yamauchi (山内溥, Yamauchi Hiroshi, born November 7, 1927) was the third president of Nintendo beginning in 1949 until stepping down on May 31, 2002. ... Masaru Ibuka (April 11, 1908 in Nikko City, Japan - December 19, 1997 in Tokyo) was a Japanese electronics industrialist. ... Michael Kogan (1917 – 1984) was a Russian Jewish businessman. ... Nobuyuki Idei (出井伸之, Idei Nobuyuki; born November 22, 1937) was the Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of Sony Corporation. ... Yoshiaki Tsutsumi (堤 義明, born May 29, 1934) is a Japanese businessman. ... Lee Kun Hee (born January 9, 1942) is the chairman of Samsung Group. ... Takeo Fukui (福井威夫, Fukui Takeo; November 28, 1944- ) is the president and CEO of Honda Motor Co. ...

Celebrities

• Naohito Fujiki (actor)
• Ryoko Hirosue (actress, dropout)
• Hirokazu Koreeda (film director)
• Tetsuya Komuro (musician, dropout)
• Shigeru Muroi (actress, dropout)
• Masato Sakai (actor, dropout)
• Tamori (comedian and television presenter, dropout)
• Sayuri Yoshinaga (actress)
• Tegoshi Yuya (actor, singer)

// Profile Name: Fujiki Naohito Birthday: July 19, 1972 Star Sign: Cancer Blood Type: A Height: 180cm Weight: 62kg Sports: Swimming, tennis Discography Singles 世界の果て ～ the end of the world ～ (7 July 1999) 虹 ～ waiting for the rainbow ～ (17 November 1999) Perfect World (19 July 2000) Cosmic Rider (1 November 2000) 2 HEARTS... Image:Hirosue. ... Hirokazu Koreeda (是枝裕和 Koreeda Hirokazu, born in 1962 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese film director. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Shigeru Muroi (室井滋 Muroi Shigeru, born October 22, 1960 in Namerikawa, Toyama Prefecture) is a Japanese actress. ... Tamori (タモリ) is a Japanese celebrity. ... Sayuri Yoshinaga , born 13 March 1945 Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress. ...

Diplomats

• Chiune Sugihara (dropout)
• Katsuhiko Oku - promoted posthumously to ambassador

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Politicians

• Makiko Tanaka
• Masahide Ota
• Mikio Aoki (dropout)
• Suzuki Mosaburo
• Taku Yamasaki
• Yohei Kono

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Others

• Nancy Andrew (translator, junior year, 1967–1968)
• Yuji Horii (video game designer)
• Thomas P. Logan (businessman-linguist, 1982–84)
• Megumi Mizusawa (manga artist)
• Kiyoshi Ogawa (Naval Aviator Ensign of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II)

Nancy Andrew in 1970. ... Yuji Horii (堀井雄二 Horii Yūji, born January 6, 1954) is a Japanese video game designer. ... Thomas P. Logan is an American-born businessman, academic, Rotary International Fellow (class of 1981 from USA to Japan), former U.S. congressional staff member and served in a variety of other worldwide positions. ... Megumi Mizusawa (Real name: Atsuko Katou) is a mangaka born in Osaka, Japan on 3 July 1963. ... Ensign Kiyoshi Ogawa. ... The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) (: 大日本帝國海軍 Shinjitai: 大日本帝国海軍 or 日本海軍 Nippon Kaigun) or sometimes referred to as the Combined Fleet was the Navy of Empire of Japan (Dai Nippon Teikoku) from 1869 until 1947, when it was dissolved following Japans constitutional renunciation of the use of force as a means of settling... This article is becoming very long. ...

Waseda University in nonfiction

• Manabu Miyazaki; Toppamono: Outlaw. Radical. Suspect. My Life in Japan's Underworld (2005, Kotan Publishing, ISBN 0-9701716-2-5)

Manabu Miyazaki is also the name of a Japanese wildlife photographer. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• Waseda University Homepage