{"id":1474,"date":"2022-12-21T05:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T05:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fl-keio.info\/intro\/?page_id=1474"},"modified":"2024-05-02T07:47:21","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T07:47:21","slug":"modernization-of-japan-the-struggle-of-fukuzawa-yukichi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fl-keio.info\/intro\/?page_id=1474","title":{"rendered":"The Meiji Restoration and the Modernisation of Japan: The Dynamism of Yukichi Fukuzawa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Discover the history of Japan’s rapid modernisation and explore the role of Fukuzawa Yukichi in shaping modern Japanese society.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Explore Yukichi Fukuzawa’s path to modernization<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the legacy of Yukichi Fukuzawa, a 19th-century visionary pivotal to Japan\u2019s modernisation who spread his ideas through teaching and writing, including journalism, Keio University, the esteemed institution founded by Fukuzawa offers this course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this three-week course, you\u2019ll uncover the foundation of modern Japanese society, the essence of Western thought and its impact on Japan\u2019s leap onto the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unveil the journey of modern Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the course, you\u2019ll explore the Edo period, a time of isolation, and witness Japan\u2019s metamorphosis after the Meiji Restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This course illuminates Fukuzawa\u2019s quest for independence and civilisation as foundations for societal advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through Fukuzawa\u2019s perspective, you\u2019ll navigate the transition from a reclusive society to a nation eager to learn from the West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engage with Fukuzawa\u2019s ideas about modernity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the course, you\u2019ll learn about Fukuzawa. Born a low-ranking samurai, he grasped the opportunities offered by his early encounter with Western learning. He became a pioneer of modernisation, emphasising the importance of independence and self-respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll navigate the intellectual landscape shaped by Fukuzawa, by examining his writings and public engagements. Through these materials, you\u2019ll review his strategies for societal advancement and the critical role of education in fostering a progressive and independent nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflect on modernisation and Its discontents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the end of your journey, you\u2019ll have the tools to articulate your views on Fukuzawa\u2019s transformative influence on Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be positioned to judge whether Japan has fully embraced his visionary goals or if there remains unfinished business for the nation to address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lang: English \/ Japanese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

English <\/a>
Japanese<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educators<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keita Yamauchi, Professor at Keio University and a member of the Fukuzawa Memorial Center for Modern Japanese Studies
Takeyuki Tokura, Associate professor at the Fukuzawa Memorial Center for Modern Japanese Studies,
Keio University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What topics will you cover?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n