Meiji University, Private university in Chiyoda, Japan
Meiji University spreads across four separate locations throughout the capital region, providing courses through ten undergraduate programs and twelve graduate divisions. The main buildings stand in Chiyoda, while additional facilities in Nakano, Suginami, and Kawasaki support different academic fields.
Three lawyers founded a law school in 1881, which became a full university in 1920. The institution grew during Japan's modernization into one of the country's largest private higher education establishments.
The original name „Meiji Law School
The Chiyoda campus sits near several subway stations and remains accessible through public areas during daytime hours. Parts of the grounds see restricted access during academic events and examination periods.
A dedicated museum on the grounds documents manga and anime as research subjects, displaying rotating exhibitions about the medium. The collection serves international scholars as a reference for studies on Japanese popular culture.
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