東京電機大学

Gazing up at the Tokyo Denki University buildings, imagine two young engineers huddled together in a small workshop in 1907. This is where the story of Tokyo Denki University begins. Seiichi Hirota, along with his colleague, laid the foundation for what would become one of Japan’s leading institutions in science and technology. Initially called “Denki Gakko”, meaning “Electric School”, it reflected their dedication to the burgeoning field of electrical engineering. Tokyo Denki University, as we know it today, received its university charter in 1949. The university has expanded over the years. It now boasts campuses not just in Adachi, Tokyo, but also in Hatoyama, Saitama, and Inzai, Chiba. Tokyo Denki University offers a wide array of programs. These programs span from mechanical and electrical engineering to robotics, mechatronics, and even architecture. Alumni of Tokyo Denki University have made significant contributions to various fields. Notable alumni include Eiji Tsuburaya, the special effects director behind Godzilla and Ultraman, and Tomohiro Nishikado, the creator of the iconic arcade game Space Invaders. So, as you stand here, before the halls of Tokyo Denki University, remember the two ambitious engineers who started it all. Their legacy lives on, powering innovation and inspiring generations of scientists and engineers.