実践女子大学

Gazing up at Jissen Women’s University, imagine the countless women who have walked these halls since 1899. Jissen Women’s University, originally the Jissen Girls’ School, has blossomed and grown over the years, much like the cherry blossom on its logo. It began humbly in Kőjimachi, Tokyo. Its mission, then and now, remains “nurturing women who are capable of displaying dignity, elegance, independence, and self-management.” Jissen Women’s University is more than just bricks and mortar. It’s a living testament to the vision of its founder, poet and educator Utako Shimoda, a true pioneer of women’s education in Japan. The university transitioned to university status in 1949. It later expanded to a second campus in Hino in 1965. Imagine bustling Shibuya in 1903, a stark contrast to its previous location. The school moved here, to the Tokiwamatsu Detached Palace, a space steeped in history. Even after relocating its main campus to Hino in 1986, Jissen Women’s University maintained its connection to Shibuya. The university returned to Shibuya in 2014, establishing a campus here once more, a testament to its enduring legacy in this vibrant district. The Shibuya campus now houses the Humanities and Human and Social Studies faculties, as well as the Junior College, all within a modern ten-story building. This same building houses the Humanities Department of Jissen Women’s University, along with the Human and Social Studies Department. Sharing the building also means a shared library, a rich resource for both institutions. Picture yourself as a student here, engaging in lively discussions, surrounded by the energy of this dynamic city. Jissen Women’s University offers a rich tapestry of educational experiences, from traditional subjects like Japanese and English literature to practical career planning and even library science. The university also fosters a vibrant student life, with over sixty-five clubs, and hosts a shared school festival with the junior college known as the Tokiwa Festival. This festival’s name harkens back to the school’s history in Shibuya, specifically the old town name “Tokiwamatsu-chō.” Jissen Women’s University continues to empower women, fostering dignity, elegance, independence, and self-management, its legacy firmly rooted in Shibuya’s vibrant landscape.