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On Tuesday, February 3, students from the university and its affiliated schools, alumni, faculty, staff, and other members of the extended Keio community gathered at the grave of Yukichi Fukuzawa at Azabu-san Zenpuku-ji temple in the Moto-Azabu neighborhood of Minato Ward for a Buddhist memorial service to pay their respects on the 126th anniversary of the Keio founder’s passing.

Fukuzawa passed away from a stroke on February 3, 1901, at his residence that was located on Mita Campus. He was 66 years of age. His funeral took place at Zenpuku-ji temple on February 8, 1901, and was organized privately by the Fukuzawa family, rather than the university—a decision made in accordance with his belief that Keio University belongs to the larger Keio community.

Fukuzawa was originally interred in Kami-Osaki, at a site which later became part of the Joko-ji cemetery. In 1977, his remains were moved to Azabu-san Zenpuku-ji, where his grave stands to this day.