Fukuzawa Yukichi Memorial Keio History Museum to Hold Fall 2022 Special Exhibition: "Fukuzawa Yukichi and 'Non-violence'—150 Years of Gakumon no susume (An Encouragement of Learning)"

2022/10/03

Keio University

Fukuzawa Yukichi began publishing "Gakumon no susume (An Encouragement of Learning)" 150 years ago. This book, which has become a classic whose title and opening line are known to all Japanese people, not only made many people aware of the importance of learning but also inspired them to take action. This exhibition shines a light on the "Naganuma Incident," in which the people of a small village in Chiba Prefecture were directly inspired to take action by "Gakumon no susume (An Encouragement of Learning)." It explores the ideals that Fukuzawa Yukichi envisioned through his interactions with the villagers—making this country truly their own by persistently expressing dissent against the government not through force, but through words.

General Information

Dates: October 17 (Mon) – December 17 (Sat), 2022

Closed on Sundays and national holidays

Venue: Special Exhibition Room, Keio History Museum, 2nd floor, Old University Library

Hours: 10:00–18:00

Admission: Open to all (advance reservations recommended)

Details: Fukuzawa Yukichi Memorial Keio History Museum – A history museum that considers modern civilization through the life of Fukuzawa Yukichi and the 160-year history of Keio University

*Please note that the exhibition period and other details are subject to change depending on the COVID-19 situation.

Please check the museum website ( Fukuzawa Yukichi Memorial Keio History Museum – A history museum that considers modern civilization through the life of Fukuzawa Yukichi and the 160-year history of Keio University ) for the latest information.