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Gakushuin in 1933

The Gakushūin (学習院, Gakushūin^?) or Peers School (Gakushūin School Corporation) is an educational institution founded in Tokyo in 1877, during the Meiji period, for the education of the children of the Japanese aristocracy, though it eventually also opened its doors to the offspring of extremely wealthy commoners. Notable alumni include the late Shōwa Emperor Hirohito, the currently reigning emperor Akihito, the deceased author Yukio Mishima and John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono.

After World War II, the Gakushūin became a private institution and subsequently established new educational affiliates, the most important of which is Gakushūin University. Although it is often said that Gakushūin University is not to be confused with the original school for children of the peerage, members of the Imperial Family are still studying there. The only difference is that it now accepts students from all levels of society. Most Japanese still consider it the "Imperial University", so that the fact they could attend does not cross their minds.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Presidents

[edit] Notable alumni and faculty members

[edit] Teachers

• Kanō Jigorō—taught at Gakushūin
• Inagaki Manjirō—taught briefly at Gakushūin

[edit] Alumni

About alumni of Gakushuin University, see: Gakushūin University#Notable alumni

• Yukio Mishima—graduated from Gakushūin High school

[edit] See also

• Gakushūin University

[edit] External links

• Gakushūin