Ceremony and special events to commemorate the 155th anniversary of the founding of Ritsumeikan and…

The Ritsumeikan Academy, which was originally founded by Kinmochi Saionji’s secretary Kojuro Nakagawa as the Kyoto Hosei School, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. On Saturday, October 18, 2025, a ceremony to commemorate the 155th anniversary of the founding of Ritsumeikan and the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Academy will be held at the Kyoto International Conference Hall (Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City).

At this event, visitors will experience the Ritsumeikan Academy’s commitment to becoming a next-generation research university and a next-generation academy rooted in inquisitiveness as well as its efforts to pave the way to the society of the future through the creation of new value and the resolution of global issues.

We have been accepting applications for participation since June 2025, and we look forward to seeing you at the commemorative ceremony. Please be sure to put this date in your calendar!