Japan's first women's university opened in 1871
In 1871, Tokyo Jogakkan became Japan's pioneering higher education institution for women, challenging traditional gender roles and laying the groundwork for future gender equity in education.
In 1871, Tokyo Jogakkan opened its doors in Japan, becoming the nation's first higher education institution for women. Founded by American missionaries during the Meiji Restoration, it offered Western-style courses like English and music, challenging traditional gender roles. This pioneering school laid the foundation for Japan Women's University, formally chartered in 1901.
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