By: Ken'ichi Higashi (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies)
and Naoki Murata (Kodokan Judo Institute)

Abstract

The Extraordinary Council on Education was established by the Japanese Cabinet, and greatly influenced educational policy in Japan.  Jigoro Kano, then Principal of Tokyo Higher Normal School, was appointed to the Council. As a delegate of education for teachers, Kano made many positive proposals.  There were many common themes between his dual roles as educator and founder of Judo. Utilizing the Council's stenographic records, Kano's opinions are analyzed. The study's findings are summarized as follows:

• Kano felt that the center of education was moral education.
• There are indications that Kano's moral sense was cultivated by Judo training.
• Kano thought it was important to improve the quality of normal schools.
• Kano attached great importance to physical education.

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Courtesy University of Montana Daigaku Judo Dojo

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