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Tokyokaiyo University
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- The University of Tokyo, often referred to as 'Todai', is Japan's first modern university, founded in 1877 by merging several Edo-period institutions, including the Kaisei School (for Western learning) and Tokyo Medical School, reflecting Japan's rapid modernization during the Meiji era.
- The iconic red gate called 'Akamon' (Red Gate), located at the Hongo campus, is a surviving structure from the Edo period and originally served as the main entrance to the residence of the Maeda samurai family—its striking vermilion color and historical significance make it a beloved symbol of the university and a popular spot for photos.
- During its early years, the University of Tokyo hosted many foreign scholars from Europe and the United States, and it became a hub for blending Eastern and Western knowledge; however, by the 1880s, the government encouraged instruction in Japanese rather than English, marking a shift toward developing a uniquely Japanese academic identity.