Nihon University, celebrating the 120th anniversary, originated from Nihon Law School, which was established in 1889. Since its foundation, the university has maintained its forefront at the forefront of university education and research with a global perspective and an enterprising spirit.
1889 Nihon Law School (present: College of Law) founded.The Founder was the then Minister of Justice, Count Akiyoshi YAMADA.Count Kentaro KANEKO, LL.D. (Hon.), the later Minister of Justice, inaugurated as the First Director.
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