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Keio University

Keio University in Tokyo was established by Fukuzawa Yukichi, a former samurai, who adopted liberal values and attitudes, especially toward commerce which he foresaw becoming increasingly important. Keio has become one of the best private universities and is particularly renowned for producing specialists in business and commerce and, to a lesser extent, foreign languages and international relations.

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  • Retainer

    In a feudal system, a retainer or vassal provided services, especially military, to a lord who in return offered protection and land. In Japan during the Edo period, retainers were usually provided with a stipend, a certain amount of rice, instead of a specific amount of land. This turned Japanese retainers into bureaucrats who were loyal and able administrators.

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