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Tsukuba University and Kano Jigoro ~ Conquer by Yielding ~6. Promotion of the Olympic Movement

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Kano Jigoro who served as principal of the Tokyo High Normal School for 23 years and a half worked not only on the creation and dissemination of Judo, but also on educational reform, international student education, and promotion of Japanese sports. In addition, as the first Asian IOC committee, he ran around the world and contributed to the promotion of the Olympic Movement. Learning about the wide range of actions and philosophies of Jigoro Kano, find the legacy (heritage) of Kano to the University of Tsukuba.(2018)
Kano Jigoro who served as principal of the Tokyo Higher Normal School for 23 years and a half worked not only on the creation and dissemination of Judo, but also on educational reform, international student education, and promotion of sports in Japan. In addition, as the first Asian IOC member, he ran around the world and contributed to the promotion of the Olympic Movement. Learning about the wide range of actions and philosophies of Jigoro Kano, find the legacy (heritage) of Kano for the University of Tsukuba.
The new IOC member Coubertin sought was a keen enthusiast for educational reform, and Kano was the right person. What did he do after taking office as an IOC member.

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