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	ISEP - Member Sites
		Students attending Ritsumeikan University through ISEP will be enrolled in the Study in Kyoto Program as either an intensive language student or a Japan and World Perspectives student, depending on Japanese language ability.
		Among Japanese universities, RU is particularly distinguished by its enthusiastic student body, which in addition to a commitment to academics and research, is also highly active in community service and international volunteer projects as wells as athletics and extra-curricular activities.
		Ritsumeikan University's Kinugasa Campus in Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, is located within walking distance of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the famous temples of Kinkakuji and Ryoanji.
	www.isep.org /students/Directory/member_site.asp?CSID=86&ID=249 (780 words)

	Ritsumeikan University - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ritsumeikan University (立命館大学 Ritsumeikan Daigaku; abbreviated to Rits and 立命 Ritsumei) is a private university in Kyoto, Japan.
		Ritsumeikan was founded by Prince Kinmochi Saionji in 1869, and was upgraded to full university status in 1922.
		Today, Ritsumeikan is one of the most internationalized mainstream universities in Japan as her various exchange programs with hundreds of schools worldwide, include the dual degree programs with University of British Columbia of Canada and American University of the United States.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ritsumeikan_University (278 words)

	Kyoto University - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kyoto University in Kyoto, Japan (京都大学, Kyōto Daigaku; abbreviated to 京大 Kyōdai) is the second oldest university and one of leading research universities in the country, having a total of roughly 22,000 students.
		The forerunner of the university was the Chemistry School (舎密局, Seimi-kyoku: 舎密 is a transcription of a Dutch word chemie) founded in Osaka in 1869, which, despite its name, taught physics as well.
		Kyoto University has since 2004 been incorporated as a national university corporation under a new law which applies to all national universities.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kyoto_University (392 words)

	Encyclopedia: Ritsumeikan University
		Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (or APU) is a private institution inaugurated in April 2000 in Oita, Japan.
		Kyoto University in Kyoto, Japan (äº¬éƒ½å¤§å¦ KyÅto Daigaku; abbreviated to äº¬å¤§ KyÅdai) is the second oldest university of Japan and one of leading national universities having a total of roughly 22,000 students.
		Kansai University (関西大学 Kansai Daigaku; abbreviated to KU and 関大 Kandai) is a private non-sectarian and coeducational university located in Suita, Osaka, Japan and in two other locations: Osaka City; and Takatsuki, Osaka.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Ritsumeikan-University (880 words)

	Members of JOCW \| OCW
		Kagawa Nutrition University places "practice of dietetics" as its mission and is striving for improvement in education and research in health-related fields, as "The university aiming at the primary prevention of diseases".
		Kyoto Seika University was established as a junior college in 1968 on the principles of academic freedom, internationalism, and wholistic education.
		Ritsumeikan continues in its endeavor to cultivate strong leaders, abundant in creativity who are able to tackle the issues facing humanity in the 21st century.
	www.jocw.jp /Members.htm (1640 words)

	Ritsumeikan University - Definition, explanation
		Ritsumeikan University (立命館大学 Ritsumeikan Daigaku; abbreviated to Rits and 立命 Ritsumei) is a private university in Kyoto, Japan.
		Ritsumeikan was founded by Prince Kinmochi Saionji in 1869, and was upgraded to full university status in 1922.
		Today, Ritsumeikan is one of the most internationalized mainstream universities in Japan as her various exchange programs with hundreds of schools worldwide, include the dual degree programs with University of British Columbia of Canada and American University of the United States.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/r/ri/ritsumeikan_university.php (264 words)

	JAPANESE SWORD - Ritsumeikan Swords (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto had a small forge (tanrenjo) set up during World War II which made swords for the military and the war effort.
		Most swords made at the Ritsumeikan University Tanrenjo are signed "Oite Ritsumeikan" (made at Ritsumeikan) with the name of the swordsmith or swordsmiths.
		Ritsumeikan University was not the only Japanese university to have a tanrenjo on its premises.
	home.earthlink.net /~steinrl/ritsumei.htm (298 words)

	IAAF International Association of Athletics Federations - IAAF.org - News
		Ritsumeikan University won the 24th All JPN Collegiate Women’s Ekiden Championships, which were held over the six-stage 38.6Km course in Sendai on Sunday 29 October.
		Ritsumeikan covered the 38.6Km course in 2:07:21, while the defending champions and the pre-race favourites Meijyo University finished second in 2:08:15.
		Ritsumeikan was in eighth place 20 seconds behind the leader after the 6Km first stage, but thanks to brilliant run by Kazue Kojima, they took over the lead 5.4Km into the second stage.
	www.iaaf.org /news/newsId=36659,printer.html (206 words)

	Ritsumeikan University - Kyoto, Japan
		Ritsumeikan University, founded in 1900, is located in Northwestern Kyoto, a 1200 year old city rich in culture and art.
		Ritsumeikan University enjoys a rich and prominent history and is considered one of the most distinguished institutions of higher learning and research in Japan.The Study in Kyoto program is offered at the Kinugasa Campus which is surrounded by such auspicious temples as Kinkakuji, Ryoanji, Ninnaji, and Tojiin,a suitably tranquil setting for research and learning.
		Ritsumeikan University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs to approximately 34,000 students in such fields as Humanities, International Relations, Law, Policy Science, Social Sciences, Economics, Business Administration and Science and Engineering.
	www.okanagan.bc.ca /Page13289.aspx (324 words)

	Research Profile - Ritsumeikan University
		Ritsumeikan University is ranked highly among universities in Japan.
		Ritsumeikan University is committed to research collaboration activities in Japan and internationally.
		Ritsumeikan University has been a pioneer in the Robotics field as they were the first to establish a Robotic and FA Center in 1995.
	www.ritsumei.jp /international/i02_e.html (639 words)

	Ritsumeikan University (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Ritsumeikan University (立命館大学 Ritsumeikan Daigaku) is a private university in Kyoto, Japan.
		Ritsumeikan was founded by Prince Kimmochi Saionji in 1869, and was upgraded to full university status in 1922.
		Today, Ritsumeikan is one of Japan's most internationalized mainstream universities: it has exchange programs with hundreds of schools worldwide, and dual degree programs with the University of British Columbia and American University.
	www.fact-index.com /r/ri/ritsumeikan_university.html (132 words)

	ISEP - Member Sites
		Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) opened in April 2000 with freedom, peace and humanism as its basic ideals.
		APU's international student body and teaching faculty are dedicated to fostering greater understanding of the Asia Pacific region among the peoples of the world, continuing to attract attention as the standard bearer of international education in Japan.
		Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is located in Beppu, the second largest city in Oita prefecture and home to the world's second largest outflow of Hot Springs (onsen).
	www.isep.org /Students/Directory/member_site.asp?CSID=86&ID=313 (602 words)

	Japan Forum - Blacklist of Japanese Universities Update Summer 2002
		Ironic is the fact that Ritsumeikan still wants these temporary workers to have university teaching experience and high qualifications (such as a PhD and enough Japanese language ability to perform administrative duties), yet refuses them the same job status as their equally-qualified (or even less-qualified entry-level) Japanese educators.
		Ritsumeikan is, in the Blacklist author's opinion, prevaricatingly playing with contractural wording to lure oblivious candidates.
		People are welcome to submit official university job announcements they come across at any time, to debito@debito.org.
	www.jref.com /forum/printthread.php?t=471 (710 words)

	Centre for Alternative Technology (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Ritsumeikan University, situated in the ancient Japanese capital, Kyoto, is one of the countries most prestigious universities.
		Like CAT, Ritsumeikan is a forward thinking establishment that aims to create new values and traditions so that people of various regions of the world can live in harmony irrespective of their cultural backgrounds.
		The university recognises there is a great need in the world for young people to be able to respond to the worlds problems using creative thinking and encourages its students to understand other cultures through international education, which is why they have encouraged them to visit the Centre For Alternative Technology.
	www.cat.org.uk /news/news_release.tmpl?command=search&db=news.db&eqSKUdatarq=21290&home=0 (295 words)

	Japan's Kinugasa International Campus / Ritsumeikan University — miusa.org
		Ritsumeikan University (Rits) is allegedly one of the best privately-funded universities in Japan, though state universities have higher prestige.
		This arrangement was adopted when I was an undergraduate at another university, and I hear that many disabled students manage their lives in a similar manner.
		In Japan, some of the wider streets have "screws" (raised aggregate) for blind people to find their way by searching for the "screws." Also on some streets there are traffic lights which are designed to inform the blind of when it is okay to cross.
	www.miusa.org /ncde/intlopportunities/japan1 (2092 words)

	IPA Programs (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Report from the October 18-23, 2004 Bangkok workshop, co-organized by the the International Peace Academy and United Nations University, and hosted by Ritsumeikan Asia-Pacific University, Beppu, and Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto.
		The second workshop, hosted by Ritsumeikan University and Ritsumeikan Asia-Pacific University, in Beppu and Kyoto, Japan, concentrated on global responses to the evolving US-led military and non-proliferation doctrines.
		UN University Press will publish two companion-edited volumes with short chapters based on selections from the papers developed by the authors within the workshops.
	www.ipacademy.org /Programs/Research/ProgReseIraq_body.htm (1054 words)

	Exchange noted for bridging Pacific (Site not responding. Last check: )
		"The UBC-Ritsumeikan program was created in keeping with the vision that Ritsumeikan University and UBC had for building international ties and providing opportunities for students to gain insight and experience in dealing with other languages and cultures," Greenholtz says.
		In addition, faculty from Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan, reside at UBC for the year to co-teach core courses.
		In the late 1980s, UBC and Ritsumeikan University began exploring ways of collaborating to internationalize their curricula and the educational experience of students.
	www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca /ubcreports/1998/98apr02/aucc.html (391 words)

	Global Development Network: Partner Institute: Ritsumeikan University and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
		The Ritsumeikan University, the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University and GDN jointly run a unique six month internship program which allows one student a year to work at the GDN Secretariat in New Delhi to get hands-on learning opportunities and professional work experience.
		The aim is to enhance relations between the University and GDN and develop academic and cultural exchanges in the areas of education, research, and other activities.
		The Ritsumeikan Trust which dates back to 1869, operates the entire Ritsumeikan Academy which comprises the Ritsumeikan University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, and a number of affiliate secondary schools.
	www.gdnet.org /middle.php?oid=1064 (247 words)

	+++ Japan Student Services Organization +++
		The university objective is to nurture students to become professionals, serving the global community in a rapidly transforming world.
		The Kinugasa Campus of Ritsumeikan University is located at the foot of Mt. Kinugasa in the beautiful northwestern region of Kyoto.
		Another one of the Ritsumeikan University campuses, the Biwako-Kusatsu Campus (BKC), is situated in a luxuriously green rural region by Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.
	www.jasso.go.jp /cgi-bin/user/univ_search_result.cgi?&univid=1341&prefecturename=Kyoto (389 words)

	UGS: About Us: Newsroom: Press Release (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Ritsumeikan was established 130 years ago as a private academy in Kyoto.
		Since t hen, it has expanded to comprise of two universities, such as Ritsumeikan Univer sity and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, three junior, and three senior hig h schools, collectively known as the Ritsumeikan Academy, which is now an intern ationally recognized institution with about 34,000 students.
		Ritsumeikan Univers ity's Biwako-Kusatsu campus in Shiga emphasizes multidisciplinary studies center ed on its Integrated Institute of Arts and Science, and promotes research in clo se cooperation with businesses, governmental agencies and communities.
	www.plmxml.net /about_us/press/press.shtml?id=3523 (613 words)

	Ritsumeikan University -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Ritsumeikan University (立命館大学 Ritsumeikan Daigaku; abbreviated to Rits and 立命 Ritsumei) is a private university in (A city in central Japan on southern Honshu; a famous cultural center that was once the capital of Japan) Kyoto, (A constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building) Japan.
		Ritsumeikan was founded by Prince (Click link for more info and facts about Kinmochi Saionji) Kinmochi Saionji in 1869, and was upgraded to full university status in 1922.
		Historically, the school was seen as a liberal alternative to the state-run (Click link for more info and facts about Kyoto University) Kyoto University.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ri/ritsumeikan_university.htm (333 words)

	An American Historian in Japan \| Michael A. Bernstein \| May 2001 OAH Newsletter
		In late November and early December of 2000 I began a two-week residency at Sophia University in Tokyo; there I was a guest of the University's Institute for American and Canadian Studies and of its wise, gracious, and urbane Director, Professor Kazuyuki Matsuo.
		During my stay I lectured to several undergraduate classes at Sophia University, met with students and colleagues, and also had the opportunity to offer seminars at other institutions such as Chiba University, the University of Tokyo, and Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto.
		At Kyoto, in addition to my seminar presentation at Ritsumeikan University, I had the opportunity to visit the celebrated shrines of the area and to stay at a traditional Japanese inn.
	www.oah.org /pubs/nl/2001may/bernstein.html (882 words)

	INCORE: Conflict Data Service: Information Bank
		The Hosei University runs lectures in military and peace studies, ethnicity issues, and psychology of peace studies at the Department of Politics, the Faculty of Law.
		The Center was established by the International Christian University in Tokyo with the cooperation of Rotary International in the U.S. It is one of seven Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution around the world.
		Sophia University, Tokyo holds Minor (sub-Department) in International Relations, under the Faculty of Foreign Studies for undergraduates which runs lectures called Peace Research consisting of causes of war, conflict resolution, preventive diplomacy and peacekeeping, positive measures of peace, religions and violence/peace, and peace movements.
	www.incore.ulst.ac.uk /cds/metadata/programs.html (3100 words)

	UGS: About Us: Newsroom: Press Release
		Ritsumeikan was established 130 years ago as a private academy in Kyoto.
		Since t hen, it has expanded to comprise of two universities, such as Ritsumeikan Univer sity and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, three junior, and three senior hig h schools, collectively known as the Ritsumeikan Academy, which is now an intern ationally recognized institution with about 34,000 students.
		Ritsumeikan Univers ity's Biwako-Kusatsu campus in Shiga emphasizes multidisciplinary studies center ed on its Integrated Institute of Arts and Science, and promotes research in clo se cooperation with businesses, governmental agencies and communities.
	www.ugs.com /about_us/press/press.shtml?id=3523 (613 words)

	Japanese Universities, Part 2
		Nanzan University is part of an educational complex consisting of two womenÕs junior colleges and three junior and senior high schools, in addition to the University and its research institutes and campus study centers.
		Opened in April 2000 in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture (Kyushu), Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) is the latest addition to the campus network of Ritsumeikan University, a private educational institution based in Kyoto which celebrated its 100th anniversary at the turn of the century.
		Taisho University, a private Buddhist university located in Nishi-Sugamo, northwest Tokyo, has established a new program in which up to 40 overseas students are admitted each year to a special course designed to prepare them for enrollment in undergraduate or graduate programs at Japanese universities.
	www.colorado.edu /ealld/atj/Bridging/ABRD-japuniv2.html (4270 words)

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