Fukuzawa Yukichi

The Pioneering Enlightener of Japan. Fukuzawa Yukichi is a forward-thinking and charismatic educator, writer, and entrepreneur who embodies the progressive spirit of Japan's modernization. Born into a lower-ranking samurai family, Yukichi defied traditional norms to found Keio Gijuku, one of Japan's first modern schools, and published numerous works advocating for Western learning and ideas. His unwavering dedication to education and reform has earned him the title of 'the father of Japanese modern education.