Takakusu Junjirō

Japanese Buddhist studies scholar and Indologist
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Takakusu Junjirō

Summary

Takakusu Junjirō is a human[1]. Born in Mihara[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1866[3]. He died on June 28, 1945[4]. He worked as an Esperantist[5], university teacher[6], and theologian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mihara[2], Takakusu Junjirō…
  • Takakusu Junjirō was born on January 1, 1866[3].
  • Takakusu Junjirō was born on June 29, 1866[9].
  • Takakusu Junjirō died on June 28, 1945[4].
  • Takakusu Junjirō held citizenship in Japan[10].
  • Takakusu Junjirō worked as an Esperantist[5].
  • Takakusu Junjirō worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Takakusu Junjirō worked as a theologian[7].
  • Takakusu Junjirō was employed by University of Tokyo[11].
  • Among Takakusu Junjirō's employers was Toyo University[12].
  • Takakusu Junjirō was employed by Tokyo University of Foreign Studies[13].
  • Takakusu Junjirō was employed by Musashino Junior College[14].
  • Takakusu Junjirō was educated at University of Oxford[15].
  • Takakusu Junjirō's education included a stint at Tokyo University[16].
  • Takakusu Junjirō's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Takakusu Junjirō is Taishō Tripiṭaka[18].
  • Takakusu Junjirō received the Order of Culture[19].
  • Takakusu Junjirō received the Prix Stanislas Julien[20].
  • Takakusu Junjirō was a member of Imperial Academy[21].
  • Takakusu Junjirō is recorded as male[22].
  • Takakusu Junjirō's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Takakusu Junjirō's Commons category is recorded as Takakusu Junjirō[24].
  • Takakusu Junjirō's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Esperanto[25].
  • Takakusu Junjirō's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[26].
  • Takakusu Junjirō's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Takakusu Junjirō was born in Mihara[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1866[3] and June 29, 1866[9].

Education

Educated at University of Oxford[15], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1096[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Tokyo University[16], a university[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1877[34]; and University of Tokyo[17], a research university[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1877[37], headquartered in Hongō campus[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Esperantist[5], university teacher[6], and theologian[7]. Employers include University of Tokyo[11], a research university[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1877[41], headquartered in Hongō campus[42]; Toyo University[12], a university[43], in Japan[44], founded in 1887[45]; Tokyo University of Foreign Studies[13], a national university[46], in Japan[47], founded in 1897[48], headquartered in Tokyo[49]; and Musashino Junior College[14], a college[50], in Japan[51], founded in 1981[52], headquartered in Sayama[53].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Takakusu Junjirō is Taishō Tripiṭaka[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Culture[19], an order[54], in Japan[55], founded in 1937[56] and Prix Stanislas Julien[20], a literary award[57], in France[58], founded in 1872[59].

Death and Burial

Takakusu Junjirō died on June 28, 1945[4].

Why It Matters

Takakusu Junjirō ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Takakusu Junjirō born?

Takakusu Junjirō was born in Mihara[2].

What did Takakusu Junjirō do for work?

Takakusu Junjirō worked as Esperantist[5], university teacher[6], and theologian[7].

Where did Takakusu Junjirō go to school?

Takakusu Junjirō was educated at University of Oxford[15], Tokyo University[16], and University of Tokyo[17].

What awards did Takakusu Junjirō receive?

Honors received include Order of Culture[19] and Prix Stanislas Julien[20].

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  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Esperantist, university teacher, theologian
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  2. 26d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description Japanese Buddhist studies scholar and Indologist
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  3. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Award received Order of Culture, Prix Stanislas Julien
    Citizenship
    Employer University of Tokyo, Toyo University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies +1
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