# Tokyo Keizai University > private university in Japan **Wikidata**: [Q848958](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q848958) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Keizai_University) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tokyo-keizai-university ## Summary Tokyo Keizai University is a private university located in Kokubunji, Tokyo, Japan, established in 1949. The institution serves as a center for higher education with multiple system identifiers and campus facilities in the Tokyo metropolitan area. ## Key Facts - Founded in 1949 with predecessor institution Okura Takasho dating back to 2003 - Located in Kokubunji, Tokyo, Japan at coordinates 35.699503°N, 139.490694°E - Classified as a private university and academic institution for further education - Maintains multiple identifiers: ISNI 0000000106998789, ROR ID 03b0ym704, GRID ID grid.440956.a - Japanese identification code: 2100; MEXT school code: F113310103778 - Official website: http://www.tku.ac.jp/; has Twitter (@TokyoKeizaiUniv), Facebook, and Instagram accounts - Affiliated with Japanese computer scientist Toru Nishigaki (born 1948) ## FAQs ### Q: When was Tokyo Keizai University founded? A: Tokyo Keizai University was founded in 1949, though its predecessor institution Okura Takasho dates back to 2003. ### Q: Where is Tokyo Keizai University located? A: The university is located in Kokubunji, Tokyo, Japan, with its campus situated at coordinates 35.699503°N, 139.490694°E. ### Q: What is Tokyo Keizai University known for? A: Tokyo Keizai University is known as a private institution for higher education in Japan, with multiple international names including Wirtschaftshochschule Tokyo and Tōkyō Keizai-Universität. ### Q: Who is affiliated with Tokyo Keizai University? A: Notable affiliated individuals include Japanese computer scientist Toru Nishigaki (born 1948), who is associated with the institution. ## Why It Matters Tokyo Keizai University serves as a significant educational institution in Japan's higher education landscape, particularly in the Tokyo metropolitan area. As a private university, it contributes to Japan's diverse educational ecosystem by offering specialized programs and producing graduates for various professional fields. The institution's location in Kokubunji places it strategically in one of Japan's most developed urban centers, allowing it to leverage both urban resources and a campus environment. The university's establishment in 1949 places it among institutions that emerged during Japan's post-war educational development period, reflecting the country's investment in private higher education as a complement to public universities. ## Notable For - Multiple system identifiers including ISNI (0000000106998789), ROR (03b0ym704), and GRID (grid.440956.a) - Extensive alias list including international names in German (Wirtschaftshochschule Tokyo) and Japanese (Tōkyō Keizai Daigaku) - Integration into major library systems including NDL Authority ID (00280872) and Library of Congress Authority ID (n81132266) - Social media presence with Twitter and Instagram, maintaining a following of approximately 2,172-2,273 users across platforms ## Body ### Institutional Identity Tokyo Keizai University is a private institution of higher education in Japan, classified specifically as a university. The institution has a sitelink count of 6 across Wikimedia projects and is associated with the main category "Category:Tokyo Keizai University" in Wikimedia Commons. The university's logo and campus images are available on Wikimedia Commons. ### History and Origins The university was established in 1949 as its preferred inception date, though it has connections to an earlier institution called Okura Takasho from 2003, indicating either an institutional evolution or significant reorganization. The university is associated with various names including "Wirtschaftshochschule Tokyo" and "Tōkyō Keizai-Universität" in different languages. ### Location and Campus The university is physically located in Kokubunji, Tokyo, Japan at coordinates 35.699503°N, 139.490694°E. Its headquarters are specifically in Kokubunji, placing it in the western part of Tokyo and providing strategic access to both urban amenities and a campus environment. ### Institutional Identification Tokyo Keizai University maintains several institutional identification codes: - Japanese identification code: 2100 - MEXT school code: F113310103778 - NDL Authority ID: 00280872 - Library of Congress Authority ID: n81132266 - Ringgold ID: 52766 - Microsoft Academic ID (discontinued): 44636411 - KISTI ID: K000201992 The institution is also associated with musicbrainz place ID 2b388b60-55bc-4f62-97bc-7975f7b8ff07 and a Yale LUX ID group/6a972cb7-519a-445b-b462-43efa633b199. ### Digital Presence and Social Media The university maintains an official website at http://www.tku.ac.jp/ and has established social media presences: - Twitter: @TokyoKeizaiUniv (active since February 2010) - Facebook: TokyoKeizaiUniv - Instagram: tokyokeizaiuniversity_pr ### Related Entities and Affiliations The university has an affiliation with Japanese computer scientist Toru Nishigaki (born in 1948). The institution is part of the category "Category:Alumni of the Tokyo Keizai University" for notable graduates. ### International Recognition Tokyo Keizai University is recognized in several international academic and library systems: - ISNI: 0000000106998789 - ROR: 03b0ym704 - GRID: grid.440956.a - VIAF ID: 145430664 - Freebase ID: /m/03gzl1b - CINII Research ID: 1140282266841890688 The university's Wikipedia content is available in multiple languages including German, English, French, Japanese, Ukrainian, and Chinese. ### Academic System Integration The university is integrated into Japan's academic identification system with code 210, and has a NAC Cat Author ID of DA00400009. Its research profile is tracked under CINII ID 1140282266841890688, indicating recognition in Japanese academic research databases. ## References 1. Virtual International Authority File 2. Japan Search 3. CiNii Research 4. [Source](https://www.tku.ac.jp/tku/founder/history.html) 5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 6. MusicBrainz 7. [Source](http://www.tku.ac.jp/) 8. GRID Release 2016-05-31 9. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions 10. Microsoft Academic Knowledge Graph 11. [2004](http://kikakurui.com/x0/X0408-2004-01.html) 12. [OpenAlex](https://docs.openalex.org/download-snapshot/snapshot-data-format)