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9 unusual facts about Tenri University


An Gyeon

He entered royal service as a member of the Dohwaseo, the official painters of the Joseon court, and drew Mongyu dowondo (몽유도원도) for Prince Anpyeong in 1447 which is currently stored at Tenri University.

Joe Moreira

The next step in his evolution came in the form of internships at Tenri University, in Japan, and at the Kodokan, the traditional Judo academy established by Judo founder Jigoro Kano.

Joseph Sutton

Just prior to the couple's departure to Japan, where Sutton was slated to become an exchange Professor at Tenri University, they were involved in a car accident.

Kazuhiro Ninomiya

After graduating from Tenri University, Ninomiya entered the Shoki Juku under the instruction of Isao Okano.

Shinichi Shinohara

As of 2007, Shinohara coaches judo at his alma mater, Tenri University, where he previously studied as an undergraduate.

Shohei Ono

On May 28, 2013, Ono and four other senior male students in Tenri University’s judo club ordered younger members to slap freshmen in the face.

Tadahiro Nomura

He was successful in several local and national level competitions during high school and junior-high school, and entered Tenri University in 1993.

Tenri Central Library

Tenri Central Library (天理大学附属天理図書館 Tenri Daigaku Fuzoku Tenri Toshokan) is the library of Tenri University.

Yoshimi Masaki

Masaki began judo during elementary school, and graduated from Tenri Highschool and Tenri University, where he was awarded as an outstanding competitor at the All-Japan Collegiate Judo Championships four times.


Oyasato-yakata

The complex includes Tenri University, Tenri Hospital, Tenri Seminary, the Besseki Lecture Hall, the Shuyoka, dormitories, and Tenri High School.


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