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Daisaku Ikeda

[© Seikyo Shimbun] Ikeda was born in Tokyo, Japan, on January 2, 1928, the fifth of eight children, to a family of seaweed farmers. The devastation and senseless horror he witnessed as a teenager during World War II gave birth to a lifelong passion to work for peace. In 1947, at the age of 19,

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Josei Toda

Makiguchi (right) and Toda (left), 1928 [© Seikyo Shimbun] Encountering his Mentor Arriving in Tokyo from the northern island of Hokkaido at the age of 19, Toda found a teaching post at the school where Tsunesaburo Makiguchi (1871–1944) was principal. Impressed by Makiguchi’s educational ideals, he soon became his protégé. In 1928, he followed Makiguchi

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Tsunesaburo Makiguchi

Makiguchi’s life was characterized by confrontation with repressive authorities. As a teacher and principal known for his warmth and consideration, he strove to introduce a more humanistic, student-centred approach to education. His successful leadership was widely recognized by students, their families and fellow educators. At the same time, his refusal to allow those in positions

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