05/02/2026
創部80年の節目にあたり、
学部長よりご祝辞を賜りました。
記念誌・記念品の制作、記念寄付、
そして6月に挙行する記念式典(新入生歓迎会を兼ねる)および記念演武に向け、準備が本格化しています。
ご祝辞は6名の先生・関係者の皆様から寄せられる予定ですが、
学部長には特別にWEB公開のご承認をいただきました。
80年の歴史を、次の世代へとつなぐ試みの一環として――
空手道部完全復活に向け、
ここに、そのご祝辞を先行公開いたします。
#80周年 #学部長祝辞
We have received a congratulatory message from the Dean of the College.
Preparations are now in full swing for the commemorative publication and memorabilia, the commemorative donation campaign,
as well as the anniversary ceremony to be held in June (in conjunction with the welcome event for new students) and the commemorative demonstration.
Although congratulatory messages are expected from six professors and related individuals,
the Dean has graciously granted special permission for this message to be published on the web.
As part of our efforts to pass on eighty years of history to the next generation—
and toward the complete revival of the Karate Club—
we are pleased to present the Dean’s message here in advance.
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On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Goju-Ryu Karate Club of Nihon University College of Art,
I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations.
I recall being deeply impressed at the time of the 70th anniversary by the phrase,
“Know yourself, discipline yourself, and overcome yourself,”
which resonated profoundly with the spirit of your club.
Over the past decade since then, the world has faced the unprecedented crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic,
and there must have been difficult times when even gathering for training was not possible.
Yet, by overcoming such adversity, you have continued to carry forward the flame of tradition for eighty long years.
I would like to express my deepest respect for the tireless efforts of the current members
and the warm support of your distinguished alumni.
When I reflect on this history and tradition that have been passed down continuously since before I was born,
I cannot help but feel an overwhelming sense of powerful energy.
The days spent within this profound history, training together through both hardship and joy,
will surely become irreplaceable treasures for life for both the current members and the alumni.
As you move toward the great milestone of the 100th anniversary of your founding,
I sincerely hope that you will achieve even greater progress in the spirit of “Osu.”
With these wishes, I offer my congratulatory message.
Nihon University College of Art
Hiroshi Kawakami
Dean