“Creating a place where diverse individuals can autonomously and creatively learn through the fusion of
architecture and art”
YOSHUKEN is a building located within the grounds of Rinshoin Temple. This building was one of the
earliest constructed after the devastation of World War II and has undergone various transformations over
the years. The word “Yō” (葉) means “to fulfill” or “era” and also evokes the image of the vitality and
transformation of plants. The name YOSHUKEN was chosen with the hope that it would become a place where
people of different generations could gather, sparking new possibilities.
The YOSHUKEN Project is rooted in the historical significance of Rinshoin and its connection to Toyo
University. Rinshoin Temple flourished as the family temple of Kasuga no Tsubone, and it was also where
philosopher Inoue Enryo founded the Philosophy Academy, which later became Toyo University. Through this
shared history, Rinshoin and Toyo University are collaborating to revitalize this historically rich
building, breathing new life into it and creating a place where people can come together to learn and
collaborate.
