Shizutani School
閑谷学校
historic site in
Bizen
#1 in Bizen
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#411 in Japan
Shizutani School, located in Bizen, Japan, is renowned as the oldest public school in the country, established in the 17th century during the Edo period. Founded by the feudal lord Mitsumasa Ikeda of the Okayama Domain, the school was initially intended to provide education to common citizens, a groundbreaking concept at the time. The institution is celebrated for its beautiful architectural design, which blends traditional Japanese elements with Chinese influences, including a lecture hall that has been designated a National Treasure.
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