Katsuhiko Kakei

Background

Katsuhiko was born in 1872, in Nagano, Japan.

Education

Graduated from English Law Department of Tokyo University; then continued in his studies at graduate school. Was sent to Germany to study administrative law (1898).

Career

While studying administrative law in Germany (1898), he received appointment as assistant professor of Law College and on returning to Japan (1903) was promoted to professor. Retired from the university on reaching age limit (1933) and became emeritus professor.

Achievements

• Besides his achievements in field of law is noted for his ardent researches on ancient Shinioisra.

Works

• Other Work

  • "Kannagarano Michi (The Way of the Gods)"

  • "The Administrative Law of the Empire"

  • "The Principles of Buddhist Philosophy"

  • "The General Principles of Ancient Shintoism"

  • "The Principles of Western Philosophies"

  • "Lectures on the Spirit of the Empire"

  • "The Fundamental Principles of the Constitution of the Great Empire of Japan"

Personality

Was notorious for his eccentricitie. His lectures on constitution, where he wore a frock coat, always beginning his lectures by clapping hands as people do at shrines, was quite an attraction at the university.