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Gakushuin Fujinkai Magazine

The alumni and institutional magazine of Gakushuin Fujinkai, first published in 1890 and edited by a student committee at Gakushuin University.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Gakushuin Fujinkai Magazine (学習院輔仁会雑誌) is the alumni and institutional magazine published by Gakushuin Fujinkai, the student organization of Gakushuin founded in 1889. The magazine was first published in June 1890. It is currently edited by the Fujinkai Magazine Editorial Committee, a student group at Gakushuin University. In the early 20th century, the magazine served as a focal point for the literary circle that later became known as the Shirakaba school, including Naoya Shiga. In the 1940s, it was known for publishing works by Kimitake Hiraoka, who later became the author Yukio Mishima. The magazine remains active and is distributed within the Gakushuin community. It has an official website and social media presence on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

History

Gakushuin Fujinkai Magazine was first published in June 1890 by Gakushuin Fujinkai, a student organization established at Gakushuin in 1889. The magazine served as an alumni and institutional publication for the Gakushuin community. In the early 20th century, the magazine became a central venue for the literary group that would later be called the Shirakaba (White Birch) school. Writers such as Naoya Shiga contributed to and interacted through its pages, making it an important platform for modern Japanese literature. During the 1940s, the magazine published works by Kimitake Hiraoka, a student who would later achieve fame as the author Yukio Mishima. This connection has been documented in reference works such as the definitive edition of Mishima Yukio's complete works and the Mishima Yukio encyclopedia. Today, the magazine continues to be edited by the Fujinkai Magazine Editorial Committee, a student group at Gakushuin University. It maintains an official website and social media accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

  • 1890

    First issue of Gakushuin Fujinkai Magazine published in June.

  • 1889

    Gakushuin Fujinkai established.

  • Early 20th century: magazine becomes a hub for the Shirakaba literary circle.

  • 1940s: Kimitake Hiraoka (later Yukio Mishima) contributes works.

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Alumni and institutional magazine of Gakushuin Fujinkai, with a notable literary heritage.

  • Gakushuin Fujinkai Magazine

    Alumni and institutional magazine published by Gakushuin Fujinkai.

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