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Built in 1982,the museum building was originally the private residence of Toru Kumon,before being converted into a museum in October 1998.The museum's prize exhibit is a selection of the original worksheets that Toru Kumon made by hand for his son Takeshi,which formed the basis for the Kumon worksheets in use today. We welcome visitors to tour the museum to learn about the essence of Kumon and take time to contemplate ideal education.

Retracing
Toru Kumon’s footsteps

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The Life of Toru Kumon exhibit

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Toru Kumon as a senior high school student

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Left to right: Hiroshi, Takeshi and Mahoko Kumon

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Toru Kumon as a schoolteacher

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"There are many great horses but few master trainers" (handwritten by Toru Kumon)

Toru Kumon’s Personal History

Learning about Toru Kumon’s life is equivalent to learning about the Kumon Method itself. This section of the museum explores Toru Kumon’s experiences as a student, teacher and parent, and how they led to the creation of the Kumon Method and establishment of the company.

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