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1928

June

57

Meets Sokei Mitani (1878-1932), principal of Mejiro Commercial School, who urges Makiguchi to commit to Nichiren Buddhism. After discussing Nichiren's treatise On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land and other writings for some ten days, Makiguchi converts to Nichiren Buddhism. Later, Toda converts to Nichiren Buddhism at Makiguchi's urging. more>>

1929

May 31

58

Death of eldest son, Tamiki, of tuberculosis (aged 30).

Oct 24

The New York stock market crashes, heralding the onset of the Great Depression.

1930

Feb

59

Toda suggests the name Soka (Value-Creating) Education for the book Makiguchi is planning to publish, after Makiguchi stresses that the purpose of his educational pedagogy is the creation of value.

Makiguchi and Toda, c.1930

Spring

Publication of the pamphlet An Overview of the System of Value-Creating Pedagogy. more>>

Nov 18

Foundation of Soka Kyoiku Gakkai and publication of Volume I of Soka kyoikugaku taikei (The System of Value-Creating Pedagogy). more>>

Soka kyoikugaku taikei (The System of Value-Creating Pedagogy)

Nov 20

The educational magazine Kankyo (Environment) (publisher: Jogai Toda) carries a testimonial "In Support of Value-Creating Pedagogy" signed by 28 prominent individuals, including future prime minister Tsuyoshi Inukai (1855-1932).

"In support of Value-Creating Pedagogy" signed by 28 prominent individuals.

1931

Mar 5

60

Publication of Volume II of The System of Value-Creating Pedagogy. more>>

Apr 10

Becomes principal of Azabu Shimpori Elementary School, and also its affiliated night school. more>>

July

Visits the newly established Kankiryo Temple of the Nichiren Shoshu school, administered by Taiei Horigome (later High Priest Nichijun). more>>

Sep 18

Elements of the Kwantung Army blow up a railway line near Mukden, starting the Manchurian Incident.

The Japanese invasion of Manchuria, 1936

1932

Mar 1

61

Manchukuo is established as a puppet state recognized only by Japan.

Mar 31

Closure of Azabu Shimpori Elementary School; Makiguchi's long career as a teacher and principal comes to an end. more>>

May 15

Prime Minister Tsuyoshi Inokai is assassinated in failed coup attempt; incident marks effective end of democratic rule in Japan.

July 15

Publication of Volume III of The System of Value-Creating Pedagogy. more>>

Oct 3

Death of fourth daughter, Kimi (aged 13).

1933

Mar 27

62

An imperial edict makes official Japan's withdrawal from the League of Nations.

Hitler welcomed by Mussolini on his visit to Italy, January 1933

Apr 5

Publication of the tenth edition of Research into Community Studies as the Integrating Focus of School Education with major revisions and additional material.

1934

June 20

63

Publication of Volume IV of The System of Value-Creating Pedagogy. more>>

Autumn

Many young educators gather at meetings of Soka Kyoiku Gakkai.

1935

Spring

64

Meets with a group of young teachers from Nagano Prefecture who lost their jobs following a police crack-down on leftist educators. Lectures to them on the subject of the relative suitability of the Lotus Sutra and Marxism as vehicles for social reform. Several young educators join Soka Kyoiku Gakkai.

Soka Kyoiku Gakkai establishes a Research Division, headed by Makiguchi with Toda as managing director. more>>

Spring

Publication of the pamphlet An Outline of the System of Value-Creating Pedagogy. more>>

Summer

Launch of Shinkyo (New Teachings), a periodical publication of the Soka Kyoiku Gakkai, with Toda as publisher.

Shinkyo (New Teachings)

1936

Jan 19

65

Attends the first study session on the "Essential Teachings of the Fuji School." more>>

May 28

Attends emergency board meeting of Shinkyo, where a new editorial policy is discussed and it is decided to change the name to Kyoiku kaizo (Educational Reform).

Aug 13-16

Participates in the first Soka Kyoiku Gakkai Training Course at Taiseki-ji, the head temple of Nichiren Shoshu.

1928-1936 Theory of Value Creation
Year	Date	Age	Event
1928	June	57	Meets Sokei Mitani (1878-1932), principal of Mejiro Commercial School, who urges Makiguchi to commit to Nichiren Buddhism. After discussing Nichiren's treatise On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land and other writings for some ten days, Makiguchi converts to Nichiren Buddhism. Later, Toda converts to Nichiren Buddhism at Makiguchi's urging. more>>
1929	May 31	58	Death of eldest son, Tamiki, of tuberculosis (aged 30).
	Oct 24			The New York stock market crashes, heralding the onset of the Great Depression.
1930	Feb	59	Toda suggests the name Soka (Value-Creating) Education for the book Makiguchi is planning to publish, after Makiguchi stresses that the purpose of his educational pedagogy is the creation of value. Makiguchi and Toda, c.1930
	Spring		Publication of the pamphlet An Overview of the System of Value-Creating Pedagogy. more>>
	Nov 18		Foundation of Soka Kyoiku Gakkai and publication of Volume I of Soka kyoikugaku taikei (The System of Value-Creating Pedagogy). more>> Soka kyoikugaku taikei (The System of Value-Creating Pedagogy)
	Nov 20		The educational magazine Kankyo (Environment) (publisher: Jogai Toda) carries a testimonial "In Support of Value-Creating Pedagogy" signed by 28 prominent individuals, including future prime minister Tsuyoshi Inukai (1855-1932). "In support of Value-Creating Pedagogy" signed by 28 prominent individuals.
1931	Mar 5	60	Publication of Volume II of The System of Value-Creating Pedagogy. more>>
	Apr 10		Becomes principal of Azabu Shimpori Elementary School, and also its affiliated night school. more>>
	July		Visits the newly established Kankiryo Temple of the Nichiren Shoshu school, administered by Taiei Horigome (later High Priest Nichijun). more>>
	Sep 18			Elements of the Kwantung Army blow up a railway line near Mukden, starting the Manchurian Incident. The Japanese invasion of Manchuria, 1936
1932	Mar 1	61		Manchukuo is established as a puppet state recognized only by Japan.
	Mar 31		Closure of Azabu Shimpori Elementary School; Makiguchi's long career as a teacher and principal comes to an end. more>>
	May 15			Prime Minister Tsuyoshi Inokai is assassinated in failed coup attempt; incident marks effective end of democratic rule in Japan.
	July 15		Publication of Volume III of The System of Value-Creating Pedagogy. more>>
	Oct 3		Death of fourth daughter, Kimi (aged 13).
1933	Mar 27	62		An imperial edict makes official Japan's withdrawal from the League of Nations. Hitler welcomed by Mussolini on his visit to Italy, January 1933
	Apr 5		Publication of the tenth edition of Research into Community Studies as the Integrating Focus of School Education with major revisions and additional material.
1934	June 20	63	Publication of Volume IV of The System of Value-Creating Pedagogy. more>>
	Autumn		Many young educators gather at meetings of Soka Kyoiku Gakkai.
1935	Spring	64	Meets with a group of young teachers from Nagano Prefecture who lost their jobs following a police crack-down on leftist educators. Lectures to them on the subject of the relative suitability of the Lotus Sutra and Marxism as vehicles for social reform. Several young educators join Soka Kyoiku Gakkai.
			Soka Kyoiku Gakkai establishes a Research Division, headed by Makiguchi with Toda as managing director. more>>
	Spring		Publication of the pamphlet An Outline of the System of Value-Creating Pedagogy. more>>
	Summer		Launch of Shinkyo (New Teachings), a periodical publication of the Soka Kyoiku Gakkai, with Toda as publisher. Shinkyo (New Teachings)
1936	Jan 19	65	Attends the first study session on the "Essential Teachings of the Fuji School." more>>
	May 28		Attends emergency board meeting of Shinkyo, where a new editorial policy is discussed and it is decided to change the name to Kyoiku kaizo (Educational Reform).
	Aug 13-16		Participates in the first Soka Kyoiku Gakkai Training Course at Taiseki-ji, the head temple of Nichiren Shoshu.