"The founding of Showa Women’s University was inspired by the motto “Be a Light to the World.” Upon establishing the university in 1920, founder Enkichi Hitomi explained in his “Opening Address” that women’s skills were now needed to transform a world devastated by World War I into one full of peace and hope. The goal of the education provided by Showa Women’s University is to foster women who are able to fulfill practical roles in various fields, professionals who are creative and dynamic, and members of society who are equipped with broad knowledge and great acumen."