Osaka Commercial School source:School history of Osaka City UniversityAs the young Shinnosuke grew up, so did Japan's system of education, a centrally controlled system of primary, secondary and university institutions based on American and European models. In 1891, Shinnosuke entered the foundation course at the Osaka Commercial School. Although his studies were delayed by a serious bout of pneumonia, Shinnosuke persevered. He continued at night school, and at the age of 19 graduated with a qualification in commercial subjects.
His father must have been proud of him, for at the same time as receiving an education, Shinnosuke had been assisting his father in the family business.
