3 Notable alumni of Kyoto Women’s University
Updated: June 08, 2026 EliteDegrees
Kyoto Women’s University is ranked #3,039 in the world and #197 in Japan by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 3 notable alumni from Kyoto Women’s University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Kyoto Women’s University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Toyoko Yamasaki
1924-2013 (aged 89)
novelist
writer
journalist
Toyoko Yamasaki was a Japanese novelist.
2. Takeko Kujō
1887-1928 (aged 41)
educator
waka poet
Takeko Kujō was a Japanese educator and poet. She was one of the founders of the Buddhist Women's Association.
3. Kaori Takagi
1972-. (aged 54)
politician
Kaori Takagi is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House of Councillors of Japan.