Abstract
Prof. Nishimura was a leading academic who devoted himself to the Society for the Study of Social Policy in postwar Japan. Thus, it is important to have an understanding of his life works. Although today we rarely refer to earlier controversies about the nature of social policy, they were crucial points of reference for Prof. Nishimura. As a result, he completed his unique theory of social policy and it remained robust for many years. Prof. Nishimura also energetically conducted research on labor welfare assistance. In addition, we should pay attention to his deep commitment to the Society for the Study of Social Policy. Most importantly, Prof. Nishimura devoted great energy to ensuring that local branches of the Society for the Study of Social Policy were maintained. This has enabled us to hold our conference twice a year. Prof. Nishimura was also a poet, and we can recall his life through his poetry.
