Boys Basketball: Saitama Prefecture Rookie Tournament Progress Report
On January 16, 2025 by SasakiThis is the progress of the Reiwa 6 Rookie Tournament, which will be held from January 10th. Yamamurakokusai (67)-Prefectural Urawa (58) Yamamurakokusai (86)-Yamamuragakuen (60) Yamamurakokusai (71)-Kasukabe (59) We have been able to enter the prefecture`s top 8 by winning so far. The next match will be held against Shohei High School, which will be held
Brass Band- All Japan Brass Symphony Competition Finals
On January 14, 2025 by SasakiOn January 12, the brass band club participated in the All Japan Brass Symphony Competition held in Culttz Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. This is the fifth time we have participated in this tournament for the fifth time in a row. In addition to basic performance techniques, judging also included a section on stage performance. As well
British Hills Experience- Christmas 2024
On January 11, 2025 by SasakiWhat a difference a year makes. Last year, faintly a snowflake dropped at British Hills but this year snowflakes tumbled and twirled from the sky, creating a dazzling scene that carpeted everything and everywhere to the joy of all eleven students that attended our annual English language study excursion to British Hills, high atop the
An article about the lecture given by Mr. Yamazaki was published in the Saitama Shinbun
On January 9, 2025 by SasakiAn article about the lecture given by Mr. Yamazaki was published in the Saitama Shinbun on December, 29th, 2024. Mr. Yamazaki is an alumni of our school`s baseball team and is a Japanese National para player (javelin throw). We already published a report on the lecture itself on December 26th. To read the original in
Biology Club: The Nakatani Foundation “Encouragement Award”
On January 6, 2025 by SasakiThe biology club participated in the Nakatani Foundation held at the Kamata Campus of Tokyo Institute of Technology from Saturday, December 21st to Sunday, December 22nd. The results of this presentation was set up as a place for elementary, junior high, and high school students across the country who receive a science education promotion grant
Brass Band Ensemble Festa Award
On January 6, 2025 by SasakiOn December 27th, two teams, a saxophone quartet and a brass quintet, participated in the Saitama Ensemble Festa held at the Saitama Civic Hall Omiya At RaiBoC Hall. Both teams tried their best and received high praise and were awards as follows. Saxophone Quartet: Gold Award and Special Award (Encouragement Award) Brass Quintet: Silver Award
Science Castle Tokyo・Kanto Tournament: “Excellence Award” and “Encouragement Award”
On January 6, 2025 by SasakiOn Saturday, December 7th, the “Science Castle 2024 Tokyo・Kanto Tournament” (hosted by Libanes), which is a conference for junior high and high school students, one of the largest presentations in the Kanto region, was held at Nippon Kogakuin College (Nishi Kamata). At the Tokyo・Kanto Tournament, oral presentations that passed the pre-screening were given, and 12
“To Make Dreams Come True” (Lecture)
On December 26, 2024 by SasakiOn Saturday, December 21st, Yamamurakokusai High School held a lecture by Mr. Yamazaki, an alumni of our school`s baseball club and a Japanese national para player (javelin thrower). Mr. Yamazaki, who has experienced success despite being born with a disability by not giving up his dreams and goals, but by being creative and working hard.
Speech and Recitation Contest
On December 26, 2024 by SasakiOn Saturday, December 21st, Yamamurakokusai High School held their “28th Annual English Speech Contest” and “18th Annual English Recitation Contest.” There were two students who presented speeches and 11 students who participated in the recitation contest. Each student presented in front of all the students in the gymnasium. Although the students were nervous, they showed
Christmas Concert at Ranzango
On December 26, 2024 by SasakiOn December 24th, the Baton Twirling Club and the Brass Band Club visited the Ranzango, a facility for people with disabilities, where they held a concert with the idea of “what can we do” so that everyone could enjoy it. The students performed in four teams in dormitories and gymnasiums. It seemed everyone was happy
Disaster Prevention Drill
On December 23, 2024 by SasakiOn Tuesday, December 17th, Yamamurakokusai conducted disaster prevention drills with the help of the entire school and with the cooperation of the Sakado Tsugashima Fire Association with the aim of conducting not only drills but also experiential training in the event of disasters such as fires and earthquakes, so that we can respond quickly during
English Club-Christmas
On December 16, 2024 by SasakiOn Saturday, December 14th, after the last of the end of term tests, the English club got together to celebrate Christmas. The members decided to decorate gingerbread houses. While it would have been fun to make them all from scratch, due to time constraints, we put together kits instead. We supplied the students with a
Special Support Education Teacher Training
On December 16, 2024 by SasakiOn Thursday, December 12th, Kazuki Moritani of Kaien Teens Co., Ltd. Kita-Urawa was invited as a lecturer and conducted on-campus training about special needs education for teachers. The theme of the training was “Children`s Developmental Disabilities- On-Campus Support and Career Path.” From the point of view of a company that provides employment support and learning
Brass Band Club- All Japan Brass Symphony Competition Main Selection
On December 13, 2024 by SasakiThe brass band won the first prize in the preliminary round of the All Japan Brass Symphony Competition. In addition, it has been decided to participate in the finals to be held in January. It was the first competition since the third graders semi-retired, where the main focus has been centered on the 1st and
Dance Club: High School Dance Competition 2025 EAST vol.1- FIRST PLACE
On December 9, 2024 by SasakiOn November 16th, we participated in the HIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION 2025 EAST vol. 1 held at the Kasukabe Civic Cultural Hall, and took first place in the Large category. In addition, we won the Judge`s Special Award and will participate in the final to be held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in April next year.
Evacuation Drill
On December 6, 2024 by SasakiOn Thursday, December 5th, Yamamurakokusai conducted an evacuation drill. This time, “An earthquake with a magnitude of just over 6 occurred during class. Assuming that the epicenter is 80km off Tokyo Bay,” we confirmed the evacuation route and evacuation location. All the students moved to the evacuation site through the evacuation route that was clearly
Additional days for Individual Consultations
On November 29, 2024 by SasakiWe have added evening individual consultation sessions on Monday, December 2nd, Thursday, December 5th, and Friday, December 6th (17:00-19:00). We look forward to seeing you there! You can apply here.
Biology Club- “Asahi Beverage Award” from TAMA Festival
On November 26, 2024 by SasakiOn November 3rd, the biology club participated at the TAMA Science Festival TOUYAKU 2024. On Sunday, November 19th, the TAMA Festival Commitee contacted us to let us know that we won the “Asahi Beverage Award” (Excellent Presentation Award) and a Secondary Award. Thank you very much
Biology Club-Won the “Excellence Award” from Nippon Pharmaceutical University
On November 25, 2024 by SasakiAt the “Nippon Pharmaceutical High School Science and Exploration Presentation” (hosted by Japan University of Pharmaceutical Sciences) held at Japan University of Pharmacy (Ina-cho) on Sunday, November 17th. The two abstracts from the 2nd year students who gave an oral presentation were awarded the “Excellence Award” (2nd Place) and “Secondary Award.” On the day, after
Boys Basketball-Tournament Results-Newcomer Game Western Branch Qualifying Round
On November 21, 2024 by SasakiYamamurakokusai 93 VS 61 Rikkyo Niiza Yamamurakokusai 94 VS 47 Tokorozawa Kita Yamamuragakuen 85 VS 76 Yamamurakokusai The boys basketball team was able to make it into the top 8 and was chosen to participate in the prefectural tournament. However, we were not able to get past Yamamuragakuen, whom we also lost to in the
Girls Basketball- Newcomer Tournament Branch Preliminary Round-Loser Resurrection Match
On November 18, 2024 by SasakiOn Saturday, November 16th we won the loser resurrection match of the Reiwa 6th Newcomer Tournament Branch Preliminary Round held at Fujimi High School. We will do our best for the prefectural tournament in January, so please support us. Yamamurakokusai VS Hoshino 1st Quarter 16-20 2nd Quarter 17-15 3rd Quarter 14-8 4th Quarter 24-23 Total
Boys Soft Tennis Team-Tournament Results Report
On November 18, 2024 by SasakiNewcomer Tournament Saitama Prefecture Tournament Team Competition Results Team Competition Winner On Thursday, November 14th, the Prefectural Rookie Tournament (team competition) was held at Sayama Chikouzan Park. I think we were able to demonstrate the results of our regular practice. However, we also found many issues to address. We will continue to work hard every
Biology Club-“Gather! Science Girls”- won the “Encouragement Award”
On November 16, 2024 by SasakiOn Sunday, November 10th, *”Gather! Science Girls” (the 16th Scientific Research Presentation Exchange Metting by Female Students: National Competition) was held at the Minami-Osawa Campus of Tokyo Metropolitan University (Hachioji City). The science club won the “Encouragement Award” at the poster presentation. (Hosted by Notre Dame Seishin Gakuen Seishin Junior High School and Seishin Girls`
6th Saitama U-18 Futsal League
On November 12, 2024 by SasakiOn November 10th, the second leg of the 6th Saitama U-18 Futsal League was held. Result Yamamurakokusai 4 to 10 Urawa Reimi Scorers: Yamaguchi (2nd), Maruyama x2 (2nd), Banba (2nd) Yamamurakokusai Urawa Reimi First Half 2 4 Second Half 2 6 Total 4 10 This game was the last for this section and concludes this
Girls Basketball- Newcomer Tournament Branch Preliminary Round (Western Branch) Round 2
On November 12, 2024 by SasakiOn Sunday, November 10th, we were eliminated from the preliminary round of the Reiwa 6th Year Newcomer Tournament held at the Prefectural Kawagoe Girls` High School. The next game will be the loser`s resurrection match against Hoshino High School on Saturday, November 16th. Thank you for your support. Yamamurakokusai VS Asaka Nishi First Quarter 8-21
Brass Band-Chamber Music Presentation
On November 11, 2024 by SasakiOn November 10th, the brass band club participated in the “Wind Orchestra Day in Saitama” chamber music presentation hosted by the JBA (Japan Brass Band Instructors Association) Saitama Prefecture Subcommittee. The horn duo and the woodwind quintet participated and won the “Special Award” and the “Excellent Award” respectively. The presentation will be held in the
Studying English in Canada 2024 (Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada)
On August 31, 2024 by SasakiIn mid-August six of our students had a unique opportunity to study and experience a homestay in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada for a week. Abbotsford is a culturally diverse city of over 150,000 people located in the southeast portion of British Columbia tucked away in the Fraser Valley only ten minutes away from the US
British Hills Experience – Christmas 2023
On January 13, 2024 by giganick23 of our students brought in the holiday season over 3 days (December 26th ~ 28th) at our annual English language study excursion to British Hills, Japan’s leading English immersion village in the snow-laden mountains of southern Fukushima. In a setting designed to evoke the feeling of visiting the UK, students participated in a wide
Yamamura Kokusai School Festival 2022
On September 13, 2022 by giganickThe School Festival is BACK! Yamamura Kokusai High School relaunched the school festival this year! Guests, parents, and junior high school students were invited over two days to taste the vivid flavors of Yamamura Kokusai. With no food on sale, students outdid themselves to entertain the visitors. Culture events, such as tea ceremony, flower arranging
Welcome Sweetwater High
On October 1, 2019 by giganickThank you so so much to the wonderful students and staff of Sweetwater High School in California. We were so lucky to have you all visit us this September. We hope you come again soon. Thirteen kind, enthusiastic students came to our school. They did homestays with our students, and as well as attending regular
California, USA, immersion experience
On August 7, 2019 by giganickAdventurous students spent almost two weeks in California, nine nights at Homestays, five days at Hilltop High School, two weekends, including a visit to Disneyland. It was a wonderful time. Special thanks to all the wonderful students and staff at Hilltop High School, who really made the trip awesome and unforgettable. July 26-28 arrive in