Biology Club: “Nippon Ham Award” Results Announced!
On April 4, 2025 by SasakiIt`s the Biology Club! On Tuesday, March 25th, the Science Castle Research Fund 2024 “Nippon Ham Award” results presentation and certificate award ceremony was held at the Nippon Ham Central Research Institute (Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture). Last year (2024), there were 31 entries from all over the country for the Science Castle “Nippon Ham Award”,
We held a language study trip in Kamakura!
On April 1, 2025 by SasakiFrom Monday, March 24th to Tuesday, March 25th, 9 Yamamura International High School students went on language training in Kamakura and Enoshima. During the day, they not only visited shrines and temples, but also enjoyed local delicacies and relaxed on the beach. In the evening, they reflected on their experiences at the hotel, all in
Dance Club: 3rd place in the Big Class at the 18th Japan High School Dance Club Championships, Newcomers Competition, Dance Stadium
On April 1, 2025 by SasakiThe other day, our team of 13 first-year students participated in the 18th Japan High School Dance Club Championship Newcomer Competition DANCE STADIUM Big Class, held at the Nihon Kogakuin Arena. We were able to achieve third place out of 70 participating schools. As this was the first competition to be participated in by only
The Light Music Club and Kawagoe Nishi High School participated in a joint live performance!
On April 1, 2025 by SasakiOn Friday, March 28th, two bands from the Light Music Club, a mixed band of first and second year students [𝑀𝒾𝒹𝓃𝒾𝑔𝒽☨] and a band of second year students [seRECt], participated in the joint live performance “Obe Rock” organized by the Kawagoe Nishi High School Light Music Club. As this was the first live performance held
Biology Club: High School Student Science Research Presentation
On March 31, 2025 by SasakiIt`s the Biology Club! We made a poster presentation at the 7th High School Student Science Research Presentation 2025 (sponsored by Daiichi University of Pharmacy, Nippon Pharmaceutical University, and Yokohama Pharmaceutical University) held on Thursday, March 20th at the Nihon Pharmaceutical University Ochanomizu Campus. The event started in the morning, and 10 schools, including our
The Light Music Club participated in a mini live concert and PA training session hosted by Saitama Heisei High School!
On March 31, 2025 by SasakiOn Tuesday, March 25th, the captain and 21 other members of the light music club participated in a “mini live concert and PA training session” organized by the Saitama Heisei High School Light Music Club. In recent years, there have been fewer schools in the fiercely competitive western district that are willing to host joint
Exam report session held!
On March 31, 2025 by SasakiThis year, we held an “Exam Report Session” where we invited recently graduated students to talk about their exam experiences. This year, the students were divided into eight groups: ① Academic Course, ② Life Design Course, ③ Advanced Humanities, ④ Advanced Science, ⑤ Selected Humanities, ⑥ Selected Science, ⑦ Nursing, and ⑧ Employment. The participating
Biology Club: APPW2025 Presentation
On March 31, 2025 by SasakiIt`s the Biology Club! We participated in the high school student presentations at APPW2025 (the 130th General Meeting of the Japanese Society of Anatomy, the 102nd General Meeting of the Japanese Physiological Society, and the 98th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Pharmacological Society)* held at Makuhari Messe (International Conference Center and International Exhibition Center) from
Biology Club: Presentation at the Society for Biology Education (Hiroshima Conference)
On March 31, 2025 by SasakiIt‘s the Biology Club! We participated in the poster presentations by junior and senior high school students at the 109th National Conference (Hiroshima Conference) of the Japanese Society for Biology Education, held on Sunday, March 16th at Yasuda Women’s University (Hiroshima City). In the afternoon of the day, 69 poster presentations were held. The Biology
Dance Club: 47th Annual Graduation Performance
On March 31, 2025 by SasakiOn Friday, March 14th, the Yamamura International High School Dance Club held its 47th Graduation Performance at Sakado City Cultural Hall. We were blessed with good weather on the day, and many guests, including friends and teachers, came to watch. We also had many more guests than we had initially expected, and were able to
Mayor of Sakado gives out awards and featured in the Saitama Shimbun newspaper!
On March 6, 2025 by SasakiOn Thursday, February 27th, the Saitama Shimbun published an article reporting that the Mayor of Sakado handed out awards to those had won at various competitions from fall 2024 onwards. A total of 21 people reported, including the seven club activities and one individual. ○Brass Band ○Boys Soft Tennis ○Dance○Calligraphy ○Illustration ○Photography○Fashion Design
Biology Club participates in Junior Agricultural Chemistry Society (Sapporo Conference)!
On March 6, 2025 by SasakiOn Friday, March 7th, we participated in a research presentation event for high school students from the Junior Agricultural Chemistry Society (sponsored by the Agricultural Chemistry Society of Japan) held at the Sapporo Convention Center (Sapporo City)*. On the day of the event, in the pouring snow, 39 presentations were submitted from all over the
Cooking Club-Farewell Party
On March 6, 2025 by SasakiOn Saturday, February 22nd, we held a farewell party for the Cooking Club. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this grade has had few opportunities to cook together, but we made time to express our gratitude to the third-year students who led the school festival as leaders. The second-year students worked hard from the day before
Dance Club: Information about the 47th Graduation Performance
On March 6, 2025 by SasakiTo everyone attending on the day 〈About admission〉 The doors will open at 17:30 on the day. Please confirm your name and number of reserved tickets at the reception desk, and those who have received their tickets will be allowed to enter. If you have your tickets in advance, please present them at the reception
Collaboration between the Institute of Technologists and Yamamura International
On March 6, 2025 by SasakiOn February 27, 2025, our school signed an educational partnership agreement with the Institute of Technologists. The Institute of Technologists has the Department of Information Mechatronics and the Department of Architecture, and is a university where students can learn practically with a lot of practical training. We hope that in the future, our students will
Brass Band: Saxophone Ensemble Competition Finals
On February 27, 2025 by SasakiOn February 23rd, our school’s saxophone section participated in the finals of the Japan Saxophone Association’s 22nd Ensemble Competition, held at Momiji Hall Shiroyama in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and won the silver prize 🎷 Thank you to everyone who supported us.
Light Music Club-“HANIFES”, a joint live performance with Honjo Higashi High School
On February 18, 2025 by SasakiOn Sunday, February 16th, the light music club participated in the joint live concert “The 5th HANIFES” hosted by Honjo Higashi High School. Although the event was held at a school in northern Saitama, far from our school, there are few schools that are willing to hold a joint live concert (similar to a practice
Illustration Club Activity Report: Winner of Excellence Award at the 52nd Private School Cultural Festival
On February 17, 2025 by SasakiAt the 52nd Private School Cultural Festival held at Saitama Kaikan on November 2nd and 3rd, 2024, a third-year student`s, work “Destruction” won the Excellence Award. This is the second consecutive year that she has received the award, following 2023. In addition, a first-year student won an honorable mention award for her poster “The Magic
Won the Excellence Award for the fifth consecutive year at the “2024 Saitama Prefectural High School Book Review Drawing Competition”
On February 17, 2025 by Sasaki“Book Review Drawings” are included as an assignment for first-year art classes in the second semester, and this year eight works from the 91 submitted by 91 art students were entered into the Book Review Drawing Competition. One Grand Prize, three Excellence Prizes, and eight Merit Prizes were selected from the 112 submitted works, with
Light Music Club-Participated in the 10th Rookie Festival
On February 14, 2025 by SasakiOn Sunday, February 9th, two bands from the light music club’s first-year students, Pliades. and Terro-Rhythm, participated in the 10th High School Rookies Festival (Kawagoe Minami venue) organized by the Saitama Prefecture High School Light Music Federation. This contest is for first-year students only, and this year’s level was much higher than in previous years.
About the Dance Club`s 47th Graduation Performance
On February 13, 2025 by SasakiWe are pleased to announce that the details of the 47th Graduation Performance have been decided. [Date and time] Friday, March 14, 2025 Doors open at 17:30 / Performance starts at 18:00 [Admission fee] Free Tickets can be applied for from the link below. Once you apply, an email will be sent from the Google
Cooking Club- Valentine`s Day
On February 10, 2025 by SasakiWe had our Valentine`s Day them a little early this year. This time we made three kinds of cookies: marshmallow cookies, melon bread cookies, and brownies. A sweet aroma filled the kitchen. Even when arranging the cookies on the plates, each student’s individuality shone through, and they tried their best to come up with ways
Results of the 25th Saitama Prefecture Iaido Tournament
On February 10, 2025 by SasakiOn February 9th, four members of our club participated in the Saitama Prefecture Iaido Tournament for 5th Dan and below, held at the Iruma City Budokan. 1st Dan and below division Watanabe – Best 8 Oie and Kuwahara – Lost in the second round Asahioka – Lost in the first round Although each of us
Announcement of the 47th Dance Club Retirement Performance
On January 25, 2025 by SasakiThe 47th dance club will hold a retirement performance. To express our gratitude to the parents, teachers, and many others who have helped us so far, we will deliver the best stage performance that will be the culmination of three years of hard work. Please come and join us. Friday, March 14, 2025 at Sakado
Boys Basketball Exchange Game with Yokota High School
On January 25, 2025 by SasakiWe played an exchange match with Yokota High School at Yokota Air Base, USA. At first, the players looked nervous, but after the match, when we took a commemorative photo, both sides were able to praise each other for their efforts in a friendly atmosphere. We hope that this will be an opportunity to deepen
Brass Band- Valentine Festival Concert
On January 20, 2025 by SasakiOn January 19th, the brass band participated in the Valentine’s Festival Concert held at Sakado Cultural Hall. The purpose of this concert is for junior and senior high schools in Sakado and surrounding areas to form a joint band, deepen their friendship, and improve their skills through friendly competition. Our school formed a joint band
Boys Basketball- Saitama Prefecture Rookie Tournament Results
On January 20, 2025 by Sasaki1/17 (Fri.) Best 4 Final Match Shohei (93)-Yamamurakokusai (43) 1/18 (Sat.) 5th Place Game Yamamurakokusai (85)-Omiya East (65) The wall of the prefecture`s top 4 was thick and we ended in 5th place. We have gained various experiences so far, and we are confident that we have been able to come far with a team
Cooking Club- Recent Activity Report
On January 18, 2025 by SasakiPlease look at all the food the cooking club has whipped up this year! We had a Christmas Party(pizza, rice, cupcakes) on December 24th , and New Year`s dishes (ozoni, datemaki, and colorful kamaboko) on January 18th. In both cases, the second graders thought of the recipe and were able to make a wonderful dish
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
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