New First Grade Orientation
On April 12, 2024 by SasakiStarting April 9th, the new first years having been getting used to the start of their new life here at Yamamurakokusai. The first morning was a little confusing remembering where one`s homeroom was but by the end of the week everyone seemed to know where to go. New students have attended meetings, learned their way
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
British Hills
On September 17, 2023 by giganickChristmas sends Yamamura Kokusai students to British Hills for the real experience… snow! British Hills is a replica village built atop of a mountain in Fukushima. Owned by the Kanda Group, it is designed using British architecture and furniture with stone buildings and half-timbered lodgings, tables, chairs, wardrobes, chandeliers, even snooker tables brought from Britain
Wins in 102nd National High School Soccer Championship
On September 17, 2023 by giganickK-on… The band! Kanto High School band club tournament.
On September 17, 2023 by giganickAlmost 30 first- and second-year students from the light music club participated in a tour of the “Kanto 3rd High School Light Music Tournament”. Δ (Laplacian) participated in the first competition last year, but unfortunately they missed out on the second and third competitions. Sponsored by the National Association of School Light Music Clubs (NPO),
16th Japan High School Dance Tournament
On August 18, 2023 by giganickYamamurakokusa Dance Club took 3rd position in the large dance group of the 16th japan High School Dance Tournament. Dressed the part in stunning black outfits with roses between their teeth, the dancers performed a spectacular tango motif dance, that was described as astonishing, and alternatively graceful and violent – showing their deep understanding of
Nihon Pharmaceutical University Training
On August 5, 2023 by giganickOn August 5th, biology club students participated in the “High School Student Genetic Analysis Training” held at Nihon Pharmaceutical University. 24 high school students participated in practical training, where they extracted total RNA from cultured human airway epithelial cells, viewed it by electrophoresis and analyzed the expression of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) involved in pathogen recognition
K-on Live Performance
On July 23, 2023 by giganickOn July 23rd (Sun), the light music club held a full-day live performance for the first time in four years! This competition is an official competition sponsored by the Saitama Prefecture Federation, and the bands that come in 1st and 2nd place in the final are given the right to advance to the national competition.