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English Language Trip: Yokohama
On 31 March, 2026 by SasakiTen students participated in a two-day, one-night training program in Yokohama, accompanied by two native English-speaking instructors. The theme of the program was to learn how Yokohama became the “birthplace of modern Japan” after the late 19th century, when foreigners began to settle there. A major objective was also to provide an opportunity to use
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British Hills 2025
On 8 January, 2026 by SasakiAnother winter season has arrived, which means another group of students spent part of their winter holidays at British Hills in Fukushima Prefecture. In the lead-up to the trip, the weather forecast said it would be cold but sunny, with temperatures staying above freezing. Even the day before departure, there was only a slight indication
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Perth, Australia 2025
On 8 September, 2025 by SasakiEleven of our most adventurous students traveled to Perth, Australia on our annual English language training trip from August 17th to August 27th. While on a homestay program, students attended Canning College, a public high school with a diverse student body from all parts of the world. Canning College embraces an international atmosphere and university-style
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We held a language study trip in Kamakura!
On 1 April, 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
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British Hills Experience- Christmas 2024
On 11 January, 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
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Speech and Recitation Contest
On 26 December, 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
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English Club-Christmas
On 16 December, 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
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Happy Halloween
On 31 October, 2024 by SasakiOn Tuesday, October 29th, the English Club celebrated Halloween by making Jack O`Lanterns and playing a Halloween quiz game. It was the first time for the students to carve their own pumpkins. They enjoyed the experience very much.
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72nd Saitosai
On 6 September, 2024 by SasakiThis weekend, September 7th and 8th 10:00am-2:00pm, will be Yamamurakokusai`s 72nd Annual Cultural Festival, Saitosai. This year`s theme is “Banbahonto”, meaning there is an extremely prosperous momentum. Schedule for the gym performances Saturday Sunday 10:10-10:40 Light Music Club 10:10-10:20 English Club 10:45-10:55 Yosakoi 10:25-10:35 Chorus 11:00-11:15 Baton Twirling 10:40-10:50 Yosakoi 11:50-12:20 Dance 10:55-11:10 Baton Twirling
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Studying English in Canada 2024 (Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada)
On 31 August, 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