71st Annual Sports Day
On 1 June, 2026 by SasakiOn Thursday, May 28th, Yamamura International High School held its 71st Annual Sports Festival. The day was blessed with fine weather and high temperatures, making it a perfect day for a sports festival. Undeterred by the heat, the students gave their all in each event, filling the grounds with cheers and smiles. For the third-year
3rd Year Career Guidance
On 1 May, 2026 by SasakiOn the afternoon of Friday, April 24th, third-year students visited Westa Kawagoe to participate in a career guidance event. More than 100 universities and vocational schools participated, and students deepened their understanding of career paths by receiving direct explanations from representatives at each booth. They actively gathered information, listening to specific details about fields of
Farewell ceremony
On 20 April, 2026 by SasakiOn Thursday, April 16th, we held a farewell ceremony for former Principal Tatsuro Nakayama, who served as principal of our school for seven years until March of this year. Principal Hori introduced former Principal Nakayama’s career, highlighting how he overcame the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and successfully managed numerous events, including the 100th anniversary
First-year orientation begins
On 15 April, 2026 by SasakiThe first-year orientation began on April 9th and will run until the 15th. Orientation is an annual event where new students, starting the day after their entrance ceremony, receive explanations about various rules and precautions for their three years at Yamamura International High School, the curriculum and learning methods, how to use the health room
76th Entrance Ceremony
On 13 April, 2026 by SasakiOn Wednesday, April 8th, the 76th entrance ceremony was held in the school gymnasium. 311 new students responded enthusiastically to their homeroom teachers’ calls. Congratulations to all the new students on your admission! We hope you will challenge yourselves in many ways and have a fulfilling three years in high school.
Exam debriefing session
On 31 March, 2026 by SasakiOn Thursday, March 19th, we held a college entrance exam debriefing session, inviting this year’s graduates. This year, 26 graduates participated and shared their experiences. They talked about their exam schedules, how they chose their target schools, the difficulties they faced during their exam preparation, and even their failures, all for the benefit of their
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
Light Music Club- IZUI-JAM Participation
On 31 March, 2026 by SasakiOn Sunday, March 29th, four bands from our school’s light music club—the second-year band RollyPolly, the mixed first and second-year band Jupiter, and the first-year bands Yozakura and Hexa Beat—participated in “IZUI-JAM,” held at the Hatoyama Town Izumii Exchange Experience Area Exchange Hall. This event is a community exchange event planned by Hatoyama Town, and
Science Edge 2026 – International Science Contest, Tsukuba
On 30 March, 2026 by KlausBiology Club The Biology Club presented research in both English and Japanese at the “Tsukuba ScienceEdge2026*” (organized by the Tsukuba ScienceEdge2026 Executive Committee), an international science idea contest for junior and senior high school students, held at the Tsukuba International Congress Center from March 27th (Fri) to 28th (Sat). Our Biology Club presentation was selected
The Biology Club participated in the Nippon Pharmaceutical University High School Science Research Presentation!
On 29 March, 2026 by SasakiThis is the Biology Club! We participated in the High School Science Research Presentation held at the Nihon Pharmaceutical University Saitama Campus (Ina Town) on Friday, March 20th. The High School Science Research Presentation also included online presentations, and there were four presentations at the Saitama Campus, including our school’s. We had ample time for
The Biology Club won the Bronze Award at the Junior Agricultural Chemistry Society!
On 29 March, 2026 by SasakiThis is the Biology Club. On March 12th (Thursday), we participated in the Junior Agricultural Chemistry Society*’s “High School Student Research Presentation” at the JSBBA (Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry) 2026 Annual Meeting (Kyoto Meeting) held at Doshisha University (Kyoto City), and received the Bronze Award. On the same day as the JSBBA
Biology Department Participated in the Japanese Physiological Society Convention!
On 19 March, 2026 by SasakiThis is the Biology Club! We participated in the high school poster presentation at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the Physiological Society of Japan, “Resonating Physiology: A Bridge to the Future,” held at Tokyo Medical University from March 10th (Tue) to 12th (Thu). The high school poster presentations began on the afternoon of the 10th,
High School-University collaboration with the University of Human Sciences
On 19 March, 2026 by SasakiOn March 11, 2026, Yamamura International High School concluded a high school-university collaboration agreement with the University of Human Sciences. The University of Human Sciences was founded in 2000 with the motto, “A university where students acquire licenses in their right hand and the skills to live in their left.” The Faculty of Human Sciences
Brass Band: Regular Concert Graduation Ceremony
On 2 March, 2026 by SasakiOur second regular concert was held at Higashimatsuyama Civic Cultural Center on Monday, February 23rd (a national holiday). A nearly full house attended, and many people enjoyed our performance. We also had guest appearances by marimba player Daisuke Nakamura and conductor Shuko Mochimaru, who delivered a performance that high school students alone could not have
Performance at the 15th Japan Wind and Percussion Band Association Composition Award Finals in 2025
On 13 February, 2026 by SasakiOn Sunday, February 8, 2026, our performance band performed at the 2025 15th Japan Wind and Percussion Association Composition Award Finals, held at Shobi Music College. This contest aims to develop and promote new repertoire that is suitable for various brass band arrangements in elementary, junior high, and high schools. Yamamura International High School performed
Announcement of the 2nd Regular Concert of the Brass Band
On 3 February, 2026 by SasakiWe will be holding our second regular concert. Following our first regular concert, which was held in our school gymnasium in May of this year, we are now holding our long-awaited concert in a hall. Please come and see the culmination of 2025. We have also invited special guests Nakamura Daisuke, percussionist and percussion instructor
Wind Orchestra Club Participated in the West Kanto Ensemble Contest Percussion Sextet Results Report
On 3 February, 2026 by SasakiOn January 15, 2026, our percussion sextet participated in the 31st West Kanto Ensemble Contest held at the Kuki Cultural Center and won the Bronze Award. This was our first time competing in the West Kanto Ensemble Contest, and we were able to fully experience the high level of the West Kanto Ensemble Contest and
Boys’ Basketball Team: Results of the Prefectural Rookie Tournament
On 22 January, 2026 by SasakiYamamura International (104) – Kasukabe Higashi (38) Yamamura International (62) – Ina Gakuen Sogo (53) Yamamura International (76) – Urawa Jitsugyo (70) -Final League- Saitama Sakae (77) – Yamamura International (42) Seichi Fukaya (91) – Yamamura International (41) Yamamura International (97) – Keio Shiki (81) As a result, we placed third in Saitama Prefecture and
The brass band won the gold prize at the winter concert!!
On 17 January, 2026 by SasakiOn January 16th, we won the Gold Award at the Winter Concert held at the Saitama City Cultural Center. Yamamura International High School’s long-awaited first appearance in this competition, also known as the “Winter Wind Orchestra Competition.” Performance Pieces 2006 Required Piece: “To the Sea…For Wind Orchestra” by Kei Misawa Brussels Requiem by Berthe Appermont
Biology Club participates in “SBSEJ National (Osaka) Conference Poster Presentation”!
On 15 January, 2026 by SasakiIt`s the Biology Club! We participated in the junior and senior high school poster presentation event at the “SBSEJ110 110th National (Osaka) Conference of the Japanese Society for Biology Education” (sponsored by the Japanese Society for Biology Education) held on Sunday, January 11th at Osaka Kyoiku University’s Tennoji Campus. The junior and senior high school
Biology Club participates at “Oral Presentation @Ibaraki University”!
On 15 January, 2026 by SasakiIt`s the Biology Club! We participated in the 16th Annual High School Student Science Research Presentation @ Ibaraki University (sponsored by the Ibaraki University College of Science) held on Saturday, January 10th, at Ibaraki University’s Mito Campus. Oral presentations (36 papers from 16 schools, 93 participants) were held in the morning and early afternoon, after
Baton Twirling Club Competition Results Report
On 15 January, 2026 by Sasakin Friday, December 26th, we participated in the 21st Saitama Baton Twirling Contest at the Saiden Chemical Arena. The results are as follows:☆Kutsuzawa Yue: Solo Twirling Beginner (Gold Prize) and Prescribed Beginner (Gold Prize)☆Kusakari Misato: Solo Twirling Advanced (Silver Prize) and Prescribed Advanced (Gold Prize) ☆Nakatsuka Nina: Solo Twirling Advanced (Gold Prize) and Prescribed Advanced
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
Brass Band wins the Grand Prize and the Runner-up Prize at the National Tournament
On 8 January, 2026 by SasakiWe won the Grand Prix at the 11th All Japan Brass Symphony Competition Finals, held at Bunkyo Civic Hall on January 5, 2026. After winning the Grand Prize and being recommended for the national competition at the East Japan competition held last August, all of our club members have continued to pursue music that can
Wind Orchestra Wins Saitama Prefecture Governor’s Award
On 8 January, 2026 by SasakiOur brass octet and clarinet octet competed at the 2025 Saitama Ensemble Festa on December 26th, and both teams won gold awards. The brass octet won first place, the Saitama Governor’s Award. The clarinet octet received a special award, the Arts and Culture Festival Executive Committee Chairman’s Award.
Brass Band to compete in West Kanto Ensemble Contest
On 8 January, 2026 by SasakiWe are pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Ensemble Contest. At the Saitama Prefecture Ensemble Contest, held at Kuki Cultural Center on December 15th, our Percussion Sextet won the Gold Prize. Our Clarinet Octet won the Silver Prize. The Percussion Sextet will represent Saitama Prefecture and will be competing in the West Kanto
Light Music Club: Final Report of the 13th Saitama Prefecture Light Music Newcomer Competition
On 24 December, 2025 by SasakiOn Sunday, December 21st, the Light Music Club’s second-year band, Rolly Polly, competed in the Saitama Prefectural High School Light Music Federation’s 13th Saitama Prefecture Light Music Newcomer Competition Finals, held at ESP Entertainment Tokyo (Takadanobaba), performing their original song, “Heart of Stone.” This competition was an official competition primarily for second-year students, and 21
Collaboration Agreement with Surugadai University
On 24 December, 2025 by SasakiOn December 18, 2025, Yamamura International High School signed a high school-university collaboration agreement with Surugadai University. Surugadai University opened in 1987 as a university with a Faculty of Law, Department of Law, and currently houses the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Economics and Management, Faculty of Media and Information Studies, Faculty of Sport Science,
Biology Club receives Science Castle World Encouragement Award!
On 18 December, 2025 by SasakiThis is the Biology Club! A third-year student’s presentation won an Encouragement Award at the selected poster presentation competition at Science Castle World 2025 (sponsored by Leave a Nest), held at Tokyo University of Science (Meguro-ku) on Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th. The third-year student’s winning presentation, “The effect of oral ingestion of
Biology Club MBSJ2025 Poster and Oral Presentations!
On 11 December, 2025 by SasakiIt`s the Biology Club! We participated in poster and oral presentations at the High School Student Presentation Session of the 2025 Molecular Biology Society of Japan* (organized by the Molecular Biology Society of Japan) held at Pacifico Yokohama (Yokohama City) on Friday, December 5th. The poster and oral presentations for the high school students were
Evacuation Drill Conducted
On 11 December, 2025 by SasakiOn Thursday, December 4th, Yamamura International High School held a disaster prevention drill. Despite the cold wind, the drill was based on the scenario of a magnitude 6+ earthquake occurring during class. Without panicking, all the students calmly followed the designated evacuation routes and evacuated to their designated locations, successfully confirming the procedures.
Results of the 7th Saitama Prefecture U-18 Futsal League
On 4 December, 2025 by SasakiThe first match of the lower league of the 7th Saitama Prefecture U-18 Futsal League was held on Saturday, November 22nd. Despite conceding an early goal, the match continued with a back-and-forth battle, ending the first half with a 2-0 lead. Although we conceded a goal early in the second half, we gradually gained more
Biology Club participates in Life Science Symposium!
On 4 December, 2025 by SasakiWe’re the Biology Club! We participated in the “Opening up the Future through Medicine and Engineering! Life Science Symposium” (sponsored by the Terumo Life Science Foundation, managed and planned by Leave a Nest), aimed at junior and senior high school students, held on Saturday, November 29th at the TKP Ichigaya Conference Center (Shinjuku Ward). The
Men’s Basketball Team Western Branch Rookie Tournament Preliminary Results
On 4 December, 2025 by SasakiHere are the results of the 2025 Saitama Prefectural General Sports Tournament and High School Basketball Rookie Tournament Western Branch Preliminaries. Yamamura International (151) – Fujimi (24) Yamamura International (84) – Seibu Bunri (61) Yamamura International (67) – Keio University Shiki (62) -Final League- Yamamura International (85) – Saitama Heisei (70) Yamamura International (87) –
Biology Club, assemble! Science girls receive “Encouragement Award”!
On 4 December, 2025 by SasakiIt`s the Biology Club! We received an Encouragement Award at the poster presentation event of “Gather! Science Girls* (17th National Conference for Female Student Science Research Presentations)” (sponsored by Notre Dame Seishin Gakuen Seishin Junior and Senior High School) held on Sunday, November 23rd, at Tokyo Metropolitan University’s Minami-Osawa Campus (Hachioji City). The event began
Biology Club wins Botchan Science Award!
On 18 November, 2025 by SasakiThis is the Biology Club! A third-year student’s research paper, “The Effect of Oral Intake of Cocoa Polyphenols on Sunburn Prevention in Hairless Mice,” submitted to the 16th Botchan Science Award Research Essay Contest (High School Division)* (sponsored by the Tokyo University of Science Alumni Association, Risso-kai), has been awarded a prize. We were notified
24th Sakado Charity Marathon!
On 18 November, 2025 by SasakiThis year, three runners participated! [Results] *By Age Group 5km: Hidetoshi Tamura (2nd Year) 2nd Place, 3rd Place Overall 5km: Yuzuki Saito (1st Year) 1st Place, 1st Place Overall 3km: Yuna Senuma (2nd Year) 1st Place Tamura and Senuma ran aggressively from the first half of the race, and were able to improve their personal
Biology Club wins Excellence Award at High School Science Research Presentation!
On 17 November, 2025 by SasakiIt`s the Biology Club! On Sunday, November 16th, our students gave oral presentations on three of their papers (one by two second-year students and two by two first-year students) at the Nihon Pharmaceutical University High School Science and Research Presentation (sponsored by Nihon Pharmaceutical University), held at Nihon Pharmaceutical University (Ina Town). One of the
Information about the 53rd Private School Cultural Festival
On 16 November, 2025 by SasakiInformation about the 53rd Private School Cultural Festival The Private School Cultural Festival, bringing together private schools from throughout Saitama Prefecture, will be held on the dates listed below. All sections are open to the public, and admission is free. We look forward to seeing you there. Our school’s Light Music Club will be participating
Biology Club participates in the “TAMA Science Festival”!
On 13 November, 2025 by SasakiIt`s the Biology Club! On Sunday, November 2nd, we participated in the “TAMA Science Festival in TOYAKU 2025” (sponsored by the Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, School of Life Sciences) poster presentation event for junior and senior high school students. Following the opening ceremony, in-person poster presentations and judging took place in the
Biology Club: Participation in the Saitama Prefecture Natural Science Club Exchange Meeting!
On 11 November, 2025 by SasakiIt`s the Biology Club! We participated in the Saitama Prefecture Science Research Association Western Branch Natural Science Club Exchange Meeting, held on November 8th at the Olmo Cultural Facility in Sakado City. This conference is a natural science club exchange (research presentation) event primarily for prefectural high schools belonging to the Saitama Prefecture Science Research
Results of the Saitama Prefecture Qualifying Round for the 2025 National High School Ekiden Championships
On 6 November, 2025 by SasakiThe tournament was held on Tuesday, November 4th at Kumagaya Sports and Culture Park Athletics Stadium. It was the team’s final tournament, and everyone gave it their all. The boys competed as a mixed team, and were able to carry the sash to the finish line with smiles on their faces. The girls came in
3rd Biology Conference Held
On 4 November, 2025 by SasakiThis is the Biology Club! With the second half of this year’s competitions (starting in November) featuring poster and oral presentations fast approaching, we held our “3rd Conference” on Saturday, October 25th, inviting Biology Club alumni. On the day of the conference, presentations were scheduled to be given by second- and first-year students who were
Newcomer Track and Field Championships Results Report
On 30 September, 2025 by SasakiThe Newcomer Track and Field Championships were held at the Kumagaya Sports and Culture Park Athletics Stadium from September 26th to 28th. Our school sent two runners to compete in three events: the women’s 1500m, 3000m, and 5000mW. Women’s 1500m: Yuzuki Saito (1st year) Preliminary Group 3: 5:07.15 (6th in her group) Women’s 3000m: Yuzuki
Results of the 7th Saitama Prefecture U-18 Futsal League
On 30 September, 2025 by SasakiThe fifth round of the 7th Saitama Prefecture U-18 Futsal League was held on Sunday, September 21st. The opposing team dominated the game from the beginning, making for a tough stretch. Despite the difficulties, we found opportunities and attacked aggressively, but were unable to score. The opposing team’s attacks continued unabated in the second half,
Dance Club- 48th Class Retirement Performance
On 18 September, 2025 by SasakiThe 48th class of the Yamamura International High School Dance Club will be holding their final performance at Sakado City Cultural Hall on Friday, September 26th. [Date & Time] Friday, September 26th, Doors Open 5:30 PM, Performance Begins 6:15 PM [Reservations] https://forms.gle/H1r3FtZSJNiEX7WT9 We look forward to seeing you there!
Track and Field- Tournament Results
On 18 September, 2025 by SasakiThe Saitama Prefectural High School Track and Field Newcomer Tournament, Western Regional Tournament, was held at Kumagaya Sports and Culture Park Athletics Stadium on September 12th and 13th. After overcoming a tough summer of training, each and every participant gave it their all. As a result, first-year student Saito placed third in the 1500m and
Dance Club DANCE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP vol.13 National Finals Results
On 12 September, 2025 by SasakiOn August 29th, we competed in the national finals of the DANCE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP vol.13 (13th National High School Dance Club Championship) held at Tokyo Garden Theater. Although we did not win any prizes, we were able to give our all, showcasing the results of our daily practice, and we enjoyed dancing. I am truly
Biology Department receives “Excellent Poster Award” from the Japanese Society of Microbial Ecology!
On 12 September, 2025 by SasakiBiology Club here! On Monday, September 8th, the 38th Tokyo Conference of the Japanese Society for Microbial Ecology (sponsored by JSME: Japanese Society for Microbial Ecology) featured poster presentations by high school students at Tokyo University of Science (Meguro-ku). Two poster presentations were given by first-year students from the Biology Club (5 schools participated, totaling
Partnership signing ceremony held with Shobi University
On 9 September, 2025 by SasakiShobi University (Chairman and President Nagayama Yoshihisa: second from the right in the front row in the photo) and Yamamura International High School (Principal Nakayama Tatsuro: third from the right in the front row in the photo) signed an agreement on high school-university collaboration on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Guided by its founding spirit of
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
Results of the 18th Japan High School Dance Championships DANCE STADIUM National Semi-Finals
On 5 September, 2025 by SasakiOn Wednesday, August 20th, our team competed in the Big Class semi-finals of the 18th Japan High School Dance Club Championship (DANCE STADIUM) at Pacifico Yokohama. Although we were unable to advance to the finals, all of our members were able to give their best performances. Thank you for all your support. We look forward
Biology Club wins “Judges’ Special Award”!
On 1 September, 2025 by SasakiWe’re the Biology Club! We participated in the finals of the 15th High School Student Bio Summit in Tsuruoka (sponsored by Keio University’s Institute for Advanced Life Sciences, Tsuruoka City), held in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture from Wednesday, August 27th to Friday, August 29th. The three research projects competing in the finals passed a preliminary
Cultural Festival Information
On 1 September, 2025 by SasakiOur school cultural festival, “Shido Festival,” will be held on September 13th and 14th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Admission is free! Enjoy booths by various groups, mini-stage performances, live music, and a performance in the gymnasium. For more details, please see the “Shido Festival” page. ←Click to jump. (Japanese Only) The Cooking Club
The 7th Saitama U-18 Futsal Tournament Results
On 29 August, 2025 by SasakiThe fourth round of the 7th Saitama Prefecture U-18 Futsal League was held on Sunday, August 24th. Despite the extremely hot conditions, the players were able to play at their best until the very end. Although we fell short of our goal of victory, we were able to follow up on our previous round of
2025 Kanto Private High School Soft Tennis Invitational Tournament!!! Winners
On 21 August, 2025 by SasakiThank you for your continued understanding and cooperation with the Boys’ Soft Tennis Club. The Kanto Private High School Soft Tennis Invitational Tournament was held at Kumagaya Dome on Sunday, August 17th. Round 1 ③-0 Tochigi: Sakushin GakuinRound 2 ②-1 Chiba: Seibudai ChibaRound 3 ②-0 Tokyo: MeihoSemifinal ②-1 Chiba: Showa GakuinFinal ②-1 Chiba: Keiai Gakuen We were able to win the
7th Saitama Prefecture U-18 Futsal League Results
On 19 August, 2025 by SasakiThe third round of the 7th Saitama Prefecture U-18 Futsal League was held on Sunday, August 10th. Unlike the previous round, the match was played in relatively cool weather, but our school had fewer players participating, making it a physically tough battle. Even under these conditions, the players attacked bravely and earned a set-piece opportunity
Results of the 18th Japan High School Dance Championships DANCE STADIUM Kanto Koshinetsu Tournament
On 9 August, 2025 by SasakiOn Tuesday, July 29th, our group competed in the Big Class at the 18th Japan High School Dance Club Championships (DANCE STADIUM), held at J:COM Hall Hachioji, where they came in second place. We’ve also been selected to compete in the national semi-finals, scheduled for Wednesday, August 20th at the National Hall in Pacifico Yokohama.
DANCE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP vol.13 Kanto Region Tournament Results
On 8 August, 2025 by SasakiThe Kanto Region Tournament of the 13th National High School Dance Club Championship (DANCE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP vol.13) was held at Tachikawa Stage Garden on Saturday, June 28th and Sunday, June 29th. Two teams from our school participated, with one winning second place and the judges’ special award. This team has also been selected to compete
7th Saitama U-18 Futsal League Results
On 5 August, 2025 by SasakiThe second round of the 7th Saitama Prefecture U-18 Futsal League was held on Sunday, July 27th. Once again, we faced a strong opponent, and the match was a tough one. Despite the difficult times, we repeatedly tried the tactics we had practiced in order to score a goal, but we were unable to find
Biology Club participates in “Science Farm 2025”!
On 5 August, 2025 by SasakiThe Biology Club participated in Science Farm 2025 (sponsored by Rakuno Gakuen University), held in Sapporo from Saturday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 3rd. On the 2nd, 87 presentations (38 web presentations) were gathered from across Hokkaido and the country. Each group was divided into three groups and gave oral presentations (evaluations will be announced
Guidance on creating attractions for the school festival!
On 4 August, 2025 by SasakiOn Thursday, July 10th, Mr. Shibanuma from the University of Technology, with which we have a high school-university partnership agreement, gave us online guidance on creating attractions for the school festival. Representatives from each class gathered to discuss any questions or concerns they had about future preparations. He taught us about the materials needed to
High School-University Collaboration Program: Toyo University Faculty of Information Studies Tour
On 4 August, 2025 by SasakiOn July 19th, we held a university tour of Toyo University’s Faculty of Informatics, with which we have a high school-university collaboration agreement. This time, we also had a class taught by Professor Chieko Kato, Dean of the Faculty of Informatics, giving the students a chance to experience what it’s like to study at a
Baton Twirling Club to Participate in the National High School Cultural Festival!
On 2 August, 2025 by SasakiWe represented Saitama Prefecture at the 49th National High School Cultural Festival, which was held in Kagawa Prefecture from July 26th. Thank you for your support. Our next competition is scheduled to be the Saitama Prefectural Baton Twirling Tournament in September. We appreciate your continued support.
Light Music Club and High School Light Music Contest Tour held!
On 2 August, 2025 by SasakiOn Thursday, July 31st, first-year members of the Light Music Club observed the Kanto Finals of the 7th High School Light Music Contest (held at Aoba Public Hall in Yokohama), sponsored by the NPO National School Light Music Club Association. Unfortunately, three students were unable to attend due to illness, but 26 new members participated.
2025 National Championships (Inter-High) Individual Competition Results
On 31 July, 2025 by SasakiThank you for your continued understanding and cooperation with the activities of the Yamamura International High School Boys’ Soft Tennis Club. The National High School Athletic Meet, “Open the Door to the Future: Chugoku Inter-High School Athletic Meet 2025,” was held from Wednesday, July 23rd to Sunday, July 27th at the Ube City Central Park
Boys’ Soft Tennis Club 7/19 (Sat) Saitama Prefecture Championship Results Report
On 31 July, 2025 by SasakiThank you very much for your continued understanding and cooperation with the activities of the Boys’ Soft Tennis Club. The Saitama Prefectural Championship was held on Saturday, July 19th at the Sayama Chikoyama Park Tennis Courts. Eleven pairs from our school qualified to compete in the main tournament. As the teams advanced, we saw Yamamura
Biology Club Final Conference Held
On 29 July, 2025 by SasakiThis is the Biology Club! This year’s poster and oral research presentations are just around the corner. In particular, the “High School Bio Summit” (Preliminary: Zoom, Final: Real) to be held next month will see the participation of strong schools from all over the country, including SSH, so we invited Biology Club graduates to hold
Light Music Club participates in the 15th High School Light Music Contest
On 22 July, 2025 by SasakiOn Sunday, the 20th, the third-year solo band [Hoei] and the mixed band of second- and third-year students [Midnight] from the light music club participated in the preliminary round of the 15th High School Light Music Contest (West District, Kawagoe Minami Venue) sponsored by the Saitama Prefecture High School Light Music Federation. This competition is
Participation in the 20th Urawa Yosakoi has been confirmed!
On 17 July, 2025 by SasakiWe have decided to participate in the Urawa Yosakoi festival to be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025. We hope to deliver the best performance! Please come and see us at the venue! East Exit Station Headquarters Local Car/Venue A 11:57- Saishin Front Fixed Sound/Venue B 13:51- East Exit Station Headquarters Local Car/Venue A 15:33-
The Baton Twirling Club will be performing at the Kagawa General Cultural Festival!
On 15 July, 2025 by SasakiOn Wednesday, June 4th, the Baton Twirling Club took part in the send-off ceremony for the National High School Cultural Festival, held at Saitama Kaikan. The club will be performing as Saitama’s representatives at the Kagawa Cultural Festival, which starts on July 26th. Please support them!
The 7th Saitama Prefecture U-18 Futsal League Results Report
On 15 July, 2025 by SasakiThe opening match (Round 1) of the 7th Saitama Prefecture U-18 Futsal League took place on Sunday, July 13th. We faced a strong team and the match was tough from the first half. Despite the difficulties, the players were determined to score a point and played their hardest until the end. We will be facing
2nd Year- English Skill Up Seminar 2025
On 10 July, 2025 by SasakiFor three days, from July 5th-July 8th, the second year students participated in the English Skill Up Seminar. On Saturday, July 5th, the students were introduced to the foreign teachers whom they would spend the next three days with. Some of the teachers were the same as when the students were first grade students and
Biology Club: 1st Conference of 2025 Academic Year with Graduates
On 26 June, 2025 by Sasaki2025 poster and oral presentations are fast approaching. The “High School Bio Summit” will feature strong schools, including Super Science Highs, so we invited graduates of the Biology Club to participate in the 1st of our regular conferences on Saturday, June 21st. Students who are scheduled to make presentations this year presented their research progress.
Boys’ Soft Tennis Club National Tournament Preliminary Individual Division Winner
On 20 June, 2025 by SasakiThank you for your continued support and cooperation with the activities of the Yamamurakokusai High School Boys’ Soft Tennis Club. On Saturday, June 7th, nine pairs from our school participated in the individual division of the qualifying round for the National Championships (Inter-High), held at Kumagaya Sakura Sports Park. In this tournament, the top eight
Boys’ Soft Tennis Club 5/31 (Sat) Kanto Tournament Team Competition Results Report
On 20 June, 2025 by SasakiThank you for your continued support and cooperation with the activities of the boys’ soft tennis club. We participated in the Kanto Tournament held at the Kose Sports Park Tennis Court in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture from Friday, May 30th to Sunday, June 1st. Individual matches (4 pairs) ○Machida (2nd year: Matsuyama), Ishii (3rd year: Niiza
Illustration Club creates crime prevention poster at the request of Nishi-Iruma Police Station
On 13 June, 2025 by SasakiAt the request of Nishi-Iruma Police Station, a second-year student created a crime prevention poster to be displayed in convenience stores. This poster will be displayed in all 90-odd convenience stores under the jurisdiction of Nishi-Iruma Police Station.
Illustration Club: First submission and first selection at the 73rd Saitama Prefectural Art Exhibition
On 13 June, 2025 by SasakiA third-year student`s first Japanese painting (F50 size, 116.7 x 91.0 cm), “Abandoned Car Body Remaining in the Forest,” was exhibited at the 73rd Saitama Prefectural Art Exhibition for the first time, and was selected for the first time. The exhibition is being held at the Saitama Prefectural Museum of Modern Art in Kita-Urawa until
Boys’ Basketball Team 5/31 Kanto Tournament Results Report
On 2 June, 2025 by SasakiTsuchiura Nihon University (104) – Yamamura International (53) Unfortunately, the first Kanto tournament was a tough one. However, we learned a lot, and we were able to experience the atmosphere, tension, and high-intensity play of a top tournament, and get the feel for what the team is aiming for. As the saying goes, “tasting the
Department of Biology visits Tokyo University of Agriculture
On 30 May, 2025 by SasakiIt`s the Biology Club! On Friday, May 23rd, we visited Professor Satoshi Watanabe of the Graduate School at Tokyo University of Agriculture (Setagaya). The purpose of the visit was to attend the “Special Lecture on Cellular and Molecular Function Science I” at the graduate school, as the content is similar to the new research content*
Boys Basketball- Tournament Results
On 19 May, 2025 by SasakiHere are the results of the Saitama Prefecture qualifying tournament for the 2025 Kanto High School Basketball Tournament. Yamamura International (76) – Matsuyama High School (62) Yamamura International (92) – Toyooka High School (58) Shohei High School (91) – Yamamura International (57) Yamamura International (77) – Keio Shiki High School (57) ─5th place deciding match─
JFA 12th All Japan U-18 Futsal Championship Saitama Prefecture Tournament Results
On 13 May, 2025 by SasakiThe JFA 12th All Japan U-18 Futsal Championship Saitama Prefecture Tournament was held on Sunday, May 11th. Results Yamamurakokusai VS Estrela Kawaguchi U-15 PK 3 VS 4 Scorers: Nara (3rd year), Maruyama (3rd year), Maeda (3rd year), Nishizawa (3rd year) Yamamurakokusai Estrela Kawaguchi U-15 First Half ２ ２ Second Half ２ ２ Total ４ ４
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
The Light Music Club and Kawagoe Nishi High School participated in a joint live performance!
On 1 April, 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 31 March, 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
Cooking Club-Farewell Party
On 6 March, 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 6 March, 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 6 March, 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
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
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
British Hills Experience – Christmas 2023
On 13 January, 2024 by Klaus23 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 13 September, 2022 by KlausThe 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 1 October, 2019 by KlausThank 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 7 August, 2019 by KlausAdventurous 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