Canada Study Trip
On 8 August, 2018 by Klaus20 students came back from the Canada study trip. They spent twelve days in Victoria on the west coast, enjoying the kindness of their Canadian hosts and the beauty of the city. Their English has made great progress.
Nogizaka 46 stars perform with Yamamura Kokusai Students
On 28 July, 2018 by KlausSayuri Inoue(23), Minami Uezawa (19), Miria Watanabe (18) Junna Ito (18), Misa Eto (25) and Tamami Sakaguchi (16) of Nogizaka 46, gave our students invaluable advice while practicing our All Kanto Number One dance club’s numbers as part of a NHK special. Japanese link
America Bowl
On 23 July, 2018 by KlausYamamura Kokusai raised two teams to compete in the first ever America Bowl, a quiz on American culture and history. The students performed very well against top high schools from across Japan.
Visitors
On 30 June, 2018 by KlausWe had two wonderful students who wanted to experience classes in Japan, visiting our school. Tia from Vancouver, whose sister had been a buddy for our students when visiting Canada, joined our Tokushin B course students, who were thrilled to get to know her. She also practiced hard the flute with our wind ensemble, perking
Sports Day Success
On 1 June, 2018 by KlausThis years Sports Day was in mild weather. Students participated with enthusiasm.
Tsukuba Science Edge
On 24 March, 2018 by KlausSix members of the Yamamura Kokusai High School biology club participated in this years high school science exposition at Tsukuba International Conference Hall, attended by high schools across Japan and the World. A third year student presented his research into the antibacterial effects of wasabi on the food poisoning bacteria in sashimi in English. The
Entrance Examinations
On 4 February, 2018 by KlausAgain this year, we have seen an increase in the number of applicants to YK. Congratulations to all of you who braved the snow and passed the entrance examinations.
Music Station Dance Video
On 14 January, 2018 by KlausYamamura Kokusai dance club featured in a two hour special episode of Music Station, Asahi TV’s major music show, hosted by Mr Tamori. YK dance club put together a special video for the high ranked music group Wanima. The band members generously said that they wished they had the video for their official version. Article
English Conversation Room
On 6 January, 2018 by KlausOver the winter vacation, the English Room has been cleaned and readied for the new year. We look forward to seeing our students practicing English vigorously again.
English camp at British Hills
On 3 January, 2018 by KlausThis year 21 students went to snowy British Hills for the Christmas study trip. In two classes, they participated in the all English experience. They stayed two nights in the beautiful atmosphere of Drake House. They were taught ballroom dancing, snooker, calligraphy, and cookery by the British teachers.