71st Annual Sports Day
On 2026年6月1日 by yamamurakokusaiOn 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
English Language Trip: Yokohama
On 2026年3月31日 by yamamurakokusaiTen 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
Science Edge 2026 – International Science Contest, Tsukuba
On 2026年3月30日 by yamamurakokusaiBiology 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
Brass Band: Regular Concert Graduation Ceremony
On 2026年3月2日 by yamamurakokusaiOur 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
Baton Twirling Club Competition Results Report
On 2026年1月15日 by yamamurakokusain 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 2026年1月8日 by yamamurakokusaiAnother 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 2026年1月8日 by yamamurakokusaiWe 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 2026年1月8日 by yamamurakokusaiOur 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.
Light Music Club: Final Report of the 13th Saitama Prefecture Light Music Newcomer Competition
On 2025年12月24日 by yamamurakokusaiOn 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
24th Sakado Charity Marathon!
On 2025年11月18日 by yamamurakokusaiThis 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
Information about the 53rd Private School Cultural Festival
On 2025年11月16日 by yamamurakokusaiInformation 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
Track and Field- Tournament Results
On 2025年9月18日 by yamamurakokusaiThe 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 2025年9月12日 by yamamurakokusaiOn 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
Perth, Australia 2025
On 2025年9月8日 by yamamurakokusaiEleven 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
DANCE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP vol.13 Kanto Region Tournament Results
On 2025年8月8日 by yamamurakokusaiThe 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
High School-University Collaboration Program: Toyo University Faculty of Information Studies Tour
On 2025年8月4日 by yamamurakokusaiOn 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 2025年8月2日 by yamamurakokusaiWe 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.
Boys’ Soft Tennis Club 7/19 (Sat) Saitama Prefecture Championship Results Report
On 2025年7月31日 by yamamurakokusaiThank 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
2nd Year- English Skill Up Seminar 2025
On 2025年7月10日 by yamamurakokusaiFor 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
Illustration Club creates crime prevention poster at the request of Nishi-Iruma Police Station
On 2025年6月13日 by yamamurakokusaiAt 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.
We held a language study trip in Kamakura!
On 2025年4月1日 by yamamurakokusaiFrom 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
British Hills Experience- Christmas 2024
On 2025年1月11日 by yamamurakokusaiWhat 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 2024年8月31日 by yamamurakokusaiIn 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 2024年1月13日 by yamamurakokusai23 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 2022年9月13日 by yamamurakokusaiThe 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 2019年10月1日 by yamamurakokusaiThank 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 2019年8月7日 by yamamurakokusaiAdventurous 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
3rd Year Career Guidance
On 2026年5月1日 by yamamurakokusaiOn 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 2026年4月20日 by yamamurakokusaiOn 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 2026年4月15日 by yamamurakokusaiThe 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 2026年4月13日 by yamamurakokusaiOn 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 2026年3月31日 by yamamurakokusaiOn 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
Light Music Club- IZUI-JAM Participation
On 2026年3月31日 by yamamurakokusaiOn 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
The Biology Club participated in the Nippon Pharmaceutical University High School Science Research Presentation!
On 2026年3月29日 by yamamurakokusaiThis 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