THE PROFILE OF YOSHIDA HIGH SCHOOL
2023
ADDRESS: 6-17-1 SHIMOYOSHIDA FUJIYOSHIDA-SHI YAMANASHI-KEN
403-0004, JAPAN

Tel:0555-22-2540 E-Mail:yosida-k@kai.ed.jp
Website:www.yoshidah.kai.ed.jp Principal: Masahiro Gonda

About Us
Yoshida High School was established in 1937 as theAgricultural and Technical school in the Fuji-North
District in Yamanashi Prefecture.
reorganized

into5courses;

In 1950, it wasGeneral,Agriculture,Woodcraft, Textile and Dress Designing. Nowadays it has two courses; the General Course,
and the Science & Mathematics Course. There are 688 students (349 boys & 339 girls), and60 teachers & staffs. The total number of graduates since its establishment is about 29,000.
They have been actively involved in many fields in domestic as well as international arenas.
The school buildings, rebuilt in 2005, are located in the eastern part of Fujiyoshida city at thefoot of Mt. Fuji, so the students can enjoy the view of it from all the classrooms. We have alarge playing field, three tennis courts, two handball courts, and a two-floor gym with martial
arts range.

In addition to these, we also have aJapanese archery gym, a weight lifting room and a teaceremony room.
HERE WE ARE!

Message from the Principal
Thank you very much for accessing our Yoshida High School website.
Under the school philosophy of "Jungo" (to be cheerful, fresh, strong-willed,and unpretentious) and "Hyakusetsu-Futoku" (to never give up no matter
how many times we encounter difficulties), the aims of our school are tocultivate gratitude, friendship, mental and physical discipline, and emotional
intelligence through learning and club activities.

Yoshida High School is the only traditional school with a science and mathematics
department in the Fuji-North District and in the Eastern Part of Yamanashi Prefecture.
Therefore, we, as a community school, try to foster students who will be able to survive in anadvanced information society and will become leaders in Japan with a love for their hometowns,
while developing their independence and inquiry.

The educational objectives that were handed down from generation to generation wererenovated in 2017, and these have been shared by students and faculty members.

We callthese educational goals "Yoshida High School Graduation Policy (Yoshida High School GP)". Its
students, faculty, and staff are working together to achieve them. The Yoshida High School GP’s
purpose is to acquire eight skills (self-affirmation, listening, analysis, thinking, transmission,imagination, creativity, and action) throughout the three years. All educational activities,including classes, school events, and club activities are conducted with this perspective in mind.
We believe that by being aware of what skills to acquire, and reflecting afterwards, students willdevelop the ability to understand the characteristics of themselves and others from multiple
perspectives. Above all, we believe that the establishment of a strong self that is not swayed by
the evaluations of others will be a great strength for future social life. The GP is a system thataims to nurture the qualities and abilities of students for their future.

Meanwhile, as we are entering an age of unpredictability, we hope to educate students
together with the whole community, including local leaders, elementary school students, andjunior high school students. In order to achieve this, in 2021, we introduced the system of A
Community School (a school with a school management committee).

We have taken a stepfurther from being just a "school open to the community" to becoming a "school that exists
together with the community". We hope you will enjoy our website and learn more about our
educational activities.

Principal Gonda Masahiro

Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is “百折不撓 (hyakusetu-futoo)”, meaning, “Never give up no matter
how many times we encounter difficulties!” and “純剛 (Jyungo)”, meaning, “To be cheerful,
fresh, strong-willed, and unpretentious”. We encourage the students to try hard inschoolwork, sports, and arts, giving high regard to both pen and sword. This inspires thestudents to be well-rounded in all disciplines.

MissionOur mission is to foster spiritually rich and strong students with “*Yoshida PRIDE”
who will succeed in the uncertain future.

In order to survive the future, the students

have to learn from the past, know the present, and think about the future.
*Yoshida PRIDE:

The mind to try everything with his or her own idea in a
responsible way and respect others

Educational Aim (Graduation Policy)
In order to achieve this mission, the students are to acquire the following 8 abilities;
1) Self-confidence2) Attentive listening3) Objective analysis4) Evidence-based thinking5) Clear and expressive delivery6) Foresight7) Creativity8) Positive action

Our slogan from the foundation“Why not try?”
This is the word the first principal loved and said back in the 1930’s. He implied that
we should try a variety of things when faced with challenges.

Two Courses
Yoshida High School offers two courses: The General Course(5 classes per grade) and the Science and Mathematics Course (1class per grade).

The General Course has a long and glorious

history which has made Yoshida High School famous in many fields,such as business, politics, education, arts and sports. The students
work very hard to develop a deep sense of humanity, a strong andflexible mind and body, and creativity. The Science and Mathematics Course wasestablished in 1991, (the third in Yamanashi Prefecture).

A number of students have

graduated from this course, and have been playing an active role in excellent professions
such as engineers, researchers, doctors, dentists, professors and teachers.

Science and Mathematics Course
In 1991 the Science and Mathematics Course was established. Its purpose is to foster
independent students who will contribute to the various fields not only in Japan but alsoabroad. A different curriculum that covers the wider range of subjects has been provided.
According to their own interest or abilities, the students can select their own subjects andchoose a Humanities Course or a Science Course in the process.

In order to enhancetheir academic abilities, the department has also offered extracurricular classes in the 8th
period every day and various kinds of activities such as study
camps, themed research projects supported by local research
institutes and career guidance several times. The whole system
has enabled them to go on to study at prestigious universities
and further realize their potentials.

Annual School Calendar (main events)
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Characteristic Events〇 Studies of Mt. Fuji
The students work on this research as part of the Periods of Integrated Inquiry.
From the relationship between the current state of our community and real life, they willfind the issues of our community and explore its solutions. They discuss the problems
with local leaders, analyze them, and finally present its solutions. With topics such as
Environmental Problems, Culture, Disaster Prevention, Nature Conservation, and Town
Renewal Project in this area, each student chooses one andinvestigates it.

They work hard to write reports as a group fortheir presentation.

〇 Mt. Fuji Climbing Race
In September, all students enjoy participating in thisevent. Starting from the sports field at the foot of Mt.Fuji,
they run or walk all the way to the Fifth (boys) or theFourth (girls) station of Mt.Fuji, turning back to the start
within 8 hours.

The boys' course is 41.5km, (1,165m difference elevation), and thegirls’ course is 35.5km (1015m). The fastest runners often reach the goal in three andhalf hours. This is a hard but rewarding experience for students.
students who complete the race is more than 90% every year.

〇 School Festival
The School Festival is the biggest and the most exciting
cultural event of the school year, where the students show

The percentage oftheir passion and sensibility in various displays such as achorus competition, musicals and other stage performances.
You can enjoy many kinds of exhibitions including catering
stands. Students, teachers, parents, neighbors, and juniorhigh school students look forward to this event.

〇 School Trip
Almost all Japanese students experienceschool excursions, usually in their final year of elementaryschool, junior high school, and high school. Considered as part of the school curriculum,
these trips not only take students to famous historical sites and popular scenic spots,
but also focus on developing self-reliance, group identity, and a sense of cooperation.
Can you believe that a large number of students like this travel to several places as agroup?
The second-year students in Yoshida High School spend their four-day trip in
Okinawa in November communicating with local people and learning its culture, history,and customs.

〇 Extra-curricular Activities
Yoshida High School has had a high regard for extra-curricular activities for a longtime, and accomplishments in some clubs are recognized at national level. Individualand team championships are common. Through these activities, bonds of friendships
are cultivated.

SPORTS CLUBS : Track & Field, Baseball, Kendo, Soccer, Speed Skating,Hand-ball, Rugby, Table Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Soft Tennis, Rowing,
Yacht, Japanese Archery, Weight-lifting

CULTURAL CLUBS: Photography, Visual Arts, Broadcasting, Music, BrassBand, Calligraphy, Math & Science, Tea Ceremony, Koto Music, SocialStudies, Igo & Shogi, English Speaking Society

Career Guidance & Enrollment in Institutions of Higher Education in April 2023
Besides regular lessons, our school provides several programs or workshops tostimulate students’ motivation, improve their ability and strengthen their knowledge.
These programs are helpful especially for those wishing to go on to higher learning
institutions.

・Summer / Winter Lecture Series: The lectures are conducted by the teachers of this school. Variousprograms are available.
・Saturday Schooling: Teachers in our school conduct Saturday study program 7 times a year. The aim of
this program is to help students understand regular classes, develop students’ practical skills andstimulate their motivation. Through this program, the students can extend their ability efficiently.
・Counseling: Counseling between the student, his or her parent and the homeroom teacher is held in July.
・Career Guidance for Students: We have career guidance for the first year students in July, the second
year students in November and the third year students in May. The purpose is to have students make agood start on thinking about their future.

To get the latest information, we invite lecturers fromcompanies, higher education institutions and universities.
・Career Guidance for Parents: We have career guidance for the third year parents in April & June and forthe first and second year parents in April & October.
・Self-study Room We have a self-study room with a pleasant surroundings. A lot of students use thisroom early in the morning and after school. This room is available all year around including Saturdaysand Sundays.

Most of the students in Yoshida High School go on to a higher education.
Here is a list of the top 18 universities that the students from Yoshida HighSchool entered in April 2023.

The University of Yamanashi

26

Tsuru University

4Chiba University

11

Shinnshu University

4

Toyo University

6

Yamanashi Prefectural University

4

Waseda University

5

Suwa Tokyo University of Science4

Hosei University

5

Rikkyo University

4

Chuuo University

5

Tokyo Woman's Christian University

4(The number indicates the number of the students who went there.)School Song

１． あさひこはゆるふじがねを

ａｓａｈｉｋｏｈａｙｕｒｕｆｕｊｉｇａｎｅｗｏ

まなびのにわにあおぐとき

ｍａｎａｂｉｎｏ ｎｉｗａｎｉ ａｏｇｕｔｏｋｉ

ゆうぐもひくきすそのじを

ｙｕｕｇｕｍｏ ｈｉｋｕｋｉ ｓｕｓｏｎｏｊｉｗｏ

かつらのきしにみやるとき

ｋａｔｓｕｒａｎｏ ｋｉｓｈｉｎｉ ｍｉｙａｒｕｔｏｋｉ

なごみ

われらとともにあり

ｎａｇｏｍｉ ｗａｒｅｒａｔｏ ｔｏｍｏｎｉａｒｉ

THE KATSURA RIVER IN THE SUN

Looking up to Mt.Fuji glowing in the rising sun,from this school,
Looking into the evening clouds low at the foot of Mt. Fuji in the distance,
across the Katsura river,Calm is here together with us.

２．ならぶものなき

このやまのｎａｒａｂｕ ｍｏｎｏｎａｋｉ ｋｏｎｏｙａｍａｎｏ

けだかき

すがた

このかわの

ｋｅｄａｋａｋｉ ｓｕｇａｔａ ｋｏｎｏｋａｗａｎｏ

すがしき

こころ

うけつぎてｓｕｇａｓｈｉｋｉ ｋｏｋｏｒｏ

ｕｋｅｔｓｕｇｉｔｅ

ひととし

すこやかにならん

ｈｉｔｏｔｏｓｈｉ ｎａｒａｎ ｓｕｋｏｙａｋａｎｉ

のぞみわれらとともにあり

ｎｏｚｏｍｉ ｗａｒｅｒａｔｏ ｔｏｍｏｎｉａｒｉ

So magnificent is this mountain that there are no rivals.
So graceful is this river.
Sharing their spirit of purity for the future,
I’m determined to be an enlightened human.
Hope is here together with us.

３． ほくさい

えがく

あかふじの

ｈｏｋｕｓａｉ ｅｇａｋｕ ａｋａｆｕｊｉｎｏ，にじなす

あやをきみしるや

ｎｉｊｉｎａｓｕ ａｙａｗｏ ｋｉｍｉｓｈｉｒｕｙａ，

いのちのしおのたかまりて

ｉｎｏｃｈｉｎｏ ｓｈｉｏｎｏ ｔａｋａｍａｒｉｔｅ

まこと

もとむる

ちえのいろ

ｍａｋｏｔｏ ｍｏｔｏｍｕｒｕ ｃｈｉｅｎｏｉｒｏ

ひかり

われらとともにあり

ｈｉｋａｒｉ ｗａｒｅｒａｔｏ ｔｏｍｏｎｉａｒｉ

Katsushika Hokusai painted Red Fuji.
You already know the fascinating tint of Mt. Fuji dyed red by the dawn sun
in the early autumn.
In the rising tide of life, we seek for the truth, the color of wisdom.
Light is here together with us.

Yoshida High School Map
Japanese ArcheryRange

Dojo< South Building >Home
Economics
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Home Economics
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Multipurpose
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Cooking Lab

Cafeteria

Mechanical
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Rest Room F

Training
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KitchenRest Room M

Entrance forStudents
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Weight Lifting
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Entrance

ElectoricalRoom

PilotiVisitors
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Library
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Board Room

Principal'sOfficeSchoolOfficeBike

EVParkingEntrance For Staff< North Building >Workshop

GarbegeCollection
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Librarian'sRoomBook
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Front GateRoundabout< South Building >Storage

Girls
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EnglishListeningRoomEnglish
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SBroadcastStudio< North Building >ElectiveClass
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MathLecture
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AV Prep Room

Hello, there. I’m AOKAZE. I appear
when the students in Yoshida High Schoolsmile. I’ll bring you the wind of happiness.
The students call me “AOKAZE KUN”.
Please come and see me. I’m reallylooking forward to seeing you here!

ACCESS: Take the Chuo Line toward Kofu / Matsumoto and get off at Otsuki
Station. Change to the Fujikyuko Line and get off at Mt. Fuji Station.
From there, Yoshida High School is a 17-minute walk.