School Profile
1. Contact Address
Shiba Junior and Senior High School
Principal:

Muto, Michiro

Address:

3-5-37 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0011 JAPAN

Phone:+81-3-3431-2629

FAX:+81-3-3578-1212

2. The History of Shiba Junior and Senior High School
Shiba Junior and Senior High School was founded as a mission school of “Jodoshu”, one of theBuddhist denominations, in 1887. The main aim in those days was to educate the disciples of the sect.
In 1906, it was opened to the public and was recognized by the Ministry of Education as Shiba JuniorHigh School.
Although the school buildings were burnt down by a fire in 1916, they were rebuilt again three years
later. It was the third principal, Dr. Watanabe Kaigyoku, who made a great effort to rebuild the school atthat time. He was also known as a world-famous Buddhist scholar. The school motto he wrote still lives
on in the hearts of the students.
Afterwards the school gradually grew bigger. It was burnt down again by a fire during World War II
in 1945 and was rebuilt in 1948 as Shiba Junior and Senior High School with six grades.
The Shiba spirit has been passed along by each generation of students and there are now morethan 25,000 graduates.

3. School Motto “Jumpo-Jichi”“Jumpo” is to obey the law of the world and universe that is to live up to the eternal truth. It was thevery law that Shakamuni, the founder of Buddhism, pursued throughout his life as a monk.
“Jichi” means govering oneself or self-reliance. It is very important to create a moral code for oneself
within the faith. Thereafter, to live within that code without being distracted by life’s temptations.

4. Curriculum
In Japan, the academic year starts on 1st of April and ends on 31st of March in the following year.
Shiba follows a trimester system the same as other schools.

✔Grading (All grades are unweighted)
5 – Excellent

4 – Above Average

2 – Below Average

1 – Fail1

3 – Average✔Subjects Areas at High School (For students who enter by April, 2021)
Name of Subjects
Credits
1styear

2nd year
Humaniti

3rd year

Science

Humanities-

Humanities-

12esIntegratedJapaneseScience-1

Science-2

6Language
ContemporaryJapanese323422434420 or 2

Language BJapanese Classics B
World History A2e3

Japanese History A

e3e3

Geography A

e3e336World History B

e4e4e40or4e4e40or4

Japanese History B

ee4

Geography B

3e4

Contemporary Sociology

24-8e4e4

Politics and Economics

e4e4

30 or 2
3

Mathematics II

3e22e20 or 2e2
20 or 2e24e2

Basic Biology

444

40or24e2e2
7e2

0-40or2

e20or2e20or2e4

Physics

3

Chemistrye484e4

Biology
Physical Education

333

Health111Fine Art Ie1Music Ie11e22e2e1

Basic Home Economics

2

English Communication I

34-8e4e4333

30 or 20 or 20 or 20 or 2

56441e1Fine Art II

English Communication II0or43

Basic Physics

Basic Earth Sciencee44

Mathematics B

Basic Chemistry0-40or4

3

Mathematics III
Mathematics A

4e4e3Ethics

Mathematics I

4-8

e454

English Communication III

2

2

English Expression I

2English Expression II

2222

20 or 2English Practiceby2

The Period for Integrated

111111135

3434

29-37

24-38

34-36

24-36

Information

Study

Scientific ApproachStudiesTotal Credits

Required Credits for Graduation: More than 93 in total
Notes. *1 “e” means compulsory elective subjects and the total credits which they must get are shownin the right columns in each grade.
2* “or” means completely elective subjects.
*3 The Period for Integrated Studies doesn’t have any evaluation.

✔Course Highlights
Japanese
Integrated Japanese Language
This course is a combination of 3 credits of Contemporary Japanese and 3 credits of Japaneseand Chinese Classics.
Contemporary Japanese Language B
This course covers Modern Japanese Literature.
Japanese Classics B
This course focuses on Classical Japanese and Chinese.
Geography and History
World History
Course A focuses on the later modern period whereas Course B takes up an overview of allrecorded history.
Japanese History
Course A focuses on the later modern period whereas Course B takes up an overview of allrecorded history.
Geography
Course A focuses on Natural Environment and Industrials in Phylogeography whereas Course
B mainly focuses on Ethnology, Culturology and Tourism in Phylogeography. Course B also
focuses on Topography.
Sociology, Ethics & Politics and Economics
Contemporary Sociology
This course mainly focuses on problems in contemporary society (such as Informatization andInternationalization), Developmental Psychology of adolescence and Political Philosophy.
3Ethics
This course mainly focuses on the History of Western Philosophy, Eastern and JapaneseThought, and Applied Ethics.
Politics and Economics
This course mainly focuses on the Scheme of Democratic Politics, Constitutional Law,
Governing Structure, Fiscal and Financial Functions, and International Economics.
Mathematics
Mathematics I
Trigonometric Functions, Exponential Functions, Logarithmic Functions, Sequences
Mathematics II
Humanities course : Vectors
Science course: Vectors, Quadratic Curves, Complex Planes

Mathematics IIILimits of Sequences, Limits of Functions, Differential and Integral Calculus
Mathematics A
Formulas and Demonstrations, High-Degree Equations, Diagrams and Equations, Derivations
and Integrals
Mathematics B
Practices of all categories
ScienceCourse A is a basic introductory course whereas Course B is a more advanced course. Advanced
courses are only provided for 2nd and 3rd year students in Science courses.
Physics
Classical Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Wave Phenomena, Optics,
Quantum Physics, Nuclear Physics
Chemistry
Theoretical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Macromolecules
Biology
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genetics, Metabolism, Homeostasis, Genesiology,
Environmental Responses, Bionomy, Evolution
Earth ScienceGeology, Oceanography, Astronomy, Aerography

5. Annual Events
April:

Opening Ceremony of 1st Semester
Entrance Ceremony (Junior / Senior)“Hanamatsuri” (Buddha’s Birthday Festival)“Gyokisampai” (All students attend Zojoji, The Chief Temple of the Jodo-Buddhist
4Sect)May:

Athletic Meeting
Mid-Term Examination

June:

School Excursion (Senior)July:

Term-End Examination
Closing Ceremony of 1st Semester
Summer CoursesSeaside School (Junior)Study Tour (Canada, optional))

August:Camping School (Junior / Senior)

September:Opening Ceremony of 2nd Semester
School FestivalOctober:

Mid-Term Examination

November:Field Trip (Junior)
School Excursion (Junior)

December:Term-End Examination
Closing Ceremony of 2nd Semester
Skiing Training Camp (Junior, Optional)

January:

Opening Ceremony of 3rd Semester“Daishusobi” (The Anniversary of the Death of Honen Shonin, the Founder of theJodo-Buddhist Sect)

February:

Entrance Examination of Junior High School
The Anniversary of the School

March:

Graduation Ceremony (Junior / Senior)
Year-End Examination
Closing Ceremony of 3rd Semester
Study Tour (New Zealand, Optional)

6. Club Activities
There are 36 Clubs and Associations (including both Liberal Arts and Sports) that conduct various
volunteer activities. Through spring and summer camps, or through various field researches, clubadvisors and teachers bring out the best of the students physically and also mentally. Many clubs have
won a lot of prizes in competitions, which gives the school a lot of pride.

✔Cultural Activity ClubsScienceCrafts Production

Radio (Computer)

Debating

Brass Band

Photography

Astronomy and Meteorology

Biology

ArtShogi (Japanese Chess)

GuitarArchaeology

Fishing

Rakugo (Traditional Comic Storytelling)

CookingA cappella
5HistoryAnimation and Manga

Railway & Train✔Sports Clubs
Hardball BaseballRubber-ball BaseballTennis

Soft Tennis

Volleyball

Track and Field

Mountaineering

Judo

Basketball

Wondervogel (mountain trekking)Table Tennis

Kendo

Alpine Skiing

Badminton

Swimming

SoccerShorinji Kempo (Modern Japanese Martial Arts)

7. University AcceptanceIn the year 2019, Shiba students have matriculated at each of the following institutions. The schools
listed below are some of the most competitive universities in Japan and in the world.

✔National and Public Universities
Hokkaido University

Tohoku University

Tsukuba University

Chiba University

The University of Electro-Communications

The University of Tokyo

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Hitotsubashi University

Yokohama National University

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Yokohama City University

Kyoto University

Osaka University

Kobe University

Hiroshima University

Kyushu University✔Private Universities
Aoyama Gakuin University

Gakushuin University

Keio University

International Christian University

Shibaura Institute of Technology

Sophia University

Chuo University

Tokyo University of Science

Nihon University

Meiji University

Waseda University

Ritsumeikan Asia-Pacific University✔Medical Schools
Akita University

Tsukuba University

Chiba University

Yamanashi University

Yokohama City University

Kitasato UniversityJuntendo UniversityShowa University

Tokyo Medical University

The Jikei University School of Medicine

Nippon Medical School

Osaka Medical College6✔Universities Overseas
Tallin University of Technology

Trinity College Dublin

Webber International University

8. Notable Alumni of Shiba
ArtsImai, Tadashi：Film Director

Kitakata, Kenzo：Novelist

Nakajima, Seinosuke：Antiques Dealer, Essayist

Tanaka, Isson：Japanese-Style PainterYamaguchi, Yuichiro：Actor of Shiki Theatrical Company

Business
Nakagawa, Sunao：Former President of Television Tokyo Channel 12, Ltd.

Education
Isomura, Eiichi：Urban Sociologist, Former President of Toyo University

Kato, Hiroshi：Economist, Professor Emeritus of Keio University, Former Dean ofFaculty of Policy Management, Keio University

Ugawa, Noboru：Former President of Toin Gakuen, Former President of Meikei Gakuen

Politics, Law
Kano, Tokio：A member of the House of Councillors (The Liberal Democratic Party),
Former Vice Minister of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport andTourism

Kohri, Yuichi：PoliticianNagahama, Hiroyuki：A member of the House of Councillors (The Constitutional Democratic
Party of Japan), Former Minister of the Environment

Sato, Yukio：Diplomat, Vice president of The Japan Institute of International Affairs,
Member of The Japan Forum on International Relations

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