Asaka Kaisei High School

Global Spirit,
Creative Spirit,
Human SpiritTable of Contents
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International Studies Course
International Days
Study Abroad Programs
Other Study Programs
Career Paths
Clubs

Courses Offered4-6➢ Credit-Based System➢ Basic School Year Schedule

Koriyama➢➢➢➢➢

The cityLocation
Kaiseizan Park
Downtown Area & Shopping
The Big I

Fukshima Prefecture
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Lake Inawashiro
Mount Bandai
Goshikinuma
Taimatsu Akashi
Tsurugajo Castle
Aquamarine Fukushima

School Location➢ Map➢ Address & Contact Information➢ School EmblemBack CoverSchool Overview
International Studies Course
Founded in 1996, Asaka Kaisei High School (AKHS) aims to cultivate a “Global Spirit,” a“Creative Spirit,” and a “Human Spirit” in every student. It is the first and only high school inFukushima Prefecture to offer an International Studies Course. This course is designed todevelop a global perspective through the study of science and language. AKHS offers students achoice of 5 languages including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and English. We alsoencourage them to take part in seminars for international cooperation and cross-culturalunderstanding.

International Days
In addition to the International Studies Course,
AKHS provides students with opportunities todeepen their interests in International Cooperation
and Cross-cultural Understanding. In 2023, many
lecturers such as NPO organizers, professors, andparticipants of the Japan International Cooperation
Agency provided lectures on a variety of topics likegender, education and SDGs.
Through the lectures, students learn what thesevere circumstances of children in developing
countries as well as how to interact with foreigners
living in Japan, etc. Furthermore student representatives present their research on InternationalDays.

Study Abroad Programs
AKHS not only encourages its students tostudy abroad, but offers 2 affordable ways to doso. The first is the Australia Program in which
the students travel to Australia on a two-weekexchange. They live with host families, go toAustralian schools, and participate in culturalactivities. In the second program, students visit
a county in Asia for a week. The program isoffered every other year and students must
apply to be accepted. Both programs aim to further cultural exchange and international
understanding on a grassroots level.
1Other Study Programs
In 2023, AKHS student went to South Korea andengaged in exchanges with local high school students. In
addition to these overseas study programs, we also plan
numerous domestic training sessions, with many
students participating. To ensure that the lessons of the2011 Great East Japan Earthquake are not forgotten, we
also conduct activities to pass on the memories andlessons of the disaster through study tours andexchanges with high school students from otherprefectures.
Moreover, our school is very activein volunteering. Students are engaged
in various activities rooted in their daily
lives, such as fundraising for Ukraine
support, environmental conservation
activities at Lake Inawashiro inFukushima Prefecture, and collecting
various plastic products.

Career Paths
Graduation
YearNational
PublicUniversity

PrivateUniversity

PublicCollege

PrivateCollegeNursing
SchoolVocational
SchoolPrivateCompany

PublicServant

Overseas
University

The Next
Year ofStudy

Total
Graduates

2023

747

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16

1147

14

1

74154

2022

164

424

1067

10

1

61188

2021

469

420

15

55

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2019

354

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1831962ClubsMost Japanese high school students are supposed to join club activities. They have it almost
every day after school and sometimes even on weekends. Club activities not only help student toimprove their skills but also provide them with opportunities to develop important life skills.

Volleyball
Basketball
Badminton
SoccerSoft Tennis
Table Tennis
Kendo
Field and AthleticMusic Club
Drama Club
Yosakoi Dance Club
Multicultural Club
Hula Dance Club3

Courses Offered
Credit-Based System
AKHS operates on a credit-based system which means that students receive a certain amountof credits for each course they take. This system grants flexibility to the students by allowing themto choose their preferred courses of study. More specifically, after students complete the required
subjects below, they can choose elective courses from the list on page 5. The school year starts
in April and is divided into two semesters. The first semester ends in September while the second
semester starts in October and finishes in March.
Subject Area

Japanese Language
Geography andHistory

CivicsMathematics

Subjects

Contemporary Japanese Language
Language Culture
Modern and Contemporary HistoryGeography

1styear２

Advanced World History

２Advanced Japanese History
Advanced Geography
PublicPolitics and Economy

2Mathematics Ⅰ

Health and PhysicalEducation
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Mathematics Ⅲ
Mathematics A
Mathematics B
Basic Physics
Basic Chemistry
Basic Biology
Basic Earth Science
Advanced Physics
Advanced Chemistry
Advanced Biology
Physical Education
HealthMusic Ⅰ
Music Ⅱ
Art and Design Ⅰ
Art and Design Ⅱ
Calligraphy Ⅰ

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Calligraphy Ⅱ
Foreign Language

3rdyear２２２Mathematics ⅡScience

2ndyear

2

English Communication Ⅰ

4English Communication Ⅱ

4English Communication Ⅲ4Logic and Expression Ⅰ

2Home Economics

Basic Home Economics

Informatics

Informatics Ⅰ

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Subject Area

Subjects

Business

Business Fundamentals
Bookkeeping
Information Processing
Software Application
Basic Childcare
Practical ChildcareLife and Welfare
Culture of Clothing
Food Culture
Advanced Mathematics Ⅰ

Home Economics

Specialized Scienceand Mathematics

2ndyear

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Advanced Mathematics Ⅱ

Advanced Mathematics Ⅲ
Basic Mathematics Ⅰ
Basic Mathematics Ⅱ
Comprehensive Physics
Comprehensive Chemistry
Comprehensive Biology
Comprehensive Earth Science
Physical Education
Lifetime Sports
EnglishDebate and Discussion ⅠEssay Writing Ⅰ
English Understanding
Current Affairs English
Language Laboratory Ⅰ
Language Laboratory Ⅱ
Humanities
Comprehensive Japanese
Current Affairs JapaneseAdvanced JapaneseAdvanced General World History
Advanced General Japanese History
Advanced General Geography
Advanced Politics and Economy
Current Affairs Studies
Advanced Civics
ChineseGeneral Chinese Ⅰ
General Chinese Ⅱ
SpanishGeneral Spanish Ⅰ
General Spanish ⅡKorean
General Korean Ⅰ
General Korean ⅡInternational
Global Society and the SDGs
StudiesInternational Society Studies
Liberal Arts
Music Appreciation
Art Appreciation
International Relations
Traditional Japanese Culture
Japanese Sign Language
Period for Inquiry-Based Cross-Disciplinary Study
Homeroom Activities

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Basic Schedule of the yearApril⬧ Opening Ceremony⬧ Entrance Ceremony⬧ Welcoming Ceremony⬧ Student Council
Assembly⬧ Medical Exams

May⬧ Curriculum Guidance⬧ Golden Week (NationalHolidays)

June⬧ Mid-term Examination⬧ SDG’s Week
⬧ Prefectural High School
Sport`s Tournaments⬧ The Presentation ofInquiry-Based CrossDisciplinary Study
September⬧ Term-End Examination⬧ Athletic Meetings⬧ School Festival⬧ Closing Ceremony

July⬧ Australia Home StayProgram⬧ Summer Vacation⬧ Intensive Study Course

August⬧ Summer Vacation⬧ Intensive Study Courses

October⬧ Opening Ceremony⬧ School Foundation Day(Holiday)⬧ School Excursion
Abroad (2nd years )⬧ Area High SchoolSports EventsJanuary⬧ New Year Holidays⬧ National Center Test for
University Admissions

November⬧ International Day⬧ SDG’s Week
⬧ School Field Trip ( 1stand 2nd years )December⬧ Area High School Sport`sTournaments⬧ Mid-term Examination⬧ Winter Vacation⬧ Intensive Study Course

February⬧ Term-End Examination⬧ Commendation
CeremonyMarch⬧ Graduation Ceremony⬧ High School Entrance
Examination⬧ Closing Ceremony⬧ Spring Vacation

Koriyama
The CityFounded in 1924, Koriyama is a relatively new city. It has approximately 330,000 people andhas become the leading distributor of commercial and industrial goods in the Southern Tohoku
district. It boasts some of the best shopping, entertainment, and restaurants that Fukushima
Prefecture has to offer.
6The Location
Conveniently located, Koriyama sits at the heart of Fukushima Prefecture. Its central location
provides easy access to all major cities and attractions. It is roughly a 40 minute drive to one of
the clearest lakes in the world, Inawashiro, and an hour drive to the magnificent Mount Bandai. To
find out more information about the area, please refer to page 8-9.

Aizuwakamatsu

Lake Inawashiro

Fukushima

Iwaki

In addition to its prime location, Koriyama also lies at the crossroads of major transportation
systems, including the Tohoku Expressway, the Banetsu Expressway, the Tohoku Highway, andthe Tohoku Shinkansen (bullet train). To get to Tokyo via the Shinkansen, it costs less than 8,000
yen one way and takes about 90 minutes (prices and times vary according to the type of train).
Fukushima Airport lies in the neighboring town of Sukagawa, about a 30 minute drive fromKoriyama Station.

Kaiseizan Park
This is the largest park in Koriyama, covering an area of 305,000 square meters. It features amyriad of attractions including a baseball stadium, an amphitheatre, a few large swimming pools, a
2.2km jogging/walking path, an athletic track, an archery range, a playground, a rose garden, aduck pond, and numerous fountains. Kaiseizan Park is especially popular during the springtime
for its extraordinary cherry blossoms.

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Downtown Area & Shopping
The Koriyama station area contains a number of major department stores, including Usui andMuji. On the south side of the station, there is a small, but well stocked Yodobashi Camera
electronics store. Koriyama station has numerous small boutiques, used clothing and vintage
stores. On the East side of the station lies Aeon Town, which features a Sports Authority and an
ABC Mart shoe superstore. As far as shopping goes, there is little that one cannot find inKoriyama.

The Big IUpon first glance, one might assume that The Big I is simply anoffice building. However, it holds a multitude of different attractions.
On the top floor, there is a planetarium in which people enjoy stargazing. Located just a floor below the planetarium is an observation
deck which offers breathtaking views of the city, free of charge. The
remaining floors contain a diverse collection of stores, restaurants, anda school.

Fukushima
Lake Inawashiro
This is the third largest lake in Japan, measuring 55.32
km in circumference. It is nicknamed, “Heavenly Mirror”
because it reflects the majestic Mt. Bandai on its surface.
In the summertime, people enjoy the sandy beaches andpristine water, ideal for swimming and water sports.
During the winter, many people come to see the migrantswans.

Mount Bandai
Mount Bandai, renowned for its numerous ski resorts
and fantastic hiking, is the symbol of Fukushima. This
volcano is unique in that one side resembles Mt. Fuji’s
beautiful hillside, while the other is covered in a rugged
crater. The area around Mount Bandai, northeast of
Aizuwakamatsu, has been declared a national park.
8Goshikinuma
Goshikinuma means “5 Colored Lakes,” which refers to
the lakes’ changing color, ranging from emerald to cobalt
blue. The waters of Goshikinuma present an impressive
contrast with the foliage around them, especially in autumn
when the leaves begin to turn crimson red. The lakes lie
along a 3.7 km nature walk that is always bustling with
tourists from May to November.

Taimatsu Akashi (Sukagawa Fire Festival)
With a history of 400 years, Taimatsu Akashi is one ofJapan’s three greatest fire festivals. A group of men andwomen carry thirty giant torches to the top of a hill andset them alight when dusk falls. Taiko drums play as thetorches burn in the night sky. It is truly an amazing
spectacle.

Tsuraga-jo
Located in Aizuwakamatsu, this castle houses a local
history museum and has been named a national historicalsite. It is best known for the countless cherry trees
sprinkling the castle grounds. People flock from all over theprefecture to see the famed cherry trees in bloom.
Additionally, Tsuruga-jo is the symbol of Aizuwakamatsu
and is the only remaining castle in Fukushima.

Aquamarine Fukushima
Located in a seaside town near Iwaki, this new state of
the art aquarium is applauded for its innovative architecture,interactive displays, and educational appeal. It consists of4 floors, each designed to give the guests a close up viewof the ocean’s mysterious creatures while simultaneously
emphasizing the vastness of the ocean and the importanceof human influence on nature.
9School Location
Asaka Kaisei High School

To Fukushima

Route 4Uchikanjyosen

Asaka Reimei
High School

Sakura Street

MALL

Hotel Hamatsu

NEWS

To Sukagawa

Asaka Kaisei High School
15-1 Momomidai
Koriyama-shi, Fukushima-ken
963-8018 JAPAN
Phone: 024-932-1714 Fax: 024-932-4147
E-Mail: asakakaisei-h@fcs.ed.jp

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