It is hoped that with a greater exposure to English and foreign culture, the students of Itoi will grow up with a broader perspective, enabling them to become internationally minded citizens of the twenty first century. A unique characteristic of rural towns in Japan is that there are often isolated mountian areas which are inhabited. Due to remote locations, it is difficult for children to commute to school every day. For this reason, some school districts choose to open branch schools. The Asahi Branch School is one of two branch schools in Wadayama.
Students attend daily classes at the branch school.
Branch school students are assigned a home room class at the main school so that they may join in special events and all school activities at Itoi on occasion. The Branch school only supports students through fourth grade. Students must attend the main Itoi Grade School for 5th and 6th Grade.