Information (news)
Are you earthquake ready?!新着!!
Japan being one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, is said to have about 10% of the world’s […]
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We held an International Camp!
Last month (September 20th–21st), we held an overnight international camp at the National Shinshu Takato Youth […]
Advice for banking in Japan
Opening a Bank Account in Japan When opening a bank account in Japan, you will generally need the following: R […]
34th Annual Okaya English Speech Contest!
The 34th Okaya English Speech Contest will be held on Sunday, December 14th, 2025 at the Suwako Heights Conven […]
34th Okaya and Mount Pleasant Sister City High School Student Exchange Program
This year, for the 34th exchange with our sister city Mount Pleasant, we welcomed eight students and their cha […]
New Semester of Japanese Classes!
Calling all students! A new semester of Japanese classes will be held starting this August and run until […]
International Camp!
Join us in enjoying the beauty Nagano has to offer while exchanging languages, sharing cultures and making new […]
60th Anniversary of our Sister City Partnership
This year we celebrated 60 years of partnership with our American Sister City Mount Pleasant, Michigan. To cel […]
My Number Health Insurance Certificate!
*Even if you don't yet have a my number card, you can continue to receive medical care as usual. As of Decembe […]







