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How about a visit to a school with a long history? Today we are standing in front of Hiroshima City Jigozen Elementary School. It is a public elementary school in Nishi Ward Hiroshima.

Let’s dive into the past of Hiroshima City Jigozen Elementary School. The school has a rich history. It was founded in 1873. A local leader named Toyoi Hyakucho established a private school. It was called Nissho Kan. In 1876 the school changed its name. It became Jigozen Village Jigozen Elementary School. Hyakucho was a village head and a member of the prefectural assembly. He also taught English. He invited James and Wife Curtis Hepburn from England.

Hiroshima City Jigozen Elementary School is known for its greenery. Many trees grow on the school grounds. This creates a rich natural environment.

During the atomic bombing in 1945 the school served as a refuge. Bombing victims sought shelter here.

Naoki Sango is an author. He wrote the Zucco Trio series. His mother’s alma mater is this school. The main character in his work attends Hanayama Daini Elementary School. This school is modeled after Hiroshima City Jigozen Elementary School.

The school is located at 1-1 Jigozen-Kami 2-chome Nishi-ku Hiroshima. Its phone number is 082-271-4208. The school district includes several areas. These are Jigozen-Kami 1 and 2-chome. Also Jigozen-Naka 1 and 2-chome. It includes Jigozen-Honmachi 1 to 3-chome. Finally Jigozen-Nishimachi.

Graduates often attend Hiroshima City Jigozen Junior High School. Hiroshima City Jigozen Elementary School continues to educate children.

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