“Irumashi ritsu miyadera shōgakkō?” asks a student. That is the Japanese name for Iruma City Miyadera Elementary School. It stands before us now. This school is more than just a place of learning. It is a vital part of the community here in Iruma.
Let’s dive into the story of Iruma City Miyadera Elementary School. The school is located at 594-1 Miyadera in Iruma City. Its phone number is 04-2934-2014. You can easily remember it.
Iruma City Miyadera Elementary School has 11 classes. As of January 1 2025 the school has 224 students. That is quite a lot of children learning and growing here.
If you are new to the school and need to buy gym clothes you should go to Nakamura Clothing. It is located at 3193-1 Miyadera near Musashi Junior High School. You can call them at 04-2934-1774.
The nearest station to Iruma City Miyadera Elementary School is Hakonegasaki Station. It is about 3.9 km away. That’s approximately a 48-minute walk.
Miyadera bus stop is very close. It’s only about a 2-minute walk. JA Miyadera branch bus stop is also close. It is only about a 2-minute walk from the school.
Japan has a long and interesting history of education. In the Edo period children from age 7 to 15 attended neighborhood temple schools. These schools were run by Buddhist sects. They were taught to read write and use an abacus.
In 1872 Japan overhauled its education system. It was modeled after European schools. By 1908 education was compulsory for six years. Textbooks were standardized. This was key to Japan’s rapid modernization.
After World War II Japanese schools were modeled after American schools. The Fundamental Law on Education was enacted in 1947. It defined the 6-3-3-4 system which is still in use today. This means six years of elementary school three years of junior high school three years of high school and two or four years of university.
Today Iruma City Miyadera Elementary School continues to educate young minds. It prepares them for the future. The school is a cornerstone of this community. It is a place where children learn grow and thrive.