Shakujii Junior High School

Tucked away in the Nerima ward of Tokyo, Shakujii Junior High School isn’t just another school. It’s a vibrant hub of activity, where tradition meets modern education. Shakujii Junior High is listed among the numerous municipal junior high schools in Nerima. Imagine a typical day at Shakujii Junior High. The aroma of fish, rice, noodles, and soup fills the air as students perform lunch duties, serving classmates before sharing a communal “Itadakimasu!” Later, the sounds of splashing water and laughter echo from the pool during swimming lessons, where a buddy system ensures everyone’s safety. Students learn various strokes, dreaming of their upcoming trip to Iwai, Chiba, to swim in the ocean. Shakujii Junior High also embraces cultural exchange. In 2016, students welcomed visitors from Ipswich State High School in Australia. Together, they practiced wearing yukata, crafted origami, and shared stories, bridging cultures and languages. Every October, Shakujii Junior High opens its doors to local sixth-graders. The school transforms into a showcase of extracurricular activities, from shogi matches to sunflower planting on the rooftop garden, brass band concerts to hands-on science experiments. The energy is infectious, easing the anxieties of these future junior high students. As the year progresses, the competitive spirit ignites with the annual dance competition. The theme, “The Olympics and Paralympics,” inspires energetic, sports-themed routines. The winning class proudly represents Shakujii Junior High at the Nerima City Dance Competition. Finally, as each term concludes, the school buzzes with another kind of activity. Cleaning day. Desks line the hallways as students scrub, sweep, and wash, transforming the school into a sparkling clean space for the next term. Shakujii Junior High School. More than just academics, it’s a community where students learn, grow, and connect.