“Abundant, warm, and lofty.” These are the three tenets that guide Fukuoka Municipal Takatori Junior High School. Fukuoka Municipal Takatori Junior High School stands before us. It is more than just a school. It is a place of history and community.
Established in 1955 Fukuoka Municipal Takatori Junior High School has a rich past. It was once known as Fukuoka Municipal Hyakudō Junior High School. The school’s location has an interesting story.
Fukuoka Municipal Takatori Junior High School once swapped sites with Muromi Elementary School. The reason was safety. Children had to cross the Chikuhi Line to get to Muromi Elementary. This was deemed too dangerous for young students.
Fukuoka Municipal Takatori Junior High School is located in the early good zone of Fukuoka City. Its campus is bordered by several landmarks. These include Meiji Street Early Ryoma Street the former Chikuhi Line site and the Muromi River. This area is central to the city. It includes the Nishijin and Fujisaki districts. Most of the surrounding area is residential.
Fukuoka Municipal Takatori Junior High School emphasizes both academics and extracurricular activities. The school is known for its strong long distance track and field team. The team has competed in national tournaments.
In 2023 the softball team won the Fukuoka City Junior High School Softball Tournament. This was their second victory. In 2022 the long distance track team finished third in the Fukuoka City Ekiden. They advanced to the prefectural tournament. There they finished fourth. The baseball team was among the best eight in the Hawks Cup in March 2023. The swimming team achieved four crowns in 2023. They were victorious in district city prefecture and Kyushu competitions.
The school also has a song. Ichiei Iwakane wrote the lyrics. Kouho Todate supervised it. Takeichirou Yasunaga composed the music. In 2016 a support song was created. Hironori Matsumoto wrote the lyrics. Tomoko Yokoyama composed the music.
As of 2024 Fukuoka Municipal Takatori Junior High School has 27 classes. This includes nine first year classes nine second year classes and eight third year classes. There is also one special support class.
Fukuoka Municipal Takatori Junior High School is more than bricks and mortar. It is a vibrant hub of learning and growth. Its history reflects a commitment to its students. The school’s motto embodies its values. As we leave Fukuoka Municipal Takatori Junior High School remember its story. Remember its dedication to abundance warmth and loftiness.