“Question: What makes this location so special?
Here we are at the site of the former Hiroshima City Asakita High School. This school carries a unique story. It reflects Hiroshima’s commitment to education.
Hiroshima City Asakita High School opened its doors in 1984. It quickly became known for its dedication to academic excellence. In 2003, Asakita High School merged with Asakita Junior High School. This merger created a six-year secondary school. The integrated program aimed to provide a seamless educational experience. It focused on developing well-rounded students.
The school’s motto was to cultivate learning practice self-control and respect. The curriculum included general studies. A science course was also available.
The location of Hiroshima City Asakita High School was in the northern part of Hiroshima. It encouraged both academic and extracurricular activities. From 2007, Asakita High School officially started developing a new style of education. They focused on building character and improving academic skills. The school implemented small class sizes. It also offered specialized learning courses for older students. These courses helped students prepare for universities. Many graduates went on to study at prestigious national universities. These included Kyoto University and Osaka University.
In 2014, Hiroshima Junior and Senior High School opened on the same grounds. This marked a new chapter for secondary education in Hiroshima. In 2016, Asakita Junior High School closed. Hiroshima City Asakita High School followed in 2019.
Throughout its history, Hiroshima City Asakita High School offered various extracurricular activities. Sports clubs included track and field soccer and tennis. Cultural clubs included a brass band and a drama club. These activities helped students develop their talents.
The school uniform was another notable aspect. Male students wore neckties. Some former students recall wearing the uniform with pride. They remember the necktie as a symbol of their student days.
The term “Sunrise” had special significance for the school. The name Asakita translates to rising sun. The school used the term Sunrise for various entities. This included the PTA newsletter. It also appeared in the junior high school handbook.
Many notable alumni attended Hiroshima City Asakita High School. These included musician Takayasu Matsuki and baseball player Hiroki Kondo.
Though Hiroshima City Asakita High School is now closed its legacy lives on. It shaped the lives of many students. It contributed significantly to Hiroshima’s educational landscape.”