Yoshimochi Independent Academy Yanagigaura High School (Official Website)

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Physical Education Advancement Course Summer Campus

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Physical Education Advancement Course Summer Campus

Important notice from our school

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2026-08-06

Notice regarding the closure of the high school administrative office during the Obon holiday period (August 8th to August 16th)

School Guide 2027 released

Summer Campus Announcement

Latest school information

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2026-08-03

Third place in the 2026 All Japan High School Athletic Meet Girls' Soccer Competition

2026-07-14

Outreach lecture for third-year nursing students[nursing]

2026-07-14

Regarding the short-term study abroad program at Yanagigaura High School for eight students from Taikei Cultural Arts High School[international]

2026-07-14

19th FCG INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Winner (Reo Higa)[club]

YANAGIGAURA HIGH SCHOOLL

About Us

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A Fading Dream: Inheriting the Will

Yanagigaura High School is located in the center of the spacious Usa Plain in Oita Prefecture.
As evidenced by their 11 appearances at the Koshien tournament,
With the goal of "opening up the dreams of each and every student,"
All faculty and staff work together as a team.
Students will be able to fully develop their innate personalities and abilities,
The qualities to thrive in the dream-filled 21st century,
This school allows students to develop a rich humanity.

Department and course introduction

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A wide range of learning options to open up your future.

Yanagigaura High School values the dreams and individuality of each student and provides diverse learning opportunities to maximize their potential. The general education course offers three tracks: Top Athlete, Global Studies, and Career Design. Whether you aspire to reach the top in sports, work on a global stage, or carefully consider your future at your own pace, you can pursue specialized learning tailored to your individual goals. Furthermore, the nursing department, where you can deeply learn specialized knowledge and skills, aims to train nurses who can play an active role on the front lines of healthcare in the future. We will do our utmost to support you in discovering the person you want to become and taking the first step towards realizing that dream.

general course

Top Athlete Course

Top athlete course

Developing athletes who can perform on the world stage.

The Top Athlete Course aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals with a harmonious balance of mental strength, intellect, and physical ability. It offers in-depth specialized knowledge and advanced technical instruction, as well as a curriculum designed to foster the ability to maximize one's potential.

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●Features of the Top Athlete Course

[Club Activities] Baseball Club / Boys' Soccer Club / Girls' Soccer Club / Boys' Basketball Club / Judo Club / Kendo Club / Track and Field Club /

Feature ①: Developing spirit, intelligence, and body
Developing a harmonious personality with "spirit, intelligence, and physical strength."

Feature ②: Unique curriculum
Our unique curriculum, which includes Sports I, II, III, Introduction to Sports, and General Studies, provides instruction in deep specialized knowledge and advanced athletic techniques.

Feature ③: Extensive facilities
The largest baseball and soccer field in the prefecture.

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Career Design Course

Career design course

Acquire business skills that will help you succeed in society.

In addition to basic academic skills through general subjects, students aim to acquire a wide range of knowledge through a variety of studies such as integrated learning, information, and career paths. Students also learn the knowledge and skills necessary for business and aim to pass certification exams.

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●Features of the Career Design Course

Feature ①: Practical education
Although it is a general education department that offers a wide range of practical education, including general studies, information, and business.

Feature ②: Guidance tailored to each individual's personality
We provide instruction and education that is tailored to the diverse personalities of each student.

Characteristic ③: Realizing diverse career paths
In addition to employment, we also offer a variety of career paths, including continuing on to university or vocational school.

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Global Studies
in the region

Global Studies course

A course for international students and returnees.

Students will learn Japanese language, Japanese culture, history, etc. By the time of graduation, they aim to obtain Level 1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and go on to university.

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●Features of the Global Studies Course

Feature ①: Enhanced Japanese language education
4 Japanese language teachers are assigned.
We provide high-quality Japanese language education.

Feature ②: Obtaining qualifications for entering domestic universities
The goal is to obtain the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 or above, and students will also work towards various qualifications with the aim of entering a university in Japan.

Feature ③: Deepening understanding of different cultures
Through classes such as cross-cultural understanding and comprehensive inquiry, as well as through hands-on learning, students will deepen their understanding of Japanese culture, traditions, and styles.

Department of Nursing Basic course/specialized course

Nursing Department

Aim to become a nurse in the shortest time possible through a 5-year integrated education program. 100% employment rate after graduation!

To go on to university or vocational school after graduating from high school and become a nurse, it takes up to 8 years and exams, but at our school you can become eligible to take the national nursing exam in the shortest possible course of 5 years.

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●Characteristics of the Department of Nursing

Feature ①: Become a nurse at the earliest age of 20!
At the age of 20, you can become eligible to take the entrance exams for not only nursing but also midwifery and public health nurse schools.

Feature ②: Comprehensive hospital scholarship system
Students can receive scholarship loans from hospitals affiliated with our school.

Feature ③: Experience practical training at a hospital from your 1st year!
A comprehensive curriculum that allows students to learn skills that will be immediately useful in the medical field from their 1st year.

Feature ④: Job opportunities spread across the country
Job opportunities are expanding not only in the local area of Oita, but also in hospitals in Fukuoka, Okinawa, Kansai, and Kanto.

\ Flying into the future! Yanagigaura LIFE/

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