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Founded in Yokohama, the port city that has become a gateway to the world, Kanagawa University is an institution open to the world. To fulfill our commitment to today's society, we provide education backed by exceptional research that contributes to people and communities' development. In so doing, we cultivate independent, intelligent citizens who have acquired an international sensibility along with the decision-making ability and practical skills needed to prosper in the twenty-first century. In recent years, the university has adopted "Promising Growth—Supporting Development First" as its core concept, inspired by the school principles set forth by our founder, Yoneda Yoshimori: "Simple and Sturdy," "Forward-Thinking," and "Balanced and Steady." This concept embodies our tradition of prioritizing education and being a student-oriented university. At Kanagawa University, we aim to do all we can to support students to achieve personal growth based on what they learn and their thinking and go out into society with confidence in themselves as an independent, intelligent citizen. Kanagawa University was founded as Yokohama Academy in 1928 (Showa 3). In 1949 (Showa 24), based on post-war reforms to the educational system, Yokohama College, known under the old system, became a university under the new system. We have now been serving students for 88 years. We are a comprehensive university with seven faculties, 20 departments, two programs, and nine graduate schools. There are more than 18,000 undergraduate students and around 442 graduate students studying at the Yokohama Campus and Shonan-Hiratsuka Campus. Furthermore, since the Yokohama College era, we have produced around 220,000 graduates, which places us 15th among Japan's more than 780 public and private national universities. We have thus contributed many talented people to society, and our graduates are active both in Japan and other countries. We will be celebrating our 100th anniversary in 2028. With the Minato Mirai Campus opening, we will start afresh as a comprehensive university of "YOKOHAMA" with all departments brought to the Yokohama area, allowing for new research and creation of education taking advantage of the integration. All departments will relocate to the Yokohama area for the prosperous future of Kanagawa University. This campus concept aims to make us a university that will attract the world and lead future societies with the "capacity to open an era" by drawing on its superiority in research and education oriented for the future. Our students come from regions all over Japan, not just the Tokyo area. We encourage them to take full advantage of the benefits we offer as both a comprehensive university and a national university and to make as many friends as possible while studying here. At Kanagawa University, to fulfill our commitment to people and society during this confusing time of diverse beliefs and values, we go back to our founding principles, emphasize the interaction between people and harmony of cultures, and develop skilled individuals who will actively create new value. In this way, we contribute to people's well-being and the stability of our future society. Following the school's founding principles, we will contribute to a prosperous and stable society by talented individuals who will create new value in a self-directed way, guided by a constant desire for the truth, by a worldview marked by self-discipline and a commitment to coexistence, and by a deep, globally-oriented awareness of the challenges and missions that face our society in the new era. As befits a university founded in Yokohama, the port city that became Japan's point of contact with the world, Kanagawa University will aim to recognize its attractive learning environment and its distinctive approach. In an era in which diverse values coexist, our campuses offer personal interaction and cross-cultural rapport, the interplay between knowledge and practice, and a melding of education and research, thus providing learning that is genuinely attuned to the real world of the 21st century, and solutions to problems both local and global. Kanagawa University seeks excellence in both education and research. In keeping with its founding principles, "Simple and Sturdy," "Forward-thinking," and "Balanced and Steady," and with its tradition of providing learning that is genuinely attuned to the real world, the university aims to equip students with powers of judgment, practical skills, international awareness, communication abilities, specialized knowledge, and eagerness for self-development as responsible and sensible citizens. As a university that is open to the local community and the world, the school researches to contribute to the advancement of humankind and society in light of the times' needs and then invests the findings of that research back into society. View full university

With the start of the 21st century, the international community entered an era where the growth of emerging economies, such as BRICS and Southeast Asian nations, holds the key to globalization. Latin American and African countries also look poised to enter a period of growth shortly. Yokohama National University (YNU) calls this era the "new global age." We seek sustainable development for the world and Japan by focusing our attention on emerging economies in Asia and beyond. To be successful in this new global age requires a thorough understanding of the cultures, religions, and systems of emerging economies. In this context, what will be critical is education and research that integrate the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. YNU houses its humanities and social science colleges and its science and engineering colleges on the same campus, so the university has great potential to offer education and conduct research suited to the new global age. Also, YNU is deeply connected to its local area of Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Yokohama has excellent potential for innovation while at the same time facing many challenges, including environmental issues and population aging with the decline in the birthrate. Many of these challenges are also shared by other parts of the world. YNU is confident that paying attention to and addressing Yokohama's issues will develop a global perspective: a unique viewpoint that can simultaneously consider both the local and the global. Harnessing the merits of having a single campus that brings together the humanities and the sciences and is home to many international students from emerging economies, YNU will develop human resources equipped to thrive in the new global age. View full university

With the westernization during the Meiji era, Yokohama began to change dramatically. Yokohama has always been a center of commerce. At the time, the city was the first location where a railroad was founded and was the birthplace of a daily newspaper and photographs. Even today, Yokohama never ceases to attract attention as a pioneer in business, design, and tourism due to development in the Minatomirai district. Our educational foundation is based on nurturing human beings who sincerely make relentless efforts in academics and research and devote themselves to their formation and growth as human beings. Our college opened in 1966 as the predecessor Yokohama Shoka Junior College and shifted to the current three-department system in 1974. Over the half-century since its establishment, our college has consistently aspired to complete commerce education and endeavors to create graduates ready to function as valuable human resources. The founding spirit when the university was first established in 1966—growing into trustworthy human beings—has been passed down till today, where we recently celebrated our 50th anniversary. Our university endeavors to nurture human resources who acquire “sophisticated expertise” and the “spirit to contribute to society” through practical learning. This is intended to complete commerce education and nurture human resources with a “sense of mission” and “responsibility” who can fulfill delegated responsibilities. What kind of lifestyle will people have twenty or thirty years later, where you play a significant role in society? Robots with artificial intelligence may be operated everywhere instead of human beings. Even in such a world, the business will not be disappeared, but instead will keep expanding. Business is one of the cutting edge social sciences that quickly catches and takes in things needed in society and spreads them to make people happy. At the Faculty of Commerce, you can learn knowledge and skills directly linked to a business that expands with the times in a broader field than the Faculties of Economics and Management. At Yokohama College of Commerce, the curriculum was redesigned in 2015 and reconstructed into educational programs where students can further nurture primary education and improve social skills, such as communication skills, to acquire the expertise to make their dreams come true enjoy a meaningful life. We are confident that studying at our college will help your personality shine and bloom with better talent than others to become trustworthy individuals who can play an active role in the globalized world. Let us take a flight to the future filled with infinite possibilities. Based on the Fundamental Law of Education and School Education Law, Yokohama College of Commerce will certify graduation and confer the Degree of Commerce to students who understand the founding spirit of “Grow into trustworthy human beings” and have acquired the following qualities, skills and completed required credits. Based on the founding spirit, Yokohama College of Commerce offers Commerce, Tourism Management and Management and Information Departments in the Faculty of Commerce to nurture business persons who possess skills and expertise mentioned in the graduation certification and degree conferment policy (Diploma Policy). Our college forms and implements an educational curriculum following the policies as below. View full university

YCU began incorporating global education ahead of other universities in FY2005, but going forward, I hope to boost the development of the university's distinctive attributes. I am confident that YCU's presence will grow by further reinforcing and sharing with as many people as possible our initiatives that leverage the characteristics unique to YCU, such as the Advanced Medical Research Center that conducts world-class research in medicine and life sciences, the Global Cooperation Institute for Sustainable Cities that strives to resolve urban issues concentrated in Asia, and the program to achieve a Center of Community (COC) program by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, "Yokohama, Environmental City of the Future." The origin of Yokohama City University can be traced back to the Yokohama School of Commerce founded in 1882. Since the opening of the port, Yokohama turned into a center of trade in Japan. Yokohama School of Commerce was established to develop human resources equipped with western commercial techniques. Yokohama School of Commerce then developed into Yokohama City College of Commerce, the origin of Yokohama City University. Another origin of YCU is Juzen Hospital of Nogeyama in 1874. Although Yokohama was the center of western medicine, there was no hospital for the citizens. Jun Hospital was established to respond to the earnest needs of the community. Jun Hospital then turned into Yokohama Municipal Medical College, which has developed into what is known today as the YCU Hospital and School of Medicine. In 1949, Yokohama City University was founded as a new-system university, equipped with the Commercial Faculty and the Economic Research Institute. Three years later (in 1952), YCU incorporated Yokohama Medical School and established the School of Medicine. The Literature and Science Faculty – YCU formulated a three-faculty system that year by establishing an additional faculty. Literature and Science Faculty was established to serve as a bridge between the two faculties: the Commercial Faculty and the School of Medicine, which seem difficult to link together. Besides, YCU has been involved in leading-edge research activities from a global perspective. Kihara Institute for Biological Research, established in 1984, is the center of Plant Genome Science along with the Master and Doctorate programs (Tsurumi campus, 2002) in collaboration with RIKEN. When YCU was converted into an independent administrative entity, the Business, International Liberal Arts, and Sciences faculties merged to form the "International College of Arts and Sciences." YCU made a new start as a two-faculty system, including this new faculty and the "School of Medicine." The school has steadily implemented reform towards internationalization by promoting practical liberal arts education as a university research institution. YCU has been working to create a university that attracts many excellent students while keeping the original spirit at the time of foundation, such as the advanced learn-by-doing teaching method and contribution to the community and society. View full university

Experienced carefully selected Yokohama English preschool staff and a fulfilling curriculum are not just to become able to speak English but also to learn about various cultures and customs. We have prepared a variety of events throughout the year and we have many activities that foster children's intellectual curiosity and creativity in daily learning. In addition, even those who are planning to take the examination at a famous private elementary school in Japan, we have set up separate examinations classes so that we can be compatible with English education with confidence. In addition, some courses let you select the day of the week to suit your wishes, so you can of course get through as an infant English conversation classroom. The important thing for a child is how much fun and means you can spend your time at school. Our Yokohama English preschool staff keep in mind that we never feel stressed in children's first experience of learning. In addition, Yokohama English preschool incorporates a wide variety of cultures from around the world for children to acquire an international sense. As we prepare various events and curriculums throughout the year, children can learn a truly international sense while having fun. Since our classroom has a small group system, we can respect each individual's individuality by careful attentive care, and we will be able to maximize each student's abilities. Also, we have all the veteran staff for raising children, so please feel free to contact us if you have any troubles such as childcare or education. The Yokohama English preschool is located in a residential area for foreign residents with a good environment near Negishi Forest Park and is conveniently located for cars and buses. On sunny days I will go to a nearby park. The classroom faces the garden and is a very bright classroom with a spacious and open feeling of full open style. In the spacious space, the children spend their time elongation and comfort, learn, and gradually grow towards true international people. (How are you? How old you? pencil grip. Write your name. How to hold a pencil Trace nicely. Trace lines and shapes correctly Know ABC Know sounds. Remember the sounds of the alphabet and its pronunciation. Numbers 1-15 recognition / sequence. Remember numbers and count numbers correctly Trying to use scissors by themselves. Using scissors Should be able to complete uppercase sequence/start lowercase sequence. Learn all the capital letters of the alphabet and begin to learn lowercase letters. Start giving words for easy beginning sound letters. Make words from the beginning sound of words. View full school

As you look through the site I hope you will get a sense of how YIS is a great place to learn and grow. We are proud of our heritage as the world's second-oldest international school and of the reputation that YIS enjoys as a school with passionate and dedicated educators driven to keep YIS at the forefront of international education while still maintaining its small school feel and a strong sense of community and culture. Everything that happens in the school is based upon a strong sense of values, guided by our mission - Live Learn Lead. Live Learn Lead. Three simple and dynamic words that capture the essence of who we are as a school community and what we are striving for, and which serve as an ongoing catalyst for growth and for telling our stories - students’ stories, faculty and staff’s stories, and families’ stories. The simplicity of our mission enables a common understanding of our shared purpose but at the same time allows interpretations as diverse as the individuals who comprise our international community. Check out the stories below for a glimpse of Live Learn Lead in action. The purpose of the YIS strategic plan is to provide an overarching vision and focused pathways for the development of the school. The plan is grounded in our mission and values and driven by the fundamental desire to ensure all our students continue to make sufficient and appropriate gains in their learning. Led by the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Directors, the plan was developed over the 2017-18 school year through extensive research and an inclusive process involving faculty and staff, students and parents. Over the coming years, action plans underpinning each of the focus areas will guide our efforts to achieve the desired outcomes and ensure that YIS continues to grow and thrive. As an IB Continuum School, offering the Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program, and Diploma Program of the International Baccalaureate, we offer high-quality, international education across all grade levels. The IB is the most respected and widely-followed academic program in the international school world, and it has become increasingly popular in many national education systems, with more than 4,000 schools worldwide offering IB programs. As such, it is well suited to meet the needs of our internationally-minded and globally mobile community. The PYP is a guided inquiry approach to learning and teaching. Inquiry-based units of study, known as Units of Inquiry, are the focus for learning in homeroom classes, and when appropriate they are integrated into other curriculum areas. Students experience what it is like to think and act like a historian, scientist, engineer, or mathematician. Within each Unit of Inquiry, students and teachers identify together what they want to know, what they already know, what they need to know, and how best they might find that out. Skills are those things that students need to be able to do to succeed in a changing challenging world. Students need to master a range of skills to prepare themselves for their future education and life in general. A comprehensive set of social skills, research skills, thinking skills, communication skills, and self-management skills are taught through structured inquiry experiences in the Units of Inquiry. Students must recognize the importance of attitudes as an integral part of the curriculum. The PYP promotes tolerance, respect, integrity, independence, enthusiasm, empathy, curiosity, creativity, cooperation, confidence, commitment, and appreciation. There are many opportunities throughout the curriculum to develop and promote positive attitudes. Through the Units of Inquiry, we endeavor to create learning experiences which inspire students to actively apply new learning in their daily life. Students are encouraged to reflect, to choose wisely, and to act responsibly with their peers, school staff, and the wider community. Through our extensive activities offerings, enriching service-learning program, local, regional and international excursions, and facilities, YIS students have myriad opportunities to pursue their passions, discover new interests and develop lasting relationships. Our library acts as a learning and social hub for the entire school community and possesses an extensive catalog including selections in a variety of languages. Our makerspace, the Creative Commons, is abuzz with students, staff, and parents using technology and traditional craft materials to solve problems, innovate and create. Used for both curricular and extra-curricular activities, it is the venue for the PTSA's parent-child Maker Saturdays and Dragon Media's popular Elementary School news show. We believe our students learn best in a supportive environment and we want to help them get the most from their time at YIS. Our counseling program supports the social and emotional needs of students to allow them to face challenges in their personal and academic lives by developing their skills and unique capabilities. University and career counseling are offered to our high school students to assist them in finding the best post-secondary path for them. Our cafeteria is also a popular social venue due to the mouthwatering offerings by Dragon Dining. Exclusively at YIS, they prepare meals on-site daily with a focus on fresh, regionally sourced ingredients – including vegetables and herbs grown on campus in collaboration with students. In addition to lunch, the cafeteria is open before school for breakfast and serves healthy snacks at morning and afternoon recess. Our Connected Learning Community leverages advanced technologies and progressive teaching approaches to enhance student learning, promote collaboration and facilitate the creation and sharing of knowledge locally and globally. We aim to provide ever-present computing and network access for our students on a common learning platform, while further developing our educational practices to increase collaboration, enable flexible progression and differentiated instruction, and more actively reflect a real-world learning environment. View full school