Hey HJIS staff! After our amazing winter showcases stop by the gym for a friendly match in basketball against our Varsity Boys Senior Hawks! Think you can beat them? Come and find out!

Our EYP students enjoyed a hands-on experience, making their own butter from scratch! The completion of butter making process was delightful as they spread freshly made butter on bread. Yum!

The week-long fundraising campaign for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake by our Japanese Language department has come to an end! We had a lot of help and many BAKE SALES were successful, and we were able to collect ¥76,895 in total. Thank you everyone who supported the fundraising!

Over the last two days, our teaching staff has taken a step forward in professional development focused on enhancing our educational practices. We had the privilege of hosting IB workshop leaders to guide our staff and even guests from other schools.

This week, we celebrated Literacy Week with parents from EYP, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 classes volunteered their time to read books to students. We are immensely grateful to all the parents who helped make Literacy Week a memorable and enriching experience for our students!

We had our Open House event this morning! Thanks everyone for joining us today. If you were not able to join us today and would like a school tour, please do not hesitate to contact us. Have a great weekend! #hjis #openhouse #hjistogether #joinus

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our International Cultural Festival! 🎉✨ It was a huge success, showcasing the rich tapestry of cultures in our school community. Stay tuned for more highlights and memories from this unforgettable event! #hjis #hjistogether #Culture

Last month, our students in the Model United Nation club went to Kobe for the Marist Brothers International School's 37th MUN event. Saki (G11), won an "outstanding delegate" award for her quality research and participation in debates! Congrats to the HJIS MUN Club!

A few highlights of our performances from ICF 2024! We had an incredible line up: Steel Drummers from Senegal, Italian Opera, Egyptian Dance, Taiko Drumming, Student Bands, Chinese Western Dance, and Hawaiian Hula Dancers! Photo credits: Mr. Bill & Mr. Bobby

This week, our secondary students embarked on their much-anticipated Expedition Week. Our Grade 10 students had the opportunity to venture internationally, making their way to Taipei, Taiwan!

Congratulations to Ms. Miller and our amazing Grade 8 Japanese LL students! They showcased their incredible talent and knowledge by discussing biomimicry and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the Lightning Talk Competition and received an incentive award!

Today, our KG students experienced the vibrant celebration of Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, Love, & Spring! Our PYP Coordinator, Ms. Shailjah, gave an enlightening presentation, and afterwards, the students had a blast putting colored powder on each other outside! #Holi2024

We still have some spots open for our After School Programs for both Primary and Secondary as well as Aikido and Judo classes from our friends at zentenaikido What are you waiting for? Get signed up today! Check your school email for more info!

Exciting news! Starting next year, Horizon Japan International School will offer daycare services for parents needing extended care beyond regular school hours. We're excited to offer this service to our community and look forward to supporting our families!

We had our very first Creative Cafe event in the Media Cafe after school. The audience enjoyed watching students and teachers perform creative acts such as singing, stand up comedy, and magic tricks. We hope to see you at the next one! #hjisyokohama #ibworldschool #creative #cafe

Summer School is in full effect here at HJIS! This year we have lots of exciting classes for students to experience such as Aikido, Arts, Literacy and much more! #hjisyokohama #ibworldschool #summerschool

Our new teachers recently completed an orientation and training session on CPR/AED to ensure they are fully prepared to respond in case of a medical emergency. This essential training equipped our staff with the skills and knowledge needed to act effectively in any situations.

We are thrilled to announce that Horizon Japan International School has been featured in Elite Education Magazine! Read the full article here: eliteeducationmagazine.com/horizon-japan-…

The countdown to ICF 2025 has begun! Our Biggest International School event Open TO THE PUBLIC - No Registration is needed. Visit icf2025.com for all the details!

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Join us for a special violin concert featuring the renowned Eriko Sumi on Tuesday, June 4th, from 5:30 to 7:10 PM at the HJIS Gymnasium. This concert is a free community event and part of our school’s ongoing fundraising initiative!