Seijo Gakuen Junior High School and High School facts for kids

Seijo Gakuen Junior High School and High School (成城学園中学校高等学校, Seijō Gakuen Chūgakkō Kōtōgakkō) is a private school in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. It includes both a junior high school and a high school. The school is run by the Seijo Gakuen organization.

School History

The school we know today started a long time ago. It began with the Seijo Elementary School. This elementary school was the first part of the bigger Seijo Gakuen group.

In the 1920s, separate junior high schools and high schools were created. There was one high school for boys and another for girls.

After some big changes in education in 1949, the school system was updated. In 1950, Seijo Gakuen Junior High School and High School opened. It became a school for both boys and girls. At the same time, the higher education part became a junior college. Later, it grew into Seijo University.

School Traditions

Seijo Gakuen has a special tradition about school uniforms. This tradition comes from when the boys' and girls' high schools were separate.

The old girls' school did not have a strict uniform. This tradition continues today for girls. They do not wear a specific uniform. However, they must follow a general dress code. This means they need to dress appropriately for school.

Boys at the school still wear a blazer and slacks. This is their school uniform.

Famous Alumni

Many well-known people have graduated from Seijo Gakuen. These alumni have become famous in different fields.

Leaders and Politicians

These alumni have worked in government and politics. They help make important decisions for their country.

• Yūko Obuchi
• Takao Fujii
• Yasuhide Nakayama
• Yuichiro Hata
• Tsutomu Hata
• Yoko Komiyama
• Kōki Ishii

Authors and Writers

These graduates are known for writing books, plays, and other works.

• Shōhei Ōoka
• Kōbō Abe

Musicians and Conductors

These alumni have made a name for themselves in music. Some lead orchestras, while others play instruments.

• Seiji Ozawa
• Michiyoshi Inoue
• Yuki Ito

Singers

These graduates are famous for their singing voices.

• Ryoko Moriyama
• Naotarō Moriyama
• Hiromi Iwasaki
• Yoshimi Iwasaki
• Yutaro Miura
• Kikuchi Fuma
• Hiroki Maekawa

Actors

These alumni have appeared in movies, TV shows, and plays.

• Masakazu Tamura
• Ryō Tamura
• Ken Ishiguro
• Masanobu Takashima
• Masahiro Takashima
• Yukiyoshi Ozawa
• Mitsuhiro Oikawa
• Takahiro Miura
• Mayu Tsuruta
• Yuko Ito
• Yoshino Kimura
• Haruna Ikezawa (Voice Actor)

TV Personalities

These graduates are well-known faces on television.

• Moe Yamaguchi
• Tomu Muto
• Marino Miyata

Filmmakers

These alumni work behind the scenes to create movies.

• Kenta Fukasaku
• Kazuko Kurosawa

Athletes

These graduates are famous for their achievements in sports.

• Yuji Matsuo
• Yuki Ishikawa
• Shoko Yoshimura

Other Notable People

• Shu Uemura, Makeup Artist

See Also

• Seijo University
• Lycée Seijo