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Sano Nihon Univ. Secondary School
- Level/s of EducationSecondaryRegionKanto
- Main areas of activityEnvironment, Cultural diversity, World heritage/intangible cultural heritage/regional cultural properties, International understanding, Peace, Gender equality, Welfare, Sustainable production and consumption, Dietary education
| Location | 2555, Ishizuka-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi |
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| TEL. | (+81)283-25-3987 |
| Website | https://ss.sanonihon-u-h.ed.jp/ |
| Membership | 2017 |
2025 Annual Report
Biodiversity, Environment, Cultural diversity, International understanding, Peace, Human rights, Health, Poverty
As a UNESCO Associated School, our school places a strong emphasis on education for international understanding and the nurturing of students who can contribute to a sustainable society. In fiscal year 2025, we implemented a series of international exchange and cooperation activities, including both face-to-face and online exchanges with overseas partner schools, in order to foster a global perspective among students.
As part of our overseas exchange programs, students participated in an international exchange visit to our sister school in Hungary. Through direct interaction with local students and cultural experiences, they gained firsthand exposure to different languages, cultures, and lifestyles. To ensure that learning extended beyond a one-time experience, the program emphasized pre-learning activities and post-activity reflection, encouraging students to reexamine their own values and perspectives.
In addition, online exchange activities were conducted with our sister school, King Edward VI School in the United Kingdom. By utilizing ICT, students engaged in cross-border dialogue despite geographical limitations. Through cultural presentations and opinion exchanges, they learned to express their ideas with an awareness of their audience and further developed their English communication skills and their capacity for effective information sharing.
Within the school, students also participated in the “Power of Clothing Project” as an international cooperation activity. By learning about refugee support and the reuse of clothing, they explored global issues related to sustainability. Research, awareness-raising, and outreach activities encouraged students to view global challenges as personal concerns and to take action toward building a sustainable society.
Through these initiatives, our school aims to nurture students who respect diversity, collaborate with others, and actively engage in problem-solving. We strive to develop students who can think critically, communicate their ideas effectively, and take responsible action as members of the global community.
Annual Work Plan
As a UNESCO Associated School, we are committed to promoting educational activities that deepen international understanding and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society. We will continue exchanges with our overseas sister schools and actively utilize online programs. By expanding opportunities for dialogue that transcend differences in language, culture, and values, we aim to cultivate a broad perspective in our students and foster a strong respect for diversity.
Through “The Power of Clothing Project,”* students learn about the importance of reusing clothing and supporting refugees. This experience encourages them to view social issues as personally relevant and helps them develop the ability to take initiative.
Furthermore, we will continue to strengthen our partnership with a UNESCO Candidate School in Vietnam to deepen students’ understanding of international challenges. In addition, by collaborating with local elementary and junior high schools, students will have opportunities to share their learning with the community while gaining valuable experience interacting with people of different ages and backgrounds.
Through committee activities, students will research and share information related to the SDGs and international days. By curating and disseminating information on their own initiative, they will strengthen their connection to society and enrich their practical learning experiences.
① Online exchanges with UNESCO Associated Schools in Japan and abroad In the 2025 academic year, we conducted our first online exchange with an overseas UNESCO Associated School. Students were deeply impressed by the many cultural differences they encountered, such as approaches to environmental issues and the strong sense of school pride shown by students abroad. These insights were significant and provided a depth of understanding that could not have been gained through short-term study alone. Based on this experience, we will support students in preparing for even deeper and more meaningful exchanges in future programs.
② Collaboration with external organizations Since becoming a UNESCO Associated School, we have participated in “The Power of Clothing Project” organized by Fast Retailing. However, as participation has become routine, opportunities for new discoveries have decreased. To strengthen cooperation with the local community, we will further develop the program by drawing on the expertise of parents as well as supportive companies and organizations, ensuring that their knowledge and experience contribute to richer learning for students.
③ Promoting intercultural exchange and understanding As the international exchange programs our school has long promoted gradually resume, we aim to provide more opportunities for students to encounter and understand different cultures through global education. In particular, through exchanges with our sister schools in seven countries, we seek to go beyond superficial interaction and learn how each nation is addressing global challenges. By sharing these practices, students will deepen their understanding of international issues and strengthen their ability to think and act as global citizens.