Establishment of Ichikawa Junior High School is approved.
Ichikawa Junior High School opens and holds its first entrance ceremony (32 new students).
Ichikawa Junior High School's school emblem is revised.
Second principal Yonekichi Koga assumes office.
Ichikawa Junior High School's school flag is established.
Four classrooms are added on the east side of the main building and completed.
The auditorium (rainy-day gymnasium) is completed.
The West Building (special science classrooms) is completed.
Third chairman Hideji Yoshida assumes office.
A supporters' association is established.
Yawata Junior High School is co-located with Ichikawa Junior High School.
The martial arts hall is completed.
The first graduation ceremony is held.
One infirmary building is completed.
A night division is established at Ichikawa Junior High School.
The sumo ring is completed.
Establishment of the new-system Ichikawa Junior High School is approved.
Third principal Toyoji Katsumi assumes office.
The sumo ring is rebuilt as a library and completed.
The 10th anniversary commemorative ceremony of Ichikawa Gakuen's founding is held.
The first graduation ceremony of the new-system Ichikawa Junior High School is held.
Establishment of Ichikawa High School is approved.
The first graduation ceremony of Ichikawa High School.
The (old) library is completed.
The Ichikawa Gakuen foundation (zaidan hojin) is reorganized as the school corporation Ichikawa Gakuen.
Ichikawa High School's school flag is established.
The Ichikawa Gakuen school song is established.
The dining hall is completed.
The research publication "Warera no Kenkyu" is launched.
The 15th anniversary commemorative ceremony of Ichikawa Gakuen's founding is held.
Establishment of Ichikawa Gakuen Kindergarten is approved.
The Second Gymnasium is relocated and completed.
A ball game field is set up.
The First Gymnasium is completed.
The Koga Research Fund is launched.
The judo hall is completed.
The 20th anniversary commemorative ceremony of Ichikawa Gakuen's founding is held.
Establishment of Ichikawa Gakuen English School is approved.
Establishment of Yachiyodai Kindergarten is approved (closed in 2020).
Athletic club rooms are completed.
The Third Gymnasium is completed.
"Ichikawa High School Newspaper" and "Ichikawa Junior High School Newspaper" are published.
The second school site is acquired.
A mountain lodge is opened in Karuizawa.
The commemorative ceremony for Ichikawa Gakuen's 25th anniversary and school building expansion and renovation is held.
The first overseas training trip funded by the Koga Research Fund is carried out.
The new Second Gymnasium is completed.
Establishment of the Second Kindergarten is approved.
The student dormitory (Keiwa Dormitory) is completed (closed in 2024).
Twelfth principal Hideji Oikawa assumes office.
Singapore training begins: currently suspended.
Designated for the fourth term as a Super Science High School (SSH) by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
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Message from the Chairman #251: About the Classification of the School's History
In the message delivered by the Chairman, Principal, and Masashi Koga of Ichikawa Academy on October 31, 2026, the activities of the second semester, the annual Chiba Prefecture Private School Promotion Conference, and parent interaction meetings are introduced, depicting the school life. In particular, the recognition of outstanding athletes at the sports tournament and the content of the alumni lecture are emphasized, underscoring the importance of advocating for private schools.
Children's Forest ~ Ichikawa Academy Kids Forest
We visited the small-scale childcare facility "Ichikawa Academy Kids Forest" that opened in April this year. Nineteen children aged 1-2 attend, spending time in a forest within the former campus site of Ichikawa Junior and Senior High School, coexisting with nature. In the garden, they can play in the mud, and there is a small biotope.
Middle School Information Session Bus Guide (10/24)
This is the bus guide for the middle school information session held on Saturday, October 24. The bus to Nishi-Funabashi will not operate; please use PASMO or Suica for boarding and disembarking. No parking is available, so we recommend using public transportation.
High School Softball Team Secures Kanto Tournament Spot After 4 Years
The high school softball team won a dramatic 2-3 comeback walk‑off victory over Kisarazu Comprehensive High School in the third‑place match of the 67th Autumn Chiba Prefecture High School Softball Tournament. This result secured their 15th appearance in the Autumn Kanto Tournament, marking their first participation in four years. The tournament will be held in Chiba Prefecture from October 23.
High School Information Session Bus Guide (10/17)
We will provide information about bus operations for the high school information session held on Saturday, October 17. The bus to Nishi-Funabashi will not be operating, and we recommend using PASMO or Suica. No parking is available, so please use public transportation.
Ichikawa Gakuen's Exchange with Sister School in New Zealand
Many visitors attended last month's Nazuna Festival, where the school showcased its achievements. This week, teachers and students from John McGlashan College in New Zealand are visiting for a study trip. The two schools have maintained an exchange since 1997, and this visit involves a large group.
Chairman's Message #250: Toward the 90th Anniversary of Founding
The chairman expressed condolences for the typhoon damage and reported that the facilities and personnel suffered no major damage. The "Nazuna Festival", held in the rain, attracted over 13,000 visitors over two days and called for continued support for the 90th‑anniversary project. He also mentioned the events of the second semester and the period leading up to university entrance exams for senior high school students.
The chairman of Ichikawa Gakuen aims to expand facilities throughout the school to deepen its Third Education program. Further details are unavailable because the referenced page could not be found.
Science Walkway #8: Sketching a Cherry Tree Leaf
In a seventh-grade Science II class, students studied observation and sketching. They observed a cherry tree leaf, comparing their memory of it with the real leaf, and sketched it to improve the detail and accuracy of their observations.
Ichikawa Gakuen to Hold SSH Lesson Study Meeting
Ichikawa Gakuen will hold a Super Science High School (SSH) lesson study meeting on October 30, 2026. The event will include open classes and a discussion session; advance registration is required. It is intended for education professionals only.
