# Doshisha School Corporation safety and neutrality crisis

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/doshisha-school-corporation-safety-and-neutrality-crisis
> Updated: 2026-10-30T03:04:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

A fatal boat accident involving a student and a captain occurred in March during a school trip near Henoko, Okinawa. The incident involved vessels used by a protest group against US military base relocation, leading to investigations into the school’s safety protocols and faculty responsibility.

In response to the accident, Kyoto Prefecture decided to reduce private school subsidies for Doshisha International High School by 25% for the 2026 fiscal year and requested a 50% refund of 2025 subsidies. The Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology stated that the ministry would monitor the school corporation’s governance to ensure student learning is not affected.

Following an investigation, the Doshisha School Corporation chairman, Eiji Hatta, issued a formal apology and announced his intention to resign. The corporation also admitted that its peace studies program lacked neutrality, providing a biased perspective rather than a multifaceted view. To address these issues, the school plans to establish an external committee of experts to verify the appropriateness of its educational activities.

During a recent press conference, the corporation addressed critical failures regarding inadequate safety management systems and a lack of faculty responsibility. While the school has established an external committee to review educational content and organizational culture, family members of the deceased student expressed profound dissatisfaction. They criticized the institution for a seven month silence following the accident and urged the school to take its accountability seriously.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Doshisha School Corporation apologizes for fatal Okinawa boat accident

Doshisha School Corporation chairman apologized for a fatal boat accident in Okinawa, admitting to safety failures and biased peace studies, and announced his planned resignation.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/doshisha-school-corporation-apologizes-for-fatal-okinawa-boat-accident

### 2026-10-13: Japan Education Minister addresses Doshisha subsidy cuts

Education Minister Yoshihiro Seki addressed Kyoto Prefecture's decision to cut subsidies for Doshisha International High School following a fatal student accident, noting the Ministry will monitor governance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-education-minister-addresses-doshisha-subsidy-cuts

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