# Japanese schools resuming second semester classes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-schools-resuming-second-semester-classes
> Updated: 2026-08-24T02:53:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Schools across various regions in Japan have begun resuming classes for the second semester following summer breaks.

In Aomori Prefecture, approximately 182 out of 381 public schools resumed classes on August 24. In Obihiro, opening ceremonies were held on August 25, where students presented research projects. In Ehime Prefecture, Onogahara Elementary School also began its second semester on August 25, following a schedule adjusted for severe winter climate conditions.

At Shohei Junior and Senior High School, the administration used the resumption of classes to address recent natural disasters, specifically the Kumamoto earthquake on July 28 and heavy rains in Chiba between August 13 and 14. The school expressed condolences for those lost in the earthquake and acknowledged the damage caused by the floods.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Schools across Japan resume classes for second semester

Elementary and junior high schools in various Japanese regions, including Aomori, Obihiro, and Ehime, have resumed classes for the second semester following summer vacation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/schools-in-aomori-and-nagano-resume-classes-after-summer-break

### 2026-08-24: Shohei Junior and Senior High School resumes classes

Shohei Junior and Senior High School resumed classes, with administrators addressing students about recent natural disasters in Kumamoto and Chiba.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shohei-junior-and-senior-high-school-resumes-classes

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