# Japanese secondary school second semester openings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-secondary-school-second-semester-openings
> Updated: 2026-09-01T02:41:11.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In late August 2026, Kyushu International University Affiliated High School announced the start of its second semester, with an opening ceremony scheduled for August 24.

By early September, other Japanese secondary schools, including Morimura Gakuen and Iwakura High School, held their respective second-semester opening ceremonies. During these events, school leadership addressed various themes such as disaster prevention awareness, the importance of proactive learning, and the necessity of maintaining peace and safety following recent natural disasters like earthquakes in Kumamoto and heavy rains in Chiba.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Japanese schools hold second-semester opening ceremonies

Morimura Gakuen and Iwakura High School held their second-semester opening ceremonies in Japan, focusing on disaster awareness, student achievements, and the importance of proactive, inquiry-based learning.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-schools-hold-second-semester-opening-ceremonies

### 2026-08-22: Kyushu International University Affiliated High School announces second semester start

Kyushu International University Affiliated High School will begin its second semester with an opening ceremony on August 24.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyushu-international-university-high-school-announces-second-semester-start

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