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Winners announced for Harrow Appi’s Lord Byron Writing Prize

Gloria — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:07:25 +0000

Named in honour of Old Harrovian Lord Byron — one of the greatest English poets and a defining figure of the Romantic movement — this prize celebrates the literary heritage that connects our students in the mountains of Appi Kogen to more than four centuries of Harrow tradition.Led by our English Department, students across the school were invited to craft an original piece of creative writing…

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Harrow Appi Student Wins Third Place at Worldwide High School Chinese Language Contest

Gloria — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:59:20 +0000

We are immensely proud to share that Thomas has been awarded Third Place at the 19th Hankobashi Worldwide High School Chinese Language Contest Japan Tournament, held in Tokyo on 23 May.Already multilingual in Japanese, French and English, Thomas chose to pursue Chinese out of pure passion — and since joining Harrow Appi Japan, he has dedicated himself to mastering the language through curiosity…

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A Gift of Timeless Literature for Our Students

Gloria — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:53:51 +0000

We were honoured to welcome members of the Association to Remember Setouchi Jakucho, alongside distinguished guests from across Iwate Prefecture, for a truly special occasion: the donation of the Japanese and Korean translations of The Tale of Genji, rendered into modern Japanese by the late Setouchi Jakucho.Written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century, The Tale of Genji is widely…

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Harrow Appi Japan student receives offer from Tsinghua University

Gloria — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:51:17 +0000

Congratulations Marissa! Marissa, a member of our pioneering graduating Sixth Form cohort, has received several outstanding university offers including Tsinghua University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world and often referred to as the MIT of China. To Marissa and to every member of our graduating cohort – as your examinations approach, we are behind every single one of you.

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University of Cambridge visits Harrow Appi Japan

Gloria — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:38:22 +0000

We were delighted to welcome Dr Luis Perez, Regional Manager of International Admissions from the University of Cambridge, to Harrow Appi Japan. His visit provided an exceptional opportunity for both our staff and students to gain firsthand knowledge from one of the world’s most prestigious and selective institutions.

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Four Seasons at Harrow Appi Japan

Gloria — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:31:40 +0000

One school. Four seasons. A landscape that transforms completely around our students from one term to the next – and a school year that looks quite unlike anywhere else in the world. Snow-covered slopes in winter. Cherry blossoms in spring. Lush green mountains in summer. Golden valleys in autumn. This is the backdrop to a Harrow Appi Japan education – and we would not have it any other way.

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Watch Now: The Start of Graduation

Gloria — Thu, 21 May 2026 01:41:02 +0000

A night we will never forget. This video captures the beginning of our very first graduation celebrations at Harrow Appi Japan (with many more yet to come!) A Torch Lit Descent down the mountain as darkness fell. Our first ever Leavers Dinner. And our first ever Prom – a Starlit Garden brought to life, and made all the more special by the decision of our Year 13s to open the doors to Year 12 as…

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Optional Expedition: Trip to the Dragon Eye

Gloria — Thu, 21 May 2026 01:35:00 +0000

Right on our doorstep, and never any less extraordinary. Last weekend, our students explored two of Hachimantai’s most breathtaking natural wonders as part of our optional expeditions: First, the Hachimantai Aspite Line – home to the longest snow corridor in Japan. A wall of white stretching as far as the eye can see, and a reminder of just how incredible the landscape surrounding our school…

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Children’s Day (こどもの日) Celebrations

Gloria — Thu, 21 May 2026 01:30:22 +0000

To mark the occasion, our Houses have spent the past week designing and painting their own Koinobori — the iconic Japanese carp streamers symbolising strength, perseverance and the hope that children grow up healthy and strong. The campus has been awash with colour, creativity and friendly rivalry, with large Koinobori and smaller flying Koi adorning boarding throughout the week.

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Trail Running Through Tokyo

Gloria — Fri, 08 May 2026 01:24:28 +0000

26.6km. Three days. One unforgettable Kyoto adventure. Our students hit the trails of Kyoto this week, covering over 26km on foot — including an impressive 15.2km on Day 2 alone, which by all accounts became a firm favourite. Running through the iconic torii gates of Fushimi Inari, taking on a city-wide scavenger hunt and finishing at the Kyoto Station Sky Way – it was a trip that asked…

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