Saitama Prefectural Urawa Nishi High School
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, often shortened to is a public high school, located in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
, in Japan. It is one of the few public schools in the prefecture that does not have a school uniform
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Until the 1970s, the school enjoyed prestigious position after Urawa High School and Urawa Ichijo High School. During the 80s and 90s, it was known as one of the best public schools and sent its alumni and alumnae to best colleges in Japan including Tokyo University. Many applicants to the school are attracted by the no school uniform policy and by the liberal atmosphere that encourages students' independence.
. The closest train station, JR Yono Station, is within walking distance: 20 minutes (1.7 kilometers).
City). In 1956, the school moved to its current site. This resulted in the inconsistency that the school name, which literally means Urawa Western High School, does not signify the school location.
Saitama Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Saitama.This prefecture is part of the Greater Tokyo Area, and most of Saitama's cities can be described as suburbs of Tokyo, to which a large amount of residents commute each day.- History...
, in Japan. It is one of the few public schools in the prefecture that does not have a school uniform
School uniform
A school uniform is an outfit—a set of standardized clothes—worn primarily for an educational institution. They are common in primary and secondary schools in various countries . When used, they form the basis of a school's dress code.Traditionally school uniforms have been largely subdued and...
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Until the 1970s, the school enjoyed prestigious position after Urawa High School and Urawa Ichijo High School. During the 80s and 90s, it was known as one of the best public schools and sent its alumni and alumnae to best colleges in Japan including Tokyo University. Many applicants to the school are attracted by the no school uniform policy and by the liberal atmosphere that encourages students' independence.
Location
The school is located in Urawa-ku, Saitama City and situated in a quiet residential area behind the idyllic scene of MinumaMinuma
or is an area of paddy fields and other agricultural fields along the Minuma Irrigational Canal. The area encompasses 1260 hectares and straddles across five wards of the city of Saitama...
. The closest train station, JR Yono Station, is within walking distance: 20 minutes (1.7 kilometers).
History
In 1934, Urawanishi High School was founded as a female school called . The school changed its name to in 1948. In 1950, Educational Reform abolished the prior policy and re-started the school as a coed institution with the current school name, Urawanishi High School. During this period, the institution was located at the western part of Urawa-ku (former UrawaUrawa
is a place name and a family name in Japan.*Urawa as a place name can refer to:** Urawa-ku, Saitama is a ward of Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.** Urawa, Saitama was a city and its area is now Urawa, Minami, Nishi and Sakura wards of Saitama City....
City). In 1956, the school moved to its current site. This resulted in the inconsistency that the school name, which literally means Urawa Western High School, does not signify the school location.
Extracurricular activities
Urawanishi's 22 varsity athletic teams and 23 other clubs offer a wide range of opportunities for extracurricular activities. In the past, the school was known for its Soccer Team, which won the national title twice in 1956 and 1965. In recent years, Japanese Archery Team and Basketball Team have won many titles at the prefectural and regional levels.Notable alumni
- Asa HiguchiAsa Higuchiis a female Japanese manga artist, born in Urawa, Saitama Prefecture . She graduated from Saitama Prefecture's prestigious Urawanishi High School and Hosei University's department of psychology, with a major in sports psychology...
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, soccer player - Ryozo Suzuki, soccer player
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, soccer player