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Musashi High School and Junior High School

Coordinates: 35°44′10″N 139°40′2″E / 35.73611°N 139.66722°E / 35.73611; 139.66722
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Musashi High School and Junior High School
武蔵高等学校中学校
Musashi high school historic auditorium
Location
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176-8535

Coordinates35°44′10″N 139°40′2″E / 35.73611°N 139.66722°E / 35.73611; 139.66722
Information
Founded1922
FounderNezu Kaichirō
PrincipalHiromasa Kajitori
GenderBoys
Classes24
Websitewww.musashi.ed.jp (in Japanese)

Musashi High School and Junior High School (武蔵高等学校 中学校, Musashi Kōtōgakkō Chūgakkō) is a private boys senior high school in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan. It is an affiliate of the Musashi University.

History

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The school was founded by industrialist Nezu Kaichirō in 1922 as Musashi High School, and used a seven-year system.[1] After the education reforms of 1948, the school was divided into Musashi Senior High School and Musashi Junior High School. Musashi University was founded in 1949 and forms part of the same legal entity.

Academics

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An entrance exam is required for admission. The school aims to produce graduates who are "individuals capable of independent thought and research", and many graduates have enrolled in selective universities inside and outside Japan.[2]

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Eldridge, Robert (2007). Secret Talks Between Tokyo and Washington. Plymouth: Lexington Books. p. xiv. ISBN 978-0-7391-2013-2.
  2. ^ "Musashi High School's Three Founding Principles". The History and Principle of Musashi's Education. Mushashi High School and Junior High School.
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