Yokohama Eiwa Gakuin Educational Association, Highschool in Japan
Yokohama Eiwa Gakuin is an educational organization in Minami-ku, Yokohama, that teaches students from elementary through senior high school. It occupies a campus with clean buildings and green spaces in the Maita-chō area and is easily accessible by public transportation.
The organization was founded in 1880 by American missionary Harriet G. Brittan as Yokohama Eiwa Girls' School and moved to its current location in 1916 under principal Olive Ireland Hodges. The name change to Seibi Gakuen during wartime and the later restoration of its original name reflect its connection to Japan's complex history.
The school began as an all-girls institution and started admitting boys in 2018, showing how it has adapted over the years. The name Yokohama Eiwa was changed to Seibi Gakuen from 1939 to 1996, reflecting political changes in Japan during that period.
The campus is located in the Maita-chō area and is easily reached by public transportation, as it sits near a train station. Keep in mind this is an active school, so plan visits for times when public events are being held.
The school grounds were once the site of Mita Castle from the 16th century, and archaeological digs in the area have uncovered ancient homes and artifacts from that era. This connection to the early Edo period makes the location a place holding hundreds of years of local history.
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