Seiko Gakuin Junior and Senior High School, Private Catholic school in Yokohama, Japan.
Seiko Gakuin Junior and Senior High School is a private Catholic school in Yokohama offering educational programs for students in grades 7 through 12. The campus spreads across multiple buildings, including classrooms, gymnasiums, and chapels for worship.
The Brothers of Christian Instruction founded this school in 1954 as part of their mission to bring Catholic education to Japan. The institution grew over the following decades and developed into one of the known Christian schools in the Yokohama region.
The name Seiko connects with the meaning of holy light, reflecting the Catholic roots of the institution. Students wear uniforms during classes that follow traditional Japanese school patterns, while Christian values become visible through daily prayers and rituals.
The school sits in the Kanazawa Ward of Yokohama and can be reached by public transport, though visitors need to arrange entry in advance. The campus remains closed during regular school hours, so tours are only possible with prior arrangement.
The chapel on the grounds opens to the local community during certain school events and becomes a gathering point for Catholic families. The building features stained glass windows that were imported from Europe in the 1960s.
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