Freedom Forest Gakuen Junior et Lycée, Combined junior and senior high school in Hanno, Japan.
Freedom Forest Gakuen Junior et Lycée is a combined middle and high school in Hannō, Japan, covering more than eight hectares. The campus includes contemporary classrooms, laboratories, and outdoor learning areas surrounded by plum trees.
The institution opened in 1985, introducing a new educational approach that connects Japanese learning with nature. Since then, the concept has evolved and now shapes the way young people experience their school years here.
Students prepare daily lunch for 1,400 people, learning large-scale planning and teamwork in the process. They also take on tasks related to maintaining the facilities, developing an early sense of responsibility for their surroundings.
The school offers education from middle school age through graduation, with programs focused on academic achievement and personal growth. Visitors planning to tour the campus should keep in mind that regular classes take priority and some areas may only be accessible by arrangement.
The biology program allows hands-on learning where students care for animals and grow plants while applying scientific principles in the open air. This direct experience complements classroom lessons and conveys a deeper understanding of ecological connections.
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