Rugby school Japan
News & Articles
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2026/05/08
An Evening of Music and Creativity
Pupils, parents, and staff gathered in the Music Room for this term’s Musicians’ Recital Evening, a celebration of talent, dedication, and the joy of performance. Throughout the evening, 13 pupils took to the stage and performed…
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Hikaru Wins Grand Prix at International Ballet Competition
We are delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Hikaru, who was awarded both First Place in the Junior Division and the overall Grand Prix at the inaugural Daejeon Ballet Grand Prix 2026 (DBGP), an international…
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A Day of Stories, Community and Imagination
This year, Rugby School Japan celebrated its inaugural World Book Day, bringing together pupils and staff in a joyful celebration of creativity, imagination, and a shared love of reading. Throughout the day, the school was filled…
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2026/04/24
A Fresh Take on a Tradition Leads to National Recognition
We are proud to celebrate an exceptional achievement by Year 12 pupil Yuto, whose team has been named national champions at the Mynavi Career Koshien, one of Japan’s largest and most competitive business plan contests for…
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What Tomorrow’s Job Market Means for Your Child Today
Over the past year, we have found ourselves returning to the same question as a school: whether the assumptions we have relied on about education and early careers still hold in the way they once…
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2026/03/20
RSJ Sports Day Report (2026)
Wednesday 18th March saw the return of the biggest House event of the academic year – RSJ Sports Day – and for the first time, it took place at the impressive Kashiwanoha Park Athletic Field. With…
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Strong Performances at the World Scholar’s Cup
This term, Rugby School Japan pupils took part in the World Scholar’s Cup, joining more than 120 participants from seven schools. With over 40 teams competing across two divisions, the event provided a rigorous and engaging…
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2026/03/06
Celebrating our Global Community at RSJ’s Global Day
Last week, Rugby School Japan celebrated its inaugural Global Day. In honour of International Mother Tongue Day, the School dedicated a full day to discovery, culture, and the diverse heritage that shapes our community. With more…
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Reflections on our Senior Production – Romeo and Juliet
Kai Kai is a Performing Arts scholar who has been given the eponymous role of Romeo in this year’s production. He has been involved in all the productions and school events since opening and is currently…
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2026/02/20
Motown Meets House Spirit
Each year, our school community comes together to celebrate talent, teamwork, and House spirit through the House Music Competition. This year’s Motown theme set the stage for a truly memorable evening. Drawing inspiration from the iconic…
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RSJ Inaugural Ski Trip
Rugby School Japan’s inaugural ski trip to Shiga Kogen was a tremendous success and a landmark moment for our growing sports and outdoor education programme. Across five days on the mountain, pupils experienced a full range…
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Understanding Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is the understanding that every brain works differently, and that difference is a natural and valuable part of human diversity. Just as no two people look exactly alike, no two minds think, learn, or experience…
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2026/02/06
A Weekend of Sport at RSJ
Last weekend, our campus came to life with competitive sports as pupils took part in basketball, football, and swimming fixtures, all hosted at Rugby School Japan. Our basketball teams’ first league games of the season took…
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Early Oxbridge Offers – A Proud Moment for the Class of 2026
We are very pleased to share some outstanding early university news from our Year 13 cohort. Of the early acceptances received so far, three pupils have already received offers from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge….
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A-Level D&T Students Explore Industrial Manufacturing
On Thursday, 29 January, our A Level Design and Technology pupils took part in their first industry-focused visit, gaining a rare behind-the-scenes insight into the world of precision engineering. The group visited two specialist facilities: Nagai…
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2026/01/23
New Principal Announcement
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Sarah Wade as Principal of Rugby School Japan. Dr Wade has spent her career leading and growing diverse school communities across the UK, Europe, and the Middle…
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Understanding British Boarding Schools in Japan
While boarding school has strong historic and cultural roots in the UK, it can be less-widely understood outside of Great Britain. The goal of this article, therefore, is to provide a factual overview of British-style boarding…
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Sports Update: Building Momentum at RSJ
Sport at Rugby School Japan continues to grow at an exciting pace. Already this academic year, we have hosted and attended more fixtures than in any previous year, including multiple fixtures taking place on the same…
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2025/12/05
Celebrating Our Year 13 Leavers: Stepping Confidently into the Future
As we approach the end of the year, we take great pride in celebrating the achievements of our pupils. We are delighted to share the higher education destinations of last year’s Year 13 cohort: the first…
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RSJ Sports Highlights – A Remarkable Term of Growth & Achievement
This term has been one of the most exciting yet for Rugby School Japan sport, marked by rapid growth, memorable fixtures, and outstanding demonstrations of RSJ values across every team. We are proud to share that…
