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| Message from Yasuko Hakamada, Principal |
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@@I became principal in June 2002. At that time, Japanese language shools
were not so common, and foreigners were still regarded as little more than
curiousity by local people. In 1991 the KKG school premises moved to the
present location, which helped expansion of the school and improved the
teaching environment for foreign students. Since its establishment, KKG
has been filled with the energy of students who think ahead constructively
to a postitive future. |
Yasuko Hakamada
Principal |
@@Foreign students facing various problems have adopted characteristics
that some Japanese are losing: viability, endurance, nobility to keep one's
identity and pride, kindness to help friends, strength to face reality,
flexibility to co-exist in various ways, courage to challenge the unknown,
etc. Perhaps those characteristics and abilities, as well as Japanese proficiency,
are essential to help students to get over any problems in their lives.
Providing students with academic and mental support, faculty members are
trying hard to create the best environment for students to concentrate
on their education. As a result, KKG has gained a reputation as a school
which provides proper care for students and supports intercultural activities.
@@Since its establishment, KKG has been focusing on "uniqueness"
in intercultural activities among school sponsors, local residents, and
students. Bearing in mind the ever-changing global situation, we are aware
of our role in the local community, which is not simply to educate foreign
students but also to provide them with more information and contact with
local resients and help them widen their outlook.
@@I hope that foreign students can build a warm and genuine relationship
with Japanese people in addition to accomplishing their academic goals.
KKG is not only a pre-college institution but also a provider of the Japanese
way of life and culture to foreign students who, as a result, would undesrtand
and respect Japan more. It is also hoped that we could nurture young students
to work inside and outside Japan. Furthermore, all of us at KKG will certainly
continue to provide the best education in order to help our foreign students
live happily and contentedly in a foreign country.
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