Okayama University Holds Entrance Ceremonies for Affiliated Schools in Reiwa 8 Academic Year

April 30, 2026 National University Corporation Okayama University

https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/

◆ Overview

National University Corporation Okayama University (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Okayama City; President: Yasutomo Nasu) held entrance ceremonies for its affiliated schools (kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school, special needs school) for the Reiwa 8 academic year from April 9 to 14, 2026. A total of 316 new students enrolled: 36 in kindergarten (3-year-olds), 84 in elementary school, 180 in junior high school, and 3 in elementary division, 5 in junior high division, and 8 in high school division of the special needs school.

President Yasutomo Nasu attended the ceremonies wearing the university's official academic gown and cap. He extended his congratulations to the newly enrolled infants, children, students, and their guardians on behalf of Okayama University. He then strongly stated, "Your children have now become members of Okayama University. The university and its affiliated schools will work together to realize a better future (well-being) for the children."

At every school and kindergarten, the new students, with bright eyes full of hope, received warm words of welcome from the principals, directors, and senior students, making for a very impressive and wonderful ceremony.

We look forward to your continued expectations for the initiatives of Okayama University, an open regional core and distinctive research university, and its affiliated schools, which play a part in it.

Director Tsurumi of Tsurumi Kindergarten explaining the school's activities with insect characters that children love.

Principal Takemoto of the Affiliated Special Needs School giving congratulatory remarks to new students.

President Nasu giving a congratulatory address at the entrance ceremony of the Affiliated Elementary School.

President Nasu's panel installed at the entrance of the venue (Okayama University Affiliated Junior High School).

◆ References ・Okayama University Affiliated Kindergarten https://fuyou.okayama-u.ac.jp/ ・Okayama University Affiliated Elementary School https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/fusho/ ・Okayama University Affiliated Junior High School https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/okafuchu/ ・Okayama University Affiliated Special Needs School http://futoku.okayama-u.ac.jp/

◆ Reference Information

・[Okayama University] Okayama University Faculty of Education Affiliated Schools will be renamed "Okayama University Affiliated Schools" on April 1, Reiwa 7 (2025). https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002772.000072793.html

・[Okayama University] From "Faculty of Education Affiliated" to "University Affiliated Schools" - Unveiling Ceremony for Okayama University Affiliated Elementary School and Junior High School Signboards Held. https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003045.000072793.html

・[Okayama University] The 74th "Reiwa 6 Academic Year Okayama University Faculty of Education Affiliated Schools Joint Sports Festival" was held for the first time in 6 years. https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002263.000072793.html

・[Okayama University] The Reiwa 7 Academic Year Okayama University Affiliated Schools Sports Festival was held. https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003214.000072793.html

◆ Contact for this matter Okayama University Affiliated School Organization Administrative Department TEL: 086-272-0201

https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/tp/news/news_id15326.html

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