Global Citizenship and New Perspectives at the GCI Summit
November 18, 2024
Journey to the GCI Summit Aya’s journey to the Global Citizens Initiative (GCI) Summit began
Category: News & Events
UWC ISAK Japan Students Shine at NASA Space App Challenge Japan
November 1, 2024
We are excited to share that two teams from UWC ISAK Japan have achieved great
Fall Project Week 2024: Exploration and Impact at UWC ISAK Japan
October 21, 2024
Fall Project Week at UWC ISAK Japan is a time of excitement, challenge, and growth
Karuizawa’s Ice Hockey Revival: Kenta’s Journey to Inspire Change
September 30, 2024
From passion to action: Kenta revives ice hockey in Karuizawa.
Students Tackle Blood Donation Shortage in Japan for High School Leadership Project
July 8, 2024
During their Grade 10 year, students Arunabh, Linnel, and Aimi from the Class of 2026
Passing the Torch: UWC ISAK Japan Welcomes Arden Tyoschin as New Head of School
July 1, 2024
We are thrilled to announce Arden Tyoschin as our new Head of School at UWC
Student Leadership at Spring Project Week 2024
April 10, 2024
As we wrapped up our 2024 Spring Project Week and celebrated student leadership, the campus
The Art of Time: Master Watchmaker Takuma Kawauchiya Inspires UWC ISAK Japan
February 29, 2024
UWC ISAK Japan recently had the distinct privilege of welcoming Takuma Kawauchiya, a master watchmaker
SNOW 2024: A New Chapter of Student-Led Excellence at ISAK
January 30, 2024
I’m Niko, recently elected as the head of our student council, “SNOW,” for 2024. My
Keeping the Faith of our 100 Founders in our 10th Year and Beyond
January 12, 2024
Now that UWC ISAK Japan is in its 10th year, it is fitting to look
UWC ISAK Grade 11 student wins scientific research award
December 14, 2023
Our Grade 11 student Midori coauthored a research paper that won this year’s National Society Young
UWC ISAK Japan’s First International Culture and Education Festival
November 30, 2023
November 4th marked a milestone for UWC ISAK Japan as we hosted our inaugural International
International Children’s Peace Prize goes to Students from Ukraine
November 29, 2023
Anastasiia, affectionately known as “Nastia,” https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2105113/a Grade 12 student at UWC ISAK Japan, and her
Psychology and Compassion: An Alum’s Contribution to Migrant Support
November 14, 2023
Reading about the dire living conditions of asylum seekers and repeated tragic events throughout history
Embracing the Spirit of the Musasabi: UWC ISAK Japan’s Living Symbol
November 1, 2023
When the world whispers, “Impossible,” the musasabi—Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel—replies, “Watch me!” and soars. This
How Students Build Leadership at Project Week
October 31, 2023
At Fall Project Week 2023, our Grade 10 students made remarkable progress. “They are already
Cultural Exchanges with Local Japanese Schools
October 31, 2023
UWC ISAK Japan collaborates closely with several local Japanese schools in Karuizawa and nearby regions
Helping Education and Women’s Health in the Himalayas
July 19, 2023
In the summer of 2023, Tsering, a Class of 2025 student at UWC ISAK Japan,
UWC ISAK Students Experience Japanese Culture at Grand Sumo Tournament
June 1, 2023
UWC ISAK Japan students experienced an immersive journey into Japanese culture at the Grand Sumo
Honoring the Class of 2023 as a Film Pitch
May 29, 2023
A speech written and delivered on May 21, 2023, at the UWC ISAK Japan Class
Class of 2023 Graduation Message
May 29, 2023
UWC ISAK Japan Head of School Mr. Malcolm McKenzie’s message to the Class of 2023
Introducing our Incoming Head of School – Arden Tyoschin
April 7, 2023
UWC ISAK Japan welcomes Arden Tyoschin as the new Head of School, starting in summer
A story of community to mark UWC’s 60th year
December 17, 2022
One-of-a-kind education produces one-of-a-kind solutions This year marks the UWC movement’s 60th anniversary and presents us with
Reconnecting to her roots: An alumni story of giving back
May 26, 2022
Meet Mafer, UWC ISAK Japan alum from Venezuela Over the years, we’ve observed that everything
