It’s Official! ISAK Is a UWC School!
November 1, 2016
We are excited to share that after several years of tireless work by our board,
Category: News & Events
Project Week Update from G-11 Project Karuiku
October 28, 2016
Fall 2016 Project Week is wrapping up and reports are starting to come in from
Pop-Up Music Concert
October 25, 2016
Is that music coming from the Kamiyama Academic Center?? Yes! The G-12 IB Music class put
ISAK Spirit at Kaurizawa Marathon Weekend!
October 24, 2016
This past weekend, Karuizawa held its annual Marathon Weekend, with hundreds of runners participating, including three
Students Provide Feedback to Japan Times Editor
October 20, 2016
ISAK offers students many chances to engage with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals to
Advisory Groups Camp Out at Rising Field
October 15, 2016
Three advisory groups took advantage of a free weekend and the beautiful fall weather to
Hong Kong Visit Update from Mr. Jemison
October 13, 2016
As part of our “ISAK on the Road” information sessions, ISAK Head of School, Mr. Jemison,
Breathing Space – Meditation & Awareness at ISAK
September 29, 2016
“Sit upright and solid with the strength and determination of a mountain. Breathing in, see
Guest Speaker: Manabu Mizuno, creator of Kumamon
September 24, 2016
Last Sunday, design mogul and creative director of Good Design Company, Manabu Mizuno, visit the
Excursion to Kusatsu – Hot springs and soba ice cream
September 24, 2016
Last weekend, Mr. Iwata (Iwata-sensei) led his first excursion of the school year to Kusatsu (草津町 ). Located about 40
The Kamiyama Academic Center – ISAK’s new HUB!
September 16, 2016
We are pleased to announce that our new school building, the Kamiyama Academic Center (KAC),
Karuizawa Rotary Honors ISAK’s ProjectNEPAL
September 9, 2016
We are pleased to announce that ISAK’s student-led ProjectNEPAL has received an award from the Karuizawa
Ms. Murabayashi’s Update – September 5
September 4, 2016
Greetings from Karuizawa! The weather here is dry and cloudy, with a few light showers
Summer School 2016
August 30, 2016
From July 18 to August 2, 2016, eighty junior high school students from thirty-three countries joined
It’s Official! The School Year is Underway!
August 28, 2016
It’s official! The 2016-2017 school year is now underway! The academic year promises to be
Ms. Murabayashi’s Update – August 22
August 22, 2016
Greetings from Karuizawa! Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year! ISAK is in its third year,
New Student Arrival Day 2016!
August 19, 2016
ISAK’s New Student Arrival Day 2016 was a huge success, thanks to the hard work
Obon – Dancing Under the Moon!
August 19, 2016
Obon is a Buddhist celebration to commemorate one’s ancestors. In many parts of Japan (including Karuizawa)
Model East Asia Summit in Vietnam
August 14, 2016
What did you do this summer? Bach, Class of 2018, attended a Model East Asia
Challenged my Limits at St. Martins in London
August 14, 2016
What did you do this summer? Maya, Class of 2018, attended an art foundation course
Pursuing my Passion at Stanford
August 13, 2016
What did you do this summer? Lien – Vietnam, Class of 2017, attended Stanford’s Pre-Collegiate
Exploring Southeast Asia
August 13, 2016
What did you do this summer? Mitsu – Japan, Class of 2018, and his classmate, Kazune,
Beyond the Sea
August 13, 2016
What did you do this summer? Minami, Japan – Class of 2018, attended a 3
Into the Wild with Wolves!
August 11, 2016
What did you do this summer? Emily, Japan – Class of 2017, got out of
