New 'Mutsu-se Hoshinosato Elementary School' to Open on Former Mutsu-se Junior High School Site in April 2026 (Inagawa Town, Hyogo Prefecture)
The Akebono Gakuen Educational Foundation and the certified NPO Cocreo no Mori have received approval to open 'Mutsu-se Hoshinosato Elementary School' in April 2026. Located on the former site of Mutsu-se Junior High School in Inagawa Town, the school will focus on small-class, experience-based learning and democratic dialogue.
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■ A New Private Elementary School to Open in April 2026
The Akebono Gakuen Educational Foundation (Toyonaka City, Osaka) and the certified NPO Cocreo no Mori (Minoh City, Osaka) have been preparing for the establishment of 'Mutsu-se Hoshinosato Elementary School' by utilizing the former site of Mutsu-se Junior High School in the Mutsu-se region of Inagawa Town, Hyogo Prefecture.
We are pleased to announce that we received official authorization from the Governor of Hyogo Prefecture on March 18, 2026, and the school is set to open in April 2026.
■ Educational Features
1. Six Core Concepts: Choosing / Trying / Talking / Connecting / Facing / Accepting
We liken each child to a star and prioritize helping them discover their own unique identity.
2. Small-Class System
With approximately 20 students per class, we provide learning tailored to each individual.
3. Learning Starting from Real-World Experience
We value learning that originates from real-life experiences and interactions with the community.
Through activities such as farming, animal care, woodworking, cooking, and interacting with local residents, we turn the 'Why?' and 'I want to know more!' that arise from children's sensory experiences into formal learning.
4. School Building Based on Dialogue
We view teachers and students as equal learners, and rules and events are decided through dialogue.
■ Mutsu-se as a Field for Learning
The Mutsu-se region is blessed with a rich natural environment while maintaining good access to Osaka and Kobe. As a special zone for utilizing vacant houses in Hyogo Prefecture, it also promotes migration support, making it an ideal area for 'educational migration.' We aim to operate a school that is open to the community by collaborating with existing small-scale local schools.
■ Mutsu-se Hoshinosato Elementary School Overview
Location: 33-10 Sasao-aza-ozukuri, Inagawa-cho, Kawabe-gun, Hyogo Prefecture
Operating Entity: Akebono Gakuen Educational Foundation
Cooperating Organization: Certified NPO Cocreo no Mori
Establishment Date: April 1, 2026
Capacity: 120 students (20 per grade)
Note: In the first year, only grades 1-3 will be recruited.
Official Website: [Link]
The Akebono Gakuen Educational Foundation (Toyonaka City, Osaka) and the certified NPO Cocreo no Mori (Minoh City, Osaka) have been preparing for the establishment of 'Mutsu-se Hoshinosato Elementary School' by utilizing the former site of Mutsu-se Junior High School in the Mutsu-se region of Inagawa Town, Hyogo Prefecture.
We are pleased to announce that we received official authorization from the Governor of Hyogo Prefecture on March 18, 2026, and the school is set to open in April 2026.
■ Educational Features
1. Six Core Concepts: Choosing / Trying / Talking / Connecting / Facing / Accepting
We liken each child to a star and prioritize helping them discover their own unique identity.
2. Small-Class System
With approximately 20 students per class, we provide learning tailored to each individual.
3. Learning Starting from Real-World Experience
We value learning that originates from real-life experiences and interactions with the community.
Through activities such as farming, animal care, woodworking, cooking, and interacting with local residents, we turn the 'Why?' and 'I want to know more!' that arise from children's sensory experiences into formal learning.
4. School Building Based on Dialogue
We view teachers and students as equal learners, and rules and events are decided through dialogue.
■ Mutsu-se as a Field for Learning
The Mutsu-se region is blessed with a rich natural environment while maintaining good access to Osaka and Kobe. As a special zone for utilizing vacant houses in Hyogo Prefecture, it also promotes migration support, making it an ideal area for 'educational migration.' We aim to operate a school that is open to the community by collaborating with existing small-scale local schools.
■ Mutsu-se Hoshinosato Elementary School Overview
Location: 33-10 Sasao-aza-ozukuri, Inagawa-cho, Kawabe-gun, Hyogo Prefecture
Operating Entity: Akebono Gakuen Educational Foundation
Cooperating Organization: Certified NPO Cocreo no Mori
Establishment Date: April 1, 2026
Capacity: 120 students (20 per grade)
Note: In the first year, only grades 1-3 will be recruited.
Official Website: [Link]