N High School Group Launches 'Student Council Election 2026' to Elect Representatives from 36,000 Students — 24 Council Members to Be Chosen via Online Voting After Hybrid Online-and-Offline Campaigns Across Japan

The N High School Group Student Council, representing KADOKAWA DWANGO GAKUEN N High School, S High School, and R High School (hereinafter referred to as the N High School Group), will conduct the 'Student Council Election 2026' with candidate registration on June 29, 2026 (Mon) and vote counting on July 24, 2026 (Fri).

This election allows students to vote for representatives who will lead student council operations and promote better school life and environments. The election consists of two parts: the 'Regional Representative Election' to select representatives from eight regions across Japan, and the 'Committee Representative Election' to choose one representative for each of five committees. A total of 24 students will be elected as the fifth-term N High School Group Student Council.

<Regional Representative Election: Number of Positions and Candidates>

Region

Positions

Candidates

Hokkaido Region

2

2

Tohoku Region

2

6

Kanto A Region (Tokyo, Kanagawa)

2

24

Kanto B Region (Chiba, Saitama, Tochigi, Gunma, Ibaraki)

2

13

Chubu Region

3

17

Kinki Region

3

25

Chugoku-Shikoku Region

2

7

Kyushu-Okinawa Region

3

15

The campaign and voting period will run from June 29 (Mon) to July 23, 2026 (Thu). Candidates will conduct election campaigns using both online and offline methods, including posting election posters, delivering speeches, and distributing policy documents, utilizing real campuses across Japan, the school's internal communication tool 'Slack,' and various social media platforms.

Examples of Past Election Campaign Activities

▼ Visiting real campuses nationwide to deliver speeches

▼ Election posters created by candidates

▼ Policy documents prepared by candidates

N High School Group Student Council members serve as representatives of 36,000 students and manage an annual student council budget of 10 million JPY. They hold decision-making authority over various aspects of school operations and student life, including planning extracurricular learning sessions and special lectures based on student input, organizing cultural festivals and selecting guest speakers, and establishing or revising school rules.

☑ N High School Group Student Council 'Student Council Election 2026' Overview

[Schedule]

Candidate Registration Period: May 29 (Fri) – June 18, 2026 (Thu)

Election Announcement: June 29, 2026 (Mon)

Voting Period: June 29 (Mon) – July 23, 2026 (Thu) ※ Candidates conduct election campaigns during this period

Vote Counting: July 24, 2026 (Fri)

[Number of Positions]

Fifth-term N High School Group Student Council: 24 members

[Council Composition]

Regional Representatives (19 members): 2 from Hokkaido, 2 from Tohoku, 2 from Kanto A, 2 from Kanto B, 3 from Chubu, 3 from Kinki, 2 from Chugoku-Shikoku, and 3 from Kyushu-Okinawa

Committee Representatives (5 members): 1 each from the Digital Committee, Media and Public Relations Committee, Event Planning Committee, External Relations Committee, and Regional International Committee

※ After the election, the Student Council President and Vice President will be selected from among the Regional Representatives

[Term of Office]

August 2026 – July 2027 (tentative)

[Voters]

All currently enrolled students of the N High School Group (excluding those on leave or suspended) during the election voting period

[Voting Rules]

Regional Representatives: Up to 3 votes for candidates in the voter's residential region

Committee Representatives: 1 vote per committee

[Voting Method]

Online voting

About the N High School Group Student Council

Established in November 2022 to promote student-led activities and enrich school life, the N High School Group Student Council operates under the concept of 'a student council that makes decisions and truly takes action.' The council holds decision-making authority over planning extracurricular learning and special lectures, selecting guest speakers for graduation ceremonies and cultural festivals, and establishing or revising school rules. To support these activities, an annual operating budget of 10 million JPY is allocated.

Currently, the fourth-term council is active, with 24 student council members and over 500 students in total, including members of the five committees.

[Website] https://nnn.ed.jp/about/seitokai/

[Official X] https://x.com/kdg_seitokai

◆ About KADOKAWA DWANGO GAKUEN N High School, S High School, and R High School ◆

<N High School (Main Campus: Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture; Principal: Hiroyuki Okudaira) / S High School (Main Campus: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture; Principal: Naoko Yoshii) / R High School (Main Campus: Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture; Principal: Hiroyuki Okudaira)>

The N High School Group is an 'internet-based high school' that leverages online technology and Japan's correspondence high school system. After launching N High School in 2016, the group opened S High School in 2021 as its second school and R High School in 2025 as its third. The current student population is 36,371 (as of March 2026). The schools provide cutting-edge online learning environments using VR and AI, offering not only required courses for high school graduation but also diverse elective courses in university entrance exam preparation, programming, illustration, novel writing, gaming, fashion, cooking, and beauty, accessible online at students' preferred times. Additionally, the group offers nationwide residential career experience programs and problem-solving learning programs in collaboration with companies and local governments, providing students with practical skills and real-world experiences.

Website: https://nnn.ed.jp/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@n_highschool

X: https://twitter.com/nhigh_info Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nhighschool

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nshighschool

◆ About KADOKAWA DWANGO GAKUEN N Junior Division ◆

N Junior Division is a 'progressive school' with a new concept, designed in accordance with the spirit of the Act on Ensuring Educational Opportunities. Currently, 1,686 students (as of March 2026) are studying nationwide. At N Junior Division, students develop comprehensive abilities through three pillars: general knowledge, critical thinking, and practical skills. The curriculum includes 21st-century skill development, programming, and core academic subjects (Japanese, Math, English), offering diverse learning content that allows each student to learn at their own pace, discover their goals, and take initiative toward building their future careers and dreams.

※ N Junior Division is not a school defined under Article 1 of the School Education Act. Students must remain enrolled in their current middle schools while studying at N Junior Division.

Website: https://n-jr.jp/ X: https://x.com/njrjp1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nnn.jr.f