Wao High School Philosophy Cafe: Spring 2026 Top 10 Themes Announced! Season Theme is 'What it means to live as a human being.' Let's think and talk together with Wao High School students!
Wao High School has announced the top 10 themes for its Spring 2026 Philosophy Cafe, with the season's overarching theme being 'What it means to live as a human being.' Held online from April to July, this initiative provides an opportunity for students and the general public to deepen their thinking skills through philosophical dialogue.
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Wao Mirai Gakuen Wao High School (Headquarters: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture; Principal: Tsuyoshi Hirata), a school where students can learn philosophy, science, and economics through liberal arts exploration, is a correspondence high school that connects students nationwide and helps them develop their passions through dialogue.
Wao High School values 'thinking' deeply, offering classes where all students learn 'philosophy' as a unique compulsory subject in liberal arts exploration. As one of the opportunities to practice dialogue based on philosophy, the school holds a 'Philosophy Cafe' where teachers and students can freely discuss without barriers. The theme for the Spring 2026 Philosophy Cafe is 'What it means to live as a human being.' We are pleased to announce the top 10 themes from April to July.
## [Key Highlights]
■ Experience dialogue in the virtual campus, the learning hub for Wao High School students.
■ Anyone can participate! You can share your opinions! You can hear diverse opinions!
■ There are familiar topics as well as slightly more challenging ones. Participating repeatedly will help you acquire philosophical thinking skills.
## ◆Wao High School Philosophy Cafe April-July 2026 Theme: 'What it means to live as a human being.'
Through the theme of 'What it means to live as a human being,' we will philosophically observe a world rife with division and, with the help of ancient philosophers, challenge ourselves to understand what it means to be human and how to behave fundamentally.
① April 10 (Fri) Value: 'Sensation and Measure' ~ What it means to react to something
② April 24 (Fri) Justice: 'Agreement and Consistency' ~ The ambiguity of rightness
③ May 15 (Fri) Freedom: 'Consent and Approval' ~ You can't do whatever you want!
④ May 29 (Fri) Culture: 'Consideration and Care' ~ The existence of others is everything!
⑤ June 5 (Fri) Gratitude: 'Sincerity and Honesty' ~ No one can live alone!
⑥ June 12 (Fri) Cooperation: 'Kindness and Respect' ~ We help each other, thanks to each other
⑦ June 19 (Fri) Tolerance: 'Discernment and Distinction' ~ Everyone seeks kindness!
⑧ July 3 (Fri) Respect: 'Praise and Adoration' ~ People possess what you lack!
⑨ July 10 (Fri) Harmony: 'Common Sense and Good Sense' ~ The meaning of working together
⑩ July 17 (Fri) Solidarity: 'Provision and Transfer' ~ What is necessary to protect oneself
★ Let's think a lot and talk! Philosophy Cafe where you can encounter 'Wao!' new insights.
Fridays 18:00-19:00, 10 sessions, held online! 'Just listening' is also okay. Please feel free to join.
https://www.wao.ed.jp/event/philosophy_cafe/
Wao High School values 'thinking' deeply, offering classes where all students learn 'philosophy' as a unique compulsory subject in liberal arts exploration. As one of the opportunities to practice dialogue based on philosophy, the school holds a 'Philosophy Cafe' where teachers and students can freely discuss without barriers. The theme for the Spring 2026 Philosophy Cafe is 'What it means to live as a human being.' We are pleased to announce the top 10 themes from April to July.
## [Key Highlights]
■ Experience dialogue in the virtual campus, the learning hub for Wao High School students.
■ Anyone can participate! You can share your opinions! You can hear diverse opinions!
■ There are familiar topics as well as slightly more challenging ones. Participating repeatedly will help you acquire philosophical thinking skills.
## ◆Wao High School Philosophy Cafe April-July 2026 Theme: 'What it means to live as a human being.'
Through the theme of 'What it means to live as a human being,' we will philosophically observe a world rife with division and, with the help of ancient philosophers, challenge ourselves to understand what it means to be human and how to behave fundamentally.
① April 10 (Fri) Value: 'Sensation and Measure' ~ What it means to react to something
② April 24 (Fri) Justice: 'Agreement and Consistency' ~ The ambiguity of rightness
③ May 15 (Fri) Freedom: 'Consent and Approval' ~ You can't do whatever you want!
④ May 29 (Fri) Culture: 'Consideration and Care' ~ The existence of others is everything!
⑤ June 5 (Fri) Gratitude: 'Sincerity and Honesty' ~ No one can live alone!
⑥ June 12 (Fri) Cooperation: 'Kindness and Respect' ~ We help each other, thanks to each other
⑦ June 19 (Fri) Tolerance: 'Discernment and Distinction' ~ Everyone seeks kindness!
⑧ July 3 (Fri) Respect: 'Praise and Adoration' ~ People possess what you lack!
⑨ July 10 (Fri) Harmony: 'Common Sense and Good Sense' ~ The meaning of working together
⑩ July 17 (Fri) Solidarity: 'Provision and Transfer' ~ What is necessary to protect oneself
★ Let's think a lot and talk! Philosophy Cafe where you can encounter 'Wao!' new insights.
Fridays 18:00-19:00, 10 sessions, held online! 'Just listening' is also okay. Please feel free to join.
https://www.wao.ed.jp/event/philosophy_cafe/