Every single child possesses a brilliant individuality and infinite potential. No matter what environment they find themselves in, I want them to express their true selves and live their precious lives to the absolute fullest. Guided by this conviction, Kumon Kokusai Gakuen values each student individually, significantly broadens their possibilities, and constantly designs educational activities that fully support their growth during this deeply sensitive period of their lives.

The name "Kokusai Gakuen" (International Academy) stems from our earnest desire that the students who graduate from this campus will eventually develop into richly unique individuals with a global perspective—people capable of demonstrating leadership and resolving various issues within the international community.

From environmental, ethnic, political, and economic concerns to matters of education, the coming generations must address challenges that transcend national boundaries while maintaining a broad respect for others. I believe the essential qualities needed for individuals living in the 21st century are the willpower to actively seek out challenges and boldly pursue them, alongside a strong motivation to face the future with rich sensitivity.

Through their six years of school life, we hope our students will grow into individuals who do not merely sit back and "be taught," but who proactively learn and constantly strive for self-improvement on their own initiative.

It is my sincere expectation that our students, having acquired advanced self-learning capabilities and academic proficiency, will take robust and confident strides out into the world.

Society in the 21st century is changing at a breathtaking pace. While the rapid advancement of AI brings tremendous convenience, it also confronts us with the fundamental question of what unique capabilities human beings truly require. As conflicts persist around the globe and inequalities widen, we see a striking trend toward viewing differing opinions with hostility or excluding them entirely. It is precisely in an era like this that we need the ability to think with our own minds to reach our own answers, as well as the capacity to collaborate while engaging in meaningful dialogue with others.

Since its founding, this school has aimed to nurture "independent 18-year-olds"—students who can identify issues on their own, make the effort to think through solutions, and act accordingly. Within a vibrant, unconstrained atmosphere free of rigid school rules, students think for themselves and hold repeated discussions to shape their daily school life and school events. Furthermore, by mixing with peers from diverse backgrounds and mindsets, they learn firsthand—at times through conflict—what it truly means to "accept others who are different." Through their learning at this academy, it is my hope that our students will become adults who act not just for their own personal success, but for the benefit of society and the world.

Even if you haven't decided what you want to do yet, you will surely discover new facets of yourself as you accumulate a wide range of experiences over your six years at this school. Being an "international person" does not simply mean being accustomed to foreign countries or speaking a foreign language. To all of you who wish to learn more about Japan and the world, who want to discuss a better future with your friends, and who aspire to realize a peaceful society: let us build the future of Kumon Kokusai Gakuen together.