Annual Cultural Events

In January, to welcome the new year, the students are served ozooni.

In the beginning of February, students celebrate Setsubun. They are given roasted soybeans to eat to ensure their good luck throughout the new year.

March is Hinamatsuri--a doll festival to celebrate girls. Boys and girls alike observe the hina-ningyo display that showcases the Emperor and Empress's court.

Students learn about Japan's appreciation for nature and celebrate the arrival of spring.

Students showcase what they have learned in the past year through an evening speech event held onstage.

On Children's Day, the koi no bori, or fish flags, are hung up and children are celebrated.

The star festival is celebrated by allowing the students to write down their wishes and hang them off a traditional tanabata tree.

Undokai is an annual athletic event held in October. Every student attending the Southeast Gakuen is encouraged to participate in the various games that take place throughout the day.

Students experience a sample of the oshogatsu festivities by viewing traditional mochi pounding and tasting toshikoshi soba.