Voices From Kokusai

In this episode, we sit down with Yuta Takamatsu (Tayupepe!)— our former student council president, co-founder of KMUN, and representative of a gaming organisation and a student organization. He is the creator of an educational Fortnite map that has now reached over 1,000 students across Japan. Yuta talks about growing up in Okinawa , how he built EToE from a one-person project into a student orga...

In this episode, we sit down with Taisei Morioka, a recent graduate of Kokusai IB. He is the co-founder and chair of the first Kokusai MUN, a successful applicant of KCL, a bass player in a band, a former professional child actor, and so much more! Taisei shares his experience growing up between Tokyo and Chicago, what drew him to international development over his original dream of studying PPE,...

This episode is a special episode, in honour of Mr. Okura leaving Kokusai. This episode is delivered to you in Japanese by IB10 history HL students!! From information about university applications to Mr. Okura's personal interests!! Have a listen and we're sure you'll understand the love we have for Mr. Okura

In this episode, we sit down with Ms. KP, an experienced college advisor who has helped students got in Oxbridge, Princeton, UPenn, etc. We took an honest look at what it actually takes to get into a great university. From building a smart college list to writing a personal statement that stands out, Ms. KP shares practical strategies rooted in years of working with IB students. The conversation c...

This episode invites Ms. Kirkpatrick, offering a glimpse into her educational background, hinting to us how her upbringing shaped her to become who she is. From her family to her mindset, this episode will shock you as you hear new facts about Ms. KP. Not only that, as a chemistry teacher, EE advisor, a college professor, and beyond. Aside from education, MS Kp walks us through her favorite aspect...

In this episode, we sit down with a Jamaican educator whose life stretches across continents. She shares the cultural heartbeat of Jamaica: street-corner jerk pans, 17 types of mangoes, reggae legends like Bob Marley, and sprinting icons like Usain Bolt. But beyond the food and music, this conversation dives into something deeper: surviving natural disasters, choosing courage over comfort, and why...

What happens when your first choice doesn't work out—and it turns out to be exactly what you needed? In our very first episode of Voices from Kokusai , we sit down with Daniele Willie , IB English Language & Literature and TOK teacher, to talk about unexpected paths, the core of studying literature, and why self-discipline matters more than academic ability in university. From "fallin...

Introducing our exciting podcast to our dear listeners ! Transript Hello everybody, we are Grace and Kana, here to deliver you a brief introduction to our exciting podcast!!  This is Grace, I come from Shanghai, China, and I came to Japan just before high school started.  I’m a native Chinese speaker, and I also speak English and some Japanese. I love playing the piano, listening to some classical...