June 13, 2026 (part two)
Paradise Lost: St. Joseph School
I thought St. Joseph School in Tsurumi was a Paradise.
I was a judge for over 30 years for St. Joseph School.
They were kind to the students and teachers; even non-Japanese were treated as one of their family.
They were very kind and understanding. I was expecting to transfer my St. Joseph College/International School goods to them, but that will not take place anymore.
They were founded by Atonement Friary/Brothers. Their founder, a Japanese Canadian/American, was outstanding English teacher among Catholic missionary English teachers. The order was originally Anglicans who converted to the Catholic Church. That was one of the reasons why they adopted International Baccalaureate first in Kanagawa prefecture about five years ago. They became co-education and had eight times more applicants, but my friend, principal, Mr. Shimizu mentioned to me that over five years they were having difficulties in running the school.
They will transfer the school to Kaichi, well known "cramming" type school in Saitama and its name will be Kaichi Yokohama International School, not a Catholic or Christian School.
So, the Paradise is Lost!
I would like to quote what Father Dominic Tagawa, S.M. had told me many years ago. He said how do you say a French word: "Providence" in English. I am sure that he knew it. I said it is "Providence".
Every time, a Christian will ask me why St. Joseph College/International School had ended its century history with 7, 000 Tsubo property. I say what our ex-Provincial,
Father Dominic S.M. had said: "Providence". Most probably that is also an answer to the reason why St. Joseph School had terminated in 2026.
