Kyushu Gakuin took the bronze medal in the national ekiden (relay) event held this year in Kyoto. Kyugaku is known as a running powerhouse; my son ran with the team for a few years. Look for the crimson and gold among the leaders! (Incidentally, if you are non-Japanese and are looking for a junior or high school suitable for your offspring, you couldn’t do better than Kyugaku - as a Lutheran school, it emphasizes English and is as close to an international school as Kumamoto offers.) – William