is a

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founded in 1873. It moved to its current location in Yodogawa Ward in 1931. The school is operated by the

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. It has been named a model school by the

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History

Kitano High School was founded as a European-style school at

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Mido in 1873, and re-established as Osaka Prefectural First Secondary High School in 1877. In 1889, the school was moved to the new building to at Dojima, and a school logo was also made at the same year. In 1902, the school was moved again to Kitano, and renamed Osaka Prefectural Kitano Secondary High School. After 29 years, the school was moved to the current location. After

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, in 1948, the school was renamed Osaka Prefectural Kitano Senior High School, and began exchange of students and teachers with Osaka Prefectural Otemae High School.

Alumni

Prominent alumni include *

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(1886-1976), inventor of the

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, winner of the

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(1928-1989),

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* Toshiya Kuge (1981-2001), 20-year-old

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, founder of

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Company (Japan), Ltd *

Junko Abe (born May 7, 1993) formerly known by her stage name , is a Japanese actress and model. Early life Abe was born on May 7, 1993 in Osaka. She attended at the Osaka Prefectural Kitano High School, where she was part of the Aikido team. While in hi ...

, actress * Kenji Kasahara *

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, former mayor of

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* Yuzo Saeki, painter *

Hisaya Morishige was a Japanese actor and comedian. Born in Hirakata, Osaka, he graduated from Kitano Middle School (now Kitano High School), and attended Waseda University. He began his career as a stage actor, then became an announcer for NHK, working in ...

, actor and comedian * Hiroshi Noma, author *

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, author * Shika Kawajo, politician *

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, politician *

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, politician * Kanae Yamamoto, politician *

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, manga artist

External links

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References

Educational institutions established in 1873 1873 establishments in Japan Education in Osaka High schools in Osaka Prefecture {{Japan-school-stub