Old GKA

Former GKA - Gunma Kokusai Academy

Investigation into what was previously located at the site of GKA, based on old maps and websites.

Uchigashima Campus

• Arranged in chronological order
• Gunma Kokusai Academy Junior and Senior High School (2023)
• Gunma Matsurei Welfare Junior College (1998-2008)
  • Website
    • The college was established in April 1999 in response to the needs of the times, with the educational goal of cultivating individuals who can truly contribute in the field of welfare. In order to establish the college, financial support was received for the enhancement of regional welfare, and the former Ota Technical High School site was provided through a public-private cooperation agreement with Ota City.
  • The chairs and other furnishings are the same.
  • The gymnasium, music room, and lounge were actually nicer in the past.
  • Fortunately, everything is available on the Wayback Machine for reference.
• Vacant lot (time period unknown, probably 1989-1998)
  • Source
• Ota Technical High School (1962-1989)
  • History of Ota Technical High School
  • Map
• Now and Then Map 1961-64
  • It appears to be a rice field.
  • Since Ota Technical High School was established in 1962, this photo is probably from 1961.
• Kofun period (?)
  • Source
    • The area in the back of the CG image should be where GKA is located.

Nishimotocho Campus

• Google Map of 2023

  • Source
    • It is mentioned that the land was initially provided free of charge when the school was established (but it seems they are now charging for it).
      • So, it seems the land originally belonged to the city.- Thoughts on Gunma International Academy (Summary: GKA’s Challenges and the Validity of Municipal Tax Subsidies): Blog by a Local Government Official

• Map of Past and Present: 1984-87

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    • Looks like it’s either an empty lot or a field
    • There is a park called Nishito Park

• 1974-78

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• 1961-64

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    • In the first place, even the Snake River is not developed.