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Valley Gakuen was originally located in a small garage. Then in December 1952, the school purchased land at 8848 Lankershiem boulevard in Sun Valley. In 1953, the Valley Gakuen finally moves into the new location.

Caption reads: School in one garage the smallest school in the World.

Photo from the 1959 Japanese Language School System yearbook, Kyodo Vol. II.
The yearbook contains photos of students, administrators and schools.

chowaa — Last modified Mar 30 2011 7:51 p.m.


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