In June 2012, our school song "For Tomorrow" was presented to the school community for the first time at our annual end-of-year concert. Featuring an easy-to-sing, memorable melody, the song was composed especially for us by renowned Japanese musician and guitarist, Tomoyasu Hotei.

Unlike many typical school songs, which tend to focus on being a source for creating school pride or for glorifying a school's merits, the idea behind "For Tomorrow" was to create something more meaningful that describes the type of individuals we hope our students will become. To capture the essence of this concept, the lyrics we developed for the song reflect our mission and vision in conveying the message that we should never forget that we are the ones who shape tomorrow. Just as we are supported by people around us, we must also ensure that we in turn help others. If we support others, or are in some way able to help build a brighter future for those around us, we can take pride in our own lives.

To improve the ongoing state of turmoil in the world, we need talented, caring individuals with a sense of responsibility. It is our hope at KIST to nurture competent, academic young people with high moral character who, through mutual cooperation, can contribute to society by striving to build a better world, not only for themselves and the current generation, but also for future generations. This is the concept behind "For Tomorrow." We hope that the song endures as a source of inspiration for all the members of our school community, and will be cherished for years to come.

There are two versions of the song - a sing-along version (featured in the recording on this page) and a full version with additional lyrics (as shown below)

We hope you enjoy listening to our school song, "For Tomorrow."

For Tomorrow

(Full version) 

Never forget that all through time

We make the future together

Side by side, hand in hand

Building a better world for tomorrow

We are all sharing the earth

We're not alone

Neighbors and friends helping us learn

All through our lives

Any time you see someone who is in need

Just stop and think what help you can give

Just trust in yourself, believe in yourself

And you can change the world

For everyone

どんなときも　わすれないで (Donna toki-mo wasurenai-de)

未来は皆で　作ってくよ (Mirai-wa minna-de tsukutteku-yo)

輝く未来　 築くために (Kagayaku mirai kizuku tame-ni)

明日に向かい　歩こうよ (Ashita-ni mukai aruko-yo)

人や自然に　ささえられ (Hito-ya shizen-ni sasaerare)

私たちは　生きてる (Watashitachi-wa ikiteru)

いつの日か　誰かのために (Itsu-no hi-ka dareka-no tame-ni)

何かができるかな (Nanika-ga dekiru-kana)

誇りをもち　生きてくために (Hokori-o mochi ikiteku tame-ni)

さあ未来へ (Saa mirai-e)

For everyone

Join together, helping each other

The future's not ours alone, it's everyone's

Sharing our hopes and dreams, for a bright future

Making a better place for tomorrow

But there are mountains in life

That we must climb

But if you try you will find

You can shine

Anytime you see someone who is in need

Just stop and think what help you can give

Just trust in yourself, believe in yourself

And you can change the world

いつの日か　誰かのために (Itsu-no hi-ka dareka-no tame-ni)

何かができるかな (Nanika-ga dekiru-kana)

誇りをもち　生きてくために (Hokori-o mochi ikiteku tame-ni)

さあ未来へ (Saa mirai-e)

For everyone

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Music: Tomoyasu Hotei

Lyrics: Craig Larsen (English), Komaki Family (Japanese)

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