昨年12月に中学受験塾の日能研「シカクいアタマをマルくする」の浅野中学校の取材をさせていただきましたが、公式サイトにインタビュー記事がアップされていたのでご紹介させてください。
浅野中学の取材は3回目。子供も学校見学に何回か行っています。
創設者の浅野總一郎(あさの そういちろう:1848年 – 1930年)は、日本の実業家で「日本のセメント王」と称される人物で、明治時代から昭和初期にかけて、日本の産業発展に大きな影響を与えた人。
彼の代表的な事業は、浅野セメントの設立で、日本のセメント産業を大きく発展させました。セメント事業にとどまらず、多くの事業を展開。京浜工業地帯の形成に貢献し、埋立地の開発を積極的に推進。東京湾岸の工業地帯の発展には彼の影響が大きく、現在の川崎市や横浜市の工業基盤の礎を築いています。
鉄道事業にも関心を持ち、鶴見臨港鉄道(現在のJR鶴見線)を開通させました。彼が開発した工業地帯へのアクセスを良くするためのものであり、経済活動の活性化につながっています。
晩年も事業活動を続け、日本の産業界に大きな足跡を残し、彼の名前は、現在も浅野工学専門学校や浅野学園といった教育機関に受け継がれています。
入れるものなら入ってもらいたいですが、勉強時間が足りなすぎると感じており・・・。あまり言うとやる気をそぐので最近は勉強しろとはあまり言わなくなっております。
In December of last year, I had the opportunity to conduct an interview for the NICHINOKEN middle school entrance exam prep program, Shikakui Atama wo Maruku Suru, featuring Asano Junior High School. The interview article has now been published on the official website, so I would like to share it with you.
Here is the interview content:
This was my third time covering Asano Junior High School. My child has also visited the school for open house events multiple times.
The school’s founder, Soichiro Asano (1848–1930), was a Japanese entrepreneur known as the “Cement King of Japan.” From the Meiji era to the early Showa period, he played a significant role in the country’s industrial development.
One of his most notable achievements was the establishment of Asano Cement, which greatly contributed to the growth of Japan’s cement industry. However, his influence extended far beyond cement. He was instrumental in the development of the Keihin Industrial Zone, actively promoting land reclamation projects. His contributions played a crucial role in shaping the industrial foundations of modern-day Kawasaki and Yokohama.
He also had a keen interest in the railway business and opened the Tsurumi Rinko Railway, now part of the JR Tsurumi Line. This railway was built to improve access to the industrial zones he developed, ultimately boosting economic activity in the region.
Even in his later years, Asano remained active in business, leaving a lasting impact on Japan’s industrial landscape. His name lives on in educational institutions such as Asano Institute of Technology and Asano Gakuen.
If possible, I would love for my child to attend this school. However, I feel that there is not enough study time… I have recently stopped saying “Study more!” too often, as I don’t want to discourage motivation.
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