The shape of the diamonds is supposed to make one think of the double-peak Narabigaoka mountain, which you can see from the school building.

[17] As such a school, Sagano collaborates with nearby Kyoto University and other research institutions and providing advanced education in the field of natural sciences.

[19] The research and development focus for this designation will be "Fostering leaders through Kyoto Global Studies utilizing local educational resources and in cooperation with overseas institutes.

"[20] Lessons in the Kyoto Cosmos Department are to feature various kinds of unique activities to help develop students’ logical thinking, deep insight and judgment through collaboration with universities and research institutions.

Students have an opportunity to do hands-on fieldwork, participate in a lecture series, and work on academic research projects and presentations.