The purpose of the Fifth High School was to prepare students to enter the Imperial University. Under such distinguished professors as Kano Jigoro, Natsume Soseki, and Lafcadio Hearn, the students learned, played sports, engaged in cultural activities, and enjoyed dormitory life. After graduating from the Imperial University, they contributed to Japan’s modernization in various fields. Terada Torahiko and Sato Eisaku are just two of the many national leaders among the Fifth High School graduates. Due to reformation of the educational system, in 1950 the Fifth High School ended its 60-year history and became Kumamoto University.