Though there are still Japanese pure-blood families that jealously guard their bloodline, there is less of a stigma against Muggle-born wizards in Japan, thanks to the school's influence. Mahoutokoro has a reputation for being inclusive of wizards of any lineage, due to the fact that Momotarō was raised by Muggles (though his true lineage is unknown, as he was an orphan).
Unsurprisingly, Akuma Karyuudo - the Japanese equivalent of Aurors - are some of the most knowledgeable and effective wizards in the world when it comes to battling Dark creatures and magic. But in time, the two became friends, and Momotarō made the oni a professor of their equivalent to Defence Against the Dark Arts - a position he fills to this day. For several years, he remained Momotarō's prisoner at Mahoutokoro. It is known that Momotarō did not kill the oni chief, but took him captive. The school, Mahoutokoro (which literally translates to "place of magic") rests in an enormous crater surrounded by jagged stone, accessible by ground only by traversing a labyrinth of man-made caves and tunnels. After clearing out the oni and gifting his parents with a large share of the plundered treasure, Momotarō eventually returned to the island to found a school of magic in the demons' fortress. According to the tales, Momotarō came to Megijima (then called Onigashima) to fight a band of marauding oni (demons or ogres), with the help of a talking dog, monkey, and pheasant (Animagi, according to some magical historians). Located on the island of Megijima, in the castle known as Megijimajo, Japan's wizarding school was founded hundreds of years ago by a young wizard named Momotarō. *Proper address in Japanese would be Takahashi Naoko, with the surname first, or more respectfully, Kouchou-sensei. Pronunciation: mah-ho-toh-koh-roh (no emphasis on a particular syllable though most westerners likely pronounce it: MAH-ho-TOH-koh-roh or MAH-ho-toh-KOH-roh) Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
It also has a long-standing relationship with Kunlun, with which is shares many values and a respect for ancient methodology.
Heka's sister school is the Omphalos School at Delphi, in Greece. Each set of quarters is further subdivided according to blood status. Each gender occupies living quarters on opposite sides of the school. Though equality exists among the genders, the students are still far more segregated than they are at most other magical schools. Of course, Heka professors insist that clinging to these ancient ways has kept their magic strong, though no formal study exists to measure any differences in the effectiveness of Heka magic versus that taught at other schools. Some more "modern" wizards institutions have criticised Heka for its teaching methods, suggesting that there is far too much ritual and unnecessary complication to the magic they teach. If older students prove themselves honorable and talented, they may be invited to learn advanced healing magic and even Dark Arts, which do not carry the same stigma as they do in western cultures. All subjects include a mystical or philosophical focus. Heka is the destination for nearly all Arabic-speaking wizards seeking to cultivate their art. Once within the oasis, visitors find that the school is partially underground, accessed by an entrance carved into the side of a stony cliff face. The map changes every year, leading some to believe the oasis itself moves about. It is located in a place known as the Hidden Oasis, which is said to be nearly impossible to find without a map provided each summer to students. The Heka School of Ancient Magic is one of the oldest and most mysterious of magical academies. Principal: Headmaster Sekhemkare Abdallah Location: The Hidden Oasis in the Egyptian desert
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