Everything you need to know about school entrance ceremonies in Japan.

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When you move your family to Japan, there are many things to consider when enrolling your child in school or daycare. One of the biggest decisions is whether to go for the international system or to enrol your […]

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Have you moved to Japan with an older child, or are you thinking about making the switch to a Japanese school in order to integrate in your local community, or save on the cost of international school fees? […]

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Are you planning to send your child to a nursery school or kindergarten in Japan? Many things may be quite different than in your home country. For example, in many daycares, even five-year-old children take a two hour […]

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If your child is entering a Japanese kindergarten (yochien) then you will know that they have kinds of supply requirements. A bag to carry shoes, a bag for chopsticks, a bag for sports uniform, a bag for books, […]

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Having a newborn is hard anywhere, but for those of us living in a foreign country without a support network, it can be a lot harder. No grandparents to babysit, the medical system is foreign and everything is […]

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Last year I opted to move my daughter from her international nursery into a Japanese public daycare. It was quite a complicated process, but after two months on the waiting list we were successful in entering into a […]

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The Japanese childcare system can be quite confusing. Maybe you’re not sure what is best. I will cover the options in basic detail. 1) International school – These operate in English so joining them will be simple. They […]