Established in 1989, The British School in Tokyo (BST) is the biggest British international school in Japan, providing a broad and balanced curriculum for international students aged 3 to 18. Throughout the school’s history, families have been attracted to BST…
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The Montessori School of Tokyo
Confidence, Respect and Compassion. The Montessori School of Tokyo (MST) is proud to provide an internationally recognised and accredited Montessori curriculum for the international student. Currently educating students representing over 30 different nationalities, MST offers a fresh and vibrant vision…
Tokyo International School
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Tokyo YMCA International School
Tokyo YMCA International Kids Garden Tokyo YMCA KG-Pre School preschool…
Daizawa International School
preschool…
J’s International School
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Kspace International School
preschool…
Princeton Academy International School
preschool…
Summerhill International School
Summerhill International School combines the joys of learning with the art of education. There is a learning environment of beauty and wonder, full of warm, flowing colors and objects that awaken the imagination and invite interaction through play. At Summerhill,…
Willowbrook International School
preschool…
Ecole française de Saint Maur à Yokohama
Classes à effectifs réduits et pédagogie différenciée pour une scolarisation de la maternelle au CM2.Programmes de l’Éducation nationale française dispensés par des professeurs qualifiés et expérimentés La maternelle est en anglais selon la méthode Montessori avec séance quotidienne de langage…
Horizon Japan International School
preschool…
Saint Maur International School
Providing a quality and nurturing education based upon Christian principles while using a rigorous academics and a wide range of extracurricular activities which results in a 100% matriculation rate into four-year colleges and universities. Innovators of International Education Established in…
Yokohama International School
preschool…
Sports Programs for Kids
Japan offers many unique after school opportunities for children. Internationally popular sports such as soccer, swimming or tennis are readily available. Traditional Japanese sports such as karate and judo can also be an excellent choice. Basketball, Volleyball, Cheer Dancing, Hip-Hop…
Learning Japanese Culture
Ikebana (Flower Arranging) Japanese flower arranging is widely practiced and there are many local groups. Different schools exist within the field, and many offer information, classes and certification in English. Origami (Paper Folding) Origami has spread around the world…
Japanese Performing Arts
Kabuki Kabuki’s origins can be traced back to the Edo period (1603-1868). In contrast to older Japanese art forms such as Noh, the realm of the upper class, Kabuki was popular with the common people, and it is said that…
Clubs & Societies
Tokyo and Yokohama have members-only clubs for foreign residents. These clubs offer facilities including conference rooms, banquet halls, restaurants, fitness gyms, sports facilities, libraries and more, and a diverse range of cultural, recreational and business activities. Other Online Resources…
Recreational Activities
A wide variety of groups and events across Tokyo provide a place where foreigners and Japanese alike can come together and share their hobbies or passions. Performing Acts Cooking Art Workshops Event Clubs…
Volunteering
By volunteering for a cause you feel strongly about, you can make a contribution to society while meeting and interacting with Japanese people in the community around you. Besides the organizations listed below, international NGOs such as Amnesty International, Greenpeace,…
Places of Worship
Churches, Mosques, and places of worship around Tokyo have worship services in English and other languages. Tokyo Yokohama…
Crime & Personal Safety
General Crime and Safety With one of the lowest crime rates of all developed nations, Japan is an extremely safe country to live and travel in. In comparison to other major world cities, there is a very low chance you…
Emergencies & Disaster Prevention
Although Japan is modern and safe, it is always useful to be prepared. This chapter provides some background information and useful references for essential services and emergencies. In Case of Emergency Call the following numbers in case of an emergency.…
St. Luke’s MediLocus
Located conveniently in the center of Tokyo’s business district, Otemachi. Internal medicine and gynecology consultations are available, as well as advanced medical examinations.…
Tokyo Chiropractic
Tokyo Chiropractic, located in Aoyama, was originally established as Tokyo Chiropractic Research Center in 1949. This clinic is a certified office by the Japanese Association of Chiropractors, a national member of the World Federation of Chiropractic. Doctors of Chiropractic licensed…
Tokyo Midtown Clinic
Tokyo Physio
Tokyo Physio provides physiotherapy / physical therapy within walking distance from Hiroo. They specialize in sports injuries, knees, headaches, women’s health, tendon issues and back and neck pain. On-site free parking, health insurance rebates, and a sports massage and pilates…
