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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
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Horizon Japan International School
HJIS is an IB Continuum School offering education from preschool through Grade 12, conveniently located just 10 minutes from Yokohama Station. Since its establishment in 2003, the school has been meeting the educational needs of diverse families in the heart…
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
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Japanese Schools
Even if the cost of international schools is not an issue, there are still educational and other reasons for non-Japanese families to send their children to a Japanese school for at least part of their stay in Japan. In elementary…
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…
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…
Hairdressers
Communication is vital when visiting the hairdresser, and not being able to tell exactly what you want can lead to a hairstyle that you are not satisfied with. Since some hairdressers are not used to all hair types and hair…
Beauty & Healing
Tokyo has a wide variety of salons with English-speaking staff specializing in such areas as skin care, waxing, oil/stone massages, and acupuncture. You can also find locations that use organic products, provide services for men, or that offer prenatal massages.…
Fitness Clubs & Tai Chi
Sign up for a membership at one of the gyms or fitness clubs in Tokyo and make a commitment to staying in shape. Many are in locations which can be easily accessed on your way to or from work. …
Sports
There are gyms, pools, golf clubs, baseball and soccer teams where you can enjoy sports activities in and around Tokyo and Yokohama. A number of groups, online forums and websites have also been formed by local fans to help non-Japanese…
Municipal Gyms & Sports Centers in Tokyo
Municipal sports facilities are a great option for keeping fit without breaking the bank. Most local authorities operate a training gym or sports center open to the public with admission prices of less than ¥500 per visit. These facilities usually…
Owning a Car in Japan
Buying & Selling Buying a car involves a lot of paperwork and complicated procedures, but in most cases, for an extra fee, you can have your car dealer do them for you. In order to own a car, you must…
List of Car Dealers
Here are some companies that have full English support. Authorized Car Dealers Car Dealers …
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.…
Sendagaya International Clinic
“Accurate Diagnosis promotes Quick Recovery!” -This clinic provides high-level medical services in English during convenient consultation hours, at reasonable prices. There are 2 consultation rooms, 3 beds, and 4 high-end diagnostic apparatuses. “Health insurance and Fee setting” -The medical fee…
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.…
Takadanobaba Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
Located at Takadanobaba, easily accessible from everywhere in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. The clinic takes full responsibility for the care of your skin problems, from diagnosis to medical and surgical treatment.…
Tokyo Cancer Clinic
Tokyo Cancer Clinic provides personalized cancer vaccines and Natural Killer cell therapy, using your own cells to target cancer with minimal side effects, delivered with compassionate, whole-person care.” Click here to know more about this clinic…
