Life in Japan
School & Childcare in Japan
School notices, events, consultations, and your child's path through Japanese schools.
Guides
Need to ask about a school letter? See questions for the teacher in English, Japanese, and romaji, then continue to the existing audio lessons.
How Japanese Schools Work and How to Enroll Your ChildThe system, grades, costs, and enrollment step by step
Japanese School Life: The Daily Routine, Events, and NoticesLunch, cleaning, ceremonies, parent visits, and PTA
Where to Get Help with Raising Children in JapanChild allowance, health handbook, checkups, nursery school, and free preschool
Enrolling in Shinjuku Public Schools: Guide for Foreign National ChildrenIn English and easy Japanese: how to apply, deadlines, costs, what to bring
Applying for Shinjuku Nursery Schools: Moving from Outside the City or OverseasIn English and easy Japanese: where to apply, documents, cancellationChild Allowance in Shinjuku City: Who Can Get It, Monthly Amounts, and Applying Within 15 DaysIn English and easy Japanese: who can get it, monthly amounts, applying within 15 days
Childcare in Nakano City: Child Counter, Allowances, Medical Subsidies & Childcare ServicesIn English and easy Japanese: the child counter, allowances, subsidies, and childcare servicesChild Medical Expense Subsidies in Shinjuku CityIn English and easy Japanese: who can get it, what is covered, medical certificates, how to applyAfter-School Care (Gakudo Clubs) in Shinjuku CityIn English and easy Japanese: who can use it, fees, hours, how to apply