EducationInternational Schools in Japan: Curricula, Fees & Admissions
Decide whether an international school fits your family, understand curricula, costs and admissions, then compare real schools near Tokyo.
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Practical guides for international families living in and moving to Tokyo.
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Family LifeRainy Day in Tokyo With Kids: How to Plan an Easy Indoor Day
Plan a manageable rainy day in Tokyo with children by weighing the journey, age, stroller route, meals and weather before choosing an indoor place.
Tokyo LivingMoving to Tokyo with Your Family: A Practical Guide for International Families
A practical pre-arrival guide to schools, neighborhoods, renting, budgeting, healthcare, childcare, transport, disaster preparedness, and settling into family life in Tokyo.
TravelChildren Flying Alone from Japan: JAL, ANA and Major Airlines Guide
Can a child fly alone from Japan? Compare ANA and JAL domestic and international rules, plus Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, American Airlines, Delta, China Airlines and EVA Air.
EducationTokyo international school calendar, visits and applications, 2026–27
A one-page list of 19 major Tokyo international schools from kindergarten through high school, with levels, areas, first filters, school sites and autumn calendar checks.
EducationKindergarten vs Nursery in Japan: A Complete Guide to Yochien, Hoikuen and Kodomoen (2026)
A practical guide for international families in Japan comparing yochien, hoikuen and nintei kodomoen, including ages, eligibility, hours, fees, applications, International Preschool and the 2026 Kodomo Dare Demo Tsuen system.
Family Life7 Tokyo Festivals Still to Come in September 2026—with Kids
From bon dancing and a children's mikoshi to Odaiba's Mexican celebration and three major final-weekend matsuri, compare dates, cost, booking and family highlights.
EducationTokyo private school festivals and open days, autumn 2026
Tokyo Private School Fair on 29–30 August, three September festivals and Futaba in October—with booking, eligibility and deadlines.
Family LifeTokyo fireworks with kids: 6 family picks for 2026
Dates and family logistics for Jingu Gaien, Koto, Yokohama, Chofu, Tamagawa and Nagareyama–Misato, including tickets, toilets, crowds and the journey home.