School choice & admissions guides

Decide whether an international school fits your family, understand curricula, costs and admissions, then compare real schools near Tokyo.

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.

Tokyo Private School Fair on 29–30 August, three September festivals and Futaba in October—with booking, eligibility and deadlines.

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.

A practical pre-arrival guide to schools, neighborhoods, renting, budgeting, healthcare, childcare, transport, disaster preparedness, and settling into family life in Tokyo.