Family
Schools, childcare, and family life in Japan.
Japan Times news: the government's plan to make childbirth costs fully reimbursable under public health insurance from fiscal 2026.
Complete breakdown of prenatal subsidies, the ¥500,000 childbirth lump sum, and ongoing monthly child allowance payments for families in Japan.
Official Tokyo Metropolitan Government page on enrolling foreign children in Tokyo public schools, in English.
Covers both parents' legal entitlements under Japanese employment law, including the April 2025 Post-Childbirth Leave Support Benefit.
Your complete guide to international schools in Japan. Compare curricula, costs (¥1.2M–¥10M/year), top schools by region, admission timelines, and financial support options for expat families.
November 24, 2025 - ... Japan’s public school system is excellent and basically free, but it runs almost entirely in Japanese. Foreign children can attend local public schools, paying only for things like uniforms, lunches, and materials.
July 15, 2026 - Sharing practical information for foreign parents raising children in Japan.View Profile → · Compare international schools and Japanese public schools in Japan. Detailed cost breakdown, language considerations, and practical advice.
International schools and Japanese schools have different systems Japan's compulsory education: 6 years of elementary school and 3 years of junior high school.
A 2026 guide to international schools in Tokyo: curricula, fees, admissions tips and top-rated schools for English-speaking expat families.
How Japan's school system works for foreign families — from nursery through high school: enrollment procedures, international school options, and support for non-Japanese-speaking children.
Practical guide to raising children in Japan as a foreign resident: hoikuen vs yochien, waitlists, tuition-free early education policy, and 2026 universal daycare changes.
Step-by-step guide to the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) — the document required before applying for most Japan visas for spouses, children, and new work-visa applicants.
Supporting Child-Rearing - Tokyo Metropolitan Government
(english.metro.tokyo.lg.jp)
Tokyo's official page on its digital child-rearing support initiatives, including streamlined daycare enrollment and financial-support applications.
A practical breakdown of daycare, preschool, and kindergarten options in Japan written specifically for non-Japanese-speaking parents.
International Schools in Tokyo: Comprehensive List for Expat Families
(realestate-tokyo.com)
A working list of Tokyo's main international schools by area - useful starting point, but application windows fill up fast, so start early.