Activities

Raising a bilingual child is challenging. Yet, it’s not impossible and there are plenty of ways in which you can foster an environment for your child to become proficient in more than one language. The key is to remember that there are multiple ways to accomplish this and to keep an open mind to your own child’s wants and needs. We interviewed two parents, Mark and Yuriko, who have successfully raised bilingual children here in Japan. Mark is a father of a 17-year-old daughter attending a Japanese high school in rural Japan. He and his Japanese wife raised their daughter bilingually in Japan...

From Chinese New Year festivals to Valentine's festivities, make the most out of the upcoming weekend with these kid-friendly events around Tokyo! 1. Chinese New Year Festival Date: ~2/19 (Tue) Location: Yokohama Chinatown (Motomachi Chukagai) Japan's largest Chinatown has been celebrating Chinese New Year since 1986 and this year, is welcoming the lunar new year for the 33rd time. Join in on the celebration and witness some of China's ancient traditions like the lion and...