Foreign family living everyday life in Japan

A new way to experience the world together

Live in Japan With Your Child

for a Week, a Month, or More.

A fully managed way for families to live in Japan for a short period of time.

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Why Live in Japan Now

The world's most extraordinary family destination โ€” hiding in plain sight.

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Safe & Secure Environment

Japan is one of the safest countries in the world. Violent crime is low among developed nations. In many areas, children commute to school on their own.

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Tradition Meets Innovation

Japan combines over 1000 years of cultural heritage with modern technology. Families can experience temples, tea ceremony, rail innovation, anime, and gaming in one country.

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World-Class Infrastructure

Shinkansen average delay is under 1 minute. Greater Tokyo rail carries about 20 million passengers per day. Families can move across Japan without a car.

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The Yen Advantage

The yen stayed near multi decade lows versus the US dollar in 2024 and 2025. For many families paying in dollars, purchasing power is significantly higher than ten years ago.

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Families Are Choosing Japan

More families now choose stays of several weeks or months, not short visits. Long stay visa pathways and family focused services continue to expand.

Fully Managed Experience

We Handle Everything

Every detail arranged before you arrive. Just show up and be present.

Family Accommodation

Spacious, kitchen-equipped apartments selected for comfort and child safety. Made to live in, not just stay in.

Children's Learning Programs

Montessori-inspired experiences rooted in Japanese culture. Pottery, calligraphy, cooking โ€” curated by age, built for curiosity.

Dedicated Local Support

A Japan-based team on hand throughout your stay. Language, logistics, the unexpected โ€” all covered.

Why this exists

More Than a Vacation. Less Than Moving. Just Right.

Traditional travel moves too fast to truly experience Japan. Relocation is too complex for most families.

At the same time, Japan offers something uniquely valuable, a safe, structured, and culturally rich environment for children.

Family Abroad creates a new middle ground: a way for families to live in Japan, even for a short time.

Children explore and learn through real experiences. Parents stay flexible and present. Families experience Japan together, not as tourists, but as part of everyday life.

Destinations

Where Your Family Can Live in Japan

Carefully selected destinations where daily life in Japan feels simple, safe, and meaningful.

Tokyo - City life, world-class transit, and endless discovery for curious kids.
2 Weeks in Tokyo

Tokyo

City life, world-class transit, and endless discovery for curious kids.

Kyoto - Temples, tea ceremony, and a slower pace rooted in centuries of tradition.
1 Month in Kyoto

Kyoto

Temples, tea ceremony, and a slower pace rooted in centuries of tradition.

Niseko - Open nature, fresh mountain air, and seasonal adventures for the whole family.
3 Weeks in Niseko

Niseko

Open nature, fresh mountain air, and seasonal adventures for the whole family.

Fukuoka - Relaxed coastal living, local community, and an easy pace families love.
2 Month in Fukuoka

Fukuoka

Relaxed coastal living, local community, and an easy pace families love.

How it works

Getting Started Is Easy

No pressure. Just a friendly conversation about your family.

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Have a conversation

Tell us about your family and what kind of experience you're looking for in Japan.

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Explore possibilities

We design and arrange your full experience across Japan.

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Start discovering Japan together

Get early access to upcoming programs and help shape what we are building.

Meet the Team

Our team is based in Japan and the United States. All members are Japanese and bilingual, providing a smooth and reliable experience for international guests visiting Japan.

Shun Yamada

Shun Yamada

CEO

From Tokyo, now based in San Francisco. Leads global partnerships and connects international communities with Japan.

Jack Tadami

Jack Tadami

COO

Based in Tokyo. Manages operations and ensures a seamless experience across Japan.

Chan Hirashima

Chan Hirashima

Community and Experience

From Fukuoka, now based in the United States. Designs community driven experiences for global travelers.

Start a Conversation

Tell us about your family and what kind of experience you are looking for.

We would love to hear about your children, your travel dreams, and how we might help make them real.

Planning a family stay in Japan starts with a simple conversation.

No commitment. Just an initial conversation.

Questions

Frequently Asked