The Japan Times, Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; Chairperson and Publisher: Minako Suematsu) will hold The Japan Times Prep School Fair, bringing together boarding schools and international schools from Japan and overseas, in Akasaka, Tokyo, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Registration for the event is now open.
Now in its fourth year, the fair will feature schools in Japan and overseas that have been personally visited by a Japan Times staff member who graduated from a Swiss boarding school, providing firsthand insight into their educational environments and campus atmosphere. The program will include a panel discussion featuring parents who chose prep school education abroad for their children, offering firsthand perspectives on their experiences, as well as panel sessions with participating schools from different countries and regions. Families will also have the opportunity to speak directly with representatives from each school during one-on-one consultations.
As globalization continues to shape education, boarding schools and international schools are attracting growing interest as options for children to experience an international learning environment from an early age. For families considering overseas study or an internationally focused education, the fair will provide an opportunity to learn directly about each school’s educational approach, learning environment and boarding life, and to compare different options.
Event overview
Date and time: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (scheduled)
Venue: Akasaka Intercity Conference
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For: Students and parents considering overseas study or enrollment at boarding schools and international schools in Japan or abroad
Admission: Free? *Advance reservations are required for the one-on-one consultations.
Organized by: The Japan Times, Ltd.
Sponsor: Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
Participating schools
- ?Epsom College Tokyo — scheduled to open in 2027
- ?Culford School
- ?The Downs Malvern
- ?Cheltenham Prep
- ?Jinseki International School
- ?La Garenne International School
*Schools are listed in Japanese alphabetical order. Participating schools are subject to change.
Program
10:30 a.m. Doors open and registration begins
Panel sessions
11 a.m. Panel discussion with parents
What It’s Really Like to Choose Prep School Abroad: Parents’ Perspectives
Noon Panel discussion: Schools in the U.K.
1 p.m. Panel discussion: Schools in Switzerland
2 p.m. Panel discussion: Schools in Japan
One-on-one consultations
10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
*Advance reservations required.
4 p.m. Event closes
*The program is subject to change without notice.
About The Japan Times:
The Japan Times is 91AV原创 oldest English-language newspaper, founded in 1897. Since establishing its website in 1996 and now utilizing social media, it has been broadcasting the current state of Japan and global trends to the world. Its readership includes foreign residents in Japan, government officials worldwide, think tanks, and international media who rely on it as a trusted source of information about Japan. Its past archives are utilized in overseas universities and public libraries for historical research on Japan and Asia.
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Event inquiries
The Japan Times Agency, Ltd.
School Fair Office / Attn: Sugiyama
E-mail: [email protected]
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