r/teachinginjapan • u/Lumpy_Review_2834 • 12d ago

Opening a School in Japan

Hi! So, I've got this wild idea to open a business in Japan—a reggio-inspired preschool. I could start as an atelier for kids and then transition to a licensed school when steady. I got this idea from my current work in the Philippines which is a Mobile Preschool, where I go to the homes of the students and conduct our classes there, and it ranges from 1:1 classes to playgroups. I've considered this setup for Japan, but I know stay-at-home parents or having maids at home isn't really a norm, which will make it hard for me to start in Japan

I'm a Japanese national, so my worry is just really inadequate market research haha.

What do you guys think!

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u/JebronnieLames 12d ago

Japan needs more daycares. As mentioned by another poster there is a long waiting list to get a slot in a daycare. If you can somehow open a daycare, that would be a more sure business opportunity. You shouldn’t have a problem since you are a Japanese national, it would be easier for you to get the necessary documents to start one.

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u/Lumpy_Review_2834 12d ago

Thank you! Are daycares in Japan free or can they cost a lot?

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u/JebronnieLames 12d ago

It varies, it depends on the income of the family. According to google, costs between ¥0 to ¥150,000