What Raising Children in Japan REALLY Costs | Schools, Sacrifices & Opportunities

After 30 years living in Japan, I can honestly say that the hardest part wasn’t language, culture, or work — it was deciding how to educate our children. In this video, I share the real experience of raising two children in Japan through Japanese public schools, immersion programs, international education, boarding school abroad, and university in the United States. We talk about: • International schools in Japan — and their hidden tradeoffs • Language, identity, and academic pressure • Financial realities most expat families don’t discuss • Scholarships, boarding schools, and university pathways • Why “the best school” depends on the child • The emotional side of raising globally-minded children If you’re over 40 and considering a move to Japan — especially with children — this channel is for people looking beyond tourism and short-term adventure. I share honest reflections about long-term life in Japan, family, culture, education, quality of life, and what it really means to build a life abroad. Please subscribe if you enjoy thoughtful conversations about expat life in Japan from a more mature perspective.