Which Facebook Groups Are Best For Parents In Japan?
Struggling to find advice on parenting in Japan? You're not alone, this list of Facebook groups may be useful if you are an English speaking parent living in Japan, a parent moving to Japan, pregnant in Japan or raising children with additional educational needs in Japan.
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I have used these Facebook groups and found a wealth of helpful information about raising children in Japan. With a mix of parents from a range of backgrounds, varying Japanese levels, children of different ages and experience navigating the Japanese school system they are the only reason I still have an active Facebook account.
I would caution that often people turn to these Facebook support groups for parents in Japan when they are having an issue. At first glance they can seem like long lists of problems that people are having. People don't tend to post when life in Japan is going well, keep that in mind when joining them.
Most of the groups have questions that you need to answer before being able to enter them and are run by volunteer admins, so please be patient if you are waiting to get accepted. "Mom group" doesn't always necessarily mean only Moms are allowed, Dads and other guardians are usually welcome. Just check with the group before joining.
Facebook Support Groups For Parents Raising Children In Japan
Parents With Kids in Japanese Schools
For all stages of school life in Japan from preschool to applying for universities. Also, useful for getting help if you don't understand your elementary school kids homework. This group is great for finding your way around Japanese schools as a foreign parent.
Tokyo Mothers Group
Not just for those living in Tokyo although events that they promote tend to be in Tokyo, there is a lot of help and advice which is relevant for parenting anywhere in Japan.
Tokyo Pregnancy Group
Help, support and how to navigate giving birth in Japan. Connect with people who have a similar due date.
Tokyo Kids Book Club
Families based near Tokyo have regular meet ups to exchange English children's books. You may also like this post on where to find children's English books in Japan.
Global Mom To Mom
This group fosters connections between English speaking families and Japanese families. Great for bilingual parenting help and cultural exchange activities.
You Are Not Alone - Raising Children with Disabilities In Japan
For families raising children with additional educational needs in Japan.
Brit Mums in Japan
For British Mums living in Japan.
Japan With Kids
I haven't personally used this group but it is for people with children living in Japan, not tourists visiting Japan.
There are also more regional groups, if you're looking to connect with local international parents in Japan try using th facebook group search function and searching for your location plus parents in Japan. For example Saitama Parents Group
If you are in need of immediate support you can reach out to TELL Tokyo English Lifeline for free, confidential mental health support in English from their trained counsellors. Call them on 0800-300-8355
Do you use any of these groups? Are there any that I have missed? Leave a comment if you have another great Facebook group that you would like added to the list.
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