Voices of Our Community

11/11/2024

A.C.

Morning Activity

It's great to be able to do various activities in a Japanese environment, learn how to interact with friends, have a weekly routine, expand the community, and consult about parenting concerns. Everything is a plus.

04/07/2024

Childbirth Seminar

For a first-time birth, it is very helpful to have a place where you can consult in Japanese.

23/10/2023

Childbirth Seminar

I had no clear image and could only research through books and the internet, but I realized that listening to experiences is the best way to learn. Thank you for providing this valuable opportunity!

29/02/2024

Childbirth Seminar

This was my first time participating in a Nakayoshikai event, and having such a support network made me feel reassured. I couldn't participate in the online meetings held during weekdays, so I appreciated that this event was held on a Saturday. I was able to hear experiences from others at the same table and make connections. I would like to participate in playgroups and other activities after childbirth. Thank you very much.

07/11/2024

K.

After School Club

My child has made friends who speak Japanese and can now enjoy studying, which was difficult to do at home. Although my child hasn't mastered hiragana yet, he is becoming more familiar with it. It's challenging to attend after school when tired, but it's rewarding because we always have a fulfilling time.

10/12/2024

はなえ

`Baby amd Toddler Goup

It's great to hear a lot of Japanese and meet children of various ages. For parents, it's wonderful to meet and chat with other Japanese families living in London for various reasons, expanding our world.

07/11/2024

M.O.

Morning Activity

Through activities like reading picture books, seasonal crafts, and singing songs, my children and I naturally had opportunities to engage with the Japanese language and culture. My children sing the 'aiueo' song when they see the hiragana chart and say they learned it at Nakayoshikai.

29/10/2023

Childbirth Seminar

At first, I had no image of childbirth at all, but listening to actual childbirth experiences during the seminar helped me gradually form an image, and it was very educational. Thank you very much.

06/11/2024

Y.E.

Morning Activity

At Nakayoshikai MA, we learned many things. Not only Japanese events, nursery rhymes, and the 'aiueo' song, but also how to eat bento and how children interact with each other. These are Japanese customs that you can't understand without experiencing them directly. During the holidays, my child had opportunities to eat bento alone at camp and nursery, and he managed without any problems, thanks to MA. Also, as some parents have mentioned, it was a healing time for parents to share their struggles through casual conversations. There are always new people coming from Japan, so even while living in the UK, we can always be in touch with the latest parenting information from Japan.

06/11/2024

M.M.

Singing session

My child enjoys playing with children of the same age. It's also great for exchanging information.

09/11/2024

N.

Morning Activity

It's great to be able to chat and consult with other mothers in Japanese. My child can experience Japanese cultural aspects (annual events and more) and play with children in similar situations.

25/10/2023

Childbirth Seminar

Everything was informative, but especially the real experiences and the Q&A session where we could ask detailed questions were very helpful. Thank you very much.