JELLYBEANS Yokohama - A group of mixed-nationality families and people with an interest in bilingual and multicultural education. Extra-school classes and fun activities for children.  Email : contactjellybeans{#!}gmail.com (posted 11/13/06)

Playgroup for ages 0-4years, we meet twice a month in Harajuku or Sendagaya, Fridays 10.30-11.30am for English songs and crafts, all nationalities welcome! Please email me for more information ushka<'&>ushka.net

Ashiya International Playgroup (Hyogo):  Songs, Fingerplays, Crafts, Stories and more.  Fun mommy & me activities for 6m-4yr.olds.  Monday mornings at the Ashiya Citizens' Center/Luna Hall.  For more info., contact us at internationalplaygroup<'&>hotmail.com or visit us at http://ashiyaplaygroup.touch.jp/.

TODDLER AND MUM ENGLISH LEARNING CLUB. Ages 2 to 5 years,In IKEBUKURO 2 mins from SEIBU side exit. Meets wednesday any time during 10:00am to 12:30pm. International atmosphere,permanent room designed for children, play ,music,phonics based program,run by mixed nationality enthusiastic team. Mother and toddler learn and grow together in a happy group environment. New members are always welcome.Especially papa,(wink,wink) Japanese also welcome!! Call Diana or Toyota on : 03 5979-5742 or for more info fax us at 03-5979-5941 (0404)

MUMMY AND ME INTERNATIONAL GROUP. Meets in Ikebukuro every Wednesday from 10.00am to 12.30pm 2mins from station. AGES 0-months to 2 years. Huge safe play area ,hundreds of toys and educational materials. Music,and movment,crafts for kids and mums e.g scrap booking, disscussion time, PHONICS TIME. Lots of good info for any mum living in Tokyo any nationality welcome. REALLY SHOULD NOT BE MISSED!!!! WE HAVE A GREAT TIME EVERY TIME!!! Call Justin or Tomo on 03 5979 5941 or fax for more info on 0359795941. We look forward to seeing you soon . (0404)

Seedlings play group for 0 - 3 year olds meets Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30 at Fujisawa Shimin Kaikan. We do music and movement, story telling, crafts for children and toy making for mums as well. We are in Fujisawa, Kanagawa prefecture. If you'd like to check us out, call 0466-54-5755 (Regina Splees or Junko Morimoto, or call me at my home, 0466-28-6915.  (0306)

Music for Youth - This group offers men and women an opportunity to enrich the lives of youth of all ages and nationalities including the blind and the deaf through various activities.  Contact: Cunningham, tel. 03-3400-3386.

Setagaya Youth Association - Contact: Shin’ich Kaneko, tel. 03-3414-8260.

Tokyo Mums and Tots Playgroup
Thursdays 10-12 near Sakura Shinmachi station Den-en-toshi line in Setagaya-ku. New group starting September. Reservations being accepted now. Music and movement groups and other playgroups also available. Call 3425-2534 or email blue.sky[8$]gol.com (0207)

Blue Sky Breastfeeding and Early Parenting Programs
Designed for expectant couples in Tokyo. Full day and half day weekend programs. Bright beginnings : Getting breastfeeding right for you and your baby Going home : The joys and challenges of life with your newborn baby Reservations for both programs being accepted now.. In Setagaya-ku near Sakura Shinmachi station, Den-en-toshi line. For more details and reservations call 3425-2534 or email blue.sky[8#]gol.com (0207)

Tokyo Family Network - TFN provides a network of foreigners and international-Japanese in Tokyo who welcome newcomers, give them extensive local insight, and introduce them to others with common interests in their neighborhood. Also for families who have been in Japan for a while, Japanese families who have lived overseas and bicultural families.  Contact: Mr. Patrick Newell, tel. 03-3715-3240, fax. 03-3712-3386.

Activities for Children and Parents (AChiP) - Forming play groups for babies, toddlers and parents in Tokyo. Organized by home location and child’s age. Run by volunteers, everyone is welcome.  Contact: Patrick Newell, tel. 03-3710-1331, e-mail: jyoung<#$>japan.co.jp.

Adachi Youth Center - Contact: Sugiyama, tel. 03-3890-0061, fax. 03-3856-5530.

Odawara International Family Club - Picnics, hiking, dinners, parties and events for our children to play together in English in beautiful Odawara. To become a member, it is required to be married and or have children.  Tel. 0465-74-4458, e-mail:kevin{*+}tg7.so-net.ne.jp ^

Kokusai Kekkon wo Kangaeru Kai - An association for multicultural families.  Tel. 06-827-8718.

Parent Coop / Playcare in English - Serving the international community two times a week from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in Mino for 2 to 4 year olds.   Contact: Elena Fujiwara, tel. 06-832-5291.

Minami Senri English-Speaking Children’s Play Group - This group meets every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Children up to elementary school of all nationalities are welcome, but must be fluent in English. Contact: Tina, tel. 06-833-6214

Association for Multi-Cultural Families - Contact: Ymi Koide, tel. 06-856-2957.

Nannan Pay Circle - Open to families of any nationality with children from 0 to 5 years old. Plays in English in South Osaka on Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Contact: Mika, tel. 0724-73-3646.

Higashi Osaka Play Group - For ages 0 to 3 years old meeting on any convenient weekdays, one English-speaking adult is always present.   Contact: Nina, tel. 0729-86-6482.

Kansai International Baby’s, Kids, & Parents Club - For kids and adults who are half Japanese, their families and friends, get-togethers, occasional large picnics and house parties are held in Kyoto and Osaka.  Tel. 075-222-0035, fax. 075-222-0035.

Kyoto English Language Play Group - This group is for children who speak English, and it meets on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  Contact: Juan Leon, tel. 075-495-9918.

Community House and Information Center - CHIC is a nonprofit community service organization committed to meeting the needs of the foreign community in Kansai. The membership is made up of over 300 families from 35 countries. Information services are offered; craft, cultural, language classes, etc. are offered; there are morning get-togethers, etc. Tel. 078-857-6540, fax. 078-857-6541.

Boy Scouts of America Troop 59 - This group meets once a week for outdoor activities. Open to all English-speaking boys from 11 to 18 years old who are interested in physical and mental/moral development in a fun, active program.   Contact: Community House & Information Centre, tel. 078-857-6540.

Nishinomiya Chikukko Club (Global Kids Club) - Children of any nationality who want to play with Japanese elementary school children are welcome. (Contact Nishinomiya City International Association, tel. 0798-32-8676.)

International Play Group - Licensed, professional native teacher, U.S. based curriculum. Moms can enjoy coffee and conversation while the kids learn.  Contact: Hiromi, tel. 0798-73-3487