Lessons Where I'm From: Japanese preschool education and cultural activities at Oblige International Preschool
Here at Gifu City’s Oblige International Preschool, experience firsthand how traditional Japanese culture is fostered through education, with the following features as their foundation.
1. Greetings from oneself (for building positive relationships with others)
2. Replying "Yes!" (for cultivating a readiness to earnestly listen to others)
3. Arranging shoes and pushing in chairs (for developing habits in keeping tidy and finishing well)
Ritsuyou education, which means "hip bones in good stature", is a highlight of the educational philosophy here, with the belief that children having the discipline for correct posture builds a unified mind and body, laying the foundation for willpower, concentration and perseverance.
How about trying out these classroom staples yourself? Start by joining the students and teachers with a session of cleaning up, before moving on to an exciting line-up of educational and fun lessons! Class is in session so come along, pull up a chair, and join in the daily life at school! The joy of learning never ends.
Recommended points
● Gain insight into a day of the life of children in an English-speaking environment at an international preschool in Japan.
● Observe lessons based on the Japanese education of cooperation, culture, and courtesy at kindergarten level.
● Join students while class is in session, taking part in activities like folding origami paper cranes, singing songs, and have fun playing games while learning.
● Communicate freely with teachers who can speak English.
Overview
- Season
- Weekdays only from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 *Excluding weekends, holidays, school events and designated school closures
- Activity Time
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Place
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Oblige International Kindergarten
2-4-8 Shimonara, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, 500-8385
- Number of Participants
- 2 to 8 people
- Reference Price
- From 37,600 yen per person
- Starting Point
- Meet at the South Exit of Gifu Station or in front of the ticket gates of Gifu-Hashima Station
- Ending Point
- Meet at the South Exit of Gifu Station or in front of the ticket gates of Gifu-Hashima Station
- Meeting Time
- 12:00
- Schedule
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・12:00 - Meetup at Gifu Station South Exit or in front of Gifu-Hashima Ticket Gates
・12:45 - Arrival at preschool, cleaning time (with a spirit of cooperation)
・13:15 - Join the first and second year students in class, students introduce themselves in English (with a posture of sitting up straight)
・13:30 - Introduction to Gifu's tourist attractions, folding origami with students
・14:00 - Join the Japanese language class (with a posture of sitting up straight)
・14:15 - Introduction to Japanese culture (singing performances of songs from the Meiji Era based on songs originally in other languages)
・14:30 - Packup time, "thank you" greetings for today's learning, home time, free time to tour school, time for questions
・14:50 - Depart Oblige International Preschool for the Seiryuu Lobby on the 20th Floor of the Gifu Prefectural Government Office
・15:00～15:30 - Take in the stunning 360° panoramic view of the Nobi Plains from the Seiryuu Lobby
・16:00 - Arrival at Gifu Station or Gifu-Hashima Station, end of course
*Dispersal at Gifu Station will be in front of the GIFTS SHOP
**This itinerary is an example.
- Important Information
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・ Please ensure you have had lunch before joining the course.
・ Please select from Gifu Station or Gifu-Hashima as pickup and dropoff points at the time of booking.
・ This itinerary is subject to change in the case of days with preschool events.
- Contact Information
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Discover GIFU Office
Phone number: +81-(0)58-264-4831 (weekdays 9:30-17:30)
Email address: customer@gifu-tj.jp
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