We are a family of four moving to Japan soon. We've been planning on Fukuoka because of an international school (FIS) there and city conveniences, but it looks like FIS won't have slots for both our kids when we'll need it, so the kids will probably go to public school which I am actually kind of thrilled about…I also learned I will likely need to stay at my job a bit longer to get my annual bonus so it has me thinking twice about Fukuoka. I have an older uncle (75) who lives alone in Beppu and it would be really nice to be able to help him age in place…I worry about tsunami, of course, and the quality of public schools in Oita.
I'd love to hear experiences of families with school age children in Fukuoka and Oita. Mine will be newly minted 10 and 12 year olds when we arrive. Thank you so much!
by cinziacinzia