What a Day in a Japanese Daycare is like

Get 10% off with my link on Squarespace - https://squarespace.com/paolofromtokyo Today, I’m stepping inside a Japanese nursery school, or Hoikuen, called St. Marian, located in Tokyo’s Ebisu area. It is a privately run school known for its learning center and entrance exam preparation courses that help students move on to some of Japan’s most prestigious elementary schools. I wanted to see firsthand what daily life is like for children here and what they are actually learning at such a young age. Each morning begins with teachers reviewing detailed notes from parents about meals, sleep, and health. This communication system helps teachers understand each child's condition for the day so they can give the right care and attention. From there, the kids take charge of their own belongings, unpack their bags, get dressed, and organize their things. These small routines are designed to build independence and responsibility. Their teacher, Aika, leads the Kinder class for four and five year olds. Meals are freshly prepared by in-house nutritionists, teaching children balance and healthy eating through shokuiku, Japan’s food education philosophy. In the afternoon, students join exam prep lessons. Known as ojuken (お受験), Japan’s elementary school entrance exams are highly competitive, testing academics, physical exercise, behavior, and even interview skills. Preparation starts early here, shaping confidence, discipline, and lifelong learning habits. St. Marian Nursery School https://st-marian.co.jp/en/ Get my Paolo fromTOKYO Premium Kaminari Hot Sauce https://paolofromtokyohotsauce.com Paolo fromTOKYO Vending Machine in Shibuya Tokyo https://maps.app.goo.gl/RjwhUQ7oLRiGR... Address: Shibuya BEAM Building 31-2 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042 Open: 24 Hours / 7 Days Get my Tokyo & Japan Merch and show your support! https://www.tokyozebra.com/mrch __ Tokyo Zebra: My 2nd YouTube Channel __ See My Life in Japan behind the scenes    / tokyozebra   Questions about Japan or Japan Travel? Get answers and chat with my Discord Community https://paolofrom.tokyo/discord __ Channel Support __ Want to help SUPPORT my channel, buy me a BEER or Maiko and I DINNER? Thank you in advance! PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/paolofromtokyo Venmo: PaolofromTokyo (venmo.com/paolofromtokyo) Patreon:   / paolofromtokyo   Join YouTube Channel Memberships https://www.youtube.com/paolofromtoky... Merch Store: https://tokyozebra.com/merch __ Help with Subtitles / Closed Captioning __ https://paolofrom.tokyo/cc __ Business __ ビデオで開けてレビューするから、プライベートメッセージを送ってくれ！ business@tokyozebra.com おいらのチャンネルで紹介したい商品があったら送ってくれ！ 住所 https://www.tokyozebra.com/address __ For more info about me __ おいらは今、日本は東京に住んでる。YouTubeを通して、みんなの東京のガイドとしていろんなものを紹介してるぞ。 それとオラは新しいものとIT、ドローンが好き。東京を旅しながらいろんな景色も紹介するぞ。 ここでおいらのブログやSNSをチェックしてくれよな: Website https://www.tokyozebra.com/about Instagram: @paolofromtokyo -   / paolofromtokyo   @tokyo.zebra -   / tokyo.zebra   Facebook:   / paolofromtokyo   TikTok:   / paolo.fromtokyo   ---- My Film Gear ---- (Affiliate Links Used - I may receive commission from products purchased) デジタル一眼レフカメラ https://amzn.to/2YmhnBv 超広角ズームレンズ https://amzn.to/2IpcPkn Main Portrait/Night Lens https://amzn.to/2PuxEAz Powered コンデンサーマイク https://amzn.to/30XNDs2 超小型コンデンサーマイク https://amzn.to/2PsykX7 Wireless Microphone https://amzn.to/2PvRbRg 3軸ジンバル https://amzn.to/2Q0JRMg Portable 三脚 https://amzn.to/2QLvWHC Drone (Original) https://amzn.to/2TkEebg 三脚 マグネティック https://amzn.to/2PyZL1K 三脚 4段 レバーロック https://amzn.to/2PrBNoS GEARのリストはおいらのウェブサイトでチェックしてくれよな https://www.tokyozebra.com/my-gear-jp Access to Music in video: http://share.epidemicsound.com/zsbS8