Why School Choice Matters for Expat Families in Fukuoka For international families moving to Fukuoka, choosing between public and international schools ranks right up there with finding an apartment and navigating the ward office. It shapes your child’s daily life, your family’s social circle, and—let’s be honest—your household budget for years to come. Fukuoka offers … Read more
Fukuoka vs Tokyo for Families: The Honest Bottom Line (2026) If you’re a family weighing the move from Tokyo to Fukuoka, here’s the practical answer before the spreadsheets: our family of four (two adults, two young daughters) saves roughly ¥130,000–¥180,000 per month after relocating from Setagaya, lives in a noticeably bigger apartment, and spends a … Read more
Quick Answer: What Moving to Fukuoka with Kids Actually Takes Moving to Fukuoka with children comes down to three things: a long-term visa (work, spouse, dependent, or Fukuoka’s own Startup Visa), an apartment secured through a guarantor company, and an early school decision. Budget ¥100,000–¥250,000/month for a family-sized apartment, four to six months’ rent upfront, … Read more
