Announcements

Spirit Day is just 4 days away, are you ready for the biggest sports event of the year!?

Spirit Day Volunteer Requests
Bake Sale Booth

With Spirit Day right around the corner, we urgently need more donations for the fan-favorite Bake Sale Booth. Store-bought treats like donuts, cookies, or pastries are 100% welcome alongside homemade goodies, so please sign up here and send your treats to school Friday, Oct 2, or Saturday morning, Oct 3!

Volunteer at Spirit Day
It takes a village to bring Spirit Day to life! We are looking for parent volunteers to lend a hand with food stands, bake sale treats, activity booths, and general event support. Shifts are short so you'll still have plenty of time to enjoy the sports games, food trucks, and entertainment with your family! Be sure to add your child(ren)’s homeroom or house info, we’re having a competition: earn kiosk cookies for your child’s ELC/ES homeroom or points for your child(ren)’s house! Sign up here. 

Plan your trip
Spirit Day Parking Permits
Reserved a parking permit for the MS field? Passes are ready! Please remind the student named on your registration form to pick up their physical pass from their division office (ES, MS, or HS) over the next few days. For ELC students, the pass will be placed directly in their backpacks. If you have any questions or if a pass gets lost, please contact Alberto at wf.parking@pta.asij.ac.jp.

Saturday Buses
ASIJ Buses will be running abbreviated routes with morning arrivals (from 8AM) Please complete the bus reservation form by Friday, October 2 at 8AM to reserve your seats and view exact pick-up times. Rolling departures back downtown (no reservation required) will start at 1:30PM as buses fill up. The final bus will depart around 5:30PM. If you have any questions about the ASIJ Bus transportation, feel free to reach out to Greg Krauth at gkrauth@asij.ac.jp .

Fun and Entertainment

K-Pop Dance Workshop - ES 9:15AM-9:45AM, G4-G8 10AM-10:30AM

Learn fun choreography inspired by your favorite K-Pop artists and join in on Random Play Dance! No experience needed, just bring your energy. First ES Session: Currently FULL! A second session is still open for Grades 4 through 8! Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up here! Don't miss their performance at 11:30 AM in the Courtyard Entertainment Area!

Silent Disco at 1-2:30PM

Grab your headphones, turn up the music, and hit the dance floor with your friends and family! Renowned DJ CASA LOCO is taking live song requests! Plus, participants get the chance to try their hand at DJing! Spots are still available across several sessions. Don't miss out on the fun: Sign up here to reserve your headphones!

Divisional Events

HS Parent Coffee - Sep 30  9:30AM-11:30AM at Izumi Garden Residence
Drop in to grab a warm cup and connect with fellow High School parents, whether you’re catching up with old friends or meeting new ones. Please sign up here to join us! For questions, feel free to contact Shuchandrima Ahuja and Naomi Fukumoto at hssocial@pta.asij.ac.jp            

Brown and UPenn Admissions Visit - Oct 8 at 5PM
Calling all Junior & Senior Parents! We are excited to host admissions representatives from Brown University and University of Pennsylvania on Thursday, October 8, from 5PM to 6:30PM in the ASIJ Theater.  If you’d like to join, be sure to sign up here before slots fill up! We are also seeking parent volunteers to assist with ushering and signage from 4:15PM until the presentation begins, if you can arrive early to help, please volunteer here.       

ELC Fall Family Festival & Bazaar - Oct 9 at 10AM

Join us for a fun-filled day of crafts, activities, and our free children’s clothing bazaar! ELC PTA will be collecting clothing donations on October 7 & 8 in the ELC Lobby and morning Car Line. Halloween costumes, ASIJ spirit wear, and seasonal items are especially welcome. More Volunteers needed! Please sign up to lend your hand! Questions? Contact the ELC PTA Event Team

MS Parents Night Out - Oct 23 at 7PM

Join us for a Middle School Parents Night Out at Pizzakaya Roppongi on Oct 23 at 7PM, an evening to unwind, connect, and enjoy great food and drinks with other MS parents! Ticket price includes all-you-can-eat pizza and all-you-can-drink beverages. The standard rate is ¥9,000 per person, but if our group tops 45 attendees, the price drops to ¥8,000 per person and we'll refund the ¥1,000 difference. Sign up here! Questions? Contact MS Social Coordinators Monika and Sabina at mssocial@pta.asij.ac.jp .

Volunteer Requests 

YUJO Volleyball Tournament - Oct 1 & 2 

Boosters is looking for a handful of volunteers to help serve lunch to the 24 teams participating in the  YUJO Volleyball Tournament on Thursday and Friday. Join us in hosting these hungry athletes as they compete to lift the Championship trophy at Spirit Day! Sign up here.

Village Connections

Connect with other ASIJ parents who live in your neighborhood at a morning coffee! For more information, contact Village Connections Coordinator Alicia Andrea Murrieta Fernandez at villageconnections@pta.asij.ac.jp.

Village Connections Coffee - Tokyo West - Oct 17

We’re excited to invite you to our Fall Coffees this October! These gatherings are a warm way to meet families in your area, share experiences and local insights. First up is Tokyo West (Chofu, Mitaka, Kichijoji, Setagaya, etc) on Saturday, October 17 from 10:30AM–12PM at Over Coffee Hub Kichijoji, hosted by Romy Davenport. Sign up here. 

Community Gratitude

Our ASIJ community is the best around! Help us honor our unsung heroes by nominating a community member who lets their Mustang Spirit shine. Each week, we’ll highlight your shout-outs. Submit an anonymous message here.

To the ELC PTA Social Team, Maiko Okamura, Keiko Fukunaga, Josh Layne: Big thank you for all your efforts to turn BtSN Social event into a very fun, special memory for families at the ELC. I cannot thank you all enough for your support and team effort with the ELC PTA team. To see all of our families coming together as a community is so wonderful.

Parent-Led Clubs

New to ASIJ, new to Tokyo, or eager to share a hobby? Join a Parent-Led Club or start your own by filling out our interest form! Registration opens Tuesdays at 12:00 PM as events are announced in the newsletter, and you can explore the full club directory and photos on our website. For questions, contact Parent-Led Clubs Chair Shino Torigoe-Yeh at parentledclubs@pta.asij.ac.jp.

Pickleballers Club - Oct 4 at 5:30PM (Tipness, Kichijoji) NEW CLUB!
This event is full but sign up to join the waitlist for a fun evening of pickleball at Tipness in Kichijoji! Beginners are welcome, and equipment is available. Cost: ¥1,500 - ¥1,800 (cash) including entrance fee and court costs. 

Run Happy Walk Happy Club - Oct 5 at 8AM (Nogawa Park)
A friendly Monday morning run or walk right next to ASIJ. All fitness paces are welcome, with an optional post-workout breakfast. Sign up here.

Hello Nihongo Club - Oct 6 at 10AM (Private residence in Minami Azabu)

Discover Japanese conversation and etiquette in this fun Hello Nihongo session! Practice describing different tastes, learn how to politely refuse food, and explore chopstick manners in Japan. We’ll also get to taste some Japanese noodles! Cost:¥1,500 (cash) Sign up here.

Brisk Walk Club - Oct 7 at 10AM (Shibaura to Odaiba)
Enjoy a beautiful walk through Tokyo while meeting new friends! Shibaura to Odaib. Meet at Shibaura-Futo Station, then walk over the Rainbow Bridge and end in Odaiba, where we'll visit a great bakery cafe.  Sign up here.

Interschool Trivia Night Club  - Oct 7 at 7:15PM (Hobgoblin, Roppongi)

Meet up with friends from ASIJ and make new friends with other international school parents for a Trivia Night! No special knowledge is needed, just come ready for some laughs. Join as an individual and we will group you into teams of four, or sign up with your friends!  Cost: 500 yen. Sign up here 

Christian Parents Club - Oct 8 & 15 at 10AM (Zoom)
Are you looking for a supportive community where you can pray for your children and their school? Join us for a time of worship, praise, and intercessory prayer on Thursday mornings via Zoom. Prayers are offered in both English and Japanese.  Sign up here.

Flower Arranging Club - Oct 8 at 10AM (Azabudai Hills)

This event is full but sign up to join the waitlist for a Halloween-themed flower arranging workshop with florist Nakaba. Cost: ¥7,000 (cash) including flowers and materials.

Jazz Club -Oct 16 at 6:30PM  (Alfie, Roppongi)
Enjoy an evening of live jazz with TOKU (vo, flh) and Hidekazu Ichikawa (ds) at Alfie Roppongi! Admission: ¥6,600 + minimum 1food/1drink orders. Doors open at 6:45PM with music from 7:15PM to 8:45PM.  Sign up here

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