Announcements

A message from our PTA president 

doing its best, and in turn, I will do my best to support it. All while continuing to advocate for it to retain the ambition of being the best school for our families.

In this spirit, the PTA is organizing the traditional April Appreciation Lunch for faculty and staff on April 24. Please join us in celebrating gratitude and togetherness. Even if you’re unable to attend in person, contributing a treat to the show-stopping dessert table is a wonderful way to participate.

And last but not least, to all senior parents—I hope prom was a joyful occasion in your homes and that your seniors had a fantastic time. It was truly moving to see such remarkable young people, looking their best, ready to step into the future they have long anticipated. It’s not just about dresses and tuxedos—it’s about their growth and readiness to enter the world beyond home and school, with optimism and confidence. A truly wonderful sight!

Warm regards,

Indre Mackeviciute
On behalf of the ASIJ PTA Board

P.S. Be sure to get your tickets for the delightfully spooky The Addams Family High School Musical, running April 22–25. You don’t need to have a child in the cast or crew to enjoy a wonderfully entertaining evening together!

And if theatre isn’t your cup of tea, perhaps the ES Family Picnic is—at Yoyogi Park on April 25. Moving forward together!

April Appreciation

Volunteer Requests

HS Senior & Baby Photo Craft Session - Apr 21 and 25

We are looking for HS parent volunteers to help with the craft project which will be displayed during the graduation week. Feel free to stop by anytime between 10AM-3PM on Tuesday April 21 and 12-2:30PM on Saturday April 25 (before HS musical starting at 3PM), at the Conference room or HS locker area. Please sign-up here.

Faculty/Staff & Bus Monitor Appreciation Lunch - April 24, 10:30AM

We are excited to invite you to join us in celebrating the incredible teachers, staff and bus monitors who make ASIJ such a special place for our children.

Faculty/Staff & Bus Monitor Appreciation Lunch

Date: 10:30AM-2PM, Tuesday, April 24

Location: MPR, ASIJ

Our faculty, staff and bus monitor give so much of themselves every day — and this is our opportunity to show them how much their dedication, kindness, and care truly means to our community.

Please sign up to help with the event and to donate your finest desserts for this appreciation event. In the meantime, mark your calendars and start thinking about the faculty, staff members and bus monitors who have made a difference for your family this year!

MS Spring Share - April 29

We are looking for 3 volunteers to help with the theater concessions (snack stand) at the MS Spring Share on April 29 from 11:30AM to 1:30PM.

As MS parents are required to attend the Spring Share, this opportunity is open to parents without MS students.

Helping at the concessions is a fun way to get involved and connect with the community!If you are available to help, please contact: fofa@pta.asij.ac.jp

Class of 2026 graduation events - May 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 30 and June 1

Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026! It is a ASIJ’s tradition for Junior parents to take the lead in supporting graduation events and passing the torch to the next class. We warmly invite not only Junior parents, but all HS, MS and ES parents to join us. There are various dates and time slots available, and you can volunteer for as little as a few hours—whatever fits your schedule. Please sign up or contact Senior Activities Chair, Lalaka Fukuma and Atsuko Chiyoda at senioractivities@pta.asij.ac.jp for any questions.

Divisional Events

ES Spring Family Picnic at the Park - Apr 25 at 11AM

Spring is almost here! Let’s celebrate the warmer weather with a relaxed family picnic at Yoyogi Park. Bring your own lunch and blanket, and enjoy time chatting with other parents while the kids run and play. We’d love to see you there. Sign up for the event here.

Senior Graduation Banquet - May 26 (RSVP by Apr 27)

Senior Parents! The Senior banquet kicks off graduation festivities for families on Tuesday, May 26, 5:45-9PM at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba. We welcome you to join our Seniors and their families to enjoy a 5-course meal, take photos together, share memories, hear from speakers and enjoy musical performances by members of the class of 2026. Graduates, parents, siblings and extended family are all invited. RSVP to reserve your seats by April 27. Please contact seniorbanquet@pta.asij.ac.jp for any questions.

Parent-Led Clubs

Are you new to ASIJ or to Tokyo, or maybe a returning parent? Do you have hobbies or interests that you would like to share with the ASIJ community? We encourage you to establish a new club. The PTA will support you in starting, managing and promoting the club. If you have a club idea or questions, please contact Parent-led Clubs Chair, Jennifer Min at parentledclubs@pta.asij.ac.jp. 

View the full list of parent-led clubs on our website, including current photos. 

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

Sign up to join the Interschool Trivia Night Club! Meet up with friends from ASIJ and make new friends with other local Tokyo school parents from BST, TIS, NIS and ISSH. The event will be held at Hobgoblin in Roppongi from 7:15-9:30PM. The event is free but please feel free to buy a snack or drink at the venue.

Hello Nihongo Club - Apr 16 at 9:30AM (Private Residence)

Sign up for this club designed for new arrivals and absolute beginners who would like to learn basic Japanese for everyday conversations. In the next session, we will learn how to introduce ourselves and our families as a step toward more extended conversations. The club is led by Kimiyo, an ASIJ parent and a nationally licensed Japanese language teacher with extensive experience teaching at a Japanese school for expatriates and their families. The fee is ¥1,500 (cash) per class, which includes learning materials as well as a short tea break with Japanese sweets.

Brisk Walk Club - Apr 17 at 10AM (Kudanshita Station)

Sign up for the next walk! We will meet at

Kudanshita Station and walk through Koishikawa Park, Tokyo University, and end at Nezu Shrine where we'll see the Azaleas in full bloom.

Christian Parents Club - Apr 21, 28 at 9AM (Zoom)

Sign up to join this weekly club on Tuesday mornings via Zoom. Are you seeking a supportive community where you can pray for your children and their school? We invite you to participate in a time of worship, praise, and intercessory prayer. Our prayers are conducted in English and Japanese.

Cultural Connections - Apr 21 at 10AM (Azabu Gardens West)

Sign up to join Treasures of the Japanese Pantry - An Easy, Healthy Japanese Cooking Workshop. Motoko Yoshida, a Washoku expert, will guide you through a variety of simple recipes using ingredients that have been staples of Japanese cuisine for centuries. Washoku, the traditional Japanese cuisine, is recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. In this workshop, you’ll learn its traditional yet practical theory and its super-easy application firsthand, and you’ll even get to taste it! This workshop is suitable for vegetarians and offers plant-based protein options. The cost is ¥6800-7000/person (cash) and the cancellation deadline is Apr 17. Once we have the exact number of participants, we will divide the cost and let the participants know the exact fee.

Book Club - Apr 21 at 1:15PM (Union Square Midtown)

Sign up to join the next Book Club meeting to discuss Women Without Men by Shahrnush Parsipur. This month we will meet at Union Square Midtown at 1:15-3:15PM.

Architecture Club - Apr 22 at 10AM (Ikebukuro West Exit)

This event is full but check the sign up for cancellations or to join the waitlist. Come explore the fascinating world of contemporary Tokyo architecture! We will tour neighborhoods, sketch buildings & landscapes, discuss the impact of sustainability, and explore the architectural future of Tokyo's citizens. This month, we will visit Ikebukuro: Frank Lloyd Wright's Jiyu Gakuen (1930), Nikken Sekkei's Seibu HQ (2019), Toshima City Hall (various, 2015) and finish up on top of the Sunshine 60 Observatory (¥700). This club is led by ASIJ parent, Roger Gula, an architect for 30 years. No previous experience in sketching or architecture necessary. Sketchbooks and pencils are provided.

Photography Walk Club - Apr 23 at 10AM (Kadokawa Musashino Museum)

Sign up for a photo walk through this unique museum with exhibits of art, literature, and natural history. We will head to lunch together afterwards. Bring a cell phone/camera and ¥1,400 for museum entry fee.

Run Happy Walk Happy Club - Apr 27 at 8AM (Nogawa Park)

Sign up to join a fun run or walk with optional breakfast afterwards. We meet on Monday mornings around 8AM in the parking area at Nogawa Park (next to ASIJ). All paces are encouraged to join this fun and friendly group!

Pakistani Kitchen Club - Apr 29 at 10:30AM (Setagaya City)

Sign up for this new club to explore Pakistani food in an intimate home kitchen setting! From the meat centric, minimalist flavor of the North, to the bold, fiery spices of the South, every corner has its own signature soul.

Led by ASIJ parent, Aneeta Bokuts, this month we will prepare Chapli Kebab with Naan and Fries as well as Date Pudding with Gur Caramel. The cost is ¥1,000 (cash).

Jazz Club - May 9 at 6PM (Jazz Dining Bb, Akasaka)

Sign up to join us for an evening of jazz standards and vibrant Latin rhythms! We are thrilled to hear the Jeff Torchon quartet featuring the Cuban trumpeter Luis Valle. Music charge: ¥4,400 for adults / ¥2,200 for students + 1 drink per person. Doors open at 6PM. While the first set starts at 7PM, we plan to meet by 6:30PM. The deadline for cancellation is May 6th.

Grant and Speakers Program (GSP)

About GSP

The PTA has funds to help bring cool projects and guest speakers to ASIJ! If you’re a teacher, staff member, student group, or parent with a great idea to boost learning or add something special to school that would go beyond the standard curriculum, you can apply for financial support through the PTA Grants and Speakers Program (GSP). From author visits and student-led gardens to virtual reality in the classroom, past grants have made a difference.

Want to know more or ready to apply? Check out the guidelines and the application form.