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Allen & Sons Table Tennis Club

LA Lessons Canoga Park

Table tennis club in Canoga Park. Kids' camps for ages 7–15, plus private and group lessons.

Art Steps — Costa Mesa

OC Lessons Costa Mesa 4–18 yrs

Art studio in Costa Mesa for ages 4 to teens and adults: drawing, painting, oils, and watercolor. Individual instruction; online available.

Asano Taiko U.S. / LA Taiko Institute

LA Lessons Torrance

Japanese taiko drumming school (Asano Taiko US). Classes for kids from age 3, youth, and experienced/general players. Also shinobue and chappa.

Belmont Shore KinderCare

LA Daycare / early education Long Beach 6 weeks to 5 years

KinderCare in Long Beach. Daycare/preschool from infants to pre-K. NAEYC accredited.

Bright Horizons at Irvine

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–12 yrs

Bright Horizons in Irvine (3 months to 12 years). Discovery Driven Learning infant, preschool, and school-age programs.

Broadway Gymnastic School

LA Lessons Los Angeles

Gymnastics school in Mar Vista (West LA). Tumbling and movement classes from toddlers to youth.

California Table Tennis

LA Lessons Rosemead

Table tennis club in Rosemead. Youth groups for ages 5–15, beginner to elite, plus private lessons.

Cerritos KinderCare

LA Daycare / early education Cerritos 2 months to 6 years

KinderCare in Cerritos. Daycare/preschool from infants to pre-K. NAEYC accredited.

Childtime — Anaheim

OC Daycare / early education Anaheim 0–11 yrs

Childtime in Anaheim. 6 weeks to 11 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.

Childtime — Brea

OC Daycare / early education Brea 0–12 yrs

Childtime in Brea. 6 weeks to 12 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.

Childtime — Garden Grove

OC Daycare / early education Garden Grove 0–12 yrs

Childtime in Garden Grove. 6 weeks to 12 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.

Childtime — Huntington Beach

OC Daycare / early education Huntington Beach 0–6 yrs

Childtime in Huntington Beach. 6 weeks to 6 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.

Childtime — Irvine

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–6 yrs

Childtime in Irvine. 6 weeks to 6 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.

Childtime — Laguna Niguel

OC Daycare / early education Laguna Niguel 0–6 yrs

Childtime in Laguna Niguel. 6 weeks to 6 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.

Childtime — Orange

OC Daycare / early education Orange 0–5 yrs

Childtime in Orange. 6 weeks to 5 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.

Childtime — Santa Ana

OC Daycare / early education Santa Ana 0–6 yrs

Childtime in Santa Ana. 6 weeks to 6 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.

Code Ninjas — Aliso Viejo

OC Lessons Aliso Viejo 5–14 yrs

Code Ninjas in Aliso Viejo. Ages 5–14, coding and STEM through building games.

Code Ninjas — Huntington Beach

OC Lessons Fountain Valley 5–14 yrs

Code Ninjas Huntington Beach (located in Fountain Valley). Ages 5–14, coding and STEM through building games.

Code Ninjas — Ladera Ranch

OC Lessons Ladera Ranch 5–14 yrs

Code Ninjas in Ladera Ranch. Ages 5–14, coding and STEM through building games.

Code Ninjas — Newport Beach

OC Lessons Costa Mesa 5–14 yrs

Code Ninjas Newport Beach (located in Costa Mesa). Ages 5–14, coding and STEM through building games.

Code Ninjas — Northwood

OC Lessons Irvine 5–14 yrs

Code Ninjas in Irvine (Northwood). Ages 5–14, coding and STEM through building games.

Code Ninjas — University Park

OC Lessons Irvine 5–14 yrs

Code Ninjas kids' coding school in Irvine (University Park). Ages 5–14, coding and STEM through building games.

Dance 1 Redondo

LA Lessons Redondo Beach 1–17 yrs

Dance studio in Redondo Beach. 12 months to 17 years. Ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary; two recitals a year.

Destination: Art

LA Lessons Torrance By inquiry (including whether children are accepted)

Art studio and gallery in Torrance. In-person classes and workshops plus an online academy.

EDUBAL

OC Cram school Online (nationwide) Grade 1 to grade 12

Online one-on-one tutoring for families overseas and returnees. Returnee entrance exams for junior high, high school, and university, plus IB, SAT/TOEFL/Eiken, and local-school support — all in Japanese.

ena Los Angeles

LA Cram school Torrance Preschool age to university exams

In-person LA campus of ena's international division. From early education to university entrance, with returnee and general exam prep, supplementary classes, and Eiken/TOEFL/SAT.

ena-iBT (ena International, Internet School)

OC Cram school Online (nationwide) Grade 1 to grade 12

ena International's internet-based juku, ena-iBT. For overseas and returnee (kikokushijo) students, it supports entrance exams back in Japan (elementary through university) via hybrid lessons that join ena's North America / Europe / Japan campus classes online, or fully 1-on-1 'My Class' sessions. North & Central America is served by the Dallas headquarters.

Everbrook Academy — Irvine

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–12 yrs

Everbrook Academy in Irvine. 6 weeks to 12 years (including school-age), 6:30am–6:00pm.

Fit Kids Gymnastics — Redondo Beach

LA Lessons Redondo Beach 2–18 yrs

Gymnastics school in Redondo Beach. A preschool division for ages 2–4 plus an academy and competitive teams for ages 5–18.

Fit Kids Gymnastics — Torrance

LA Lessons Torrance 2–18 yrs

Gymnastics school in Torrance. A preschool division for ages 2–4 plus an academy and competitive teams for ages 5–18.

Gardena JCI Kendo Dojo

LA Lessons Gardena 6–18 yrs

Kendo dojo at GVJCI. All ages and levels. Friday sessions, $25/month. Part of the Southern California Kendo Federation.

Gardena Judo Club

LA Lessons Gardena 5–18 yrs

Judo club inside the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI). Children (from early years) to adults. Beginner classes start in January and June.

Irvine School of Music

OC Lessons Irvine 2–18 yrs

Music school in Irvine. Toddlers to adults: piano, violin, voice, winds, and more. Primarily private lessons, open 7 days a week.

Karate For All

OC Lessons Tustin 4–18 yrs

Karate and martial arts school in Tustin. Children to adults; Shotokan, Shito-ryu, and more. Free trial available.

Kiddie Academy — Irvine

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–12 yrs

Irvine campus of the major chain Kiddie Academy. 6 weeks to 12 years (infants to school-age). Long hours 6:30am–6:30pm, with school-age care (5–12).

Kiddie Academy — Tustin

OC Daycare / early education Tustin 0–5 yrs

Tustin campus of the major chain Kiddie Academy. 6 weeks to 5 years, long hours 6:30am–6:30pm. Educational childcare using the Life Essentials curriculum.

KinderCare — Aliso Viejo

OC Daycare / early education Aliso Viejo 0–5 yrs

KinderCare in Aliso Viejo. 6 weeks to 5 years, long hours 6:30am–6:30pm. Early academics, physical activity, and social-emotional learning.

KinderCare — Anaheim

OC Daycare / early education Anaheim 0–12 yrs

KinderCare in Anaheim. 6 weeks to 12 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.

KinderCare — Bearpaw

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–12 yrs

KinderCare Bearpaw (Irvine). 6 weeks to 12 years, long hours 6:30am–6:30pm. Early-learning curriculum: dramatic play, art, math, science, reading, and writing.

KinderCare — Buena Park

OC Daycare / early education Buena Park 0–12 yrs

KinderCare in Buena Park. 6 weeks to 12 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.

KinderCare — Fountain Valley

OC Daycare / early education Fountain Valley 0–12 yrs

KinderCare in Fountain Valley. 6 weeks to 12 years, long hours 6:30am–6:30pm. Emphasis on whole-child development and interactive play.

KinderCare — Greenwood Avenue

LA Daycare / early education Torrance 0–5 yrs

KinderCare in Torrance (Greenwood Ave). 6 weeks to 5 years, long hours 6:00am–6:30pm.

KinderCare — Harbor-UCLA

LA Daycare / early education Torrance 0–5 yrs

KinderCare in Torrance (Harbor-UCLA). 6 weeks to 5 years, long hours 6:30am–6:00pm.

KinderCare — Ladera Ranch

OC Daycare / early education Ladera Ranch 0–12 yrs

KinderCare in Ladera Ranch. 6 weeks to 12 years, long hours 6:30am–6:30pm. Learning through discovery.

KinderCare — Laguna Niguel

OC Daycare / early education Laguna Niguel 0–12 yrs

KinderCare in Laguna Niguel. 6 weeks to 12 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.

KinderCare — Michelson

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–6 yrs

KinderCare Michelson, part of the major chain (6 weeks to 6 years). Long hours 6:30am–6:30pm — convenient for dual-income families. Staged infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K programs.

KinderCare — Mission Viejo

OC Daycare / early education Mission Viejo 0–5 yrs

KinderCare in Mission Viejo. 6 weeks to 5 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.

KinderCare — Santa Margarita (RSM)

OC Daycare / early education Rancho Santa Margarita 0–12 yrs

KinderCare in Rancho Santa Margarita. 6 weeks to 12 years, full-day care Mon–Fri.

KinderCare — South Coast

OC Daycare / early education Santa Ana 0–12 yrs

KinderCare South Coast (near Costa Mesa). 6 weeks to 12 years. Long hours 6:30am–6:30pm, with school-age care (to 12).

KinderCare — Walnut Ave

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–5 yrs

Nationwide chain licensed childcare (NAEYC accredited). 6 weeks to 5 years, long hours 6:30am–6:30pm — convenient for dual-income families. Staged infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K programs.

KinderCare — Westpark

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–6 yrs

KinderCare Westpark, part of the major chain (6 weeks to 6 years). Long hours 6:30am–6:30pm. Staged infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K programs.

Kumon — Irvine Northwood

OC Lessons Irvine 3–18 yrs

Kumon Irvine Northwood. Self-paced study in math plus English reading. Ages 3 through high school.

Kumon — Irvine South

OC Lessons Irvine 3–18 yrs

Kumon Irvine South (near UCI). Self-paced study in math plus English reading. Ages 3 through high school.

Kumon — Tustin North

OC Lessons Tustin 3–18 yrs

Kumon Tustin North. Self-paced study in math plus English reading. Ages 3 through high school. Virtual class on Saturdays.

LePort Montessori — Huntington Harbor

OC Daycare / early education Huntington Beach 0–12 yrs

Montessori school in Huntington Beach (3 months to 12 years). From infants through preschool and elementary. Open 7:00am–6:00pm with extended care; language immersion, parent–child classes, after-school, and summer camp.

LePort Montessori — Mandarin Immersion

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 1–6 yrs

Montessori plus Mandarin immersion in Irvine. 18 months to 6 years, 7:00am–6:00pm with extended care. Exposure to Chinese in a mixed-age Montessori environment.

LePort Montessori — Orchard Hills

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 2–6 yrs

Montessori preschool at Irvine Orchard Hills (2–6 years). A Montessori environment with long work cycles in mixed-age classes. 7:00am–6:00pm with before/after extended care, parent–child classes, and after-school.

LePort Montessori — Spectrum North

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 1–14 yrs

Montessori school at Irvine Spectrum North. A wide range of 18 months to 14 years, through preschool, elementary, and middle school. 7:00am–6:00pm with extended care; parent–child classes, after-school, and summer camp.

LePort Montessori — Spectrum South

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–6 yrs

Montessori preschool at Irvine Spectrum South (3 months to 6 years). Accepts infants, 7:00am–6:00pm with extended care. Language immersion, parent–child classes, and after-school. A mixed-age Montessori environment.

LePort Montessori — Westpark

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–6 yrs

Montessori preschool at Irvine Westpark (3 months to 6 years). Accepts infants, 7:00am–6:00pm with extended care. A mixed-age Montessori environment with parent–child classes and after-school.

Manhattan Academy

LA Daycare / early education Manhattan Beach 0–12 yrs

Montessori school in Manhattan Beach. 6 weeks through elementary, with extended care, Spanish, and various enrichment.

Meito Calligraphy(GVJCI)

LA Lessons Gardena By inquiry

Calligraphy class at GVJCI (Meito Shodokai, GVJCI chapter). Meets the second Sunday plus the following Monday each month.

Miraleste Early Learning Academy

LA Daycare / early education Rancho Palos Verdes 2–5 yrs

Early-learning academy of the Palos Verdes school district (PVPUSD). Social-emotional, language, motor, literacy, and math. Ages 2–4.

MISST (Montessori Bilingual Preschool)

OC Daycare / early education Huntington Beach 2–6 yrs

Japanese–English bilingual Montessori preschool in a house in Huntington Beach (30 months to kindergarten). Science-based curriculum with dedicated English and Japanese teachers. Small groups of up to 14 a day (two classrooms, over 800 sq ft). Before/after-school care available.

Montessori International Academy

OC Daycare / early education Santa Ana 2–12 yrs

Accredited Montessori with Japanese–English bilingual education. Art-integrated curriculum, lunches by an in-house Japanese chef, and after-school programs (Japanese, karate, tea ceremony, kendo, dance, etc.). Ages 2–12.

Music Rhapsody

LA Lessons Redondo Beach 0–8 yrs

Music school in Redondo Beach. Infants/toddlers through elementary: Orff, instrument lessons, and a summer music camp.

My Gym — Tustin

OC Lessons Tustin 0–8 yrs

Children's fitness and gymnastics school in Tustin (My Gym). 5 months to about age 8: tumbling, Ninja, and preschool readiness.

OC Music & Dance

OC Lessons Irvine 2–18 yrs

Nonprofit music and dance school in Irvine. Ages 2 to adult: music, ballet, musical theater, and strings. Tuition assistance available.

OC Toddler School

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 1–6 yrs

Montessori-style preschool/daycare at Irvine Great Park. 12 months to 6 years. Long hours up to 7:00am–6:00pm, with lunch and snacks included.

OCB Kendo Dojo

OC Lessons Anaheim

Kendo dojo of the Orange County Buddhist Church. Beginner classes available. New enrollment in the first week of each month.

Ohana Montessori

OC Daycare / early education Santa Ana 0–6 yrs

Independent Montessori school in Santa Ana (along N Tustin Ave, near the Tustin border). Infants through preschool. Within reach of nearby Tustin, Irvine, Orange, and more.

Opus119 The School of Music

OC Lessons Irvine

Music school in Irvine. Piano, violin, and more. Japanese–English bilingual support. By appointment only.

Orange Coast Gakuen

OC Japanese-language school Huntington Beach 4–18 yrs

Japanese language school in Huntington Beach (OCG). From the Mikan Club (preschool) to high school, Saturday mornings. Two tracks — JHL (heritage) and JFL (foreign-language) — plus after-school tutoring and cultural classes (ikebana, etc.). High schoolers can earn local-school foreign-language credit.

Orange Coast Optimist Club

OC Lessons Fountain Valley

Youth basketball (K–12) run by the Japanese community. Partners with Nikkei Games and others.

Pacific Dance

OC Lessons Irvine 3–18 yrs

Dance and ballet studio in Irvine. From beginners to all ages, with 10 studios.

Palette Station

OC Lessons Santa Ana By inquiry

Art studio in Santa Ana (near the Tustin border). Saturday workshops, on-site art programs, and art parties.

Pomegranate Schools

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 2–5 yrs

Irvine preschool blending Montessori and Reggio Emilia. Ages 2–5. Atelier-based creation plus weekly enrichment in music, dance, and cooking; lunch provided.

Riviera Hall Lutheran Preschool

LA Daycare / early education Redondo Beach 2–5 yrs

Christian preschool in Redondo Beach. 2.5 to 5 years, with extended care, half/full day, choice of 3/4/5 days, and summer camp.

Rolling Hills Montessori

LA Daycare / early education Rolling Hills Estates 1.5–6 yrs

Independent Montessori in Rolling Hills Estates. 18 months to 6 years, long hours 7:30am–6:00pm. Spanish and Chinese classes too.

RSM-Irvine

OC Lessons Irvine 5–18 yrs

RSM, a math-focused after-school program, Irvine campus. K–12, by-level instruction, competition math, and test prep.

RSM-Irvine Woodbury

OC Lessons Irvine 5–18 yrs

RSM Irvine (Woodbury). K–12, by-level instruction, competition math, and test prep.

RSM-South Orange County

OC Lessons Mission Viejo 5–18 yrs

RSM South OC (Mission Viejo). K–12, by-level instruction, competition math, and test prep.

South Bay Aquatics — Torrance

LA Lessons Torrance 0–18 yrs

Swim school in Torrance. From parent-child classes at 6 months. Indoor, year-round. First lesson free; free water assessment.

South Bay Tennis Center

LA Lessons Torrance

Tennis center in Torrance. Junior/PeeWee from age 4, summer camps, and tournament practice.

South Coast Gymnastics

OC Lessons Irvine 2–13 yrs

Gymnastics school in Irvine. Toddlers through middle school: academy, team, tumbling, and summer camp.

South East Youth Organization

LA Lessons Norwalk

Japanese-community youth sports organization (elementary through high school). Basketball-focused.

Spectrum Montessori — Portola Springs

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–6 yrs

Montessori preschool at Irvine Portola Springs (3 months to 6 years). Staged infant, toddler, and primary levels. 7:00am–6:00pm with extended care.

Spectrum Montessori — Woodbury

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–6 yrs

Montessori preschool at Irvine Woodbury. Infants (from 3 months) to 6 years. An authentic mixed-age Montessori environment.

St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Preschool (Japanese PM program)

OC Japanese-language school Huntington Beach 4–12 yrs

'Japanese PM,' a Japanese program run by an Episcopal preschool (English) in Huntington Beach. An after-school class held in Japanese on Tuesday/Thursday afternoons (3:00–5:30pm) for ages 4–12. Choose 1–2 days a week.

Stratford School — Laguna Niguel

OC Daycare / early education Laguna Niguel 2–11 yrs

Academically focused private school (2 years to grade 5). An accelerated STEAM curriculum balancing academic rigor with a warm learning environment. 7:00am–6:00pm with extended care.

Stratford School — Mission Viejo

OC Daycare / early education Mission Viejo 4–13 yrs

Academically focused private school (4 years to grade 8). Dedicated music, library, and science rooms, plus a 3-acre nature area. Regular hours 7:45am–2:45pm, extended care 7:00am–6:00pm.

Team1Judo

OC Lessons Fountain ValleyAnaheim 5–14 yrs

Judo dojo in OC. Youth (5–14) and adults. Throws and groundwork plus an emphasis on courtesy, patience, and discipline. Practice in Fountain Valley and Anaheim (at OCBC).

Tennis Anyone

LA Lessons Alhambra

Tennis Anyone, Alhambra location. PeeWee for ages 3–6, junior academy for ages 7–17, and summer camps.

Tennis Anyone

LA Lessons Arcadia

Tennis Anyone, Arcadia location. PeeWee for ages 3–6, junior academy for ages 7–17, and summer camps.

Tennis Anyone

OC Lessons Brea

Tennis Anyone, Brea location. PeeWee for ages 3–6, junior academy for ages 7–17, and summer camps.

Tennis Anyone

OC Lessons Fullerton

Tennis Anyone, Fullerton location. PeeWee for ages 3–6, junior academy for ages 7–17, and summer camps.

The Crème School of Great Park

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–5 yrs

Crème de la Crème at Irvine Great Park. 6 weeks to 5 years, 6:30am–6:30pm. Known for rotating enrichment in STEM, Spanish, music, and art.

The Learning Experience — Huntington Beach

OC Daycare / early education Huntington Beach 0–6 yrs

Huntington Beach campus of the nationwide chain The Learning Experience. 6 weeks to 6 years (infants to kindergarten). Long hours Mon–Fri 6:30am–6:30pm, convenient for dual-income families. Proprietary L.E.A.P.® curriculum.

The Learning Experience — Torrance

LA Daycare / early education Torrance 0–6 yrs

Torrance (South Bay) campus of the nationwide chain The Learning Experience. 6 weeks to 6 years (infants to kindergarten). Long hours Mon–Fri 6:30am–6:30pm. Proprietary L.E.A.P.® curriculum.

Toddler Town Preschool & Childcare

OC Daycare / early education Irvine Preschool / daycare (ages by inquiry)

Independent preschool/childcare in Irvine. 'Whole child'-oriented care with weekly themes, science, English, and math.

Turtle Rock Preschool

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–9 yrs

Independent preschool in Irvine (next to UCI, Turtle Rock area). Infants to kindergarten, balancing developmental and traditional academics. School-age (after-school academy) too.

Tutor Time of Irvine

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–12 yrs

Irvine campus of the major chain Tutor Time. 6 weeks to 12 years (infants to school-age). Long hours 6:30am–6:00pm, convenient for dual-income families.

University Montessori School of Irvine

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–6 yrs

Montessori school in Irvine (next to UCI). Infants from 3 months to kindergarten. AMS member, NAEYC accredited. Mon–Fri 7:30am–6:00pm, with lunch, snacks, and extended care included.

Valmonte Early Learning Academy

LA Daycare / early education Palos Verdes Estates 2–5 yrs

Early-learning academy of the Palos Verdes school district (PVPUSD). Social-emotional, language, motor, literacy, and math. Ages 2–4.

Valor Christian Academy Preschool

LA Daycare / early education Redondo Beach 0–3 yrs

Christian preschool in Redondo Beach. 6 weeks to 3 years. California licensed.

Venice Gakuen

LA Japanese-language school Los Angeles 5–18 yrs

Japanese language school of the Venice Japanese Community Center (VJCC). K through grade 12, Saturday mornings. Founded 1925, native instructors, cultural activities.

Venice Kendo Club

LA Lessons Los Angeles By inquiry

Kendo club at VJCC. Wednesday and Friday evenings. A martial art rooted in Japanese culture; summer-festival demonstrations and federation tournaments.

Venice Koshin Taiko

LA Lessons Los Angeles 9–18 yrs

Taiko group at VJCC. Ages 9 and up, all levels. Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Performance opportunities such as the LA Marathon.

Venice Shodo Kai

LA Lessons Los Angeles 6–18 yrs

Calligraphy circle at VJCC. Children to adults; beginners and English speakers welcome. Saturday afternoons, one-on-one instruction, $20/month.

VFW Youth Group

OC Lessons Garden Grove

Japanese-community youth activities and basketball.

VJCC Sumi-e

LA Lessons Los Angeles

Sumi-e (ink painting) class at VJCC. Beginners welcome.

Waterworks Aquatics — Irvine

OC Lessons Irvine 0–18 yrs

Swim school in Irvine. From parent-child classes at 3 months to adults. Indoor/outdoor heated pools, open 7 days a week.

Wonder Years Preschool

LA Daycare / early education Los Angeles

Preschool in the West LA / Mar Vista area (since 1989). A Japanese–English program learning beginning Japanese and English through art and music.

Woodbridge Children's School

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 1.5–5 yrs

Independent preschool in Irvine (Woodbridge). A constructivist curriculum blending Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio. 18 months to 5 years (through private kindergarten).

Yuujou Daiko(GVJCI)

LA Lessons Gardena By inquiry

Taiko group at GVJCI. Sunday afternoons, by level (beginner to advanced). 8-week classes; held with 3 or more participants.

City of Irvine Aquatics

OC Lessons Irvine

City of Irvine swim program (William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center). Lessons and recreational swim.

Asahi Gakuen — Orange

OC Weekend Japanese school Westminster Kindergarten (youchibu) to high school

Orange campus of Asahi Gakuen (LA supplementary school). Saturday classes in the Japanese curriculum (Japanese, math, science, social studies). Held at La Quinta High School.

Asahi Gakuen — San Gabriel

LA Weekend Japanese school South El Monte Kindergarten (youchibu) to middle school

San Gabriel campus of Asahi Gakuen (LA supplementary school). Saturday classes in the Japanese curriculum (Japanese, math, science, social studies). Held at South El Monte High School.

Asahi Gakuen — Santa Monica

LA Weekend Japanese school Los Angeles Kindergarten (youchibu) to high school

Santa Monica campus of Asahi Gakuen (LA supplementary school). Saturday classes in the Japanese curriculum (Japanese, math, science, social studies). Held at Marina Del Rey Middle School.

Asahi Gakuen — Torrance

LA Weekend Japanese school Torrance Kindergarten (youchibu) to high school

Torrance campus of Asahi Gakuen (LA supplementary school). Saturday classes in the Japanese curriculum (Japanese, math, science, social studies). Held at South High School.

Orange Gakuen

OC Japanese-language school Irvine 2–18 yrs

Japanese language school in Irvine. Leveled classes from the M&M class (age 2) through university/adult. Japanese-medium, experiential learning (drama, games, karuta); also AP Japanese and JLPT prep classes.

Orange Leaf Care

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–6 yrs

Small-group Japanese preschool (max 12) for 6 months to 6 years. Incorporates Montessori to raise Japanese–English bilingual children. In a residential area near a park, pool, and elementary school, 5 minutes from the freeway.

Little Lambs Preschool (Kohitsuji Gakuen)

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 2–5 yrs

Christian preschool attached to Pacific Church of Irvine. Play-based care with Mother Goose Time (English), plus a Japanese class. Small groups of 8 or fewer per teacher; full-day/half-day, 2–5 days a week. Ages 2–5.

Tampopo Club — Bilingual Children Center

OC Daycare / early education Santa Ana 2–6 yrs

Tampopo Club's Santa Ana campus (full-day care). A small-group facility with one of Orange County's largest playgrounds, valuing traditional Japanese culture and nurturing academics and individuality in Japanese and English. Ages 2–6.

Tampopo Club — Kids Daycare

OC Daycare / early education Irvine 0–6 yrs

Small-group Japanese daycare with the motto 'Love myself, love others.' Centered on Japanese language and cultural experiences, with a weekly English lesson and organic homemade bento.

Tsukushi Daycare

LA Daycare / early education Gardena 2–4 yrs

Japanese, Japanese–English bilingual care in the South Bay (Gardena/Torrance border). Ages 2–4. Learning through play, with care in Japanese.

Torrance Unified School District Preschool

LA Daycare / early education Torrance 3–5 yrs

Public preschool of the Torrance Unified School District (TUSD). Half-day, 5 days a week for ages 3–4. State-subsidized Tykes (free with income eligibility) and tuition-based PALs. Multiple campuses across the district, including Arnold and LAUNCH.

Futabakai Japanese Preschool

OC Daycare / early education Ladera Ranch 1–12 yrs

Japanese preschool and learning center for ages 18 months through elementary, with step-by-step learning. Centered on Japanese language and culture, with very small classes (max 6 per class) teaching hiragana, numbers, and Japanese annual events. Offers an 18-month class, after-kinder, a supplementary-school prep extension, and an elementary division.

Venice Karate Club

LA Lessons Los Angeles

Karate club at VJCC (JKA style). Mon/Thu from 7:00pm. VJCC membership required.

Venice Judo Club

LA Lessons Los Angeles

Judo club at VJCC. Ages 5 and up, teens, and adults. Tue/Fri 7:00–9:00pm.

Long Beach Japanese Language School

LA Japanese-language school Long Beach 5–18 yrs

Japanese language school in Long Beach. Children and youth ages 5–13 plus high-school and adult classes. Japanese language and culture: conversation, reading/writing, music, and crafts. Saturdays.

Gakushu-juku Pi:k / Irvine Japanese Supplementary School

OC Cram school Tustin Kindergarten to high school (supplementary school)

Experts in education for children abroad (partnered with JOBA). Cram school plus a Japanese supplementary school (MEXT curriculum). Kindergarten through high school. SAT, AP Japanese, Eiken, and Kanken prep; in person plus some online. Summer and winter sessions.

Saniku East-West Language School — Irvine/Costa Mesa

OC Weekend Japanese school Costa Mesa Preschool (from 4y9m) to middle school G3

Saniku Tozai Gakuen (Seventh-day Adventist), Irvine/Costa Mesa campus. Preschool to middle school. Elementary meets twice a week (Mon/Wed): Bible, Japanese, math (G3–6 add science and social studies). Middle school is online plus monthly in-person: Bible, Japanese, math.

Saniku East-West Language School — Torrance (Gardena venue)

LA Weekend Japanese school Gardena Preschool (from 4y9m) to middle school G2

Saniku Tozai Gakuen (Seventh-day Adventist), Torrance campus (held in Gardena). Preschool to middle school. Once a week (Sunday): elementary covers Bible, Japanese, kanji, math, vocabulary (no science/social studies); middle school is in-person Sunday afternoon — Bible, Japanese, math.

Saniku East-West Language School — Rolling Hills

LA Weekend Japanese school Rolling Hills Estates Preschool (from 4y9m) to middle school G3

Saniku Tozai Gakuen (Seventh-day Adventist), Rolling Hills campus. Preschool to middle school. Elementary meets twice a week (Tue/Thu): Bible, Japanese, math (G3–6 add science and social studies). Middle school is online plus monthly in-person: Bible, Japanese, math.

Nishiyamato Academy of California Weekday Preschool

LA Daycare / early education Lomita 2.5–6 yrs

Weekday school and kindergarten of Nishiyamato Academy of California (Lomita). Primarily Japanese with English immersion elements. Ages 2.5 to kindergarten (nencho).

Waseda Academy Los Angeles

LA Cram school Lomita By inquiry

Waseda Academy's LA campus. Exam coaching for returnees and children abroad, general entrance-exam prep, and Waseda Aca Dual real-time online streaming (hybrid).

Daion Taiko

OC Lessons Anaheim 10–18 yrs

Taiko drumming group rooted in the Orange County Buddhist Church (OCBC). Ages 10 to adult, blending traditional rhythms with contemporary music. A cultural activity of the Japanese community.

Fujima Seiyumi Kai / Odori

LA Lessons Los Angeles

Japanese classical and bon dance classes at VJCC. Also kimono dressing, fan work, etiquette, and Japanese. All ages.

Youjuku USA — Pasadena

LA Cram school Pasadena Kids and up (confirm)

Cram school for children abroad and returnees. Kids' classes available. Education support before assignment and after return. In person plus online.

Ricca Children's Learning Center

OC Daycare / early education Santa Ana 1–5 yrs

Japanese preschool in Santa Ana (opened 2009). All-Japanese immersion care that values five-senses learning, food education, mixed-age groups, and Japanese annual events. 18 months to 5 years. Parent–child class available.