Meet the Minim Teachers
Meet the dedicated, nurturing teachers behind Minim’s ukulele, math and dance classes, plus a first look at the science program coming soon to Minim afterschool.
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How to Choose an Afterschool Program in Tokyo: A Decision Framework
Five questions that turn a hundred-option afterschool decision into a five-question one, plus the situations where enrichment isn't the right answer at all. From teachers who've watched hundreds of Tokyo...
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Learning Math at Minim: More than just worksheets!
In Minim’s afterschool math classes, children discover the math all around them through hands-on, collaborative play that builds number awareness, joy and the 6 Cs
How we teach Ukulele
In Minim ukulele classes, children start with songs they already love, and The Minim Method grows their curiosity, confidence and the 6 Cs, one chord at a time.
7 Signs Your Child Is Ready for Music Lessons
Not an age, a set of behaviours you can see at home this week. The seven signs our teachers watch for, and a two-week check to run before you book...
ABRSM Piano Exams in Japan: A Parent's Guide (2026)
Grades, 2026 fees, booking dates and the Grade 5 theory rule that catches families out. What we tell our own piano parents about ABRSM exams in Japan.
Why Children Quit Music Lessons: What the Research Actually Says
The statistic everyone quotes about children quitting music turns out to describe something else. Here is what the research actually says, and when to worry.