About Minim | Tokyo's Afterschool Enrichment Since 2018

Start with the child & follow their heart

At Minim, we nurture lifelong skills through fun, tailored programs designed for families.

Since 2018, we've been inspiring a love for learning in children across Tokyo.

The Minim Method

Responsive Education

Responsive Education starts with the learner, not the lesson. Information is no longer scarce, but abundant and easily accessible.

The role of the educator has shifted from the sole source of information to the curator of multiple sources of information in response to the needs and desires of the learner.

This is especially important for children in early developmental stages, who quickly lose interest when presented with information that is no longer relevant to their desires.

Our Approach

We listen to children and understand their needs

When a child is curious, their learning takes off naturally

Spreading love since 2018

Minim is the most established afterschool enrichment program in Tokyo's international school community.

400 students taught

25 classes
a week

14 schools
& organizations

Founder Story

Nurturing the language of music

As the founder of Minim and a mother herself, Xuemin is a passionate music specialist dedicated to nurturing the language of music in every child and building an exciting international music community for children in Tokyo to flourish and learn from each other.

Before establishing Minim, she was a preschool teacher for 5 years. She taught hundreds of children in group lessons, and private piano, ukulele and voice lessons.