The local Japanese public schools can be an enriching and rewarding opportunity. It requires adjusting to a new school system and experience. The school calendar, schedules, etc in addition to the language and culture may feel challenging. School communication is in Japanese so it is preferred that at least one parent speak Japanese. Schools may refuse non-Japanese citizens or non-Japanese speaking students. Some may allow if a family arranges for a permanent/on-call interpreter for the family and some districts are reviewing their policies to enact changes.

Surrounding Japanese school districts:
- Yokosuka City Board of Education
- Hayama City Hall
- Kamakura City Board of Education
- Zushi City Hall, Board of Education
- Yokohama City Board of Education

Enrollment of US citizens (Dependents of US Military or Civilians)
Pursuant to the International Covenants of Human Rights (Term A), Yokosuka City Board of Education will continue to admit enrollment of students with foreign citizenship to Yokosuka public elementary and junior high schools. *Not senior high schools

Current Enrollment Criteria (2012)
1) Produce certification/authorization indicating enrollment period of more than one year.
2) Speak basic conversational Japanese:
a) Child/student able to understand teacher instruction.
b) Parent/guardian able to communicate with school. *May allow family interpreter.
3) Comply with laws and regulations of Japan.