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Greenspace kitano classroom
IN KITANO

Curious minds, every week in Kitano.

A different kind of learning experience in Kobe.

Green Space Kitano is a bilingual after-school home for curious kids in central Kobe — built around play, projects and real human connection.

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Built by educators, not a chain.

Director Louisa Green opened Green Space Kitano after two decades teaching in Japan, with the help of a small team of bilingual specialists.

Meet Louisa & the team

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Bilingual programs

A small school with deep roots.

Ages 4–14

Our sweet spot

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Days a week open

Kitano

Central Kobe location

How we teach.

Whole-child care

We nurture confidence, kindness and curiosity — not just test scores.

Truly bilingual

Native English-speaking teachers paired with Japanese mentors. No translation crutches.

Project-based

Kids learn by making, performing, and exploring — not by drilling worksheets.

Small groups

Max 8 kids per class so every voice is heard and every question gets answered.

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Arrive & settle

Kids drop in, switch into English mode, and warm up with a song, game or quick chat.

What a typical session feels like.

Predictable structure, lots of room to play, and English the whole way through.

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Learn through projects

Hands-on activities — making, reading, building, performing — anchored in real English use.

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Reflect & share

Each session ends with sharing what they made or learned — building confidence to speak up.

A calm corner of Kitano.

Light-filled rooms, books, instruments and craft tables — designed so kids feel right at home.

Come see the space for yourself.

Book a free trial or message us with questions — we'll match your child to the right program.

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