A Note from the New Kindergarten Manager

The cold days continue, and I hope you are all staying warm. Time flies—it’s already the end of January.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the parents, staff, local and city officials, accountants, English and physical education teachers, the kindergarten photography team, our insurance agent, the electrician, the dentist, the playground equipment suppliers, and many others. Thank you for your invaluable support. It is truly thanks to all of you that Suwa Kindergarten continues to thrive.

Recently, our kindergarten photographer mentioned that, due to the declining birthrate, many kindergartens are struggling with lower enrollment numbers. This is indeed a challenge we must address. Although we am still improving, I am committed to making Suwa Kindergarten an even more vibrant and engaging place.

I have heard from the photographer stories of Suwa Kindergarten in the past—back when each grade had two classes and over 100 students filled the classrooms. It reminds me of the rice-throwing scene from Cinema Paradiso—a nostalgic, beautiful image.

While we may not aim for the same large-scale operations of the past, we are focused on building a warm and close-knit learning environment. We cherish our small, attentive classes and are dedicated to creating a unique educational experience tailored to each child.

There will undoubtedly be challenges along the way, but by adding new educational value rooted in tradition, we hope to continue serving the community in a meaningful and sustainable way. Many of our supporters have pointed out that we need to increase our outreach efforts. Thank you for that insight. We’ve already started this journey, beginning in January, with playground improvements, expanding our farm-to-table educational program, and revitalizing our website to showcase our activities.

We plan to accelerate these efforts so that more people can see the unique value that Suwa Kindergarten offers. You may come across our enrollment campaign announcements, and if you do, we would greatly appreciate your warm support.

If you happen to know any friends or families who might be interested in Suwa Kindergarten, we would be deeply grateful if you could help spread the word.

We look forward to creating new, beautiful memories together with you all.

— A final request as we close this month. Thank you for your continued support.