Hamochi Preschool

Whether it’s a child obsessed with searching for grass lizards or one so captivated by the Sado Okesa dance that they practice every single morning, the children at Hamochi Preschool are remarkably unique. Their ability to find what they love and pursue it with such vigor is so inspiring that even we, as adults, feel energized by them every day.

To support this healthy curiosity, we make it a priority to stand by their side, seeing the world through their eyes. We believe that the "roots of interest" should continue to grow deep and wide. Our role as adults is to keep providing opportunities so that the insect found today or the landscape seen this afternoon remains just as fascinating and mysterious tomorrow.

Let’s find your child’s own unique interests while feeling the island’s vast nature with every fiber of their being.

The preschool operates on the belief that true learning happens when a child's heart is captured by wonder. By treating the entire island as a classroom, the program nurtures an independent spirit and a "living strength" in every child. Encountering the diverse lives of Sado—from the flight of the Toki to the wisdom of local craftsmen—teaches children that they are part of a wider, beautiful world. This approach focuses on developing a compassionate identity rooted in self-discovery and a lifelong love for learning.

Situated in the southern part of Sado Island, the preschool is surrounded by a landscape of 1,000-meter-class mountains and fertile plains dotted with fruit orchards. The Hamochi area is a nostalgic blend of lush nature and historic architecture, including majestic temples and Noh stages that echo the island’s golden age. The air is clean, and the environment is exceptionally safe, offering a compact yet vast world where children can run freely. It is a place where the rare sight of pink-winged birds flying over golden rice fields creates a magical backdrop for daily growth.