Kindergarteners of Moana Kids Outdoor Education School (NPO) in Yokohama spend the entire year discovering the outdoors. Since 2007, the school has been fostering independence and creativity in children and preparing them mentally and physically through a wide range of nature-based experiences.

• an “into-the-forest” style of childcare that encourages children to play outside
• exploring and taking the lead in making their own fun outdoors whether rain or shine
• environmentally conscious with meals made from locally sourced organic ingredients and buildings constructed with domestic lumber
• a model of future-focused early childhood education that is attracting attention from educators overseas