This summer, Bright Nest hosted its very first events in Japan. Across three cities—Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya—more than 700 people joined us for a series of events, including talks for parents and education professionals, interactive programs for children, and opportunities to connect and engage with our community. These events gave us the opportunity not only to share Bright Nest’s approach to nurturing children’s hearts and development, but also to meet our community in pers

With the workshops at Nagomi Bento on July 12 and Fenway Community Center on July 18 now complete, I've reached a meaningful milestone before returning to Japan. First of all, thank you so much for your continued support. Every opportunity I've had to share these workshops has been possible because of your encouragement. Both workshops were successful, while also giving me valuable lessons on how I can improve. Seeing children explore freely, smile, and engage with confidence

Bright Nest is excited to announce that we have officially formed a partnership with Fenway Community Center in Boston, marking the launch of our first workshop event in the United States. This workshop represents a critical step toward the opening of our permanent childcare center next year. The journey to this point has not been easy.It involved multiple rounds of presentations, negotiations with professionals, and continuous refinement of our program. Throughout this proc

We would like to share an update regarding the Bright Nest children’s events scheduled in Japan this summer. Nearly all tickets sold out within 24 hours after the release, and even the additional sessions we opened due to high demand have been filling up quickly.There are still a few tickets remaining for some sessions, but most events are already fully booked. We also still have limited spots available for our adult focused sessions designed for educators and parents. 🔗See

Thank you so much for the overwhelming response to our website launch.All tickets sold out within just 24 hours , and I am truly grateful for all of your support. I received countless messages asking: “Can you add more spots?” “Can you expand the age range?” “Can you host events for educators and parents as well?” After listening carefully, I’m excited to announce new event sessions, new age categories, and a new city added to our tour. Newly Added Events ① Tokyo & Osaka: Exp

We are deeply grateful to share that within just 10 hours of launching our official website, multiple events were completely sold out. Thank you to everyone who registered and to all who shared such kind and encouraging messages. Your support means more to us than words can express. We have also received many thoughtful requests, including: • Increasing the number of event slots • Hosting programs for educators and parents • Offering events designed for older children In resp

We are pleased to announce the launch of the official Bright Nest website. This website serves as a central platform to share our mission, ongoing projects, and services dedicated to bridging Japanese and American early childhood education. Here, you will find updates on our bilingual education initiatives, community programs, workshops, and personalized support services. Bright Nest is committed to creating spaces where children, families, and educators can learn, connect, a

Bright Nest is moving forward with its vision to establish a warm, inclusive bilingual daycare in the United States—designed as a place where children feel safe, loved, and supported in their growth. Led by founder Moe Yamamoto, the project is rooted in a deep commitment to early childhood education that honors both Japanese developmental values and U.S. evidence-based practices. Through this initiative, Bright Nest aims to create not only a high-quality learning environment

In December 2025, Bright Nest founder Moe Yamamoto hosted her first in-person community gathering in the United States, Meet MoMo in NYC, bringing together people interested in early childhood education, international careers, and cross-cultural learning. The event featured a talk by Moe, where she shared her personal journey and professional experiences, including: Her educational and career path in both Japan and the United States Practical insights into working in early