Hi everyone,
I am from China, and I have an 8-year-old son who has recently become interested in soccer. He is still a beginner. We are not looking for a professional academy or anything too serious. I just hope he can spend part of his summer vacation learning soccer in a good environment, meeting other kids, and enjoying the sport.
We are thinking about going to Japan during the summer vacation, probably sometime between July and August. Ideally, I would like to find a short-term soccer school, club program, or summer camp for about one to two weeks.
There are a few things I am trying to figure out.
we do not speak Japanese,So I wonder if there are any soccer clubs or kids’ soccer schools in Japan that are friendly to foreign children, especially beginners.
I am also thinking about the city. Tokyo and Osaka are convenient, but I have heard that July and August can be very hot. Since my son is only 8, I would prefer a place that is not too hot, if possible.
Some places I am curious about are Hokkaido, Nagano, Sendai, or maybe Karuizawa. I am not sure whether these places have good short-term soccer programs for children, but they seem cooler and maybe more comfortable for summer training.
What I am looking for:
- A soccer program suitable for an 8-year-old beginner
- Short-term participation, around 1 to 2 weeks
- Friendly to foreign children who do not speak Japanese
- A city or area where accommodation is not too expensive
- Easy access to food and daily life
- Not too hot in July or August
- Safe and convenient for a parent and child to stay together
If anyone has experience with kids’ soccer schools, summer camps, or local clubs in Japan, I would really appreciate your advice.
Are there any cities, clubs, or programs you would recommend?
Thank you.