Welcome to Global MOM to MOM
A Global Parenting Community!

Global MOM to MOM is a warm and diverse parenting community where Japanese and international families come together.
Founded in 2019, it has now grown to include over 700 families across Japan.
About half of our members are Japanese families, and the other half are international—representing more than 50 different countries.
It’s a true celebration of diversity, where children and parents connect across cultures, languages, and backgrounds. From everyday play to meaningful
cultural exchanges, we offer families countless opportunities to learn, grow, and build friendships—right here in Japan.
With plenty of both in-person and online events, it’s a very active community.
We’d love for you to join us and enjoy being part of it too!

About Us

1. Play Dates (In-Person Meetups)

• Purpose: A chance for children to make friends through natural, fun interactions—while parents also connect and build friendships.
• Activities: Casual meetups at parks, zoos, playgrounds, picnics, and seasonal events (like Halloween and Christmas, beach, snow play).
• Locations: Currently held in Kanto, Kansai, Chubu, Fukuoka, and more!
• Why It Matters: These real-life experiences help children build social skills and feel comfortable in diverse, multicultural settings.
• Participation Fee: ¥3,000 for 2 events (If you become a host, you can also receive an incentive.)

2. Online Events (ZOOM)

For Children:

• Purpose: To provide fun, interactive learning experiences in English—without leaving your home!
• What’s Included:
・Three daily Circle Time sessions for kids (10:00am, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm)
・Themes change every day—art, dance, crafts, story time, video games, STEM, Show&Tell and more, all age-appropriate.
• Participation Fee: Free

For Parents:

• Friday Drinking Night – Moms can relax with a drink in hand and connect with other mothers
• Weekend Morning Gathering – Families come together to learn and enjoy shared activities
• Montessori Session – Events where moms can learn more about parenting and child development
• World Cooking – Moms from around the world cook and introduce their home country’s cuisine
• Japanese Culture – Events where Japanese moms share culture, local spots, and traditional food
• Participation Fee: Free

Ready to Join Us?

• Join our Facebook group to stay updated on upcoming events and activities
https://www.facebook.com/groups/863334864104914
• Attend one of our monthly Zoom orientation sessions to learn more and ask any questions!

Member’s Interview

Please tell us your stories in GMTM!

The reason I started this community

Nice to meet you!
I’m Yoko Reynolds, the founder of “Global MOM to MOM.”
I have two sons with my American husband. When my eldest son was about five years old, he told us, “I don’t want Dad to come to the kindergarten open day,” and “I don’t want my friends to hear me speak English, so please talk to me in Japanese.” He didn’t want to be seen as different or stand out.
At that time, he only had Japanese friends, which influenced his feelings. I know being different is good, and I wanted him to understand
that the world is full of different people and that speaking English is not something to be ashamed of; it’s a tool to communicate with people
worldwide.
That’s why I decided to create this community. Within the GMTM community, by interacting with people of various nationalities and backgrounds, everyone realizes how different we all are. Of course, appearances are different, as are values, ways of thinking, and the foods we eat. You don’t need to try to be the same as other people. We can be ourselves and enjoy life freely.
After running this community for five years, my son turned ten, and friends from various nationalities gathered to celebrate. Seeing him so happy made me realize once again how grateful I am for this GMTM community. Now, my son thinks he is lucky to have both American and Japanese citizenship and to be bilingual.
I think that by interacting with non-Japanese people in Japan, children can learn from an early age about the vastness of the world and the normalcy of differences, making it easier for them to express their individuality.
In Japan, a homogeneous island nation, the idea of “accepting diversity” is hard to spread. But the world is not like that. Having an environment in Japan where children can interact with diverse people daily serves as their preparation before stepping out into the world. I hope more children in Japan can thrive anywhere in the world.

[Future Vision]

We want to interact not only with international families living in Japan but also with international families with children visiting Japan on vacation.
As a local community, we want to connect and exchange with visiting families.
We have established a platform called “Global Family to Family.” Living in Japan while having daily exchanges with people of various nationalities makes life truly enjoyable and enriching!
Although the world still faces wars, I believe that if people think and act on a global scale regardless of borders and nationalities, we can achieve a peaceful world and a sustainable planet. Our company name, Global Citizen Inc., reflects our hope for such a world, and I aim to do what I can now to achieve this vision.

Yoko Reynolds