AmerAsian School in Okinawa

AmerAsian School in Okinawa (AASO) was founded in June 1998 by five courageous mothers who sought to secure educational rights for their Japanese-American (AmerAsian) children. Located in Ginowan City near Camp Foster, AASO provides an innovative bilingual American-style education for students in grades 1 through 9, serving a unique community of children with multicultural heritage. The school follows Japanese educational standards while incorporating robust English language instruction and American curriculum elements, allowing graduates to obtain a diploma recognized by Japanese educational authorities. AASO's mission extends beyond academics: it advocates for the educational rights of AmerAsian children and works to preserve their multicultural identities. Students learn in a nurturing, inclusive environment that celebrates their bicultural heritage and prepares them to participate fully in both Japanese and international society. The school has become an important cultural institution in Okinawa, recognized for its dedicated advocacy for multicultural children.