OUR PHILOSOPHY
Hello friends!!
Kana & Chaco Family Agency is a family-oriented, global education agency offering personalized services. Kana and Chaco are both mothers whose children currently attend international schools in Tokyo and boarding schools across the globe.
Drawing on our own experiences, we’re here to provide friendly and personalized support
for families and students pursuing an international education,
offering guidance every step of the way through to enrollment. The teenage years are truly special, and choosing the right environment to spend them in can make all the difference. The world is full of exciting opportunities waiting to be explored, and we would honored to help you discover that perfect place.
Take advantage of our extensive experience, strong research abilities, and network of alumni and other connections. Feel free to reach out to us anytime!
We want to assist in opening up your options to discover the many schools around the world, beyond the well-known prestigious schools, that offer unique values, environments, and educational systems that you may never have considered.
SERVICES
［Individual global education consulting］
We provide the necessary support, tailored to your specific needs, when and where it’s needed.
- Initial consultation
- School selection
- Admissions support (included, but are not limited to):
- Inquiries/on-going communication with school and requesting application forms
- School visits
- PSAT/SAT, and other standardized testing
- Tips and training on interviews and essay writing
- Filling out and submitting applications
- Visa advice and support
- Post-enrollment support
- Any other support necessary to ensure the smooth enrollment and transition of your child
For example...
Schools abroad
- Year-round enrollment
- Short-term study abroad
- Summer school (1 week ~ 1 month), commuting, boarding, etc.
［For families living overseas］
We can provide information and enrollment support for English
environment schools and international schools in Japan. Please feel
free to contact us.
WHO WE ARE
Founders & CEO
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Kana Sato
Born in Tokyo, Japan. Spent three years overseas during early childhood. Upon returning to Japan, attended an international school in Tokyo from elementary through high school. Graduated with both College Honors and University Honors from Carnegie Mellon University.
After returning to Japan, Kana worked in a major multinational consulting firm and a brand strategy department of a leading domestic manufacturer. She is now an entrepreneur, managing multiple companies. A mother of three, Kana enjoys traveling abroad and participating in outdoor activities with her children, while also embracing parenthood while sending them to various camps and schools both in Japan and overseas. -
Chaco Kutsuzawa
Born in Tokyo, Japan. Raised in the Japanese education system. While attending Shoei Girls’ Junior and Senior High School, Chako studied abroad in Hawaii, and also attended summer school at St. Mary’s International School. These unforgettable and life-changing experiences of being immersed in multi-cultural educational environments shaped her journey to this day. Received her MBA in 2021. Chako is an IT entrepreneur, investor, and consultant, as well as a mother of two. Having personally experienced the challenges of balancing career and parenting, she is passionate about offering practical and meaningful support to busy families. A romantic who loves ancient civilizations, as well as Greek and Roman history, and old architecture.
PR ＆ Marketing Director
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Misako Kitaoka
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Hiroshima, Misako completed her Bachelor's degree in economics at Stanford University and obtained her Master's degree in liberal studies from Columbia University. She is currently on the Board of Directors at Japan Stanford Association. After college, Misako worked as a Certified Public Accountant in the U.S. for a number of years. Upon returning to Tokyo in 2013, Misako assumed a position as Executive Director of the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan, supporting the promotion of Australian and New Zealand businesses operating in Japan. Since 2015, she has served as Director of Education - Japan at Education New Zealand based at the New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo, managing study abroad promotion activities and educational exchanges between New Zealand and Japan.
Misako is the spouse of the New Zealand Ambassador to Japan, Hamish Cooper, and has been actively involved in the diplomatic community in Tokyo. Misako and Hamish are also keeping busy raising their two-year-old son.
Company
Kana＆Chaco Family Agency
Yebisu Garden Place Tower 18F
4-20-3 Yebisuu
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo,150-6018
+81-3-5789-5347
Established April 3, 2024
Founders and Chief Executive Officers
Kana Sato, Hisako Kutsuzawa
MESSAGE
We want to assist in opening up your options to discover the many schools around the world, beyond the well-known prestigious schools, that offer unique values, environments, and educational systems that you may never have considered. We have gone through the same journey you are about to embark on, having placed our own children in entirely different environments. We've witnessed remarkable changes in them and would love to work with you to find a school that matches your child's unique personality and strengths.
(Kana)
Even in today’s world, when all of the answers seem to be just a click away, it’s still challenging to know what educational opportunities are available for your child’s specific needs, without someone with firsthand experience to turn to. Kana and I started this agency with the hope of providing that support.
From my own experience, I’ve learned that, as a parent, supporting my child’s global education journey is truly fulfilling. Watching them venture out into the world with curiosity – I’m amazed to see how capable and independent they’ve become.
While there are certainly times when things don’t go as planned, embarking on a new chapter by supporting your child’s aspirations, traveling back and forth to their new environment to help make this a reality brings exciting new discoveries for the entire family.
Let us begin by imagining the possibilities and expanding your options together. It all starts with a friendly chat over a cup of coffee.
(Chaco)
CONTACT
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