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An internationally accredited school with full licensing.
In Tokyo, "full licensing" usually means the school is recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Education, not just an international body. That lets them offer a proper Japanese high school diploma alongside the IB or whatever curriculum they use. The "eligible for support" part is about the government's "touroku" system, where families can apply for a monthly subsidy from their ward office to help offset the tuition. You still pay the full amount upfront, but you get a chunk back if you qualify, which is why the fees stay high.
honestly, the "eligible for support" part is the key. it means the school is registered under the kodomo teate system, so you can apply for the monthly child allowance from your ward office to go towards the fees. you still have to front the full tuition, which is why it looks crazy expensive, but you get that monthly payout back if your income qualifies. most of these schools are charging international prices because theyre running Cambridge or IB programs with native english teachers, and the government subsidy just takes the edge off for middle income families.
Full licensing means the school's met all the government's requirements to operate and offer international qualifications. "Eligible for support" likely refers to scholarships or government subsidies, the hefty tuition is still there, but some families might qualify for financial aid to offset the cost. Think of it like a highly regulated, expensive private school with potential financial assistance programs.
Where can I find crispy, pan-fried bacon similar to a certain international style?
if u have a costco membership the kirkland thick cut is the move, 4 packs of 500g for around 2500 yen and it crisps up proper in a cold pan. for smaller runs, precce in azabudai hills & the basement at isetan shinjuku both carry imported US & danish brands in the chilled case, just read the label for "thick cut" or "smoked" and not "loin". also worth knowing japanese bacon is often wet-cured so pat it dry before frying or it steams instead of crisping
kaldi coffee farm is hit or miss but their smoked bacon from denmark shows up pretty regular, the 200g pack runs about 600 yen. what actually works better for me is asking the butcher counter at peacock or life to slice the block bacon thick, like 5mm, they do it for free and it crisps way better than the pre-packed stuff. also fwiw cheap bacon crisps faster, the fatty supermarket kind at 300 yen a pack works fine if u cook it from cold in a dry pan and pour off the fat as it renders.
tbh the gyomu super store brand bacon is surprisingly decent for crisping up, its not thick cut but if you cook it low and slow it gets pretty crunchy. the key is the dry cure vs wet cure thing, wet cure steams. also check hanamasa if you have one nearby, they sell big packs of american style bacon thats actually smoked and firm.
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