Nishimachi Annual Report 2024 – 2025
Nishimachi Annual Report 2024 – 2025
is published by the Advancement Office
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Karen O’Neill ’78
DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
Mary Margaret Mallat
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Martina Schaefer
ADVANCEMENT OFFICER / ALUMNI RELATIONS
Mayumi Nakayama ’90
DESIGNER
Koa Kellenberger ‘16
Mayumi Nakayama ’90
PHOTOS
Benjamin Parks
Carl Strycharske
Nishimachi Faculty/Staff
EDITORIAL INQUIRIES
advancement@nishimachi.ac.jp
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+81(03) 3451-5520
info@nishimachi.ac.jp
www.nishimachi.ac.jp
Cover: Students celebrate the last day of the 2024-2025 school year.
Nishimachi Board of Directors
Chris Hathaway ’90
Chairperson, Board of Directors 2024 - 2025
IT WAS AN EXTRAORDINARY YEAR for Nishimachi, marked by both growth and renewal. We ended the 2024–2025 school year with record enrollment, a powerful affirmation of the school’s enduring reputation for excellence and community. At the same time, we invested in the future of our youngest learners with key renovations to our Kindergarten building, complete with new furniture designed to spark curiosity and creativity. On the main campus, children now benefit from a revitalized playground and resurfaced courtyard, spaces that not only enhance safety but also enrich daily life and play.
None of this would have been possible without the generosity and commitment of the Nishimachi community. Your donations directly fueled these improvements, ensuring that every child who walks through our gate has access to the very best environment in which to learn, grow, and thrive. On behalf of the Board, I extend my heartfelt thanks for your continued support of our mission and our students.
Sincerely,
Chris Hathaway ’90, Yoko Ito, Noriko Igarashi, Karen O’Neill ’78, Denise Miura, Ben Ferguson, Elizabeth Kano, Tokuya Sano ’86.
Absent: Simon Gerovich ’92, Michiyo Ikenaga, and Allan Smith.
The newly furnished Inquiry Play Room inspires play in Kindergarten.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Nishimachi Board of Directors consisted of nine Directors and two Statutory Auditors, during the 2024-2025 school year. Membership included the Head of School, a director elected by the Board of Trustees, four directors recommended by the Board of Directors to be elected by the Board of Trustees, and three directors elected by the Board of Directors. Statutory Auditors were appointed by the Chairperson of the Board of Directors with the consent of the Board of Trustees.
Chris Hathaway ’90, Chairperson
Ben Ferguson, Vice Chairperson
Simon Gerovich ’92
Michiyo Ikenaga
Yoko Ito
Elizabeth Kano
Denise Miura
Karen O’Neill ’78, Head of School
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Tokuya Sano ’86
Noriko Igarashi, Statutory Auditor
Allan Smith, Statutory Auditor
The 2024-2025 Board of Trustees met semi-annually to elect officers and advise on matters of the Nishimachi International School Foundation. The Board of Directors was required to seek the advice of trustees on important issues such as the budget, selection of the Head of School, disposal of assets, borrowing of money, and solicitation of funds.
Virginia Anami
Richard Dyck
Tomio Fukuda ’79
Hunter Hale
Chris Hathaway ’90 Chairperson,
Kimi Hotta ’78
Jeff Hsu ’77
Michiyo Ikenaga
Mary Katayama ’67
Shigeru Matsumoto
Hanako Muto ’79
Karen O’Neill ’78, Head of School
Tazuko Shibusawa ’67
David Sneider
Junko Thomas
John Vandenbrink
Naoko Yoshino ’82 Board of Directors
Kenro Oshidari ’70
Haruhiko Sakaguchi ’88
ADVISORS
The Advisors consist of individuals of particularly distinguished service to the school who have been appointed by the Chairper son of the Board of Directors with the consent of the Board. They provide advice and suggestions to the Directors concerning the undertakings of the Nishimachi International School Foundation.
Paul Ch’en
Paul Hofer
Naotaka Matsukata ’79
Ken Matsumoto
Yoshio Nakamura
HONORING A REMARKABLE LEGACY
A Joyful Celebration of 75 Years of Nishimachi History
Karen O’Neill ’78 Head of School
THE 2024–25 ACADEMIC YEAR WAS A MILESTONE IN EVERY SENSE: Nishimachi International School celebrated its 75th anniversary. Founded in 1949 by Miss Tané Matsukata, Nishimachi has grown from four students in a single house to a global community of learners. This anniversary year reminded us of our roots and reaffirmed our shared commitment to global citizenship and intercultural learning as guiding values for today and tomorrow.
A COMMUNITY GATHERS
Our anniversary dinner brought together parents, alumni, faculty, and friends in a dazzling evening of community pride. We were honored by the presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, who reflected warmly on Nishimachi’s history, “I offer, on behalf of you all, our thanks to Tané Matsukata for the wonderful legacy she has left us.” Families across generations came together to celebrate our story. To mark the occasion, Nishimachi unveiled 75 limited-edition anniversary prints of the Matsukata House by artist Taika Kinoshita. These prints, offered for sale to commemorate the year, symbolized both the heritage of our campus and the iconic architecture of the Matsukata House.
THE JOYS OF READING
Reading has always been central to the ethos of our school. From the first library in the Matsukata House to the Yashiro Media Center today, books have shaped the lives of our students. As part of our anniversary, we celebrated the Joy of Reading with visits from acclaimed authors Neal Shusterman, Zanni Louise, and Debbi Michiko Florence.
For students, these visits made literature come alive. One middle schooler reflected after a workshop with Shusterman, “There are some things that are hard about writing, but I think those obstacles are still fun.” A teacher added, “Having Neal speak with our middle schoolers brought an immediacy we didn’t have before. They could see what a writer looks like, and what they do every day.”
Debbi Michiko Florence, author of the Jasmine Toguchi series, later shared, “It was pure joy all the way! An important reminder of why I write the books I do - stories matter to readers!”
TRADITIONS RENEWED
Family and alumni activities - from taiko and shodō to ikebana and pottery - allowed guests to reconnect with traditions, old and new. Rain may have brought people indoors, but the energy was infectious, especially as students and alumni stamped calligraphy works with a special 75th anniversary seal, now preserved in the Matsukata House Museum. One alumna summed up the spirit of the weekend; “The kindness that I remember is still here. I’ve been to many schools, but Nishimachi is the one place where that feeling never faded.”
A NEW PLAYGROUND AND A NEW KITCHEN
Capping off our anniversary year was the installation of a brand-new playground in the central courtyard of our main campus, along with a newly equipped kitchen at Kazuno. Teachers and students collaborated in designing the playground, sketching ideas and reviewing options before a final structure was chosen and installed. At Kazuno camp, our facilities team and teachers worked together to identify needed improvements, resulting in a new induction stove and modern appliances. These upgrades, completed at the end of the school year, will make future camp experiences even more memorable. Plans are already underway for additional exterior improvements in the coming year.
A 75th Anniversary Kagami-biraki (鏡開き) by Karen O’Neill ‘78 Head of School, Chris Hathaway ‘90 Board Chairperson, and Richard Dyke, Nishmachi Trustee.
LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD
Our 75th anniversary year was more than a celebration - it was a bridge between the past and the future. From the voices of students and alumni to the lasting legacy of Miss Matsukata, every moment reminded us of the strength of our community and the promise of what lies ahead. Nishimachi enters its next chapter with gratitude for the generations who built our school, pride in the spirit that sustains it today, and confidence that the values of global citizenship, compassion, and curiosity will guide us for decades to come.
In partnership,
Artist Taika Kinoshita creates woodblock prints with Middle School students.
Alumni, parents, and staff celebrate Nishimachi at the 75th Anniversary Dinner.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Operational Budget,* (April 2024 – March 2025)
*Nishimachi submits its financial accounts annually to Tokyo Metropolitan Government for the Japanese School Year (April – March).
Students arrive amidst bubbles for the Summer Explorers program.
Middle School girls’s soccer team in action.
FUNDRAISING MESSAGE
ANNUAL GIVING
IN OUR 75TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR, the Nishimachi community came together to celebrate the school’s lasting impact and to ensure its bright future. Thanks to your generosity, we raised an outstanding 97.6 million yen in support of our students. We are deeply grateful to the many donors—222 in total—who made this possible. We also extend our special thanks to TNK for once again contributing more than 8 million yen toward this effort.
Our Annual Giving Program encompasses a variety of funds, including the unrestricted Annual Fund, the Outreach Scholarship Program, the 75th Anniversary Fund, and our newly launched Nishimachi Forever Fund. In addition, the Endowment Fund continues to grow through generous contributions to its various designations. Together, these gifts sustain our mission: to develop learners and leaders who know, care, and take action to bring value to others and to make a positive impact on the world.
Your support enables us to provide an exceptional education that goes beyond academics to nurture character development, both inside and outside the classroom. It also equips our students with essential 21st-century skills, preparing them to thrive in a rapidly changing world. On behalf of our students, faculty, and community, thank you for your generosity and for ensuring that Nishimachi’s legacy of excellence continues for generations to come.
Sincerely,
Mary Margaret Mallat Director of Advancement
Teacher led discussion in grade 4.
ANNUAL FUND
• Added features to enhance the new playground project FUNDRAISING
THIS YEAR, THE ANNUAL FUND RECEIVED ¥44.5 MILLION, providing essential support for the programs and initiatives that tuition alone cannot cover. While this represents a decrease from last year’s total, the continued generosity of our alumni, alumni parents, current parents, faculty, staff, and corporate partners reflects a deep commitment to Nishimachi and our mission.
Support from the Corporate Contribution Program (CCP) also showed a decline this year, with contributions totaling ¥2.4 million, reflecting a smaller number of participating companies. Even so, the combined generosity of individuals and corporations continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and in the strength of our school.
One of the unique aspects of the Annual Fund is the trust donors place in Nishimachi, giving the school the flexibility to direct funds where they are most needed. This support strengthens our ability to offer an exceptional education— grounded in academic excellence, character development, and future-ready skills.
IMPACT OF ANNUAL FUND DONATIONS
Professional Development
• Workshops with renowned Inquiry experts Trevor MacKenzie and Kath Murdoch for all Nishimachi faculty
• Training in diversity, equity, inclusion, and intercultural learning with noted experts
Jennifer Abrams, Rossetta Lee and Dr. Eeqbal Hassim
• Increasing recognition for faculty in a middle leadership track
• Expanding opportunities for teachers to participate in leading conferences in Asia
Enhanced Student Learning
• Field trips, Ski Trip, and Kazuno weeks sustained despite significant cost increases
• Addressing rising costs due to impact of tariffs on overseas school materials
• Drones purchased for students to use and explore in STEAM activities
• Expanded After School Activities particularly in sports, including middle school baseball
Elementary student engaging in art class.
OUTREACH SCHOLARSHIP
IN THE PAST YEAR, THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY ACHIEVED a significant fundraising milestone, securing a total of ¥32.4 million for the Outreach Scholarship Program. This remarkable 100% increase reflects not only the strength of our community’s commitment, but also the transformative power of an exceptional donation that has had an immediate and lasting impact.
The funds raised have directly benefited a wide range of students and their families, while also enhancing experiences available to the entire school community. The increased resources have allowed us to broaden access, extend opportunities, and ensure that the impact of philanthropy is felt across the school.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all contributors for their support, including all who participated in our 12th Annual Walkathon to raise awareness and support for this special scholarship program. The outcomes of this year’s fundraising efforts highlight both the generosity of our community and the tangible difference such support continues to make in advancing the mission of the school.
“I would like to thank the Outreach Scholarship Program from the bottom of my heart. Outreach is what made Nishimachi possible for my family. I feel that no other experience could top my Nishimachi journey.”
2022 Outreach Scholarship Recipient
KPASS baseball league champions Spring 2025.
FUNDRAISING MESSAGE
75th ANNIVERSARY FUND
WE ARE DEEPLY GRATEFUL to our Nishimachi community whose generosity made our 75th Anniversary celebration possible. Together, you helped raise more than ¥14 million over the past two years. These contributions allowed us to host a full and meaningful celebration—without drawing from tuition funds— ensuring that our current students’ learning remained at the center while we honored our school’s remarkable history. Because of your support, we were able to welcome our community back to Nishimachi with warmth and joy. From revisiting classrooms and gathering on campus, to returning to Kazuno and sharing stories that span decades, the Anniversary weekend was filled with opportunities to reconnect and celebrate our shared
legacy. Importantly, your generosity also enabled us to keep the cost of events manageable, opening the doors for many more families, alumni, and friends to join at least one part of the festivities.
What made this celebration so special was not only looking back at how far we’ve come—from four students to a thriving community of thousands—but also looking ahead with excitement and hope. Thank you for making this milestone possible and for strengthening the bonds that carry Nishimachi into the future.
FUNDRAISING MESSAGE
NISHIMACHI FOREVER FUND
FROM LONG-STANDING CUSTOMS TO NEW INITIATIVES
, our community continually finds ways to honor the past while embracing the future. In the 2024-2025 school year, we launched the Nishimachi Forever Fund, a new initiative dedicated to sustaining the experiences that bind generations of alumni together.
This fund helps ensure that beloved traditions such as Kazuno, Ski Trips, and Sports Days remain part of the Nishimachi journey, even as the costs of experiential learning continue to rise. While the fund is still in its early stages, the gifts we received this year were deeply appreciated. Each contribution makes a real difference in carrying forward our school’s tradition of hands-on, inquiry-based learning.
Just as Ski Trip and Kazuno have helped generations of students build resilience and confidence, the Forever Fund allows us to continue creating opportunities that nurture curiosity, collaboration, and the sense of belonging that lies at the heart of a Nishimachi education.
The deep sense of belonging we foster, the respect we show one another, and our shared commitment to the mission is what binds us together across generations.
1970 NHK video of Miss Matsukata shown during 75th Diamond Jubilee Reception at Ushiba Memorial Gymnasium.
Takehiro Sakuramoto
Muneyoshi and Chinami Sera
Greg Yang and Stacy Sun
Wei Zhang and Yan Cui
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
THE 1949 SOCIETY
¥2,500,000 and above
Anonymous
Reina (Punjabi) ‘96 and Josh Boaz
Ben and Asami Ferguson
Simon ‘92 and Nina Gerovich
Juguang Lin and Ashley Liu
Tim Ma and Grace Cheng
Marcus ‘94 and Lisa Ogawa
Daisuke and Asumi Sasaki
Alberto and Asami Tamura
FOUNDER’S CIRCLE
¥1,000,000 – ¥2,499,999
Anonymous
Maki Ando ‘87 and Chadly Boujellabia
Victor Deng and Jasmine Chen
Adam and Maiko Donahue
Yuichi and Reina Hirayama
Jeff ‘77 and Hiroko Hsu
Ryo Ishikawa and Yunyun Xiao
Kenichi Katsuta and Tao Ying
Yoo and Hyeong In Kim
Koji and Miki Koshiba Lin
Michael Lossos and Carol Leung
Machiko Romaine Imai
LEADERS’ CIRCLE
¥500,000 – ¥999,999
Yanbin Ding and Chunyan Qu
Julie Fujishima ‘81
Jack Hsu ‘81
Jerry Hsu ‘83
John Hsu ‘78
Masataka and Juri Ihara
Masato and Kumiko Inagaki
Shohachi and Mary Katayama
Hiroki and Mikiko Kimakura
Gen and Chizuru Kimura
Satoshi ‘64 and Kazuko Kubo
Casey and Evelyn Maki
Reid and Yoko Matsumoto
Samuel and Sarah Neff
Allan and Mihoshi Smith
Kyoji and Mayuko Usui
Hao Zhou and Hong Xu
You Zhou and Lu Zhang
EDUCATORS’ CIRCLE
¥100,000 – ¥499,999
Anonymous
Jun and Kiyoko Aketa
Hope Anderson ‘74
Bryan and Cindy Atwood
Michael and Susan Batten
Aya Murata ‘85 and Michael Charland
Satoko Chiashi
Richard and Ikuko Dyck
Lalaka (Ogawa) ‘90 and Jin Fukuma
Martyn and Kathy Goossen
Matthew ‘95 and Lacey Goossen
Hunter and Suzanne Hale
Kosuke and Rei Haruyama
Carl Hickey
Taro ‘91 and Nobumi Hornmark
Kimi ‘78 and Masako Hotta
Tomoko Igarashi
Takayuki and Nami Ishibashi
Thomas Jebo ‘78
Yuzo and Elizabeth Kano
Yukiko (Ano) ‘56 and Isao Kato
Maiko Kobashi
Chiwoong Lee and Akiko Satake
Stephanie (Posen) ‘70 and Jonathan Levi
Nigel Liang and Vicky Lin
Yihang Lu and Yahong Shi
Mizuki (Asano) ‘91 and Thomas McGrath
Mary Margaret Mallat and David Deck
Nina Marini ‘85
Yusuke and Mahoshi Murata
Hanako Muto ‘79
David and Mariana Nguyen
David and Tina Nishida
Hiroshi and Yuka Nishimuro
Keisuke and Yuri Ogihara
Masayuki and Yukiko Okayama
Karen (Mass) ‘78 and Stephen O’Neill
Opdahl Family in Memory of Kie Oya Chinen
Shinsuke and Cyndi Owatari
Ken and Yuna Pao
Nir Platek ‘81
Tokuya ‘86 and Maiko Sano
Ema Scheidel ‘93
Ricky ‘94 and Kathryn (Brown) ‘94 Schrag
Mari Sekine ‘00 and Yoonsung Kang
Robert Sharp ‘84
Tazuko Shibusawa ‘67
Kotoe ‘00 and Tomohiro Shirakawa
David Sneider and Naomi Pollock
Yoshiteru and Hiroko Suzuki
Zoltan and Erina Szego
Yoshi and Yuki Takahara
Millie Takayama
Danforth and Junko Thomas
Paul and Christina Timmons
Kazuho Tsuyuki and Cathleen Jia
Tomohiko Uemura
John and Donna Vandenbrink
H. Thomas and Wendy Watkins
Chris and Chika Wu
Yugo and Emiko Yamamoto
FRIENDS’ CIRCLE
¥20,000 – ¥99,999
Anonymous
Yoshiko and Yusuke Aiba
Steven and Yuri Beagles
Andrew Burke ‘91
Andrew R. Deane and Yukiko Tokano
Charles and Minhae Doherty
Philippe and Hiroko Eymard
Nathaniel Freeman and Zeenath Abidi Freeman
Philip and Setsue Greenan
Michael and Naoko Halloran
Lieko Earle ‘90 and Nils Halverson
Takaki and Ai Hamasaki
Emma Hawes and Michael Welter
David and Leslie Hill
Tomoaki and Michiyo Ikenaga
Hiroaki and Eri Ito
Yuka Ito Katagiri ‘02
Kiki Jiang-Yamaguchi ‘87 and Tetsuro Yamaguchi
Yoshihiro and Naomi Kakinuma
Yukinori and Masami Kataoka
Takayoshi and Deborah Kobayashi
Ryoji ‘90 and Hanako (Suzuki) ‘90 Kubo
Yhu ‘94 and Sayaka Kuni
Staughton and Chiharu Lewis
Hiroko Lockheimer
John MacAloon and Sachiko Hayashimoto MacAloon
Therese McCarty ‘72
Atsuhiro Matsumoto and Hui-Fen Luo
Julia May Boddewyn ‘79
Mark Mitchell
Sreenivasan and Meenakshi Mohanagopal
Elmer and Mie Nakao
Anthony ‘66 and Karen Ng
Jun ‘83 and Natsuko Okuda
Ali Osman and Samah Bakri
Andrew and Mariko Ras
Marco Rotondo and Mariève Thouin
Koji and Chikako Satoh
Martina Schaefer and Yusuke Obuchi
Rintaro Shinohara ‘14
Yukiko (Nakamura) and Jasper Stephens
Christl and Kenny Takeuchi
Riku Tanaka ‘17
Guoxin Weng and Sicily Tang
Makiko (Hara) ‘86 and Kunimasa Tomita
Adrian and Naomi Tschoegl
Salvador and Mariko Vilcovsky
Iris Wu ‘20
Yoshihito and Yuko Zaitsu
VIKINGS’ CLUB
Under ¥20,000
Argo Caminis ‘93
Pericles and Diane Caminis
Joshua and Nozomi Gibson
Gerald and Chan Kyong Gillham
Yasunori and Yumiko Haruyama
Chisato Hasuda ‘13
Rika Hayashi ‘92
Harukako Ikeura ‘00
Natsukako Ikeura ‘01
Akiko Kikuchi
Aiko Kumamoto Shimoda ‘01
John Laudenslager
Stephanie Lim-del Rosario
Rod Mendoza
Chris Miyabe ‘04
Cecily Moffett and Family
Mayumi Nakayama ‘90
Yoko Nakayama
Mami Ohara ‘95
Martin and Suzan Rose
Moeka Shima
Miya Sudo
Misato Suzuki ‘06
Maiko Takahashi
Hideki and Michiko Tanaka
Masayo Taneda
Takashi Toyoda
Nancy Tsurumaki
Michelle (Takayama) Uejio ‘93
Miriam Weil
Number of Donors
ORGANIZATION DONORS
LEADERS’ CIRCLE
¥5,000,000 – ¥9,999,999
Nishimachi Tomo no Kai
EDUCATORS’ CIRCLE
¥1,000,000 – ¥4,999,999
AGI Japan K. K.
Flug International Ltd.
Morimura Homeikai Foundation
Nishimachi 75th Events
V. K. HSU AND SONS FOUNDATION LIMITED
FRIENDS’ CIRCLE
¥200,000 – ¥999,999
Bishop Consulting KK
Brethren Asia
Outreach Walkathon Event
The Tolman Collection, Tokyo
VIKINGS’ CLUB
Up to ¥199,999
Global Kaihatsu Co., Ltd.
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Nishimachi-Kai
School of Rock, Spring Musical
CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM
THE CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM is designed to secure financial contributions from foreign corporations, with the aim of maintaining and enhancing international education. While approved in 1978 for one school, today it is offered by a number of highly regarded and accredited international schools in Japan.
Scholarships are a cornerstone of the program and are granted to the children of foreign nationals, whose parents are employed by international companies. Nishimachi is able to receive annual donations that exceed what is required to fund the corporate scholarships and apply the remainder as a donation to our annual giving program. In 2024–2025, CCP annual support totalled ¥2.4 million from 4 participating companies.
MATCHING GIFTS
NISHIMACHI WAS FORTUNATE to receive matching funds from four companies during the 2024–25 school year. We thank the companies listed here, and their employees whose gifts were matched, for their generous support of our school.
More than 950 U.S. companies have matching gift programs. To find out if your company or your spouse’s company has a program, please check with your human resources department. Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Nishimachi Middle School competes in the KPASS league.
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
WE THANK MEMBERS of the Nishimachi community who have established endowed funds to support specific educational programs. Endowed funds remain untouched, while interest earned from the funds can be used to benefit these specific programs. Our school is pleased to publish the following list in sincere appreciation of the generous donors who have made contributions.
Donations in 2024–2025 to various endowed funds totalled: ¥1,375,630.
Cindy Motai Memorial Scholarship Fund
¥6,156,133
Dorothy Risser Library Collection
¥2,159,152
Ishibashi Foundation Endowment Fund
¥30,000,000
Lynn Araki Takata Photography Education Fund
¥756,248
Morimura Homei-kai Foundation Fund
¥6,206,228
Robert & Judith Sharp Family Endowment
¥2,678,655
Tané Matsukata Fund For International Education
¥136,127,820
Tomo No Kai Scholarship Fund
¥22,909,546
U.K. Reunion Fund For Music
¥888,895
Yaye Hirooka Fund
¥956,005
Endowment Total ¥208,838,682
Author Neal Shusterman spoke to Nishimachi students, as part of the Joy of Reading series, sponsored by TNK.
15 YEARS AND OVER
Pericles and Diane Caminis
Andrew R. Deane and Yukiko Tokano
Yhu ‘94 and Sayaka Kuni
LOYALTY SOCIETY
(* indicates organization)
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS and organizations have made annual gifts to Nishimachi International School for five or more consecutive years since the start of the Nishimachi Annual Giving campaign. Nishimachi thanks them for their dedication and commitment to our school.
25 YEARS AND OVER PLATINUM MEMBERS
Philippe and Hiroko Eymard (26)
Lalaka (Ogawa) ‘90 and Jin Fukuma (26)
Hiroko Lockheimer (27)
Elmer and Mie Nakao (25)
Nishimachi Tomo no Kai* (30)
Andrew and Mariko Ras (25)
Millie Takayama (29)
Junko and Danforth Thomas (28)
John and Donna Vandenbrink (30)
H. Thomas and Wendy Watkins (26)
20 YEARS AND OVER
Taro ‘91 and Nobumi Hornmark
Harukako Ikeura ‘00
Natsukako Ikeura ‘01
Morimura Homeikai Foundation*
David and Tina Nishida
Mayumi Nakayama ‘90
Jun ‘83 and Natsuko Okuda
Ricky ‘94 and Kathryn (Brown) ‘94 Schrag
Makiko (Hara) ‘86 and Kunimasa Tomita
Nancy Tsurumaki
10 YEARS AND OVER
Yukinori and Masami Kataoka
Gen and Chizuru Kimura
Aiko Kumamoto Shimoda
Staughton and Chiharu Lewis
Cecily Moffett and Family
Yoko Nakayama
Nishimachi-Kai*
Outreach Walkathon Event*
Martin and Suzan Rose
Ema Scheidel ‘93
Chris and Chika Wu
Iris Wu ‘20
5 YEARS AND OVER
Jun and Kiyoko Aketa
Hope Anderson ‘74
Maki Ando ‘87 and Chadly Boujellabia
Michael and Susan Batten
Reina (Punjabi) ‘96 and Josh Boaz
Adam and Maiko Donahue
Lieko Earle ‘90 and Nils Halverson
Carl Hickey
Michiyo and Tomoaki Ikenaga
Elizabeth and Yuzo Kano
Mary and Shohachi Katayama
John Laudenslager
75th Anniversary participants tour
Mary Margaret Mallat and David Deck
Mark Mitchell
Yusuke and Mahoshi Murata
Hiroshi and Yuka Nishimuro
Karen (Mass) ‘78 and Stephen O’Neill
Mari Sekine ‘00 and Yoonsung Kang
Robert Sharp
David Sneider Naomi Pollock
Yoshi and Yuki Takahara
Riku Tanaka ‘17
Yugo and Emiko Yamamoto
Kazuno
DONOR AFFILIATIONS
ANONYMOUS
Anonymous (4)
PARENTS OF CURRENT STUDENTS
Bryan and Cindy Atwood
Josh and Reina (Punjabi) Boaz
Chadly Boujellabia and Maki Ando
Satoko Chiashi
Victor Deng and Jasmine Chen
Yanbin Ding and Chunyan Qu
Adam and Maiko Donahue
Jin and Lalaka (Ogawa) Fukuma
Simon and Nina Gerovich
Joshua and Nozomi Gibson
Takaki and Ai Hamasaki
Kosuke and Rei Haruyama
Rika Hayashi
Yuichi and Reina Hirayama
Masataka and Juri Ihara
Masato and Kumiko Inagaki
Takayuki and Nami Ishibashi
Ryo Ishikawa and Yunyun Xiao
Yuzo and Elizabeth Kano
Yukinori and Masami Kataoka
Kenichi Katsuta and Ying Tao
Yoo and Hyeong In Kim
Hiroki and Mikiko Kimakura
Junichi and Maiko Kobashi
Ryoji and Hanako Kubo
Chiwoong Lee and Akiko Satake
Michael Lossos and Carol Leung
Nigel Liang and Vicky Lin
Juguang Lin and Ashley Liu
Yihang Lu and Yahong Shi
Tim Ma and Grace Cheng
John MacAloon and Sachiko Hayashimoto MacAloon
Casey and Evelyn Maki
Atsuhiro Matsumoto and Hui-Fen Luo
Reid and Yoko Matsumoto
Yusuke and Mahoshi Murata
Samuel and Sarah Neff
David and Mariana Nguyen
Hiroshi and Yuka Nishimuro
Keisuke and Yuri Ogihara
Masayuki and Yukiko Okayama
Ali Osman and Samah Bakri
Shinsuke and Cyndi Owatari
Ken and Yuna Pao
Marco Rotondo and Mariève Thouin
Tokuya and Maiko Sano
Daisuke and Asumi Sasaki
Yoonsung Kang and Mari Sekine
Tomohiro and Kotoe Shirakawa
Zoltan and Erina Szego
Yoshi and Yuki Takahara
Alberto and Asami Tamura
Paul and Christina Timmons
Mayuko and Kyoji Usui
Guoxin Weng and Sicily Tang
Yugo and Emiko Yamamoto
Greg Yang and Stacy Sun
Yoshihito and Yuko Zaitsu
Wei Zhang and Yan Cui
Hao Zhou and Hong Xu
You Zhou and Lu Zhang
GRANDPARENTS OF CURRENT STUDENTS
David and Leslie Hill
Shohachi and Mary Katayama
Satoshi and Kazuko Kubo
PARENTS OF ALUMNI
Jun and Kiyoko Aketa
Michael and Susan Batten
Steven and Yuri Beagles
Pericles and Diane Caminis
Charles and Minhae Doherty
Richard and Ikuko Dyck
Ben and Asami Ferguson
Nathaniel Freeman and Zeenath Abidi Freeman
Julie Fujishima
Jin and Lalaka Fukuma
Gerald and Chan Kyong Gillham
Martyn and Kathy Goossen
Philip and Setsue Greenan
Hunter and Suzanne Hale
Michael and Naoko Halloran
Nils Halverson and Lieko Earle
Kosuke and Rei Haruyama
Carl Hickey
David and J. Leslie Hill
Kimi and Masako Hotta
Jeff and Hiroko Hsu
Tomoaki and Michiyo Ikenaga
Hiroaki and Eri Ito
Yuzo and Elizabeth Kano
Yukinori and Masami Kataoka
Shohachi and Mary Katayama
Gen and Chizuru Kimura
Takayoshi and Deborah Kobayashi
Satoshi and Kazuko Kubo
John Laudenslager
Staughton and Chiharu Lewis
Koji and Miki Koshiba Lin
Hiroko Lockheimer
Mark Mitchell
Sreenivasan and Meenakshi Mohanagopal
Yusuke and Mahoshi Murata
Elmer and Mie Nakao
Yoko Nakayama
David and Tina Nishida
Yusuke Obuchi and Martina Schaefer
Masayuki and Yukiko Okayama
Jun and Natsuko Okuda
Peter and Jan Opdahl
Nir Platek
Andrew and Mariko Ras
Machiko Romaine Imai
Martin and Suzan Rose
Marco Rotondo and Mariève Thouin
Koji and Chikako Satoh
Muneyoshi and Chinami Sera
Allan and Mihoshi Smith
David Sneider and Naomi Pollock
Yoshiteru and Hiroko Suzuki
Shigeru and Millie Takayama
Hideki and Michiko Tanaka
Danforth and Junko Thomas
Kunimasa and Makiko Tomita
Takashi Toyoda
Adrian and Naomi Tschoegl
Kazuho Tsuyuki and Cathleen Jia
Tomohiko Uemura
John and Donna Vandenbrink
Salvador and Mariko Vilcovsky
H. Thomas and Wendy Watkins
Christopher and Chika Wu
Yugo and Emiko Yamamoto
NISIHMACHI FACULTY AND STAFF (PAST AND PRESENT)
Andrew R. Deane
Philippe Eymard
Joshua Gibson
Yasunori Haruyama
Emma Hawes
Tomoko Igarashi
Kiki Jiang-Yamaguchi
Akiko Kikuchi
John Laudenslager
Stephanie Lim-del Rosario
Hiroko Lockheimer
Mary Margaret Mallat
Rod Mendoza
Mayumi Nakayama
Karen O’Neill
Machiko Romaine Imai
Martina Schaefer
Moeka Shima
Miya Sudo
Maiko Takahashi
Millie Takayama
Christl Takeuchi
Masayo Taneda
Nancy Tsurumaki
Miriam Weil
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AUDITORS, ADVISORS (PAST AND PRESENT)
Richard Dyck
Ben Ferguson
Simon Gerovich
Martyn Goossen
Philip Greenan
Hunter Hale
Kimi Hotta
Jeff Hsu
Michiyo Ikenaga
Elizabeth Kano
Mary Katayama
Satoshi Kubo
John Laudenslager
Hanako Muto
Karen O’Neill
Jan Opdahl
Tokuya Sano
Tazuko Shibusawa
Allan Smith
David Sneider
Junko Thomas
John Vandenbrink
“I am so grateful for all the amazing teachers at our school. Thank you to the school team for spending the effort to find the right teachers. I would love to make a donation to the school, and hope it can go toward something that the school feels would bring joy to the teachers.”
ES and MS Parent Donor, 2024-2025
TNK’s STEAM Fair captivates student interest and parent volunteers.
1977
Jeff Hsu
1956
Yukiko (Ano) Kato
1964
Satoshi Kubo
1966
Anthony Ng
1967
Mary (Sung) Katayama
Tazuko Shibusawa
1970
Stephanie (Posen) Levi
Helen (Moffett) Roach
1972
Therese McCarty
1974
Hope Anderson
1978
Kimi Hotta
John Hsu
Thomas Jebo
Karen (Mass) O’Neill
1979
Julia May Boddewyn
Hanako Muto
1981
Julie Fujishima
Jack Hsu
Nir Platek
1983
Jerry Hsu
Jun Okuda
1984
Robert Sharp
1985
Nina Marini
Aya Murata
1986
Tokuya Sano
Makiko (Hara) Tomita
1987
Maki Ando
Kiki Jiang-Yamaguchi
1989
Yukiko (Nakamura) Stephens
1990
Lieko Earle
Lalaka (Ogawa) Fukuma
Hanako (Suzuki) Kubo
Ryoji Kubo
Mayumi Nakayama
1991
Andrew Burke
Taro Hornmark
Mizuki (Asano) McGrath
1992
Simon Gerovich
Rika Hayashi
1993
Argo Caminis
Ema Scheidel
Michelle (Takayama) Uejio
Mari Sekine
Kotoe Shirakawa
2001
Natsukako Ikeura
Aiko Kumamoto Shimoda
2002
Yuka Ito Katagiri
2004
1994
Yhu Kuni
Marcus Ogawa
Kathryn (Brown) Schrag
Ricky Schrag
1995
Matthew Goossen
Mami Ohara
1996
Reina (Punjabi) Boaz
2000
Harukako Ikeura
Chris Miyabe
2006
Misato Suzuki
2013
Chisato Hasuda
2014
Rintaro Shinohara
2017
Riku Tanaka
2020
Iris Wu
Trustees, directors and advisors gather with HIH Princess Takamado at our 75th Anniversary Dinner.
Strengthening Community Ties
Tomo no Kai Executive Board
Maiko Donahue
President Cindy Atwood
VIce President
Adrianne Scheffers
Vice President
Mun Yoshihara
Vice President
Sarah Neff
Secretary
Kun Du
Treasurer
Yukiko Okayama
Treasurer
THE 2024–2025 SCHOOL YEAR MARKED a milestone as Nishimachi celebrated its 75th anniversary. TNK was proud to support the school during this memorable year with initiatives that strengthened community ties and enriched student life.
Our fundraising opened new opportunities for learning and connection. Guided by the grants process, programs like the Joy of Reading were made possible, giving students the chance to meet renowned authors and explore the power of literature and storytelling. The campus was also enhanced with a new scoreboard
in the gymnasium and courtyard lighting that adds excitement to sports games and school events.
This year, 14 parent-led committees organized more than 20 cultural, educational, and social gatherings that brought the community together. These included the Welcome Back Party, Food Fair, Omochitsuki, Diamond Jubilee-themed Gala, STEAM Fair, International Day, the family ski trip, the 75th anniversary quilt, book reading initiatives, and the staff appreciation lunch, all celebrating the traditions and experiences that make Nishimachi such a close-knit community.
From left: Kun Du (Treasurer), Sarah Neff (Secretary), Adrianne Scheffers (Vice President), Maiko Donahue (President), Cindy Atwood (Vice President), Yukiko Okayama (Treasurer), and Mun Yoshihara (Vice President).
Beyond organizing events, committees managed the website and welcomed new families, helping events run smoothly and ensuring everyone felt included and connected. TNK’s efforts also extended outside the school, with programs like the Santa Project, which shared joy with the wider local community.
These achievements were made possible by the generosity, creativity, and hard work of our committee chairs and parent volunteers, together with our close partnership with the school. I was honored to serve as TNK President alongside the dedicated executive board members – Adrianne Scheffers, Mun Yoshihara, Cindy Atwood, Sarah Neff, Kun Du, and Yukiko Okayama and I am deeply grateful to everyone who contributed their time, energy, and enthusiasm to make this year so special.
Maiko Donahue
Tomo no Kai President 2024 - 2025
Welcome Back Social
57th Annual Food Fair
STEAM Fair 2025
Reflections on 75 Years
Nishimachi-Kai Executive Board
Ryoji Kubo ’90
Chair Lalaka (Ogawa) Fukuma ’90
Vice Chair
Ricky Higa ’94
Treasurer
Yhu Kuni ’94
Director
Yumi Watanabe ’89
Director
THE 2024–2025 SCHOOL YEAR WAS a remarkable one for the Nishimachi community, marked by the celebration of the school’s 75th Anniversary. Alumni from across the globe returned to Tokyo to share in these events, reconnecting with classmates, faculty, and friends. At the Anniversary Dinner, Nishimachi-Kai was honored to bring greetings on behalf of all the alumni, a moment that underscored the strong and enduring ties that connect us all to Nishimachi.
cooked by our own graduate and her husband. Earlier in the fall, the Alumni Café at the 57th Annual Food Fair once again served wine, coffee and baked goods, welcoming alumni of many generations to reconnect and share their Nishimachi memories.
In addition to the anniversary celebrations, NishimachiKai continued its yearly traditions. The Annual June BBQ provided a wonderful opportunity for graduates and their families to gather on campus to enjoy a delicious BBQ
We extend our sincere appreciation to all who participated in these events and to the many alumni who continue to support the school. The dedication of our alumni community ensures that the spirit of
remains strong as we look ahead to the years to come.
Nishimachi
From left: Yumitaro Watanabe ’89 (Director), Ricky Higa ’94 (Treasurer), Ryoji Kubo ’90 (Chair), and Lalaka (Ogawa) Fukuma ‘90 (Vice Chair). Missing: Yhu Kuni ‘94 (Director)
Our love for Nishimachi remains as strong as ever, and we look forward to another great year ahead.
Warm regards,
Ryoji Kubo ‘90
Nishimachi-Kai Chair 2024 - 2025
Alumni families gather at Food Fair, while former faculty return for the June BBQ, and alumni join the third annual pizza party in February.
WAYS TO GIVE
WHEN YOU SUPPORT NISHIMACHI, YOU ARE NOT ONLY HELPING the children who fill our classrooms today—you are also ensuring that generations of children to come will have the same opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive here. For more than 75 years, Nishimachi has been a place where international children find a community, receive an exceptional education, and build memories that last a lifetime. Those of us who have benefited from this experience—whether as students, parents, or faculty/ staff—carry a special responsibility to pass it on.
Every gift truly matters. A single contribution, when joined with those of other families, becomes something powerful. Whether large or small, your gift helps sustain the Nishimachi spirit and allows the school to continue giving children the experiences that have meant so much to us all. By participating, and by encouraging others to do the same, you help ensure that this legacy endures.
We gratefully accept gifts by credit card, bank transfer, or check in both Japanese yen and U.S. dollars. If you have already given, we thank you deeply. If not, we warmly invite you to join us in supporting Nishimachi—your generosity will make a lasting difference.
西町へのご支援は、現在通っている子どもたちを支援するだけでなく、未来の子どもたちがここで学 び、成長し、輝ける機会を同じように得られるよう支援することにもつながります。75年以上にわたり、 西町は、国際色豊かな子どもたちが自分たちのコミュニティを見つけ、優れた教育を受け、生涯忘れら れない思い出を作る場所となってきました。生徒、保護者、教職員など、この経験から恩恵を受けた私 たちには、その経験を次世代に伝える特別な責任があります。
すべてのご寄付は本当に大切です。お一人様のご寄付でも、他のご家族のご寄付と合わさることで、大 きな力となります。金額の大小に関わらず、皆様のご寄付は西町の精神を支え、私たち皆にとってかけ がえのない経験を子どもたちに提供し続けることを可能にします。ご参加いただくこと、そして他の方々 にもご参加を呼びかけることで、この伝統が受け継がれていくことを確信しています。
すでにご寄付くださいました方々には心より感謝いたします。また、ご検討中の方々につきましては、私 たちと一緒に西町を支援していただければ幸いです。クレジットカード、銀行振込、小切手による日本 円および米ドルでのご寄付を心よりお待ちしております。皆様のご連絡をお待ちしております。詳細は、 渉外開発室までお問い合わせ頂くか、ウェブサイトをご覧ください。
GIFT IN JAPANESE YEN
ATo donate by CREDIT CARD, please go to the Giving section of the school website, click on the Online Giving link, and click on “JP ¥ Online Giving Form.” You may also use the QR code below.
OPTION
ATo donate by CREDIT CARD, please go to the Giving section of the school website, click on the Online Giving link, and click on “U.S. $ Online Giving Form.” You may also use the QR code below.
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Please make your U.S. DOLLAR CHECK payable to Nishimachi Foundation and mail to Nishimachi International School or the Foundation address below:
You can make a BANK TRANSFER to: Nishimachi Foundation President 845 14th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
Nishimachi International School
MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Azabu Branch
Ordinary account #0279620
Please inform the Advancement Office of your intention to donate SECURITIES and send instructions to your broker as follows: B
Any amount over ¥2,000, up to 40% of your income, is eligible for tax deduction.
(1) Nishimachi International School is certified as a Tokutei Koeki Zoshin Hojin (Special Public Interest Promotion Organization) and your donation may be deducted from taxable income in Japan.
(2) Alternatively, in accordance with the amendment to the tax law for donations made by individuals, your donation may be deducted from your income tax.
You may choose either (1) or (2) when filing your tax return. Please consult your tax advisor.
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U.S. dollar BANK TRANSFER is also available:
MUFJ Bank Ltd., New York Branch
1251 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, USA
Tel: 212-782-5800
ABA: 0260-0963-2
SWIFT Code: BOTKUS33
Account #: 110-700-031
Account Name: Nishimachi Foundation
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Securities Company: Charles Schwab
Account Name: Nishimachi Foundation
Account#: 8592-7919
U.S. dollar donations via the Nishimachi Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, may be tax-deductible. Please consult your U.S. tax advisor.
寄付方法
Aクレジットカードでご寄付の場合は西町のウェブサイト内の Giving から Online Giving の リンクにアクセスし、「 JP ¥ Online Giving Form 」をクリックしてください。または、下記の QRコードもご利用いただけます。
寄付方法
B銀行振り込みの場合 ：
(学) 西町インターナショナルスクール
三菱UFJ銀行 麻布支店
普通 #0279620
2000円以上のご寄付は所得税控除の対象になります。寄付金の控除について：
(1) 当校は特定公益増進法人に認定されており、個人の寄付金は所得控除の対象となります。
(2) 平成24年2月23日より租税特別措置法により税額控除制度の適用が可能となりました。
確定申告時に (1) 特定公益増進法人による寄付金の所得控除、または (2) 税額控除のいずれかを選択して 申請してください。
寄付方法
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クレジットカードでご寄付の場合は西町のウェブサイト内の Giving から Online Giving の リンクにアクセスし、「 U.S. $ Online Giving Form 」をクリックしてください。または、下記の QRコードもご利用いただけます。
寄付方法
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ドル建て小切手の場合 :
受取人を Nishimachi Foundation と表記の上、渉外開発室までご郵送ください。
Nishimachi Foundation への寄付は米国の所得税から控除の対象になる場合もあります。
西町インターナショナルスクール
渉外開発室
〒106−0046
東京都港区元麻布 2-14-7
寄付方法
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米ドルの銀行振込の場合 ：
MUFJ Bank Ltd., New York Branch 1251 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, USA
Tel: 212-782-5800
ABA: 0260-0963-2
寄付方法
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SWIFT Code: BOTKUS33
口座番号 : 110-700-031
口座名義 : Nishimachi Foundation
証券を寄付する意向をアドバンスメントオフィスに伝え、ブローカーに次の指示を送信してくだ さい。
証券会社 : 口座名 : アカウント番号 : Charles Schwab Nishimachi Foundation 8592-7919
米国の501(c)(3)の非営利団体であるNishimachi Foundationを通じての米ドルによる寄付は、米国内での み、税控除の対象となる場合があります。米国の税務アドバイザーにご相談ください。
We proudly honor the graduation of the Class of 2025. As part of tradition, 9th grade graduates don attire reflecting either traditional Japanese dress or the cultural garments of their heritage.
To develop learners and leaders who know, care and take action, to bring value to others and make a positive impact on the world.
Nishimachi Mission
You can make a difference today!
Please donate to the Nishimachi Annual Fund.
Scan the QR code or visit: nishimachi.ac.jp/giving
