WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIFE IN SHIOYA
How do our residents view life in James Yama..?
“Space is high value in Japan, and in James Yama we have plenty;
big houses and big gardens. We enjoy fresh air and sea breeze, stunning
sunsets and beautiful views, either to the mountains or to the sea.”
[Australian family]
“Close, friendly, supportive, FUN group of people….of all ages and
nationalities!! Love the diversity of this area!!
[American couple]
“A green village at the Kobe gate where you’ll feel that Japan has
become “home.”
[French family]
“It is a great Community, with outstanding location and a great
atmosphere. It is a very friendly neighbourhood with great views and
beautiful grounds.”
[American couple]
“I love the whole neighbourhood, especially the close knit atmosphere
and the quiet spaces. “
[American family]
“The Japanese in the neighbourhood are generally very willing to
communicate, to welcome us, and to participate with the Halloween or
Christmas events in the neighbourhood.”
[French family]
“Cherry Blossom viewing in James Yama is exquisite in the Spring
and Maple Tree viewing in the Fall.”
[American couple]
“The kitchen and breakfast room are nice and spacious. I like our
western appliances. We are surrounded by trees in a very park like
setting. We have two and a half bathrooms. There are four bedrooms
and a lot of storage spaces throughout the house. Located below our
garage is also another huge storage room.
We also have a large patio, which is lovely.”
[English couple]
“I love my yard and the way it is designed”.
[American family]
“The security guards make you feel extremely safe.”
[American family]
Shioya is convenient for foreign people because they are in charge of
every problem that you can have with the property and they respond
very fast.
[Mexican family]
Here is what some of the residents say about the Country Club….
“The Club is also a big part of our community with a wonderful
Restaurant open at the most convenient times. There is a very large
swimming pool, tennis courts and a fitness center. They offer classes
in different arts and sports. There are also many special events for
members and events for children.”
[American family]
“The Club offers the first opportunity to meet Japanese people (and to
become friends with doctors, dentists…which is useful when you are
not in your own country!).”
[Swiss couple]
“Shioya Country Club is a great asset. If we lived elsewhere, our
company would have to pay for our membership in a social club.
With SCC right here, it is great. We use the dining facility frequently
and love spending lazy days by the pool in the summer.”
[American family]
“Life is 100% better because of the support of Shioya Tochi and of the
club. They provide exceptional service.”
[English family]
The Country Club’s office staff is invaluable assistance, and
activities like yoga, Japanese calligraphies etc. gives opportunity to
meet other people from neighbourhood.
[Australian family]
Schools
Marist Brothers is a wonderful school with a caring atmosphere…
[American family]
Canadian Academy provided both my children with a wonderful
education during the five years we were stationed in the area, more
than I could have hoped for here in the US
[American family]
“Without knowing about the school bus service we would not have
bothered to go out here for a look”.
[Australian family]
“The Kindergarten is the best way for families with small children to
integrate
really into Japan. All the foreign families with young children who
lived in Shioya had their children attend there, and were thankful!”
[French family]