Short answer: Japan's international school ecosystem spans ASIJ (American School in Japan), Yokohama International School, Saint Maur International, Canadian Academy Kobe, British School Tokyo, Seisen International, K. International School Tokyo, and 30+ smaller institutions across Tokyo / Yokohama / Kobe / Osaka / Nagoya / Sapporo. JCIS (Japan Council of International Schools) coordinates member procurement. JFA-affiliated youth academies and standalone football academies (often European-brand franchises) serve after-school football market. Sea freight China-Japan is 7-12 days (very fast due to geographic proximity). EN 16579 / BS 8462 attestation accepted; JIS reference welcome. English documentation standard; bilingual English / Japanese on request.
For broader APAC context, see our Hong Kong and Singapore guides.
Japan International School Landscape
Profile 1: Tier 1 international schools — ASIJ, Yokohama IS, Saint Maur, Canadian Academy Kobe. Annual PE procurement cycles. PO 8-20 goals.
Profile 2: JCIS-coordinated procurement — Japan Council of International Schools member institutions can consolidate procurement.
Profile 3: British / European curriculum — British School Tokyo, Seisen International, ICS Tokyo. UK/EU curriculum-aligned PE programmes.
Profile 4: JFA-affiliated youth academies + standalone — J. League pathway academies + private (Real Madrid Foundation Clinics Japan, Manchester United Soccer Schools Japan, etc.).
Japan Documentation
- EN 16579 / BS 8462 attestation
- JIS reference — Japanese Industrial Standards-compatible specs on request
- Commercial invoice (English standard, bilingual English / Japanese on request)
- Manufacturer warranty PDF — 12-month
- MSDS — sometimes requested
Shipping Logistics to Japan
Air freight (DHL / FedEx) — 1-3 days. ~$25-50/goal.
Sea LCL Tokyo / Yokohama / Kobe — 7-12 days. ~$12-20/goal at FOB. Inland same-day to school.
Sea FCL — Not typical for international school volume; air or LCL is default.
DDP — Japanese customs + 10% consumption tax handled. Single quoted price.
JCIS Multi-School Procurement
| Line | SKU | Qty | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | mixed | 10 | ASIJ — Chofu Tokyo |
| 4-5 | mixed | 8 | Yokohama IS |
| 6-7 | mixed | 6 | Saint Maur — Yokohama |
24 goals across 3 schools. JCIS central coordinator, split delivery, single invoice.
Pricing (USD)
| Quantity | Discount | EW-12×6 | EW-18.5×6.5 | EW-24×8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-9 | 10% | $245 | $359 | $539 |
| 10-19 | 18% | $224 | $325 | $489 |
| 20-49 | 25% | $202 | $299 | $449 |
FAQ — Japan Buyers
Q: Japanese consumption tax (10%)? A: For Japanese commercial entity, consumption tax applies at import. DDP includes it in quoted price.
Q: Net-30 for ASIJ / Yokohama IS? A: Yes for accredited international schools. PO accepted on Net-30 for orders under JPY 1.5M (~USD 10K) without prepayment.
Q: Bilingual documentation? A: English standard sufficient. Bilingual English / Japanese available on request.
Q: JFA youth academy standards? A: JFA pathway aligns with international standards; EN 16579 accepted.
Q: J. League partner academies? A: Procured through standard B2B. We support European-brand partner academies.
Q: After-school programmes? A: School PE procures core; after-school programme procures age-specific additions. Both supported.
Q: Emergency replacement during term? A: Air freight 1-3 days China-Japan. PO to door 5-7 business days.
Next Steps for Japan Buyers
Email bulk@taysports.com or WhatsApp +86 138 1660 5789 with school / academy, age groups, players, target delivery.
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