Enrichment & Extracurricular Activities

Our Music Studios are open daily. They are equipped with a piano, recorders, flutes, percussion instruments, and more. The studios provide a space for students to play, listen, learn, practice, and deepen their understanding of musical theory and notation.

Opened in September 2014, the Art Studio offers a bespoke environment for students to explore and develop skills in the arts, design, and crafts. Hosting small group lessons and individual work, the Art Studio is stocked with specially selected materials. It has become a hub for creative activity and a place where ideas flourish.

Located on the second floor of the Forest building, the Library boasts over 10,000 volumes. It is staffed full-time by our dedicated librarian. Sunshine and Little People students visit the library in small groups. Elementary and Middle School students have free access throughout the school day for quiet reading and research. All members of the MST community, including parents, have library accounts and are welcome to visit after school to check out books. The library closes daily at 4:20 p.m.

Spellbound at the Longest Bee

After 40 intense rounds and an exciting final duel, wordslinger Kano captured this year’s MST Spelling Bee title in front of a cheering crowd of Sunshine and Lower Elementary students. The competition grew more intense with each passing round, eventually leading to an unforgettable championship battle between Willow wordsmiths Kano and Kaya. The two finalists went head-to-head for 11 rounds, demonstrating impressive focus and resilience under pressure. Otto (Maple) also deliv

May 14

Battle of the Bookworms

This year’s Sakura Medal Book Bowl at Makuhari International School brought together enthusiastic young readers from schools across the region for a day filled with teamwork, friendly competition, and a shared love of books. Representing MST were 11 students from the Willow class, who arrived ready for the challenge after months of dedicated reading. Students began exploring the Sakura Medal book selections early in the school year, with many reading all 20 nominated titles.

May 14

An Evening of Music and Community

This year’s Instrumental Recital Night happened at Densho Hall, in the Shibuya Cultural Center. It was a very beautiful hall. The neatly rowed seats were cushioned on the back and studded with golden seat numbers on the top. The stage was lit from the center outwards giving the performer a kind of glow to them when they entered. Getting a chance to perform in such a beautiful hall really added to the night. Musical pieces included opera, Chinese traditional music, folk, rock,

May 13

A Strong First Step: MST Takes the Court

Head of School James shares how MST’s Willow and Eucalyptus ballplayers made history in their first middle school-level team sports fixture, showing grit, teamwork, and school spirit in a closely contested basketball match against Nishimachi. Dear Parents, I wanted to personally thank you and your children for being part of last week’s basketball fixture at Nishimachi International School. It was a real pleasure to see our Willow and Eucalyptus students representing MST on th

Jan 29

Speed, Spirit, and Six Medals for MST

MST hosted the ISTAA Cross Country tournament for the third straight year with 352 students competing. The November 21 tournament welcomed runners from 11 international schools: BST, CAJ, Columbia, KAIS, KIST, Malvern, MST, Nishimachi, SIS, UST, and Yoyogi. MST brought a strong team of 57 runners, from 1st grade through middle school, many competing in their first inter-school race. Despite the highly competitive field, MST runners delivered standout performances and secured

Dec 8, 2025

Camptivated: Summer Camp Report

Creativity and Community The Coconut Class kicked off summer camp with a week full of fun and creativity. It was a special time as the...

Jul 7, 2025

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