Thank you Petina, I mean when we are living in Japan. We are going to visit first to make sure that we do like it and can adjust, but I like to plan ahead and if everything goes well *fingers crossed* we should be living there.

Are international schools common? or are they just in Tokyo?

Also may I ask another question? I am wondering how much do you think a family would spend on grocery's? I'm wondering ball park numbers, I realize everyone has different needs and wants.

Thank you so much