AMI Staff | 30 March 2026
Japan
Anne Kelly
Montessori Tours and Travel

Montessori Elder Care Study Tour Japan

Join Montessori Tours and Travel for their Montessori Elder Care Study Tour Japan in June or September 2026. 

See, explore, discover… 22-27 June 2026 (5 nights) and 7-12 September 2026.

This small group exclusive tour has been created by Montessori Tours and Travel in collaboration with Anne Kelly, Takako Fukatsu and elder care colleagues in Japan.

Anne Kelly (AMI Trainer for the AMI accredited 'Dementia, Disability and Ageing' course) will accompany both tours.

Takako Fukatsu (AMI Montessori trained local Japanese / English speaking translator) will also accompany both tours providing local knowledge and English translations.

Roelie Hartwig (Montessori Tours and Travel) will lead both tours.

The ‘Montessori Elder Care Study Tour Japan’ is unique. It has been created specifically for people interested in Montessori elder care, to expand their knowledge of Japanese culture and Dr Montessori’s legacy in Japan.

To find out more and to book, go to: https://www.montessoritoursandtravel.com/japan_jun26.html

Or email Roelie at: montessoritoursandtraavel@gmail.com

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Japan tour group dining
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Japan tour group welcomed
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Japan child sleeping in older person's arms
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