Our Hanoi School, Vietnam
A classroom that grows
hearts connected to the world
Kodomo Soroban Center is our Hanoi school, run by Morita Group. We bring soroban (Japanese abacus), a traditional part of Japanese culture, to children in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Kodomo Soroban Center
Through soroban,
skills that work anywhere in the world.
Kodomo Soroban Center, our Hanoi school, supports children as they grow in two countries with different cultures: Japan and Vietnam.
At our Hanoi school, we use soroban (Japanese abacus), a traditional part of Japanese culture, to build children’s self-esteem (a sense of “I can do it”) and help them develop skills that will serve them anywhere in the world.
- June 2023Hanoi school opened
- Hanoi, VietnamVinhomes Gardenia
MEXT · EDU-Port Japan
Our Japanese-style soroban teaching in Vietnam
is a project supported by Japan’s Ministry of Education (MEXT)
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MEXT · EDU-Port JapanSelected as an FY2026 supported project of “Overseas Expansion of Japanese-Style Education (EDU-Port Japan)”ProjectJapanese-style soroban education and teacher training in VietnamOrganizationMorita Group Co., Ltd.Date of certificationJuly 24, 2026 (Reiwa 8), Japan's Ministry of Education (MEXT)“Overseas Expansion of Japanese-Style Education (EDU-Port Japan)” is an all-Japan initiative, led by the Japanese government, in which the public and private sectors work together to bring Japanese-style education to other countries.View the certificate (PDF)Kodomo Soroban Center, Hanoi
Japan and Vietnam:
two cultures coming together
Besides soroban, we also teach traditional Japanese greetings and manners. At the start and end of every lesson, the children greet each other in a loud, clear voice and bow to one another. These are chances for them to experience Japanese culture.
Through these activities, the children come to understand Japanese culture and deepen their understanding of other cultures.
For the children’s future
We hope the children will grow into people who can thrive anywhere in the world.
A Soroban class is not just a place to build calculation skills.
We want it to be a place where children grow in both body and mind.
Classes
Soroban at kindergartens
and elementary schools, too
Besides classes at our Hanoi school, we also run soroban classes at private kindergartens and private elementary schools in Hanoi.
Soroban classes at private kindergartens
across Hanoi
Learning through play, with all five senses
Moving the soroban beads and counting numbers out loud: each of these actions stimulates a young child’s brain. Learning with all five senses activates the right brain, and focus, memory, and thinking skills develop naturally.
Feeling “this is fun!” matters most
For young children, the most important thing is the feeling that learning is fun. By playing with the soroban, they naturally pick up the idea of numbers.
Skills your child will gain
Concentrating on the soroban shuts out the noise around them and builds the ability to focus on one thing.
Remembering numbers and how to calculate greatly improves memory.
Linking the movement of the beads with numbers develops logical thinking.
Solving problems and finding the answers on their own builds confidence and a positive, can-do attitude.
Soroban clubs at
private elementary schools in Hanoi
Bringing out your child’s full potential
- Stronger calculation skills!Soroban is the best tool for building calculation skills. Mental math (anzan) also improves greatly, and children become able to handle complex calculations with ease.
- Even more amazing skills!Learning soroban is about more than calculation. It also builds focus, memory, logical thinking, problem-solving, and much more.
- Learning to work toward a goalWorking hard toward passing the grade exams (kyu) teaches patience and brings a real sense of achievement.
- Shaping the future with confidenceWhat children experience through soroban builds their confidence and gives them the drive to take on any challenge in the future.
Our wish
We truly hope the children will live happy lives, and that everyone involved with them will be happy too.
Kodomo School’s Soroban classes are places that open up children’s possibilities.
Our friends in Vietnam
are working hard at soroban too!
Events & activities
Our activities in Hanoi
Soroban contests, school events, talks by our principal, and more: here is what we have been doing in Hanoi.
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Nov 2024
Taito Morita speaks at the 25th anniversary of the VNU University of Education
Our founder & principal, Taito Morita, was invited to speak at the 25th anniversary event of the VNU University of Education, part of Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The venue was the National Convention Center in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
Five educators gave talks, one each from Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, the United States, and Japan. Representing Japan, Mr. Morita spoke about Japanese education, soroban, and right-brain development.
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Nov 2024
Taito Morita at the VNU University of Education 15th anniversary
Mr. Morita was invited to a panel discussion at the ceremony marking 15 years of the University of Education at Vietnam National University. He answered questions about Japanese education and described where it stands today.
Mr. Morita is second from the right. With him are educators from five countries: Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, the United States, and Japan. -
Aug 2024
International soroban contest
Japanese soroban schools in Hanoi, Vietnam, came together to hold a soroban contest. Soroban is becoming more and more popular at Kodomo School’s Vietnam school, run by Morita Group.
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Apr 2024
Seminar by Taito Morita
Mr. Morita held a seminar for local early childhood educators (lecturers from a university of education and elementary school teachers) on the benefits of soroban and how it supports right-brain development.
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Feb 2024
Tết (Lunar New Year)
The biggest festival in Vietnam. A day packed with fun: watching the lion dance, performing traditional dances, cooking and eating together, and more.
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Nov 2023
On TV: Vietnam Television (VTV), the national broadcaster
A program featured Kodomo School’s Soroban class, run by Morita Group, and its Japanese-style soroban teaching in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Nov 2023
Vietnamese Teachers’ Day (November 20)
To thank their teachers, students perform songs and dances and give them presents.
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School events
Joining events at nearby private elementary schools
We take part in many events at private elementary schools in Hanoi. All through the year, schools hold events such as Tết, Teachers’ Day, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and sports days.
Location
Kodomo Soroban Center
(behind Vinschool)