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Mexico, Mexico City
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LMJ, A.C. symbolizes the long history of friendship and cooperation between Mexico and Japan, forming a community including Japanese workers temporarily and Nikkei (descendants of Japanese born in another country) alongside Mexican families. The need to educate children according to the Japanese system while preserving language and traditions led to the creation of several small schools across Mexico City, later consolidated into a single institution. LMJ, A.C. was inaugurated on September 23, 1977, through a joint effort supported by the Japanese and Mexican governments, led by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mexico, A.C., with collaboration from the three communities. The gymnasium and pool opened in 1979 and the Liceo Preparatoria began in 1984, with daily intercultural exchange becoming integral to the school's academic life. For more than forty years LMJ has stood as a leading educational institution in Mexico, creating a diverse LICEO community united by a shared vision for the future; milestones include 1976 cornerstone laid by President Luis Echeverría; 1977 first Undokai; 2006 visit by Prince Naruhito; and 2017 40th anniversary.
LMJ's community includes Japanese workers, Nikkei, and Mexican families, united by daily intercultural exchange. Intercultural exchange is integrated into daily life through school programs and events. Annual intercultural events include Undokai (sports day) and Bunkasai (cultural festival).
Liceo Mexicano Japonés (LMJ), located in the prestigious Jardines del Pedregal neighborhood of southern Mexico City, was established in 1977 as a symbol of friendship and cooperation between Mexico and Japan. The school offers a highly unique educational model divided into two main branches: a Mexican section that aligns with SEP and UNAM standards, and a Japanese section that follows the rigorous curriculum set by Japan's Ministry of Education. Serving students from preschool through high school, the institution provides a trilingual environment where Spanish, English, and Japanese are actively taught. The campus is celebrated for its exceptional facilities and commitment to forming globally minded citizens. A hallmark of the LMJ experience is its deep integration of Japanese culture, history, and traditions into daily life. This is most vividly demonstrated through its highly anticipated annual events—the Undokai (a traditional Japanese sports day) and the Bunkasai (a cultural festival)—which unite students, parents, and faculty. By blending intensive academic preparation with strong foundational values of honesty, respect, and order, Liceo Mexicano Japonés provides a structured, bicultural environment aimed at developing students into internationally competitive leaders.
