Odaiba is our favorite area to take kids and teens. It has a beach, grassy areas, lots of space, a number of attractions, family-friendly restaurants and malls. Here are our favorites; *** Tokyo One Day Itinerary: Odaiba with Kids *** Wondering what to do for one day in Tokyo? Pick …

The Akasaka area in Tokyo is a great place to live and visit. Here is the curated family guide for Akasaka with Kids written by Maven Mom, Olga – mother of two and Mom in Balance Tokyo Trainer,  When we came for our look-see, Akasaka was our main focus. I had …

Here is our curated family guide for visiting the Roppongi Area with Kids. Start your morning by taking a stroll at Mohri Garden located near Asashi TV and the Roppongi Hills Arena. It`s a beautiful Japanese garden built around a pond with pink cherry blossoms in Spring, red maple leaves in …

Jiyugaoka is a lovely area filled with boutiques, restaurants and cafes. Here are our favorite baby & kid-friendly restaurants and play areas to visit between shopping breaks. For additional areas visit our Tokyo with Kids Itineraries. Open from 8:00 Lupicia Tea Shop is a great spot to start the morning …

Wondering what to do for one day in Tokyo? Pick your favorite day from our Tokyo one day itineraries with kids. Read our complete itinerary on what to see and do during your stay. Pick and choose your favorites and have fun! Tokyo One Day Itinerary: Roppongi Area with Kids …

Nakameguro is a popular yet quiet residential neighborhood filled with unique boutique shops and cafe. The area comes alive with their Cherry Blossom festival along the Meguro River in mid spring and during their summer matsuri (festival). Wondering what to do for one day in Tokyo? Pick your favorite day …

We love this quiet, residential area in Shibuya-ku. We often often spend our day in the Ebisu Station West Exit area then walk towards Daikanyama or the East Exit towards Ebisu Garden Place. Wondering what to do for one day in Tokyo? Pick your favorite day from our Tokyo one day …

Start your morning off at Ivy Place, one of our favorite breakfast spots on our list of Top Tokyo breakfast & brunch recommendations. Located in the stylish Daikanyama T-Site complex, Ivy Place opens daily from 7:00 a.m. and offers a variety of breakfast choices that change with the season. Patrons have …

If you have 3-5 days to spend in Tokyo, we highly recommend this one-day itinerary for Tokyo One Day with Kids – Shibuya, Harajuku, Omotesando, and Aoyama areas. The Shibuya, Harajuku, Omotesando and Aoyama area is a great place to see the modern, hip fashion and entertainment side of Tokyo …

Setagaya Park area with kids is a blast. The park offer rides on a mini Steam Locomotive, free pedal-go-carts in a traffic park with working traffic signals, have 2 separate playgrounds equipped with swings, spring riders, slides, monkey bars and sandpit, and a children-sized shanty town where they can make bread, …

A trip to Tokyo Tower (東京タワー) with the kids is a must do for visitors or newly arrived Tokyo expats. Not only is the view great, but the ride up is really, really cool! For Special Discounts purchase tickets online via Voyagin (trusted partner). There are two observation levels; one …

Kappabashi is a cook`s paradise. Kappabashi street is lined with shops selling all manner of tools and equipment for kitchens, from knives to Japanese pottery, kitchenware, baking goods and party supplies. Highly recommend a visit during the week when less crowded. Ample parking and easily accessible by train. Here is …

Join the TELL Lifeline phone counselor training program to challenge yourself and help others. TELL Phone Counselor Training Program with both an online version and new flexible in-classroom schedule held twice a year in the Fall and Spring in both Tokyo & Kansai. Details on how to apply for the …

Panicking about what to do in Tokyo with Kids over New Years? Head out to our favorite indoor-outdoor haven, Odaiba. Odaiba is a great place to fill in the lull over the New Years Holiday. ***  New Years in Tokyo with Kids: One Day Itinerary in Odaiba  *** Start your …

One hour from central Tokyo you can ride the waves, smell the sea air and explore the Enoshima island and caves (江の島). A great day trip which can be combined with a trip to the Enoshima Aquarium. If you leave Tokyo early in the morning, you may be able to …

Always one of our most popular course offerings – Japanese cooking classes. Join a Best Living  Japanese cooking lesson to learn traditional Japanese home-style cooking.  You will also learn what is sold at a local supermarket, and how to select and buy the best ingredients for family cooking. After attending a …

Best Living Japan Tokyo Kids Classes – We offer a variety of classes and programs for kids from 1st grade and up. Art, drama, and cooking! All classes are conducted in English and held at the Best Living Japan Studio located at  @ 3-17-12 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo. We also offer …

In the lingering late summer heat we recommend hitting a few 2020 summer Tokyo Museum Exhibits. Most of the exhibits close in late September so you have a few weeks to check them out! Note: Most the museums below require youth reserve your tickets online. Have fun and stay cool. …

Best Living Japan is offering kids’ extracurricular – Tokyo Coding classes almost every Wednesday afternoons from 16:30-18:00 (drop off 16:15) in Autumn 2020. Your kids can enjoy 1.5 hours of Scratch Coding in a socially distanced safe space. Coding is being taught by our partner Coding Lab. The maximum class …

Best Living Japan is offering kids’ extracurricular – Tokyo Arts and Crafts almost every Monday  afternoon from 16:00-17:30 in Autumn 2020. Your kids can enjoy 1.5 hours of creative fun in a socially distanced safe space. The maximum class size is 10 kids in grades 1st – 5th.  Sign-up for one class …

Best Living Japan is offering kids’ extracurricular – Tokyo Speech & Drama classes almost every Tuesday afternoon from 16:00-17:30 in Autumn 2020 (doors open from 15:45). Your kids can enjoy 1.5 hours of creative fun in a socially distanced safe space. Speech & Drama is being taught by our partner …

Best Living Japan is offering kids’ extracurricular – Tokyo STEM Classes almost every Monday afternoon from 16:30-18:00 in Autumn 2020. Your kids can enjoy 1.5 hours of STEM in a socially distanced safe space. STEM is being taught by our partner Coding Lab.  Sign-up for one class for 5000 yen, …

Best Living Japan is offering a safe and motivational space for remote study support for elementary students in Tokyo for the fall of 2020 (now  – Dec 11, 2020). Best Living Japan is located in Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo. If your child is in grades 2nd – 5th and attending …

If you are looking for a safe and clean green space for the kids to run and you to enjoy a coffee while sitting down, we recommend SOLOS Park. So times it is just too hot to run after little ones. Also if you are a gardener, the SOLOS nursery …

Late June to early September is blueberry picking season in Japan. Here are our recommended Tokyo Area Blueberry Picking Locations for Summer 2020.  We have chosen six gardens for great half-day or one-day trips; two in Chiba-ken, two in Saitama-ken and two in Kanagawa-ken. Many of these gardens run through …