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 …
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TOKYO ONE DAY ITINERARY: EBISU AREA WITH KIDS
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 …
Read More »Tokyo One Day Itinerary: Daikanyama with Kids
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 …
Read More »Tokyo One Day with Kids – Shibuya, Harajuku, Omotesando, and Aoyama areas
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 …
Read More »Tokyo One Day Itinerary: Odaiba with Kids
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 …
Read More »Tokyo One Day Itinerary: Akasaka Area with Kids
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 …
Read More »Tokyo One Day Itinerary: Roppongi Area with Kids
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 …
Read More »Tokyo One Day Itinerary: Jiyugaoka Area with Kids
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 …
Read More »Tokyo One Day Itineraries with Kids – 10 Tokyo One Day Itineraries
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 …
Read More »Tokyo One Day Itinerary: Setagaya Park Area with Kids
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, …
Read More »Tokyo Tower with Kids – Tokyo Must Do – 1st Stop on Tokyo One Day
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 …
Read More »Tokyo One Day Itinerary Kappabashi
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 …
Read More »TELL Lifeline Phone Counselor Training – Apply Today! Tokyo and Kansai
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 …
Read More »New Years in Tokyo with Kids: One Day Itinerary in Odaiba
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 …
Read More »Enoshima Island and Caves (Kanagawa-ken) – One Day Outing from Tokyo
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 …
Read More »Japanese Cooking Classes – Best Living Japan Studio Tokyo
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 …
Read More »American Thanksgiving Dinner in Tokyo 2020
American Thanksgiving Dinner in Tokyo 2020 is Thursday, November 26th, 2020. Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Be sure not to miss out and to be able to relax by planning ahead. To help make your Thanksgiving in Japan planning easier we have curated and updated a short list of restaurants …
Read More »Kimukatsu (Ebisu, Tokyo) – Juicy Tonkatsu made of 25 layers of Pork
Kimukatsu is a popular tonkatsu (pork cutlet) restaurant in Japan serving high quality pork thinly sliced and stacked into 25 layers. It is then covered with fresh breadcrumbs and fried slowly in low temperature for 8 minutes resulting in a deliciously crunchy and tender mille feuille type of pork cutlet. We …
Read More »J.S. Pancake Cafe – Twelve locations in Japan serving brunch all day
J.S. Pancake Cafe (ジェイエス パンケーキカフェ) serves delicious and filling brunch all day every day. J.S. Pancake Cafe is owned by the Japanese casual clothing brand, Journal Standard, and specializes in savory and sweet pancakes. They have twelve locations in Japan including two in Tokyo and one in Yokohama. We stopped in at the Tennoji location in the Mio …
Read More »Mt. Takao Hiking – Tokyo Day Trip
This time of year is perfect for a Mt. Takao Hike. The trip to Mt. Takao takes about one hour from Shinjuku station on the Keio Line. Mt. Takao has been a location of worship for more than 1,000 years. The main temple Yakuoin is located near the summit and is a popular place …
Read More »Tokyo Area Sweet Potato Digging – October to early December
Sweet potato digging is an autumn tradition that all Japanese kindergarten and early elementary kids partake in October through December. In Japanese sweet potatoes are called “satsumaimo”. Enjoy a nice autumn day outside central Tokyo and go sweet potato digging. Below are five recommended locations to go Japanese sweet potato …
Read More »Hakone a 36-Hour Romantic Escape
Hakone is a perfect location for a 36-hour romantic escape from Tokyo. Hubby and I had the luxury of leaving our four kids at home and running away for part of the weekend. If you are looking for a quick getaway for fresh air, onsens, great food, lovely accommodations and …
Read More »Yakiniku Shibaura (Mishuku, Tokyo)- Family friendly Yakiniku
Yakiniku Shibaura is our favorite family-friendly yakiniku restaurant in Setagaya-ku. They serve delicious cuts of Japanese domestic Wagyu Beef. Our kids love it. As you walk into the restaurant you see a refrigerator stocked with slabs of Japanese domestic Wagyu beef. Yakiniku Shibaura carefully selects their Wagyu beef from different areas of Japan, and …
Read More »Camping in Japan – Five Campgrounds near Tokyo
From Glamping to pitching your own tent we have your top 5 campgrounds near Tokyo covered. Camping in Japan can range from carrying your own camping gear and food to arriving empty-handed at campgrounds offering everything from tents and sleeping bags to tables and cooking utensils, and even food. Enjoy camping …
Read More »Best Living Japan Studio Rental – Central Tokyo Rental Kitchen for 20
The Best Living Japan Studio rental is perfect for cooking, crafting or seminars. We spent a lot of time designing the studio space of our dreams and are delighted to share it. The studio is a fully equipped professional kitchen which can be used as a crafting and seminar space …
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