Spend your one day in Yokohama with our 1 day Itineraries in Yokohama with Kids. Read our complete itinerary on what to see and do during your stay. Pick and choose your favorites and have fun! Brief History: Yokohama is the first harbor city introduced to the world as the …

Only in Japan is there a Poop Museum (Unko Pop-up Museum). The pop-up exhibit opened on March 15, 2019, and is planned to run until July 15th, 2019. Japan has a poop fascination – I am always reminded about when my kids were in Japanese hoikuen (daycare) that the diary …

Celebrate Chinese New Year in Yokohama between February 5th – 19th, 2019. Great fun and food! Yokohama has one of the largest Chinatowns in the world with over 140 years of history.  Although this is still quite new vs. Manila’s Chinatown established in 1590 or London’s in 1700.  Yokohama Chinatown …

Hamley`s entertainment toy store is a fantastic spot to spend a couple hours. Hamleys is the oldest and largest toy shop in the world. It is named after William Hamley, who founded a toy shop called “Noah’s Ark” in London in 1760. Currently, Hamleys operates over 110 stores all over the …

Yokohama Cosmo World is a family friendly amusement park in the heart of Minato Mirai – a scenic spot during the day and romantic at night. Admission is free to enter and customers pay by attractions or rides via ticket vending machines located throughout the park. Prices range from 300 – …

*** 2019 UPDATE: The Pokemon Center Mega moved to the 8th Floor in the Marui next to Sogo at Yokohama Station.*** If your child is a Pokemon fan we recommend a quick trip to Landmark Tower in Yokohama. Although the store is a smaller version of the Pokemon Center Mega …

Orbi Yokohama is a great spot for young animal lovers. They reopened after a renewal in April 2018 and now offers more opportunities to cuddle with your favorite animals from hedgehogs to bunnies, geckos to snakes, birds, owls, cats and more. They also offer interactive learning through digital animal selfies, …

Chinese New Year Celebrations in Yokohama will run between February 15th – February 24th, 2018. Great fun and food! Yokohama has one of the largest Chinatowns in the world with over 140 years of history.  Although this is still quite new vs. Manila’s Chinatown established in 1590 or London’s in …

Zoorasia Japan is by far our favorite zoo outside Tokyo. It`s more like a walking safari than a zoo. It`s spacious and beautifully maintained with a variety of animals from around the world. For 800 yen per adult, 300 yen for middle & high school aged kids, 200 for elementary and …

Only a 33 min express train ride from Shibuya station MARK IS Minato Mirai Mall in Yokohama is a family shopping paradise. MARK IS is a six-story building connected to the Minato Mirai train station where you can shop close to 200 stores, enjoy every type of Japanese and international …

Granny Smiths Apple Pie & Coffee (グラニースミス アップルパイ&コーヒー) offers takeaway counter specializes in four delicious varieties of apple pie; Japan Dutch Crumble, Classic Rum Raisin, French D’mandes and England Custard (around 400 yen per slice). They also offer delicious seasonal pies, teas, espresso and coffee drinks. The small shop doesn`t provide seating however …

Zoorasia Japan is by far our most favourite zoo outside Tokyo. It`s more like a walking safari than a zoo. It`s spacious and beautifully maintained with a variety of animals from around the world. For 800 yen per adult, less than 500 yen for kids aged 18 yrs and under; and …

On our first visit to Kodomo no Kuni (Children`s Land) we explored the various rides and numerous playgrounds. On our second visit we BBQ`d, went on a pony ride, fed the cows and sheep, and explored the zoo.   Kodomo no Kuni makes BBQ-ing easy. They provide two sessions for BBQing (late morning and afternoon), rental …

Kodomo no Kuni is one of our favorite parks for young kids on our list of TOP Theme Parks in Japan. Kodomo no Kuni in Yokohama is a kids` paradise. It`s a 250 acre park with numerous activities and facilities that any child will enjoy. The popular attractions are a …

I took my almost 3 year old daughter to the Anpanman Museum the other day since she is “in” the Anpanman character crazed period. All of my older three children had the same period between 2-4 years, however, the Anpanman Museum did not exist then so this was my first …

Dear Curious and Creative, My two teenage sons and I visited the CupNoodles Museum the other day and absolutely enjoyed it. I have to admit I was quite surprised how entertaining and educational the entire museum was. Not only do you learn the history of the world famous Cup Noodles, …

If you love history and are planning a trip to Yokohama please visit the Japanese Overseas Migration Museum. This museum is a hidden gem. I learned so much about a topic I knew nothing, and there is no cost of admission. Over 25 million Japanese have migrated overseas since the …

The days are brighter, and the days a bit warmer – a great time to start dining outdoors. Here are our Top Tokyo Restaurants with Terrace Seating with water, city or garden views. Do you have a favorite? Let us know in the comment section below. Terrace Seating with Water View 1. …

Another beautiful weekend with cultural festivals galore! Venture out and discover Tokyo with our One Day Itineraries or venture out of the city with our Tokyo Day Trips. Also a great weekend for bike riding, visiting one of our favorite parks and playgrounds. Don’t forget your sun and mosquito protection. …

Little Planet is a permanent digital exhibition that combines digital technology with play. Opened in Nov 2018, Little Planet offers various digital experiences to keep your child active and engaged. If your kids loved the TeamLab Borderless/Planets exhibition they`ll love to pop into Little Planet. Our kids loved the sand party …

Here are our recommended Tokyo Area May 2019 Activities and Events for families. May is a great time to enjoy the outdoor festivities. Visit some of the many festivals kicking off Golden Week on our 2019 Top Recommended Golden Week Family Activity and Events (April 27 – May 6), Antique and Flea Markets, and International …

There are over 30 Markets on this May 2019 Tokyo Antique and Flea Markets list. May is a fantastic antique hunting month because the weather is usually beautiful and the temples, shrines, and parks are in full bloom. With so many market days chances are you will find a treasure! …

May and June are the most popular months of the year to go clam digging「潮干狩りshiohigari 」in Japan. It took about one hour for each member to dig about 2 Kilos of Asari clams (Japanese littleneck clams). Check out the four recommended clam digging recommendations below. Note: Clam digging is very …

Are you searching for a Tokyo English Easter Church service? Here is a comprehensive list of recommended churches with English services – all information is updated from the church websites. We have listed 14 churches in Tokyo, Yokohama, Kyoto and Osaka. Happy Easter – Sunday, April 21st, 2019. Please support …

The Pompompurin Cafe sits in the heart of Harajuku down the street from the Rainbow Sweets Ice cream and Cotton Candy shop. They offer adorable Pompompurin character themed drinks and dishes, and exclusive merchandise. The staff allows entrance a few groups at a time so patrons can select their seats …