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Located on the 60th floor of Sunshine City sits Sky Circus, a hands on observatory with Virtual Reality stations, that kids and adults can enjoy. Enjoy a panoramic view of the city while enjoying the colorful attractions – many with English instruction.   Sky Circus will keep your kids engaged. …

Join the  TELL Exceptional Parenting Programs scheduled for Saturday, March 17th, 2018 – LGBTQIA+ Youth: A Village of Support panel discussion. Adults and students welcome! TELL (Tokyo English Life Line) runs the Exceptional Parenting Program (EPP) workshop series each school year to support global parents on a wide-range of topics. Note …

Tokyo can be expensive if you have multiple children, but take heart there are some amazing attractions that are awesomely free. Check out our Top Tokyo Free Kids Attractions for Kids Elementary and Younger. Kids under four years are usually free at most locations, but the list below is free …

Higashine Park & Playground (東根公園) is a newly renovated playground with equipment to challenge little ones. Located just 10 minutes on foot from Buta Park (Pig Park) at Komazawa Olympic Park #4 on our list of Top 10 Recommended Baby and Kids Parks in Tokyo and an 11 minute walk to Fusumacho Park Playground and Bicycle …

It`s starting to feel like Spring! A great time to get your little ones to practice riding. We found this great bicycle traffic park two blocks behind the Squirrel Park at Komazawa Olympic Park #4 on our list of Top 10 Recommended Baby and Kids Parks in Tokyo. Fusumacho (衾町) Bicycle …

Looks like rain is in the forecast for the next few days. Don`t let the rain stop you from exploring these great Tokyo Indoor facilities for babies to teens. Here are our Top Recommended places to visit on Rainy Days in Tokyo with Kids. Do you have one to recommend? …

Kasai Rinkai Park (葛西臨海公園) is a huge expansive park situated along Tokyo Bay. It houses the Tokyo Sea Life Aquarium, bird sanctuary, 117m tall ferris wheel, bbq grounds, biking and walking paths, a Japanese garden, small playground and plum and cherry blossom paths. One side of the park houses the …

Tokyo One Day Itinerary: The Akasaka Area with Kids was 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 lived in Akasaka before from 2000-2003 and we stayed in a hotel in …

If you`re in Adachi-ku Galaxcity is a great, free place to take your active kids. This indoor play center houses three separate bouldering walls (for toddlers, elementary school aged kids and advanced), a three-tiered giant hammock that children and adults can relax or play in, crafts and activities, baby play space, …

Karuizawa, Nagano is our favorite mountain resort getaway. Best part? It`s only a 1 hr Shinkansen ride from Tokyo. Step off the train, take in the gorgeous mountain views, and enjoy the numerous activities Karuizawa has to offer from outdoor sports, onsens, shopping, play areas, food and more. *** The …

Girl’s Day or Hinamatsuri in Japanese is Saturday, March 3rd, 2018.  A highlight of each year is the magnificent display of Hinamatsuri Dolls at the Meguro Gajoen Hina Doll Exhibit, Meguro. This year the exhibit runs from late January until March 11th, 2018. Meguro Gajoen Hina Doll Exhibit, Meguro – …

The ABC Cooking Studio in Futakotamaga offers kids` cooking classes that change monthly (Japanese language). This month they are offering a `Kapibara` curry bread making session till February 28th. Capybaras, which are native to South America, are deemed the biggest rodent on earth. They are gentle herbivores who love to soak in …

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 Autumn and illuminations in Winter. Also a lovely place for photos. Address: 6-9 …

Amazing World Kohoku is an indoor play center for kids ages 0 to 12 years. Amazing world branches house plasma cars, inflatable castles, climbing equipment, slides, educational toys like the Trix Track, Wammy and building blocks. They have large drawing walls, kitchen town, crafts, baby room and nursing area, and rest areas for …

The Shitamachi Museum in Ueno was established in 1980 to teach future generations about the culture of the shitamachi. The word shitamachi is composed of the word shita meaning “down” and machi meaning “town”. By touring the Shitamachi Museum, you will gain an understanding of life in the shitamchi pre-WWII. …

Ueno Zoo is Japan’s oldest and most famous zoo having opened its gate to the public in March 1882. The Ueno Zoo is conveniently located in Ueno Park which is near both Ueno Station and Nezu Station. It is one of our families favorites for 2-3 hours. Not only do they …

If you want to take a 1-2 hour hike while adventuring to find Buddhas, Arafat, and views of Tokyo Bay and Mt. Fuji I recommend Nokogiryama, Chiba (Mt. Sawtooth). I have very mixed opinions of Nokogiriyama, Chiba since I felt that although it was interesting to see the sights, I …

Kidzania is of our kids` favorite indoor theme park on our list of TOP Theme Parks in Japan. Kidzania Tokyo, located at the Urban Dock LaLaport in Toyosu, is an indoor theme park for families. The park is a city built to scale for children complete with buildings, shops, paved …

Harbor Circuit (Chiba) – Indoor Go-Carting for 4 years and up!  Harbor Circuit in Chiba is a great place to spend a few hours for indoor go-carting.  If you have a speed demon in your family, this is a great family outing or a location for a birthday party. You …

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 …

Keep boredom at bay this yuletide season with a holiday-themed hit of camp-inspired fun at the Tokyo American Club. The Tokyo American Club Camp Discovery: Holiday edition is an fun and safe environment to send your kids. Open to non-members it`s a weeklong session filled with fun activities for 3 …

Here are our recommendations for the Top Tokyo Ice Skating Rinks Winter 2017 – 2018. We have expanded the list for this year. Check out the 15 recommeneded locations below with open dates, times and fees. Embrace the season and enjoy the seasonal outdoor rinks during the winter months, and …

It can be a challenge finding Santa in Tokyo, but we have double check the list and can recommend these ten 2017 Tokyo Santa Claus meet & greet locations between now and Christmas. Not all places allow for sitting on Santa’s lap and personal photo opportunities but where allowed we have …

From late December to late March is a great time for a family trip for strawberry picking in the Tokyo area. Here is our updated 2017-2018 list of top strawberry picking gardens you can enjoy in the Tokyo area on a half-day or one-day trip. I have chosen six gardens; …

If you, or your child, love science than the Miraikan in Odaiba, one of our Top Recommended Tokyo Kids Museums, is a great place to spend a half day. The official name is The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. Great interactive exhibits about the universe, solar system, robotics and …