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The Kameido Tenjin Shrine (亀戸天神社) is the number one spot in Tokyo to see magnificent cascades of hanging purple wisteria (fuji flowers). The flowers are in bloom from late April through the beginning of May at which time the shrine holds the annual Wisteria Festival. The shrine will not disappoint …

Here are our recommended Spring Summer 2017 Tokyo Museum Exhibits for Families. Lots of options from popular characters to Japanese art to keep your kids engaged and amused, while learning a bit about art and science. There are six exhibits listed with varying end dates from May – September 2017. …

I love seeing the growing schools of koinobori swimming in the city sky this time of year. Do you have a koinobori (carp streamer)? I love the colors, the movement and the symbolism. The carp streamers are hung in celebration of Children’s Day which is May 5th.   If you have …

If your children love trains, planes and cars than a visit to the Tokyo Subway Museum in Kasai will be a win. Adults will also learn about the 90-year history of the Tokyo Subway system. After visiting this museum, you will never ride a Tokyo subway again and not think …

Stumbled across this beautiful D47 Project Children’s Tools Exhibit the other day having lunch at the D47 Shokudo. If you are looking for Japan designed and made gifts for children, this exhibit is the perfect solution. You can find products from the 47 prefectures of Japan including child size bowls …

Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival from mid-April till the end of Golden Week (1st week of May) is a beautiful landscape of ancient Japanese temple buildings, bright orange gates and thousands and thousands of azalea bushes in every color possible. The Shrine’s azalea garden was reportedly planted 300 years ago and …

Nabeshima Shoto Park (鍋島松濤公園) and playground is a lovely spot to relax while the little ones play. The park is surrounded by diverse vegetation (the Yoshino cherry tree, Sasanqua, Yabutsubaki, Zelkova, Iroha maple), plenty of seating and holds a small pond and children`s playground. The area is great for a short stroll around the …

Great Escape is our list of TOP Theme Parks in Japan. Great Escape is a super fun activity for teens and above on a rainy, super cold or hot day where inside is better than outside. If you are looking for a bounding activity with your teen this is a …

Hitotsugi Park (一ツ木公園) lies nestled behind the TBS Broadcasting Center (TBS放送センター) in Akasaka. It`s a clean and quiet park playground with a large open space surrounded by greenery. You can find many office workers having a peaceful lunch on one of the many benches here during the work week. The playground park is …

As moms of six kids aged 3-18 years, we know our Tokyo kids` museums. From history and architecture to science and technology there is a museum listed here for everyone’s interest. Tested by our families to make sure yours will enjoy the day at the museum. Have fun! The below …

The Panasonic Center Tokyo is filled with 3 floors of FREE interactive fun! Begin your journey on the main floor Active Learning Camp discovering facts about the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Learn about diverse cultures around the world, participate in knowledge workshops, browse through Olympics related books and test equipment used …

The Tokyo Water Science Museum is a great FREE hands-on, educational museum – a great spot to take the kids on a hot, rainy or cold day. The museum takes about 60 – 90 minutes to tour depending on how much Japanese you can read and how much time the …

The Todoroki Ravine Park (等々力渓谷公園) is a perfect paradise for families looking for a bit of green trekking in the Tokyo. The Park is a little over 1 kilometer in length and runs along Yazawagawa (谷沢川). Kids will enjoy collecting sticks and jumping on rocks as parents relax in the quiet …

March marks the beginning of Spring, the end of the Japanese school and business year, and anticipation for Cherry Blossoms. The following are some of our Top Recommended Activities & Events in Tokyo in March 2017. Get out and have fun! 1. Meguro Gajoen Hina Doll Exhibit  (Meguro) – Until March 12th –  Meguro Gajoen’s celebration …

Here are our recommended 2017 Japan summer camps and programs for little ones to teens. Are you ready for summer camp in Japan? If you have kids and will be staying in Japan this summer, now is the time to plan for Japan summer camp. Also, a great idea if you are …

Playground Shibuya Kids is an indoor play space, located in Shibuya Tokyo, which opened in January 2016. The space is compact but filled with colorful hands-on toys, climbing and bouncing equipment. Playground Shibuya Kids was opened by a Japanese mom who has a toddler and struggled to find fun places …

Had a fabulous time at the Ninja Trick House in Shinjuku. Highly recommend for Ninja Fans. Learn the difference between a ninja and samurai, sword tricks, ninja star throws and learn hidden tricks of the ninja. Great fun in a small or large group. Located in a Shinjuku`s Kabukicho, and …

Niseko is a great family ski resort in Hokkaido Japan, but all parents need a break so check out these top Niseko Childcare Babysitter Services. This list of four services is updated for the winter season 2016/2017. Niseko Childcare BabySitter Services – Winter 2016/2017 #1. Snow Babies Niseko – Snow …

Girl’s Day or Hinamatsuri in Japanese is Friday, March 3rd, 2017.  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 12th, 2017. Meguro Gajoen Hina Doll Exhibit, Meguro – …

Honestly, the Meguro Parasitological Museum (目黒寄生虫館) was not high on my lists of Japan family adventures, but I was persuaded to check it. The Meguro Parasitological Museum is a small two-floor museum full of worms and other parasites pickled in fluids. The titles of all the exhibits are bilingual (Japanese …

Shibuya MUJI Play Area and Hourly Childcare (木育ルーム) is a special place where parents can play with their kids or leave them to play with a caregiver for up to three hours Friday – Monday. The play area and hourly childcare are in the same area on the 5th floor …

In Japan where bushy tail squirrels are rare one can “get up close and personal” at the Squirrel Park (リス公園）in Machida, Tokyo. We combined a trip to the Squirrel Park with a visit to one of our favorite Japanese antique stores Kofukuan. Good parent/kid day trip from central Tokyo. Squirrel Park, Machida Tokyo …

If you have a Samurai or history buff in your family, you will enjoy a visit to the boutique Samurai Museum in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The museum although quite small is filled with Samurai artifacts, a live action show on Samurai sword skills and casual photo shoot in costume. A visit …

Only a 25-30 min train ride from central Tokyo (direct on the Namboku or Tokyu Toyoko lines) you can spend a good half day playing at the Asobi No Sekai Bornelund center and shop your favorite brands. The Grand Tree shopping center in Grand Tree Musashi Kosugi opened in the …

Tokyo American Club Camp Discovery: Holiday edition is an excellent place to send your kids. Open to non-members it`s a weeklong session filled with fun activities for 3 – 9 year olds. They fill their days with arts and crafts, songs, team-based sports, book reading, play in the kid-friendly facilities …