Summer Things To Do

Here are our recommended August 17 & 18, 2019 Tokyo Weekend Family Events and Activities. Looks like the showers will clear! Venture out and explore all Tokyo has to offer from great Tokyo kids parks, Wading Pools and Splash Ponds, Tokyo Pools, Top Theme Parks to Top Tokyo Indoor playcenters, Family Friendly Museum Summer Exhibits and …

Here are our recommended August 10 & 11, 2019 Tokyo Weekend Family Events and Activities. Obon in Japan, a week where Japanese families typically travel back to their hometowns to visit the graves of ancestors, begins next week. However the Obon travel season is anticipated to take place between August …

Summer vacation has officially begun in Japan. Are you already tired of hearing “we are bored”? To help here is our Tokyo Summer Bucket List for Families. Six weeks of fun – 20 idea for kids in Tokyo. Most International Schools start the end of August and Japanese schools the …

Here are our recommended August 2019 Tokyo Top Activities and Events. The Summer Festivals, Fireworks and Exhibits continue through August and includes Obon in Japan, a week where Japanese families typically travel back to their hometowns to visit the graves of ancestors. Experience the many festivities and cultural events with the kids …

Due to the August Obon Holidays in Japan, there are slightly fewer 2019 Tokyo Antique & Flea Markets. However, the first weekend does have the three-day Antique Jamboree @ Big Sight where you can shop but also take your antiques to be repaired. Don’t let the heat stop you, wear …

If you are heading to the beach in Japan, here is our Family Beach Bag Packing List.  This list will differ slightly depending on the age of your kids, but I have four kids 19-6, and we still pack the same stuff. Most beaches in Japan have convenience stores and …

Yutenji Temple is holding their annual Yutenji Mitama Matsuri (祐天寺み魂まつり)  this week, July 16, 17 & 18, 2019. Parents and children from the neighboring kindergarten, participate by dancing in colourful yukatas every year. Grab lunch at Midorie Organic Cafe, stop by the Temple grounds late afternoon to learn about the …

Here are our recommended July 13 – 15, 2019 Tokyo Weekend Family Events and Activities. This weekend is a long weekend to celebrate the Japanese national holiday of Sea Day 海の日 on Monday, July 15th. It will be overcast but  filled with mega festivals so get dressed in your Yukata …

The Mono Tsukuri Expo sponsored by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is an Expo to show how Japanese crafts, and traditional arts are made. The three-day expo is free to attend and watch the items being made. If you would like to learn, you can sign-up and pay for each workshop. …

Here are our recommended Top 10 Summer 2019 Tokyo Family Friendly Museum Exhibits. Lots of options from popular characters to Japanese art to keep your kids engaged and amused. These 10 exhibits have varying end dates from June – October 2019. Don’t miss out!  If you are just looking for …

If you are in Japan this summer, we highly recommend you attend at least one 2019 Tokyo Summer Festivals. Here are our top 20 recommend Tokyo Summer Festivals. Festivals are one of our favorite summer activities with the family. Despite the heat and humidity, throw on your yukata and head …

Check out our 2019 Tokyo Splash Parks and Wading Pool recommendations. A free or very inexpensive way to keep cool (er) in the sticky hot Japan summer. Most Tokyo area wading pools are open from July 1st through mid-September, although there are a few splash ponds that open in June. …

Zushi Beach Water Park is holding their 4th annual beach water park opening an inflatable water park at the beach now until Sunday, September 1, 2019. Zushi, close to Enoshima Islands and Caves (25 min by car), is a great day trip from Tokyo. It is the closest natural beach to …

Saw my first mosquito today, so time to stock up on Japan mosquito repellent and aid products!! All this rain and warmer weather are going to equal a heavy mosquito season in Japan. Usually, in Japan mosquitos start to hatch and bite starting in April and are active through the …

I find the most difficult month of the year to live in Tokyo August, but visiting one of the many Tokyo pools can offer a respite to the heat and humidity even if just for a few hours. Tokyo has many great local pools that are family-friendly and most are …

This year’s Disney on Ice theme is Live Your Dreams, and will be held in July at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, and in August at the Yokohama Arena. The show focuses on inspiring and courageous stories featuring the following Disney characters; Moana, Anna from Frozen, Rapunzel, Bell, Cinderella and …

Tanabata is celebrated on July 7th in Japan. Celebrate with your family! Buy a branch of bamboo, some cute origami paper, and write and tie wishes to decorate. Learn, go and make Tanabata! Remember July 7th.  Learn about Tanabata   The History – (content edited version of Wikipedia) Tanabata (七夕, meaning “Evening …

July is a very hot and humid month in Japan, which typically means smaller crowds at the Tokyo Antique and Flea Markets. Fewer crowds mean higher chances of finding “the perfect treasure at a good price.” There are 21 Tokyo Antique and Flea markets in the list below so enjoy. …

Looks like a perfect rainy day weekend to make Teru Teru Bozu. A cute custom and craft in Japan is the Teru teru bozu (てるてる坊主). “Teru” is a Japanese verb which describes sunshine, and a “bōzu” is a Buddhist monk.  The dolls are handmade with white cloth that children make …

Here are our recommended July 2019 Tokyo Family Activities and Events. July marks the beginning of summer festivals! Get ready to celebrate Tanabata on Sunday, July 7th by learning about the celebration at one of the great festivals. Don a yukata and watch the amazing fireworks displays across the city. Also remember our Tips …

It is hot outside and getting hotter – time to make a Tokyo summer oasis on your patio or balcony. No matter how small your space, you can create a fun and refreshing area for your family. Here are our recommended ten summer water play items.  All are for sale …

Here are our 2019 Top Tokyo Summer Fireworks recommendations. Tokyo area fireworks are a must experience. The sky of Tokyo area will be alive with fireworks once the rainy season passes in mid-July.  I believe one has not experienced Japan until you wear your yukata (cotton kimono) and geta (wooden sandals) …

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 …

Blue, purple, green, white and pink hydrangeas, absorb all the beauty at our recommended Tokyo Top Hydrangea Gardens and Festivals..  Hydrangeas are called ajisai in Japanese. Peak blooming time in Japan is June with the seasonal rains and humid air. Hydrangea has a long history in Japan and is well …

We are sharing our Best Living Japan moms favorite Tokyo cool locations with kids. The Japan rainy season is now over, and heat is cranking up, so it is hot, hot, hot.   It is easy to get heat stroke and sunburn in Japan so please be prepared with plenty of …