In recent years, there’s been an increase in the selection of Japanese baby skin care products available for newborns, babies, and toddlers. These products match parents’ demands and concerns regarding products that are gentle on a little one’s sensitive skin. These items often complement each other and range from diapers …
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MUJI Flagship Store and Organic Marketplace (Ginza, Tokyo)
MUJI Flagship Store reopened their flagship store in Ginza last year and it’s awesome! The 5-story complex now holds an organic foods marketplace which offers fruits and vegetables direct from farms that use little to no chemical pesticides and fertilizers, packaged soups, condiments and so much more. They also set …
Read More »Organic Cafe Lulu (Koto-ku, Tokyo) – Reading Cafe and Play Space
Organic Cafe LuLu (オーガニックカフェ ルル) in Kiba is a parents` dream cafe. This bright and airy space serves only organic meals (all dairy and egg free) prepared by licensed nutritionists, houses a large selection of children`s books – both in English and Japanese, wooden play house with foosball table, wooden …
Read More »Cosme Kitchen Adaptation (Ebisu, Tokyo) – All you can eat Organic Salad Bar
Cosme Kitchen Adaptation is built on the concept of “Clean Eating “, which means “Eat deliciously and make your heart and body beautiful”. They offer a number of seasonally adjusted menu options; burger & sandwiches, pastas, rice bowl, mains and vegan ice cream parfaits and smoothies, but their all-you-can-eat raw, vegan & organic salad …
Read More »Tokyo Favorite Organic Food Stores
When I need organic vegetables right away and can`t wait a week for the next delivery (or the next Farmer`s Market) I head to the closest organic shops in Tokyo. Here are my favorite with online options: 1) Precce & Tokyu Stores have a small organic section. Look for the …
Read More »Buying Organic Foods Online in Japan
Buying Organic Foods Online in Japan is much easier than finding off-line. We have included our favorite online and delivery stores for finding great quality organic veggies and fruits, meat and also more general pantry items. Try a few of the services below to find your favorite! Buying Organic Foods …
Read More »Midorie Organic Restaurant & Deli (Gakugeidaigaku, Tokyo)
Enjoy an organic meal at the cozy Midorie Organic Restaurant & Deli. Open since 2001 Midorie serves organic produce and seasonal seafood procured directly from farmers and fishermen in Japan. This baby-friendly and non-smoking restaurant is located a short walk from Gakugeidaigaku station and has 6 wooden tables and chairs, …
Read More »Trueberry, Hiroo – Organic Food and Drink
In an effort to be healthier, I made my way to TrueBerry’s Hiroo shop today. TrueBerry is a tiny organic take out shop on a small alley (directly across from Starbucks) off the main Hiroo shopping street. First visit today, but I will be back soon. I ordered a Berry Green …
Read More »Lotus Baquette Organic Bakery and Cafe (Daikanyama, Shibuya & Yokohama)
Lotus Baquette is an Organic Bakery and Cafe that uses 100% all natural ingredients to create their delicious breads and desserts. There are two locations in Nakameguro, one with indoor seating located a few minutes walk from the station, and another along the Meguro River. Lotus Baquette offers a variety of breads; …
Read More »Urth Caffe (Daikanyama, Tokyo) – Healthy Food and Organic Drinks Cafe
Urth Caffe is one of my favourite spots to visit for a healthy American meal. Located in chic Daikanyama they serve a delicious selection of healthy salads, hearty sandwiches and paninis. They`re well known for their exclusively organic coffees and fine teas as well as their refreshing bobas (bubble teas), smoothies and juices. …
Read More »Midorie Organic Food Deli & Cafe (Yutenji, Tokyo)
Midorie Organic food deli and cafe sits nestled in the backstreets of Yutenji, a lively residential neighborhood one stop from Nakameguro station. Midorie Organic Yutenji is the newest of their three stores specializing in seasonal organic fruits and vegetables, healthy sweets, pesticide-free rice and vegetables, farm fresh fish and additive-free seasonings. We visited …
Read More »Three Twins Organic Ice Cream Shop (Daikanyama, Tokyo)
Three Twins Organic is a Californian-born ice cream shop that offers 11 different flavours of natural ice cream without artificial colourings, seasonings and preservatives. Popular flavors are Madagascar Vanilla, the sweet-and-sour blend of orange and chocolate named Chocolate Orange Confetti, and the San Francisco fave, Sea Salt Caramel. They also carry lemon cookie, mint …
Read More »Floresta Nature Donuts (Gakugeidaigaku, Tokyo) – Adorable, Organic Donuts
Floresta Nature Donuts, known for their adorable animal designs, makes cute, light tasting donuts using all natural ingredients from organically farmed sources. Floresta was started in 2002 by a husband and wife who wanted to make donuts that were the most natural and kind to their kids` bodies. They use natural …
Read More »Umekoji Collabo, Kyoto – Family-Friendly Organic Restaurant
Umekoji Collabo organic restaurant focuses on fresh vegetables purchased every morning from contract farmers in the northern area of Kyoto. This family-friendly restaurant is non-smoking, has Japanese reading books and toys for little ones and is the perfect spot to grab a meal after a day at Umekoji Park, the Kyoto Railway Museum or the Kyoto …
Read More »Bareburger Organic Restaurant (Jiyugaoka, Tokyo)- Baby-friendly
Bareburger Organic Restaurant, Jiyugaoka is a fantastic spot for organic, grass fed burgers. They offer a number of customizable options for your burger or green salad; design-your-own, a lettuce wrap instead of a bun for low-carb dieters, and allows even vegetarians to enjoy burgers the way they like. They also …
Read More »We Are The Farm ORGANIC RESTAURANT (Ebisu, TokyoI)
We Are The Farm ORGANIC RESTAURANT in Ebisu is known for their farm-to-table concept, delivering fresh, locally produced food from an organic farm in Sakura City, Chiba to their restaurants in Yoyogi, Azabu Juban, Shibuya, Akasaka, Shin Yurigaoka, and Meguro. Their seasonal, organic vegetables are picked fresh in the morning …
Read More »Tokyo Artisan Fair – Friday & Saturday, October 29-30, 2021
The Tokyo Artisan Fair is scheduled for Friday, October 29 & Saturday, October 30, 2021 in Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo. We are proud to showcase amazing artisans who have a fabulous selection of handmade food and crafts.
Read More »Rainy Days in Tokyo with Kids
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. Each have been tried and tested by Best Living Japan Parents. If you are traveling in Tokyo with …
Read More »Nashi Japanese Pear – In Season Now – Best Recipes
Nashi Japanese Pear – In Season Now – Best Nashi Recipes Nashi Japanese Pears are one of my favorite fruits in Japan. Crisp and juicy, they are in season from August to October in Japan. Although on the outside Nashi looks like green apples, on the inside they are crisp …
Read More »Cooking with Konyaku (The Zero Calorie Food)
If you are interested in dropping a few pounds without a dramatic diet change, try cooking with konyaku. Konyaku is a zero calorie gelatinous food that is made from ground Konjac plant or devil tongue root. Shiratake is also made from konyaku but in noodle form. Although Konyaku may not …
Read More »F&F Natural Food Store – 15 locations in Tokyo
F&F is a natural food store with 15 locations in Tokyo and 2 in Kanagawa. They carry fresh, pesticide-free vegetables, quality Japanese rice, super foods like Hemp & Chia seeds, additive-free seasonings, homemade lunch boxes and breads, household items and organic baby food, snacks and rice cereal. F&F receives their produce direct …
Read More »Japanese Sunscreen for Kids – Top Selling Products, Ingredients and Protection Levels
Trying to figure out which Japanese drugstore sunscreen for kids is the best for your family? Here is a quick reference list of the top selling 2021 sunscreens for children. Sunscreen is recommended year-round for children 6 months and older. Infants under six months should not be in direct sunlight, …
Read More »Premarché Gelateria (Nakameguro, Tokyo) – 40 flavors of Dairy Free Gelato
Premarché Gelateria is celebrating its 3rd year anniversary this month (July 2021) stop in to enjoy the 40 different flavors of vegan, dairy or dairy-free gelato. The 40 flavors of tasty gelato made from natural ingredients without additives. The shop lets you taste up to 3 flavors before you decide. …
Read More »Crayon House Hiroba (Omotesando, Tokyo)
The Hiroba at Crayon House offers a friendly, all-you-can-eat 90% Organic buffet serving soups, salads, vegetables, brown or semi-refined rice, pasta, tofu, mushrooms, seaweed, meat and fish. It is located in the basement of the Crayon House Toy and Bookstore and includes a small shop with a variety of organic products. Great spot …
Read More »Japan Mosquito Repellent and Aid – Mosquitos Are Here!
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 …
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