Summer Camps In and Around Tokyo 2022
The school year is winding down and summer is almost here... so if you haven't already figured out where to send the kids for summer camp, you better do so soon! Many options in and around Tokyo fill up quickly. You can always get an amazing babysitter on the schedule (find one here !), but otherwise, you'll want to check out the below options.
For the Tech Whiz
If you have a kid at home who's just as interested in computing as they are camping, you...
Board Games for Your Brain
We don't want to jinx anything but sooner than you think, rainy season will start. And while there are a lot of things you can do around Tokyo during rainy season , sometimes leaving the house is the last thing your family wants.
Luckily, there are still plenty of fun things to do at home — specifically, board games! And, as a bonus, there are a lot of board games that double as teaching tools so you can keep the kids entertained and educate at the same time. Find...
Golden Week is just a few weeks away! And, if you've been creative with your work schedule this year, you could have more than a week of vacation time to enjoy it with your family. Beginning with Showa Day on Friday, April 29 and ending on Thursday, May 5 with Children's Day, you have a couple of opportunities to snag an extra day off. But even if you choose to save your PTO for another occasion, there's still plenty of time to have fun!
There are always the traditional celebrations for each holiday. Showa Day is a great excuse to visit the lovely...
Dreaming of a global adventure with your family but don't have the time or resources for extensive travel? No problem! Japan offers a surprising variety of cultural experiences that will make you feel like you've stepped into different countries, all without leaving its borders.
European Escapes in Japan Little Europe in JiyugaokaStroll through the charming streets of Jiyugaoka, often called "Little Europe," with its stylish boutiques, cafes, and bakeries reminiscent of a European village.
French Elegance in ShibuyaVisit Shibuya's "Shibuya Hikarie" complex, where you can...
Tokyo is magical in the spring! The dry, chilly, gray days of winter are replaced with comfortable temperatures and plenty of sunshine. It's a wonderful time of year to get outdoors and explore the city and its surroundings with your family, no matter how long you've lived here.
We've written before about a lot of our favorite family-friendly activities; you can check them out here . We've also added a few new ideas for ways to spend the days as they grow longer. Read...