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Celebrating Halloween in Tokyo: 2019 Guide

2019-09-11

Celebrating Halloween here is a unique experience for the whole family! It's still a relatively new holiday and many traditions have a decidedly Japanese twist on them, but that doesn't mean Halloween isn't a whole lot of fun. Check out our 2019 Halloween Guide for information on how to make the most of the holiday this year. Trick-or-Treat and Parades Japanese customs on etiquette and personal space mean that taking your children to your neighbors' homes to demand candy is out of the question. However, several shopping districts and neighborhoods host official...

Keep Kids Excited About Learning All School Year Long

2019-09-06

Back to school is an exciting time for kids, but the novelty can quickly wear off as the school year drags on. If you're looking for ways to keep your kids engaged and excited about learning all year long, here are 10 practical tips:

1. Be a Role Model

Kids learn by watching us, so it's important to set a good example by being passionate about learning yourself. Let your children see you reading books, watching documentaries, or learning new skills. Show them that learning is a lifelong journey.

2. Give Kids a Breather

School can be stressful for kids. Make sure they have...

Tokyo in the Fall

2019-09-04

Tokyo in the Fall is glorious! The days cool off and the humidity relaxes. The nights are perfect for sleeping with the windows open. Typhoon season peters out, school is back in session and there are quite a few public holidays. It's the best time of year to enjoy the city with your family, or take a day trip to the countryside for a taste of nature. Autumn Weather As we mentioned, Tokyo's weather in the Fall is lovely! Temperatures average in the mid-to-low 20s during the day and don't begin to drop into the single digits at night until late in the season, in...

Disaster Preparedness Tips and Resources

Disaster Preparedness in Tokyo: Tips and Resources

2019-08-30

While there isn't much any of us can do to stop natural disasters from happening, we can take steps to prepare our families in case of emergency. Every year, Japan holds "Disaster Prevention Day" 防災の日 on 1 September to encourage everyone to practice safety drills and inventory their disaster kits. Need some help organizing your family for this year's Disaster Prevention Day? Keep reading for tips and resources! Japan's Natural Disasters As you likely know, Japan gets frequent earthquakes - more than once daily, on average. Many of these...

September Public Holidays in Japan

2019-08-28

Just as your family is adjusting to the routine of the new school year, here come two public holidays in September to shake things up! Respect for the Aged Day and the Autumnal Equinox create two long weekends in a row, as they both fall on Mondays in 2019. The Equinox is either 22 or 23 of September every year; Respect for the Aged Day is always the third Monday in September. We've put together some helpful background on each holiday, as well as suggestions on how to celebrate so that you can make the most of this extra time with your family. 敬老の日 ...

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