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Family Friendly events and activities in tokyo august september

Family Friendly Events & Activities in Tokyo: August/September

2019-08-16

Summer is winding down and schools are starting back up, but that doesn't mean the fun has to end! From many more matsuri to fireworks displays to airplane extravaganzas, there are tons of fun, family-friendly events and activities in Tokyo to check out. Tsukiji Outer Market Breakfast Fair Through 31 August Even though the fish market relocated last year, there are still many bustling shops and restaurants in Tsukiji. Get some exclusive seafood treats at this breakfast...

Back to School: Tips for Preparing Now!

2019-08-14

Every year, it seems as if summer is just getting started when suddenly, it's time to head back to school! While the days can seem long on their own, summer itself goes by in the blink of an eye and preparing for the new school year feels like a rush after weeks of camp and vacations. As you and your family start getting ready, CareFinder has some suggested things to consider now that will make the transition easier ahead of classes kicking off in a couple of weeks. Get Your Routine Started Waking up late, going to bed late, unstructured days; summertime can be...

How We Find the Best Babysitters for Your Family

2019-08-09

At CareFinder, we've met with a lot of people who want to be babysitters. Over the course of thousands of interviews and working closely with sitters and families for more than ten years, we've found there are several key factors that determine if someone will be both a good babysitter and a good fit within our community.

And we are happy to share our expertise with you! Not only to give you insight into how CareFinder works, but also to help guide you as you make this important childcare decision.

Our Rigorous Screening Process

We have a multi-step screening process to...

Yama No Hi: Celebrating Mountain Day in Tokyo

2019-08-07

A new holiday in Japan (officially observed for the first time in 2016), Mountain Day, or Yama no Hi, is very similar to Greenery Day in May or Marine Day in July. It is a day meant to celebrate and honor the many mountains of Japan, a country which is more than 70 percent covered by them! Though Mountain Day itself falls on 11 August, which is a Sunday, because of Japan's rules on public holidays, it will be observed this year on Monday, 12 August. So, employees and students (though many are on break anyway) get to enjoy a three-day weekend! Just as with Greenery Day or Marine Day, the point...

The Rugby World Cup in Japan: A Primer

2019-08-02

In just under two months, Japan can expect hundreds of thousands of rugby fans to arrive for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Supporters from England and Australia will make up the bulk of visitors, with the rest coming from the US, France, New Zealand, the Netherlands and more than 150 other countries. While many countries are known rugby-obsessives (see: England, where the sport originated, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand), Japan also has a surprisingly long history with the sport and a robust population of enthusiasts. The first club was established in Yokohama in 1866 and today there are 125,...

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