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Earth Day Activities for Your Family
Earth Day is Thursday, April 22 and it's the perfect opportunity to not only enjoy the outdoors with your children but also to teach and inspire them! We only get one planet and our kids can be the next generation to take care of it (and it definitely needs some TLC!).
To encourage your family to celebrate and honor Earth Day this year, we've rounded up a few of our favorite activities. They're a lot of fun, educational and help to make the world a prettier, healthier place. There are also lots of great ways to...
Summer Camps In (and Around) Tokyo 2021
It may seem early to start thinking about summer camp for your kids, but the options in and around Tokyo book up fast! Many camps, many of which begin in early June, offer limited spaces (especially now, in the time of COVID). It’s wise to look into your options soon so you’re not stuck with stir-crazy kids at home all summer!
CareFinder has made it a bit easier to find the best camps for your kids with this round-up. From outdoor adventure camps to coding academies, there are choices for every interest in your household.
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It's almost that time of year — Golden Week! Traditionally an opportunity for families all over Japan to take advantage of extended time off from work and school, Golden Week takes place this year from Thursday, 29 April through Wednesday, 5 May.
As with many things in the last year-plus, Golden Week 2021 will look a bit different than it has in the past due to cautionary measures around COVID-19. Many of the most famous and popular celebrations — like Koinobori events and several matsuri — are canceled or altered.
But that doesn't mean your family can't make the most of...
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15 Springtime Arts and Crafts Ideas
Are you looking for creative ways to celebrate springtime? Check out these seasonal arts and crafts!
In addition to being great ways to entertain and occupy the kids, and supply endless new pieces of art for your refrigerator, many arts and crafts help younger children hone their fine motor skills. Older kids can benefit from lessons on science and math, as well. Plus, they provide a great incentive to get outside and collect natural supplies on a nice day!
We've rounded up a few of our favorite springtime arts and crafts for your family. We hope they inspire hours of fun...