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In case you haven't heard, summer is matsuri season in Tokyo! From centuries-old Japanese traditions to Brazilian Bossa Nova to Hawaiian Hula, the next month's festivals have something for the whole family. And if you want a break from the matsuri scene, there are river clean-ups, dancing Pikachus and kid-friendly concerts to enjoy, as well. Be sure to check out our other article on summertime in Tokyo for more tips on festivals, fireworks and fun! Natsu Birakai Music Festival ...
Umi no Hi: Marine Day in Tokyo
2019-07-10
Marine Day (Umi no Hi) is one of two summer Japanese national holidays. It is meant to be a day spent honoring the sea, which has traditionally played an important role in the culture and economy of Japan. Observed on the third Monday in July, Marine Day also marks a long weekend. That means three full days of opportunities to celebrate (and hopefully relax a little, too!). We've put together a list of Marine Day events and activities in and around Tokyo for your family to check out! BEACHES What better way to celebrate the ocean than a day or two at the beach? As...
As we mentioned in our article " Summertime in Tokyo: What to Do ," the annual Star Festival, or Tanabata, celebrates a celestial love story! Orihime and Hikoboshi, two gods represented by the stars Vega and Altair, are quite literally star-crossed lovers who are only able to meet once a year, on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month ("Tanabata" translates to "evening of the seventh") . Depending on which calendar is being used, this can mean, roughly, 7 July or 7 August. To commemorate the occasion, people across...
Fun Ways to Avoid the Summer Slide
2019-07-03
Studies have proven that children lose some of what they've learned during the school year over the summer months. It's not your imagination- it's true! During summer break, kids in grade school can lose much of the gains they've made over the school year in reading and math. The numbers are worse for older kids, and those losses accumulate every year. This effect is called the "Summer Slide" or "Summer Brain Drain." While your children are enjoying their free time, they're also, unfortunately, setting their education back. Luckily, there are ways to negate the impact of Summer Brain Drain...
Summer Around the World: Food
2019-06-28
With the advent of modern farming and preservatives, these days there aren't many foods we can't get hold of any time of the year we want - in season or not. But there is still something very special about enjoying a summertime staple IN the summer. We've done some research into the popular summer dishes of a few places represented in the CareFinder community and have shared them below, as well as where you can find the closest approximation right here in Tokyo. Happy eating! Spain "Soup" isn't often a dish we think of for the hot, humid days of summer, but the Spanish love...
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