Fitness, Play and Food at My Village, Toyosu
I recently discovered a wonderful yet little-known facility aimed at families in Toyosu. Opened late last year, My Village in Toyosu combines a kids' gym...
By Harumi Gondo
April 11, 2016 |
Families
Azurite: Where Kids Can Play While Parents Work
Azurite is an "oyako" cafe (a cafe targeting parents and children, with a built-in playspace) tucked away about three minutes from Ikebukuro station. The owner,...
By Harumi Gondo
February 25, 2016 |
Families
A Day with Doraemon at the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum
It's no surprise that Japan is home to some of the most famous characters, beloved by generations of children who grew up with them. From...
By Mary Zacharopoulos
February 18, 2016 |
Families
Capture Your Baby’s Serene Sleep with Ohirune Art
Parents of young babies know that getting them to hold a certain position is next to impossible, which unfortunately makes it very difficult to capture...
By Harumi Gondo
February 15, 2016 |
Families
A Family Adventure in the Paradise of Palau
It was our usual holiday prep: while throughout the year other friends (even the ones without kids) fine-tuned carefully planned itineraries to exotic locations, poring...
By Emily Paine
January 30, 2016 |
Families
Entertaining Kids in Fukuoka
While it may not be an obvious choice of destination for the winter break, Fukuoka is where I found myself over the recent New Year...
By Harumi Gondo
January 14, 2016 |
Families
Healthy Food and Free Play at Organic Cafe Lulu
Located just a three-minute walk from Kiba station on the Tozai line, Organic Cafe Lulu is what the Japanese call an "oyako" cafe, meaning it...
By Harumi Gondo
December 24, 2015 |
Families, Food & Drink
Using Entertainment to Teach English to Kids in Japan
If you are a parent in Japan who wants your child to grow up with a global understanding and the ability to converse in English,...
By Harumi Gondo
December 17, 2015 |
Families
Pros and Cons of the Japanese Public School System
Japanese schools have long been criticized for excessive use of rote learning and cookie-cutter output of students. But as Japanese society changes, its schools are...
By Kirsty Kawano
December 8, 2015 |
Families
Baby Loves Disco’s Family-Friendly Christmas Dance Party
Are you looking for a way to celebrate Christmas that will be fun for the whole family? Baby Loves Disco holds active and entertaining parties...
By The Savvy Team
November 30, 2015 |
Families