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  • Games that Japanese children play at home.

    Three months of school closure and stay home measures feel like six months for most parents who are attached to pre-pandemic routines. With children out of school, many parents did not expect to be in the driver’s...

    • Posted May 20, 2020
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  • Quarantine in Tokyo possible. Here’s what families should stock up on.

    Up until now, school closures across the country due to coronavirus scare, have been a ‘request’ by the government of Japan, and not exactly an order. This is why some schools and offices have remained open while...

    • Posted March 6, 2020
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  • A fantastic ​Tangible Coding Toy for Children Aged 4-12

    As the future of our children is literally being shaped by technology and innovation, the need for them to be able to handle complex tasks has never been so important. Many of us use electronic devices, social...

    • Posted February 12, 2020
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  • “Japan’s Cuisine, Nature, and Wisdom”- Exploring the Past and Future of Japanese Cuisine at the National Museum of Nature and Science

    In 2013, Washoku or traditional Japanese cuisine has been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage raising the country’s global recognition. In a rare special exhibition, Ueno National Museum of Nature and Science puts the spotlight on 250...

    • Posted February 4, 2020
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  • These fun games are preparing kids into their AI-driven future and parents are loving them.

    Starting April 2020, Computer programming will be a compulsory subject in Japan’s primary school curriculum. Children in the fifth grade will be taught the basics of coding. Is your child ready? Whether your child is in the...

    • Posted December 24, 2019
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  • Things you’ve always wanted to know about Japan’s educare philosophy

    Choosing the right education philosophy can be confusing for many of those looking into the Japanese preschool or kindergarten system. If you want to stay involved in your child’s learning experience and establish an open communication with...

    • Posted November 11, 2019
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  • Future and the Arts: AI, Robotics, Cities, Life - How Humanity Will Live Tomorrow

    Our day-to-day life is increasingly becoming impacted by emerging technologies and science. Blockchain technology seems ready to build new levels of trust and value into our social systems. Humans will be entrusting most of its decisions to...

    • Posted November 7, 2019
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  • What could be more beautiful than Osaka Castle in autumn?

    Osaka's venerable castleand cutting-edge Umeda Sky Building make for an intriguing blend of old and new.

    • Posted November 5, 2019
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  • Retired Japanese couple with 799,000 instagram followers now fashion icons and travel influencers

    It all started when comments and praises came flooding in after daughter posted photos of her parents Tsuyoshi “Bon” and Tomi “Pon” Seki wearing matching outfits on Instagram. “You both look good in whatever clothes you wear,”...

    • Posted October 15, 2019
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  • Cassie Harada: “Wool is Cool”

    Tokyo mom, entrepreneur, master knitter and fiber artist takes Tokyo families through the looking glass and reveals how cool wool and her knitting adventures in her adopted home have won her fans. Here at Tokyo families, we’ve...

    • Posted September 3, 2019
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  • Caught between staying home (because it’s cold outside) and bored tots bouncing off the walls? Head off to this new indoor playground.

    Playground 4 Kids is a new indoor play area for young children located in Shinsencho, Shibuya . Last week, I visited the place with my 3 and 4-year old sons. We went on a weekday morning and...

    • Posted February 14, 2017
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  • Shape the Future

    If Japan’s Education Ministry requested 86 national universities to close their humanities or the social science faculties and convert them to serve areas that media reports as ‘useful to the needs of society,’ it has its own...

    • Posted January 1, 2017
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  • Turn your Child’s Astrological Sign into a Party!

    I have two kids and I am always on the lookout for new party ideas. This is especially so as they both have their birthdays at the beginning of August. This summer, was another head scratcher until...

    • Posted December 24, 2016
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  • Kougai Park in Nishi Azabu

    Kougai Park in predominantly residential neighborhood of Nishi Azabu is surrounded by schools, and a variety of mom and pop stores. The park run by Minato district ward has a bench, swing, slide, obstacle course, a drinking...

    • Posted December 22, 2016
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  • Create more meaning, fulfillment and impact in your work

    While holidays are a time most people look forward to because they can forget about work, being away from work provides a great opportunity to gain some perspective on it and develop strategies to make it more...

    • Posted December 22, 2016
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  • Baby・Kid Friendly Movie Theatres in Tokyo

    Would you take your baby to a movie in Tokyo? The answer to that is ‘no.’ Babies cry, pee and poo that can make others uncomfortable. It’s just isn’t fair to everyone else in the movie house....

    • Posted December 20, 2016
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  • Add Dubai To Your Bucket List

    Dubai conjures up images of absurd excess, a playground for the rich, built on the whim of the visionary king. Set within the dazzling desert state of the United Arab Emirates, this intoxicating blend of new age...

    • Posted December 12, 2016
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  • Skateboard/Biking Park in Tokyo for older Kids

    Restrictive rules at most narrow parks in Tokyo don’t allow many chances for children to hone their skate (or bicycling) skills. But with the sport becoming increasingly popular among older children, a number of skateboard-friendly parks have...

    • Posted November 29, 2016
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  • Onsen for beginners

    A visit to an onsen is one unique experience that everyone should try while in Japan. If it is your very first visit, here are a few things to remember: Clothes are removed in a changing room...

    • Posted November 15, 2016
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  • How to Thrive During the Holiday Season in Japan

    As Christmas approaches, a sense of longing for home can be overwhelming. It is not always possible to travel at this time of year; costs, limited vacation time and bad weather can all mean it is preferable...

    • Posted November 14, 2016
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  • A 4-word song by Japanese comedian/singer makes it to Guinness World Records

    The 4-word song PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen) that Japanese DJ/ comedian and singer Pikotaro (producer Daimaou Kosaka) wrote made it to the Guinness World Record as the shortest song ever written to hit the U.S. Billboard Hot Chart 100....

    • Posted November 3, 2016
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  • The test question that got people fired up

    This test question got people fired up on the internet. The test in question asked kids to solve “5 x 3” using repeated addition. Under this method, the correct answer is “5 groups of 3,” not “3...

    • Posted October 27, 2016
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  • Learning Music the Suzuki Way

    Anyone with an interest in children’s education, in general or in musical pedagogy in particular, will have heard about the now world-famous Suzuki Method approach. Its founder Shinichi Suzuki was born in Nagoya in 1898, the son...

    • Posted October 19, 2016
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  • What to do if you don’t have enough money to cover your hospital bills

    What’s great about the Japanese health care system is that when you are hospitalized, a big chunk of the medical bills you paid upfront can be reimbursed to you within 3-4 months after making an insurance claim ...

    • Posted September 9, 2016
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  • Chinese garlic is cheap but I won’t be buying it ever again. Here’s why.

    We know that when it comes to food, the safety of our family comes first. What most of us don’t know though is how safe really are the foods we buy here in Japan. Garlic is a...

    • Posted August 22, 2016
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  • Danseur and Teacher James Amar gives ballet lessons to children.

      Tokyo families catches up with James.   What brought you to Japan? The wish to always come back! I came to Japan for the first time in 1981 (at age 11) with the Paris Opera Ballet...

    • Posted August 17, 2016
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  • 10 surprising facts about babies

    Did you know that your little bundle of joy is quite unique? Here are some really awesome facts about babies. 1. The chances of giving birth to twins are high in certain West African countries. In Nigeria,...

    • Posted August 17, 2016
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  • Tokyo’s spacious 100 yen stores

    Let the kids loose with a few coins at the biggest Hyaku-en stores in Tokyo. You have to love Daiso for providing just about everything you could possibly want or never knew you wanted for a few...

    • Posted August 16, 2016
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  • This video answers the question of who carries a heavier load, Superdad or Supermom?

    The common perception in Japan is that all the heavy lifting and long working hours is done by a man.

    • Posted August 15, 2016
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  • Solution to a gassy tummy

    We’ve all experienced gas pain at some point. It’s that uncomfortable feeling when bubbles are trying to mess up our digestive system. Although gas pain is very common in babies during the first 3 months, it rarely...

    • Posted August 14, 2016
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