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These Beach Resorts in Japan Are Safe For Swim and Sand Play
All kids love the beach, the place where they can run around half-naked, dodge...
- Posted July 26, 2018
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Despite its name, there are no monkeys on Japan’s Sarushima island - just a nice beach.
Bring your own!
- Posted July 24, 2018
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Japan’s quest for the most popular creature. You otter vote!
Playful, adorable and very engaging to watch, Nihon Kawauso or Japanese river otters are...
- Posted July 21, 2018
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At 60, Mr. Paddington gets his own theme park
British author Michael Bond first introduced Mr. Paddington, the iconic marmalade-eating Peruvian bear, in...
- Posted July 20, 2018
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Tired of Tokyo? Try Atami.
Atami literally translates to “hot ocean” and dates back more than 1000 years when...
- Posted July 17, 2018
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Out and about in Saitama
If the steaming concrete and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds of Tokyo get to be too much...
- Posted July 2, 2018
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New summer attraction in Hakuba
No longer just a go-to spot in winter, Hakuba has added fun activities that...
- Posted May 30, 2018
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Universal Night Parade: New at Universal Studios in Osaka
The Hogwarts Express has arrived at the Universal Studios Japan. The first-ever Universal Night...
- Posted May 23, 2018
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Visit the Ajisai Festival this season
Short and t-shirt weather is on the way but it isn’t entirely the end...
- Posted May 23, 2018
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Japan puts the spotlight on the works of Hayao Miyazaki at a new theme park
Aichi prefecture has announced the opening in 2022 of a new theme park in...
- Posted April 25, 2018
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Old Tokyo
Living in one of the more modern neighborhoods of Tokyo, it’s easy to forget...
- Posted March 27, 2018
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Shakuji Park
Gather the family and frolic among the cherry blossoms at Shakuji Koen and other...
- Posted February 23, 2018
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Invigorate the senses with a perfect family trip to Japan’s snowland
Hop on the Shinkansen, let the train take the strain and before you know...
- Posted February 6, 2018
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What’s a kid-friendly hot springs resort?
Not all hot spring resorts in Japan are suitable for kids. When in doubt,...
- Posted January 31, 2018
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Super cool things you can do as a family in Ueno
Did you know that with just a handful of yen, you can walk with...
- Posted January 23, 2018
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War Zone: Paintball in Japan
If your family escapades have been missing excitement of late, there is one place...
- Posted January 5, 2018
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The Seven Tubs
Just a 50-minute flight away, Hachijo-jima where seven great onsen resorts can be found,...
- Posted December 20, 2017
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The grandiose display at the Tobu World Square is worth seeing with your kids.
Every year, our host country brings out a lavish set of decorations and turns...
- Posted December 15, 2017
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Has Tokyo’s version of a white Christmas - or lack thereof - gotten you down? Well, there’s only one thing to do: Go up!
Snugged within Tochigi Prefecture’s high mountains is Nikko (literally “sunlight”). Located a mere 135...
- Posted December 14, 2017
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Japan’s Sacred Spaces
The art of Feng Shui aims to consciously create a level of natural balance...
- Posted November 26, 2017
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Fall foliage at Hida Region
As autumn approaches, many city dwellers pack up and head for the mountainous Hida...
- Posted November 10, 2017
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Paragliding and Canyoning in Japan
With the amount of exercise you get from surfing trains, navigating from platform to...
- Posted November 8, 2017
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Japan’s Fish Therapy
Sticking your feet in a pool of water and allowing them to be eaten...
- Posted November 1, 2017
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Burnout? Do what the Japanese do to heal the fatigue of body and mind.
Being stressed over an extended period of time can leave one totally drained. If...
- Posted October 26, 2017
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Need a little inspiration ? Try the way of the Ninja.
A world of sabotage, espionage, assassination, and a knack for looking good in black!...
- Posted October 18, 2017
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Swimming Pools in Tokyo for 500 yen or less
If you’re put off by overpriced theme parks and hotel pool rates in Tokyo,...
- Posted July 31, 2017
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Yokohama Sankeien Garden: Beauty, Tranquility, History
Sankei-en is the legacy of Yokohama silk trader Tomitaro Hara, more widely known by...
- Posted May 28, 2017
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Go-kart companies asked by police to improve riders’ safety
Out of twelve go-kart accidents reported in the city which Japan’s Metropolitan Police Department...
- Posted May 22, 2017
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Our Family Routine: Exploring Japanese Architecture
See the city at its best and enjoy a great day out with...
- Posted May 21, 2017
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Green spaces massage the body and brain, says Japanese research
Nature bathing is a national pastime for Japanese people. It is easy to understand...
- Posted May 21, 2017
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