Summertime in Tokyo is full of opportunities to have fun, cool off and stay busy. We've compiled a list of ideas below that are great to do with kids, whether as a sitter or to suggest as an activity for you to help a family with. So, make sure to keep yourself and the kids well-hydrated and have fun! FESTIVALS Fussa Firefly Festival 15 June Nothing says "summer" more than the blinking lights of hundreds of fireflies, or hotaru. A visit to the Fussa Firefly Festival is the perfect kick-off to the season...
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Golden Week 101: A Guide to the Holiday
2019-04-10
All of Japan is talking about the upcoming Golden Week holiday. Aside from a few days off of work, though, what is it exactly? Read on for a quick tutorial about this giant holiday-within-a-holiday. What is Golden Week? “Golden Week” is the catch-all term for a group of holidays that fall in late April and early May. This year’s Golden Week is exceptionally long (10 days) thanks to calendar placement, the new emperor and Japan’s policy of observing days between holidays as holidays themselves.
A stamp commemorating Emperor Hirohito
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Stay Busy: Five Tips for Getting More Offers
2019-04-04
You've successfully interviewed with CareFinder and have a profile up on the website - so, what now? There are hundreds of jobs posted a week and ideally, you also want parents to seek YOU out! See below for some tips on how to get more offers. 1. Make sure your profile is detailed and up-to-date. Parents want to know as much about you as possible before determining if they want you to care for their children. The languages you speak are bare minimum and don't do much to set you apart from other sitters. Do you play an instrument (or two)? Do you sew or play a sport? Add it...
From local food festivals to the Mammals exhibition, make the most out of the upcoming weekend with these kid-friendly events around Tokyo! 1. Local Food Festival Kuohzei Date: 3/28-31 (Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun) 11am-9pm, Sunday: 10am-6pm Location: Hibiya Park Enjoy local cuisine from all over Japan right in central Tokyo! From Hokkaido to Okinawa, experience the flavors of Japan under the blooming cherry blossoms on a beautiful spring day with your family! 2...
Spring Break 2019: Things to Do
2019-03-20
The weather is warming, the days are getting longer, professional yakyu season kicks off soon and chances are, your children are getting pretty excited; it’s almost Spring Break! A one- to two-week breather during the Japanese school year, Spring Break is scheduled between 25 March and 5 April for many schools. While your children may see this time only as a chance to be free from the classroom and school work, experts agree that breaks actually play a crucial role in keeping brains healthy and ready to learn. With sunny days and no classes, it’s a prime opportunity to take advantage of your...
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