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Things to Do During Golden Week in Tokyo!
It's almost that time of year — Golden Week! Traditionally an opportunity for families all over Japan to take advantage of extended time off from work and school, Golden Week takes place this year from Thursday, 29 April through Wednesday, 5 May.
As with many things in the last year-plus, Golden Week 2021 will look a bit different than it has in the past due to cautionary measures around COVID-19. Many of the most famous and popular celebrations — like Koinobori events and several matsuri — are canceled or altered.
But that doesn't mean your family can't make the most of...
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15 Springtime Arts and Crafts Ideas
Are you looking for creative ways to celebrate springtime? Check out these seasonal arts and crafts!
In addition to being great ways to entertain and occupy the kids, and supply endless new pieces of art for your refrigerator, many arts and crafts help younger children hone their fine motor skills. Older kids can benefit from lessons on science and math, as well. Plus, they provide a great incentive to get outside and collect natural supplies on a nice day!
We've rounded up a few of our favorite springtime arts and crafts for your family. We hope they inspire hours of fun...
It may not surprise you to hear this, but: Children need a lot of things! Even when we try to take a minimalistic approach to the purchase and accumulation of stuff, there's no way around clothing, feeding and entertaining our kids.
For those of us who don't want clutter and also want to be kind to the environment, finding eco-friendly, sustainable children's gear is a must. Luckily, these products are usually a bit pricier than standard goods...so buying less is easier!
It may seem like Japan, a country fond of plastic bags and packaging isn't a great place to find green...
Spring Break Camps and Activities in Tokyo
It’s almost Spring Break in Tokyo! Whether your children attend a Japanese school or an international one, they'll soon have some time off from class and you’ll need to figure out ways to keep them occupied.
While there is always the option to keep the kids at home, let them lounge around and stream Disney+, it’s likely they’ve already had quite a bit of screen time in the last year…
We’ve written before about things to do in Tokyo in the spring and there’s always the...