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"暑いですね!"
(Atsuidesu ne!)
It's hot, isn't it!
Be prepared to start hearing this phrase frequently! After rainy season in Tokyo — which is all humidity and grey skies — it's going to get hot in short order. Temperatures in the 30s will be common and in the city, where pavement and buildings help to trap the heat, it's going to feel even warmer. Even if you're able to occasionally escape to the mountains or the beach, where the weather is much cooler and nature provides some respite, if you live in and around Tokyo, it's likely your family won't really be able to avoid...
Make Your Own Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
As of right now, the Tokyo Olympics are on! While they've been postponed a year and international spectators won't be flooding the city, the Olympics are still an exciting event to look forward to.
And, even if they don't happen or local spectators aren't allowed, they are also a great opportunity to have fun with your family. Through history lessons, activities and cultural exploration, CareFinder has put together some ideas to get you started on creating your own Tokyo 2020 Olympics!
History of the Olympics in JapanDid you know that this is the second...
Whether you've heard it called the Summer Brain Drain or the Summer Slide , you're probably familiar with the concept:
When kids spend a lot of time outside of the classroom, they lose some of the knowledge they've gained from the previous year, setting them back when they start school again. In fact, it's estimated that...
Rainy Season Fun: Indoor Activity Ideas
Summertime in Tokyo means summer camps, trips to the mountains or the beach and... rainy season. And this year, rainy season may be coming earlier (and last longer!) than it has in years past. While grey days can get dreary, think of rainy season as a great opportunity to get creative indoors!
CareFinder has shared lots of great ideas for inside activities that can keep the kids (and you!) entertained, engaged and maybe even educated. Check out some of our suggestions below!...
Earth Day Activities for Your Family
Earth Day is Thursday, April 22 and it's the perfect opportunity to not only enjoy the outdoors with your children but also to teach and inspire them! We only get one planet and our kids can be the next generation to take care of it (and it definitely needs some TLC!).
To encourage your family to celebrate and honor Earth Day this year, we've rounded up a few of our favorite activities. They're a lot of fun, educational and help to make the world a prettier, healthier place. There are also lots of great ways to...