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Parks with Waterplay in the Greater Tokyo Area
Summer has started and the heat is already on! Thankfully, there is a huge selection of parks with water play areas in the Greater Tokyo Area to help us cool down. Waterplay includes such things as spray... Read more »
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Strawberry Picking in Kansai
The time is ripe for picking strawberries in Kansai. Kid-friendly, u-pick greenhouses and berry patches are open from mid-December to late spring/early summer based on availability. Families indulge on luscious, red berries during timed all-you-can-pick-and-eat sessions. Some... Read more »
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Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tokyo
There are many great places to view Cherry Blossoms in central and suburban Tokyo. This article introduces some of the fun and popular places you can enjoy hanami with (or without) children! The period of Cherry Blossom... Read more »
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Nikko – Kinugawa Onsen Area 日光 – 鬼怒川温泉
Kinugawa Onsen Area 鬼怒川温泉 This beautiful area is on the less touristy, more natural side. Shadows of past glory days add to the local flavour. Kinugawa isn’t a party destination which makes it well suited for those looking... Read more »
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Atami Sun Beach in Shizuoka 熱海サンビーチ
Looking for a beach get-away near Yokohama? Ready for a day of sand and sun in Tohoku? Looking for a place to spend the day in Wakayama? How about swimming in Shikoku? The islands of Japan offer... Read more »
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Kanto Area Beach: Onjuku 御宿
Looking for a beach get-away near Tokyo? Ready for a day of sand and sun in Kyushu? Want to find a beach in Niigata? Where can you go swimming in Hokkaido? The islands of Japan offer many beaches... Read more »
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Okinawa – Fun in the Sun and So Much More!
Okinawa The name may inspire images of beautiful beaches or thoughts of living a long and healthy life. While we may not be able to move to Japan’s bit of tropical paradise, a visit to Okinawa may... Read more »
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Strawberry Picking in Kanto
Strawberry picking season starts as early as mid-December in parts of Kanto. By the end of January, almost all strawberry picking greenhouses are open for business. The system of strawberry farms in Kanto is usually a fixed price for a half of hour of... Read more »
