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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »