Events

Here are our recommended June 22 & 23, 2019 Tokyo Weekend Family Events and Activities. Enjoy some dancing, treasure hunting, ethnic food and fun. Also, check out our list of recommended Summer 2019 Tokyo Family Friendly Museum Exhibits, kid friendly museums, and indoor activity spots. Remember to apply mosquito repellent and sun protection, and also drink lots of …

Here are our recommended Top 10 Summer 2019 Tokyo Family Friendly Museum Exhibits. Lots of options from popular characters to Japanese art to keep your kids engaged and amused. These 10 exhibits have varying end dates from June – October 2019. Don’t miss out!  If you are just looking for …

Here are our 2019 Top Tokyo Summer Fireworks recommendations. Tokyo area fireworks are a must experience. The sky of Tokyo area will be alive with fireworks once the rainy season passes in mid-July.  I believe one has not experienced Japan until you wear your yukata (cotton kimono) and geta (wooden sandals) …

Blue, purple, green, white and pink hydrangeas, absorb all the beauty at our recommended Tokyo Top Hydrangea Gardens and Festivals..  Hydrangeas are called ajisai in Japanese. Peak blooming time in Japan is June with the seasonal rains and humid air. Hydrangea has a long history in Japan and is well …

Here are our recommended June 15 & 16, 2019 Tokyo Weekend Family Events and Activities. Rain is in the forecast for tomorrow. A good time to check out our list of recommended kid friendly museums, Tokyo Area Adventure Sports and Activity Centers and indoor activity spots. Rainy days are sometimes the best for …

If you are in Japan this summer, we highly recommend you attend at least one 2019 Tokyo Summer Festivals. Here are our top 20 recommend Tokyo Summer Festivals. Festivals are one of our favorite summer activities with the family. Despite the heat and humidity, throw on your yukata and head …

A few showers are in the forecast for the next several days. Create a Teru Teru Bozu to ward off the rain, shop our Top Ten Must Have Japan Rainy Season Products and venture out to one of our Recommended Adventure Sports centers, Tokyo Kids Museums or 14+ Tokyo Indoor …

Here are our recommended June 1 & 2, 2019 Tokyo Weekend Family Events and Activities. It will be a beautiful, sunny weekend with higher temps and a variety of fun events; a free outdoor movie, festivals and antique markets. Get out and play! Laugh, learn and Live! ~Best Living Japan …

June is a hit or miss month with Tokyo Antique and Flea Markets due to the rainy season. Although presently over 25 markets are planned for the month, please check directly with the planners about rain cancellations. One great thing about antique hunting in the summer months is that fewer …

June marks the end of the academic year for international schools and the beginning of rainy season. While it doesn`t rain every day it varies from days with intensive downpours to days with occasional sprinkles.  To survive Japan`s rainy season here are our Tips to survive rainy season with Kids, mosquito repellent …

It will be a hot and sunny weekend! Definitely a great weekend to shop for summer gifts at our Summer Gifts Pop-up Boutique, experience the cultural festivals, walk, hike, bike or play outside at our favorite Tokyo Playgrounds. Remember to carry sunscreen, mosquito repellant, hats and water. Venture out and have fun! Laugh, Learn & Live! …

Another beautiful weekend with cultural festivals galore! Venture out and discover Tokyo with our One Day Itineraries or venture out of the city with our Tokyo Day Trips. Also a great weekend for bike riding, visiting one of our favorite parks and playgrounds. Don’t forget your sun and mosquito protection. …

Summer is right aroudn the corner and school end craziness is beginning, if you are overwhelmed but need to buy unique and beautiful gifts for folks overseas join us for our Made in Japan Summer Gifts Pop-up on Sunday, May 26th. Coffee and baked goods will be provided for free …

Here is an updated list in English on the 2019 Yoyogi Park Events. There are presently over  13 events planned for this summer and more coming in the autumn. Almost every weekend you can head to Yoyogi Park to meet, learn, shop, eat and drink. While you`re there try Biking …

Here are our May 11 & 12, 2019 Tokyo Weekend Family Events and Activities recommendations. This Sunday is Mother`s Day. Treat your mom to something nice; enjoy breakfast brunch together, book her a massage at Olive Spa or gift her a Best Living Japan Studio Class. If the above doesn`t …

Whether your kids are headed to the beach, or just out and about, sunscreen is a must. Sunscreen is recommended year-round for children 6 months and older. Infants under six months should not be in direct sunlight, and application of sunscreen is not recommended as their skin is highly sensitive …

Here are our recommended May 4-5th, 2019 Tokyo Weekend Family Events and Activities. This Sunday is Children’s Day (こどもの日）so there are many events around Tokyo and surrounding Kanto area to enjoy with the family. If you are looking for other end of GW events check here. . ~Best Living Japan …

Here are our recommended Tokyo Area May 2019 Activities and Events for families. May is a great time to enjoy the outdoor festivities. Visit some of the many festivals kicking off Golden Week on our 2019 Top Recommended Golden Week Family Activity and Events (April 27 – May 6), Antique and Flea Markets, and International …

There are over 30 Markets on this May 2019 Tokyo Antique and Flea Markets list. May is a fantastic antique hunting month because the weather is usually beautiful and the temples, shrines, and parks are in full bloom. With so many market days chances are you will find a treasure! …

Golden Week 2019! Here are our Top Recommended Events and Activities for this special 10-Day GW Holiday which begins on Saturday, April 27th and runs through Monday, May 6th. Venture out and enjoy the many international food and cultural festivals. Here is also our recommended list of kid-friendly museum exhibits for …

Saw my first mosquito today, so time to stock up on Japan mosquito repellent and aid products!! All this rain and warmer weather are going to equal a heavy mosquito season in Japan. Usually, in Japan mosquitos start to hatch and bite starting in April and are active through the …

Here are our recommended April 20 & 21, 2019 Tokyo Weekend Family Events and Activities. International School Spring Fairs, Urban Lifestyle Markets, Earth Day Tokyo and Azaleas. Venture out and enjoy the festivities. ~Best Living Japan Moms 1. Tokyo International School (Minami Azabu, Minato) – will be hosting their 2019 Cherry Blossom Fair on Saturday, April 20th …

Here are our Recommended April 13 & 14, 2019 Tokyo Weekend Family Events and Activities. Venture out and enjoy the festivities! ~Best Living Japan Moms April 13 & 14, 2019 Tokyo Weekend Family Events and Activities 1. Kids and Baby Flea Market and Easter Bunny Photos (Minami Azabu, Mianto-ku) – …

Please support the Troop #20605 Girl Scouts Fundraiser (Minato-ku) – Kids & Baby Lightly Loved Sale. The sale will be Sat & Sun, April 13 & 14 from 10:00 – 15:00. Our 50 scouts ages 5-12 are holding their first Kids & Baby Lightly Loved Sale to earn their fiscal …

The Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival from early – April till the end of Golden Week (2nd week of May) is a beautiful landscape of ancient Japanese temple buildings, bright orange gates and thousands and thousands of azalea bushes in every color possible. The Shrine’s azalea garden was reportedly planted 300 …