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Here are our recommended July 6 & 7, 2019 Tokyo Weekend Family Events and Activities. Get ready to celebrate Tanabata this weekend, Sunday, July 7th by learning about the celebration at one of the great festivals this weekend. Don a yukata and watch the amazing fireworks displays across the city. Also remember our Tips to …

Here are our recommended June 29 & 30, 2019 Tokyo Weekend Family Events and Activities. June is ending with rain. To make sure the rain stays away try making a Teru Teru Bozu! Visit some great Tokyo Area Adventure Sports and Activity Centers, Top Tokyo Indoor playcenters or Family Friendly Museum …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Easter is April 21st, 2019 and we have just two more classes to make and take some beautiful eggs and a basket that you will cherish for years. I have had mine for 16 years! The bowls are made using Ikkanbari technique which is a great skill to know for …

Enjoy the start of spring treasure hunting at an 2019 April Tokyo antique and flea markets.  The blossoms will be in full bloom this month, so let the fun begin. If you have visitors in town visiting an antique market or two is a great activity. This April there close …

Check out our mom developed list of Tokyo Area April 2019 Recommended Activities & Events. Spring has arrived so get your planning calendars out!  April is not only cherry blossom season but blue nemophila, wisteria, and azalea – Get your cameras ready! It is also a very festive time of the …

Looking for some great deals on adult and kids clothing and other home items in Tokyo? Then do not miss the annual Nearly New Sale happening new month at the Tokyo American Club.  This popular event is open to the public. The Nearly New Sale (flea market) is Friday, April …

Women’s Day is a day to reflect on equal rights and opportunities for all sexes. We want to highlight two important initiatives; the Asian University for Women and the Girl Fund Project. We encourage you to donate as much as you can. We all live comfortable and safe lives in …

March marks the beginning of Spring, the end of the Japanese school and business year, and anticipation for Cherry Blossoms. The following are some of our Top Recommended Activities & Events in Tokyo in March 2019.  Venture out and have fun! 🌸🌸Visit Plum Blossom Festivals 🌸🌸 Plum Blooms @ Koganei Park (Koganei)– You do not need …

Here are recommended Tokyo Antique Markets for March 2019. The Cherry blossoms will start blooming this month, so let the fun begin. If you have visitors in town visiting an antique market or two is a great activity. There are 25 market events this month, so chances are you will …

Spring means new beginnings…and new fruits and vegetables in the grocery stores that’ll leave you scratching your head wondering what they are, how they taste, and how to use them. In this Spring Seasonal Workshop, we’ll start off by presenting to you macrobiotic concepts where you’ll discover what foods are …

Enjoy the cultural events and plum blossoms this long weekend. Laugh, Learn and Live! ~Best Living Japan Moms Market of the Sun (Kachidoki) — Enjoy the Market of the Sun this beautiful weekend at Japan’s largest regular urban farmers’ market. Over 100 vendors participate from around the country, of which more …

Here are recommended Tokyo Antique Markets for February 2019. Bundle up and have fun! ** Please note most outside markets are usually cancelled when raining. Please double-check info below at contact numbers/links to be 100% sure of details. — Best Living Japan Moms February 2019 Tokyo Area Antique and Flea Markets …

If you are raising children in Japan, I recommend you attend the free Tokyo English Life Parenting Programs which are offered about six workshops each academic year from September to May. The workshop series supports global parents on a wide-range of topics. There are three workshops scheduled for January & February 2019. The workshops are …

We have gathered some of the top Tokyo Area International Schools’ 2019 Winter/Spring Calendars from January to June in an attempt to help simplify planning. We often hear from other parents and organizers of community events that all the international school’s schedules being different causes may headaches. Hoping readers find …

We hope your family had a fantastic year, and wish you the best of luck, happiness, and health in 2019. The Best Living Japan team had another great year expanding our classes for global families living and traveling to Japan. We are sharing our most popular posts from 2018. Looking …

Here are recommended Tokyo Antique Markets for January 2019. The weekend of  January 11-13th is a big antique weekend with the Antique Jamboree. Bundle up and trek out to find treasures in the New Year!  Check our most recent antique markets listings here. If you are looking for another month …

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December 2018 Tokyo Antique & Flea Markets — December is a great month for holiday treasure hunting at over 25 Tokyo Antique and Flea Markets. Small teacups and plates, kimono fabric and old Japanese papers make great gifts for the holidays. If you are looking for something larger try the …