Family & Kids
Explore helpful resources on daycare options and family-friendly places for kids in Japan, ensuring a fun and enriching experience for everyone.
Worry-Free Even at Night? 24-Hour Babysitter Services for Foreign Families Living in Japan
The following article is contributed by Celestsitter. Parenting Challenges Don’t Just Happen During the Day In Japan, more and more foreign families are raising small children today. Many parents may…
Childbirth in Tokyo: Maternity Hospitals and Clinics for Expats
If you are an expectant mother living in Tokyo, it is comforting to know that there are quality, English-speaking hospitals and clinics available that are capable of both providing care for you and yo…
Animal Cafes in Tokyo - Cats, Dogs, Owls, and Other Animals
Animal cafes are popular in Japan, and Tokyo offers a myriad of options ranging from well-known cat cafes to the places with more exotic animals. People visit such cafes for a variety of reasons, incl…
Fun Places for Children in Tokyo - Farms, Legoland, Book Stores, Animal Cafes
Farms Kawatsura Strawberry Farm (Chiba) Kawatsura Strawberry Farm in Chiba prefecture offers visitors the chance to pick and eat strawberries straight off the vine from mid-December to early May. The…
Amusement Parks and Theme Parks in Tokyo
In the ever-bustling city of Tokyo, there’s no shortage of amusement and theme parks for a family day out. Whether you’re planning on a quick afternoon activity or a full day trip, you will find a wid…
Museums in Tokyo
Whether you crave a day of intellectual enrichment, yearn to keep the kids entertained for an afternoon, or are simply looking for a fulfilling way to ride out a few hours of bad weather, visiting a m…
Japanese Daycares, Preschools & Kindergartens—How Do They Work?
Getting accustomed to new systems and ways of doing things can be a trying and ongoing process for many foreign residents in Japan. It is especially true for families or couples planning to have child…
English-speaking Babysitters in Tokyo
If you’re raising children in Japan or will ever be in need of child care, you can find useful information here. There are also many after-school classes are available in Tokyo. Babysitters in Tokyo F…
Zoos and Aquariums in Tokyo
If you are seeking for Zoos and Aquariums in and around Tokyo, this is the right list for you! There is a plethora of zoos and aquariums with many fascinating animals to see and that would be fun to e…
The Need for Postpartum Care
This article is contributed by Vitalité House. Childbirth is an event that places a great burden on a woman's body. In order to nurture the baby, the uterus enlarges, putting pressure on the internal…
My experience applying for a Japanese Public Daycare
Experience of a Japanese Public Daycare
Homemade Baby Food in Japan
It could be very trying to prepare baby food in Japan if you are not familiar with Japanese weaning system. If you would like to try for homemade baby food, here are 3 useful tips to make your “homema…
