Summer Outdoor Pool, Numakage Park | URAWA
One of the earliest parks to open their outdoor pools for the summer season is Numakage Park in Urawa, Saitama. Information adapted from Saitama with Kids facebook page (with permission):… Read more »
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Activity packed family beach day destination SHIMODA | SHIZUOKA
I am currently researching places to bring the kids for a short holiday during the summer. During my research I keep coming across places of interest in Shimoda in Minami-Izu…. Read more »
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Priya the magical dog, killer hornets and stone grilled food |Kawagoe
I was living in the Kawagoe area many years before I stumbled upon a curious little shop off the beaten track, which has intrigued and enthralled me ever since. The… Read more »
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Experience Asakusa
Experience Asakusa Information Share “Where can I try some unique Japanese cultural experiences in Tokyo?” We often get asked a variation of “where can I enjoy some real Japanese experiences… Read more »
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Water play and pedal cars at Hanasaki Water Park | KAZO
Kazo Hanasaki Water Park made quite an impression on me. It isn’t a huge park, but there is a lot to do in the relatively small area. So much so,… Read more »
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Summer in Isanuma Park | Kawagoe
Isanuma park in Kawagoe is a popular spot with locals. It also attracts professional photographers and bird lovers from further afar, who come to capture the wildlife on the lake. It is not a… Read more »
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Summer Festivals in Saitama July 14th – 20th 2016
What an absolutely fabulous selection of festivals on offer the first weekend of the summer school holidays. There is something for everyone in Saitama the weekend of July 16th to 20th. From… Read more »
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Peter Rabbit lodgings during Golden Week trip | SHIZUOKA
Peter Rabbit Themed Accommodation in Gotemba, Shizuoka For the last 7 years we’ve been going to a resort in Gotemba every Golden Week. The resort has a choice of accommodation… Read more »
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Attractions in Tokyo that have FREE entry days during Golden Week
Free Tokyo during Golden Week – On Children’s Day, May 5th, a lot of zoos, parks and museums throughout Japan are free in for children. Apart from that day, there are other days… Read more »
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Cherry Blossoms Shingashi River | Kawagoe
Cherry Blossoms Shingashi River – Kawagoe is just 31 minutes from Ikebukuro, Tokyo, on the Tobu Tojo line (jump to access from Tokyo). It is a popular tourist town. One of… Read more »
