Category Archives: Tokyo with kids

Tobu Zoo Park

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Cheryl

Note: Japanese zoos are generally not the best place regarding animal welfare. Most of the zoos, I have visited have a few cages where my heart breaks for the welfare of the animals. That said, I believe zoos do have … Continue reading →

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Orbi Science Museum

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Cheryl

“We are heading out to Orbi on Tuesday, fancy joining us?” A friend invited.  “Sure” I replied not knowing what I was signing up for.  It turns out that Orbi is a collaboration between Sega and BBC Earth. It is … Continue reading →

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Legoland Discovery Center

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Cheryl

Over the summer break, the only thing ‘J’ wanted to do was head out to Legoland Discovery Center in Odaiba.  So on a hot Friday morning, we headed out.  LDC- has a couple of rides, but it is more… of … Continue reading →

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50 Summer Activities for Older Children Part 4

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Cheryl

Today sees the final post of my Summer Series- 50 Activities for older children. I have been working through the list alphabetically and have come to the final three sections. Outdoors Go Geocaching I love this activity as it can … Continue reading →

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50 Summer Activities for Older Children Part 3

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Cheryl

We are halfway through the  series and a third of the way through our summer holidays. I hope you’re finding this series useful, and have found activities to do with your brood. We’ve headed out on a few adventures- some … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Skytree

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Cheryl

We’ve finally made it up Tokyo Skytree!  We’ve been here for nearly 5 years and we’ve finally made up one of Tokyo’s most iconic views! It only took a visit from a South African cousin to get us up there!  … Continue reading →

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Exploring, Exploring: My 5 Favourite Beaches near Tokyo

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Cheryl

Summer is here in Japan and in true Japanese weather form it arrived on its due date! BAM! 1 July- the day that the Japanese beaches and the outdoor pools open- the temperature goes up by 2-3 deg C and … Continue reading →

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Exploring, exploring: My 5 favourite places in Tokyo on a rainy day.

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Cheryl

“Rain, rain go away, Come again another day. Rain, rain go away, Come again on Mummy’s washing day” I often used to chant this rhyme as a child when it rained, but it never seemed to make the rain go … Continue reading →

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Kameido Tenjin Shrine

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Cheryl

I had been told about this shrine by a friend who knew my love for plants and gardening.    The shrine is very well kept and despite it being in the middle of the city, it was restful and had … Continue reading →

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It’s Sumo Time!

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Cheryl

It is May, so the next round of Sumo Tournaments are here in Tokyo. Starting today, it will run for 15 days, finishing on Sunday 22 May.  I have blogged about our Sumo trip before, and the full post is … Continue reading →

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