Category Archives: Fun Days

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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50 Summer Activities for Older Children; Part 2

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Cheryl

Keeping children entertained so there’s less fighting, limited amounts of time saying- ‘I’m bored’ or getting up to mischief due to boredom. That’s the aim of the list. Hopefully some of these activities are not too adult intensive and I’ve … Continue reading →

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50 Summer Activities for Older Children

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Cheryl

The summer holidays, I’m excited and anxious. This year our children broke up on the 30th June, going back on the 4th September. It’s great, but we are spending July in Tokyo and in the summer, Tokyo isn’t pleasant. (30+ … 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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Paper plate crafts- Elephant

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Cheryl

My children (read J) are enjoying making various animals out of paper plates. We have made various so far and these posts are a basic ‘How To’. Materials: 2 Paper plates. Paint Glue Scissors Stapler Marker pen Instructions: Cut the … Continue reading →

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My 5 Favourite places to Hanami in Sakura season.

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Cheryl

Sakura Season is upon us! Each year towards the end of March, the Sakura blossoms come out for a fleeting few days and with it the Japanese people. When I wrote about the significance of the Sakura season and the … Continue reading →

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Tamagawa Rafting Fun

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Cheryl

Note: I first wrote this post, after we had our outing back in October last year. I didn’t post it, due to the November challenge and felt it was then best to wait for a time that would be more … Continue reading →

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