ASOBUILD Yokohama
The ASOBUILD is a one-stop location for hours of fun. It is six floors of all kinds of experiences and…
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Glico Pia East Factory Tour (Pocky Stick Tour) – Saitama
We recently took a trip to Saitama and did the Glico Pia East Factory Tour. It was about an hour…
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Aneby Trimpark – now re-open in Hamura
The rainy season is almost upon us, and right after that we will be faced with the depths of a…
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Kidzania! – Tokyo
Kidzania is such a clever concept and an absolute must if you have kids. Arranged like a city, the basic…
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Tokyo Toy Museum, Shinjuku-Yotsuya
This is a good outing for all ages, but particularly good for kids under 9 years of age. It’s also great for…
ACTIVITIES Day Trips
Railway Museum in Saitama
If your kids are like mine and are obsessed with the trains in Japan, then you’ve got to check out…
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ASOBono at Tokyo Dome City
A trip to ASOBono may be expensive, but for kids ages 6 and under it can be a really fun…
LOCAL SERVICES
Two Indoor Playgrounds
1. Aeon Mall outside the East Gate (also called the Diamond City Mall) Pricey but really fun, this indoor playground is…
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Higashi Children Hall – Indoor Play Zone in Hamura
This three-story Indoor Play Zone (Hamura Community Center) is close, free and fun. It makes for a great escape on…
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Hamura Museums
Hamura Museum This small local museum is about 10 minutes away, across the Tama River. On the grounds is a…