To send parcels within Japan, you can use the Yu-Pack (ゆうパック) service provided by JP Post. It is convenient, fast and very reliable. You can also […]
Author: Eileen
Tanabata Festival
Summer is on its way and that means the start of many festivals (祭 – matsuri) once again. One of the upcoming ones is the Tanabata […]
URBAN DOCK LaLaport TOYOSU (ららぽーと) – A Family-Friendly Mall
LaLaport TOYOSU, on the reclaimed island Toyosu, is a great place for a family day out. A major shopping complex with plenty of shops and a […]
Koishikawa Botanical Gardens
Tucked between Hakusan and Myogadani stations is a serene garden frequented by locals living in the area. Koishikawa Boatanical Gardens (not to be confused with […]
Things to look out for when raising a newborn in Tokyo
I can’t believe it has been more than a year since I gave birth to my baby girl, or should I say toddler? I remember […]
Jidokans and Hirobas (Free Play Areas)
There are many things I like about Japan and one of them is how the government tries to make Tokyo as child friendly as they […]