Special to The Japan Times You're ready to spend some quality time with the kids. It's raining cats and dogs. Here are 10 places to drag the little ones to when the weather isn't cooperating:
Children's Castle (Kodomo no Shiro)
An old standby, and a popular one -- at times you'd swear that half the parents in town have traipsed the kids there that day. But it's good, it's fun and there's lots to do -- from computers, music, arts, games and videos to general play areas, climbing equipment, a playhouse, gym, pool and health development room.