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KIDS

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 14, 2018
Cashed-up grannies splurging on grandkids boost Japan's economy
Mikayo Taguchi loves splurging on her grandkids and children, whether for clothes or sporting goods or family outings. In Japan, that generosity matters — boosting demand by tens of billions of dollars each year.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Aug 8, 2014
Kids can learn a lot from being on the factory floor
Children can be full of questions: "Why is the sky blue?" "What happened to the dinosaurs?" "How are babies made?"
Events / Events In Tokyo
Jul 29, 2014
Patterns of fun at the National Museum of Modern Art
Whether lines, circles, squares, triangles or other shapes, in our daily lives, we are constantly surrounded by patterns and designs.
Events / Events In Tokyo
Jul 29, 2014
Roppongi Hills cooks up ideas for kids
Cooking with others is a win-win situation. It not only can help foster family togetherness but it also teaches children that preparing food is not simply a chore, it's a useful activity that can be fun.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Jun 20, 2014
Creative approach brings science to life in Osaka
Last month I wrote about Kansai's Big Bang museum, but that's not the only place in the region that uses science to entertain. Smack in the middle of downtown Osaka you'll find two other great places for educational fun: the Osaka Science Museum and Kids Plaza Osaka.
Japan Times
Events / Events In Tokyo
Feb 6, 2014
Kids can learn a lot from the great outdoors
Encourage your kids to get some fresh air and play without the aid of video games — take them to Kiba Park, where the nonprofit organization Yumeshokunin is organizing a kids' outdoor games event.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Mar 15, 2013
Mother Farm hopes to attract weary city dwellers to the countryside
Hisakichi Maeda is best known as the founder of the Sankei Shimbun and developer of the Tokyo Tower. But his interests spread to more down-to-earth enterprises, too.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / Japan Pulse
Aug 22, 2012
Take the kids back in time this summer
Japanese people are rediscovering the charms of a simpler life, if only for a weekend.
BUSINESS / Japan Pulse
Nov 13, 2009
A virtual page-turner on the iPhone
iPhone + interactive children's book= a virtual page-turner

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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji