Lifestyle | CHILD'S PLAY May 19, 2019
Race to Motegi for outdoor fun and games
by Jason Jenkins
Racecars, zip lines and the great outdoors — a visit to Twin Ring Motegi tracks in Tochigi Prefecture will keep the kids racing around in excitement.
Lifestyle | CHILD'S PLAY Mar 17, 2019
Fly into action and take the kids on an airline tour
by Jason Jenkins
For anyone who loves planes, a 'factory tour' of of one of Japan's biggest airlines can offer an exciting journey into aviation education.
Lifestyle | CHILD'S PLAY Feb 17, 2019
The smooth way to go skiing with kids
by Danielle Demetriou
Perhaps one of Japan's most child-friendly hotels, Risonare Yatsugatake is a mecca for young families. The guestrooms are spacious, staff are ever-patient and there are kids' menus in the restaurants.
Lifestyle Feb 10, 2019
Mom-friendly tomato farm bears more than just fruit
by Maya Kaneko
Drop Inc., a startup cherry tomato farming business in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, finds hiring mothers on flexible hours benefits business.
Lifestyle | CHILD'S PLAY Jan 20, 2019
Onsen: A great way to get the kids to take a bath
by Jason Jenkins
To many Japan newbies, the thought of bathing with strangers at a hot spring public bath seems off-putting — especially with kids. Yet for millions of residents, it's an ideal way to warm up and spend time together on a winter afternoon. Here are ...
Lifestyle | CHILD'S PLAY Dec 16, 2018
Programming: A code for fun and games
by Danielle Demetriou
The world of programming not only has countless educational benefits for kids, but it can also be an impressive creative outlet.
Lifestyle | CHILD'S PLAY Nov 18, 2018
From Christmas markets to skating, 'tis the season to be jolly
by Jason Jenkins
For many in Japan, Christmas is about romantic dinners, frosted pastries and fried chicken, but in Tokyo, there are plenty of other ways to get into the Christmas spirit.
Lifestyle | CHILD'S PLAY Oct 7, 2018
Art classes can help boost your kids' creativity
by Danielle Demetriou
Take your kids to an art class and let their imaginations run wild.
Lifestyle | CHILD'S PLAY Sep 16, 2018
Free the kids from the concrete jungle
by Jason Jenkins
Tokyo may be one of the most populous cities in the world, but it is also just a few hours by train from family friendly hiking trails
National / History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Sep 1, 2018
Japan Times 1993: Fatherhood courses to meet children's needs
by Elliott Samuels
The Education Ministry appropriated funds to send lecturers to work on fatherhood because men had become too busy with their jobs to maintain adequate contact with their children.
Lifestyle Aug 19, 2018
Goo-gle gaga: Parenting in the age of digital helpers
by Melissa Rayworth
In-house digital assistants create both challenges and opportunities for parents — especially those raising younger kids — but kind of impact do they really have?
Lifestyle | CHILD'S PLAY Aug 19, 2018
The museum where the kids can run wild
by Danielle Demetriou
Surreal as it sounds, the creation of personal digital crocodiles is a pretty typical activity in the world of teamLab — or more precisely, inside teamLab's new museum showcasing the work of the so-called "ultra-technologist" art collective.