Living in Japan

With kids & a dog

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Namjatown - a strange indoor theme park in Japan
Location 2F Ikebukuro Sunshine City (Google Maps) A huge shopping and entertainment complex with restaurants, cafes, shops, an aquarium, a planetarium, etc. Cost ¥1,000 entrance fee...
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Police Museum Tokyo; Free Things To Do
There are so many places your kids will LOVE to go to in Tokyo, and here’s a free place for those who love cars, motorcycles and the Police! The Tokyo Police Museum is completely...
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Day trip with Dog from tokyo
Fukurou No Mori Sometimes I just want to escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo with my doggy, but have no idea where to go. We found an awesome place, just a 90 minute drive with a...
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ANPANMAN Museum The popular Japanese superhero
Location 3 minute walk from Shin-takashima Station / 10 minute walk from Yokohama Station Cost  ¥2,200~¥2,600 / Free for children under 1 year old Reservation  Reserve online here....
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Where To Eat Out In Tokyo With Kids & Baby: Top 5 Family Restaurants
So you’re planning to take your little ones on holiday to Tokyo or for work or maybe you live here! You may wonder where the best restaurants for kids in Tokyo are. I’m...
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Tokyo Toy Museum: a great playroom for kids and babies
The Tokyo Toy Museum is an engaging indoor playground at a former elementary school located in Yotsuya. It’s near the Tokyo Fire Museum, a free place great for kids which you can read...
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What does "Kazoku" Mean?

Kazoku  (家族)means ‘family’ in Japanese.

The kanji for Kazoku consists of two; 家 (ka) and 族 (zoku). The first kanji character means ‘home’ and the second refers to a group of similar people or things. Therefore, a group of people under one roof.

Family is so important to us and we want to share our adventures with you with the hopes of entertaining, or helping you and your family whether you live in Japan, or plan to visit. 

We'd love to hear from you

We love to hear any stories or experiences you, your family or friends have had living in Japan. 

Also any recommendations, if you have any, for us too! We are always looking for things to do and places to explore!