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  • 5 Recommended Tokyo Bus Tours: Enjoy Nearby Destinations such as Mount Fuji, Hakone, and Shizuoka
  • According to Locals: Weird Reasons Why Tokyo Is Irresistable
  • Best Places for Families to Live in Tokyo: A Neighbourhood Guide for Expats

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livejapan.com /1 month ago

5 Recommended Tokyo Bus Tours: Enjoy Nearby Destinations such as Mount Fuji, Hakone, and Shizuoka

When it comes to exploring Tokyo, most travelers naturally focus on famous districts within the city’s center, such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Odaiba. But beyond these areas, there...

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livejapan.com /1 month ago

According to Locals: Weird Reasons Why Tokyo Is Irresistable

In Japan, the trend of people moving from the countryside to large cities is as strong as ever. Especially difficult is the overconcentration in Tokyo, meaning that both people and...

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housingjapan.com /3 weeks ago

Best Places for Families to Live in Tokyo: A Neighbourhood Guide for Expats

Tokyo’s most popular neighbourhoods for expat families cluster in the central and south-western wards. Hiroo and Azabu offer a high concentration of international schools and an es...

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livejapan.com /5 days ago

3 Easy Tokyo Day Trips with Keikyu Discount Passes: Enjoy Great Foods & Sights in Hayama, Miura, and Yokosuka

Just south of Tokyo, the Miura Peninsula is packed with easy day trip ideas, from Hayama’s scenic seaside views to Misaki’s famous tuna dishes and Yokosuka’s unique naval-port atmo...

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livejapan.com /1 week ago

Tokyo Outdoors: Relax at Todoroki Keikoku Ravine, a Nature-Lover's Paradise

Todoroki Keikoku Ravine is the only ravine in Tokyo's 23 wards and is located right next to popular streets like Futako-Tamagawa and Jiyugaoka. It is hard to believe that this prec...

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housingjapan.com /2 days ago

Kamakura: A Coastal Retreat Within Reach of Tokyo

Kamakura is a historic coastal town roughly 50-60 minutes from Tokyo Station on the direct JR Yokosuka Line. Long favoured as a retreat by Tokyo’s business and creative class, it p...

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livejapan.com /3 weeks ago

Beyond Tokyo! 5 Epic Japanese Festivals & Fireworks Displays Foreign Tourists Can't Get Enough Of

Always sticking to Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto on your Japan trips? Recently, repeat visitors are setting their sights on regional cities! According to 2025 data from the popular naviga...

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thetokyochapter.com /3 weeks ago

THE OTSUKA AREA (TOKYO) WITH KIDS

I’m currently really in love with Otsuka. There are so many cute little tiny restaurants (kid-friendly options too) and the whole area is so vibey but it’s also right on the Yamano...

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thetokyochapter.com /1 month ago

TEAM LAB PLANETS: WHAT’S CLOSE BY FOR KIDS?

Team Lab Planets is a fabulous activity for those with or without kids HOWEVER many people are surprised to see that it is a couple of train changes out of the centre of Tokyo.So I...

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livejapan.com /1 month ago

19 Fun Things to do in Chiba: Epic Adventures From Theme Parks to Secret Waterfalls

Chiba is Tokyo’s neighbor to the east, and it includes the popular resort area of Boso Peninsula, which is one of its largest areas within the prefecture. While many may associ...

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thetokyochapter.com /3 weeks ago

IKEBUKURO WITH KIDS

Ikebukuro area is very convenient station to be near in Japan. If you decide to stay here, you will see that it is quite built up and not many green spaces (not so picturesque) but...

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housingjapan.com /1 month ago

Hiroo, Tokyo: Luxury Homes and Tokyo’s Expat Hub

Hiroo is a chic and peaceful residential area neighboring Azabujuban and Ebisu. Despite being close to bustling commercial and business districts, it still maintains a serene atmos...

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livejapan.com /4 days ago

Exploring Old Tokyo's Neighborhoods: 11 Things To Do in Yanesen (Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi)!

In the northeastern region of Tokyo lies the quiet sanctuary of Yanesen, where visitors can glimpse into a Japan of yesteryear. Yanesen comprises the areas of Yanaka, Nezu and Send...

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thetokyochapter.com /1 month ago

THE TOKYO STATION AREA WITH KIDS

Ok. I’ll let you know a few things before I talk about what is inside the station. Shortcut one for Tokyo Station:Common sense but peak hours are going to be busier for making your...

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livejapan.com /1 month ago

Tokyo Beer Gardens (2026): Rooftop Oasis & Urban BBQ Escapes to Enjoy This Summer

Tokyo's summer transforms the city’s rooftops and parklands into vibrant, starlit dining havens! Whether you're looking to feast on all-you-can-eat BBQ surrounded by nature at the...

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livejapan.com /2 days ago

5 Stylish Cafes in Hayama and the Miura Peninsula Worth the Day Trip from Tokyo

Just about 90 minutes from Tokyo by train, the Miura Peninsula offers an easy seaside escape surrounded by mountains and ocean. Nearby Hayama is known for its relaxed residential a...

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livejapan.com /3 weeks ago

9 Day Trips from Kyoto City You Can Easily Reach by Public Transit

When people think of sightseeing in Kyoto, they often picture the city’s temples, shrines, and historic districts located within the urban area. However, the surrounding region als...

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livejapan.com /1 month ago

This Mountain Beer Garden Might Be Tokyo’s Best Summer Experience

Just about an hour from central Tokyo, a completely different world awaits. Towering cedar trees, cool mountain air, centuries-old temples, and sweeping skyline views make Mount Ta...

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livejapan.com /1 day ago

Dining in Ikebukuro (Tokyo): Best Restaurants for Yakiniku, All-You-Can-Eat Sushi, Animal Cafes & More

Conveniently located on the JR Yamanote Line and connected to several subway routes, Ikebukuro is a vibrant Tokyo district known for its shopping malls and diverse stores. But beyo...

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thetokyochapter.com /1 week ago

OKACHIMACHI WITH KIDS (TOKYO)

Okachimachi is on the Yamanote line (see here for my list of things to do / eat / play with kids at every single Yamanote line station in Tokyo.) Many recommendations overlap with...

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thetokyochapter.com /2 weeks ago

THE HAMAMATSUCHO STATION AREA WITH KIDS (TOKYO)

I am including a short guide for this area as, sometimes, families choose to stay near Hamamatsucho Station as it is on the Yamanote Line. It is a convenient place to stay and I’m...

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thetokyochapter.com /4 weeks ago

YOYOGI PARK WITH KIDS IN TOKYO

I recommend taking kids for a run around in Yoyogi Park.  A huge park (no playground equipment) and a lovely slice of green in the middle of the busy city. Like all large, beautifu...

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thetokyochapter.com /1 week ago

WHERE TO STAY NEAR OTSUKA STATION (TOKYO) WITH KIDS?

Probably my favourite area to stay in Tokyo right now. So convenient and quiet and just makes a trip with kids (especially kids who are past “needing a playground” age) so easy and...

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livejapan.com /3 weeks ago

July Events in Kanto: Fun Festivals, Food, and Things to Do

As the weather gets warmer, the events get later: from night markets to fireworks, Tokyo and the surrounding area go all out for evening celebrations. Even Tokyo Disneyland and Dis...

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